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Home My WebLink About2007-04 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 28 No. 2o ri /gas f THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business communities VOLUME 28, NUMBER 2 PEA PATCH PLOTS In this issue: 7TH ANNUAL BACKYARD WILDLIFE FAIR Free, all -day event packed with activities and educational experiences for the entire family. See page 5 APRIL 2007 • Does anyone believe in spring anymore? With the storms, the wind and cold, snow and ice, torren- tial rains, floods, mud slides and gray skies, I am definitely looking forward to some warmer weather, gentler rains, and vitamin "D" in the form of sunshine instead of a pill. Mostly I'm getting excited about working out in the garden once again. This is the start of the 2007 Riverton Park Pea Patch season. The Pea Patch is a community-based program that provides gardeners with an opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables and flowers for their own personal enjoyment. Last year my wife Bonnie and I rented a plot, and we were able to plant beets, carrots, cucumber, squash, tomatoes and corn. I'm not sure which part of gardening — the planting, nurturing or harvesting — is the most rewarding. Maybe it's the combination... except at corn harvest time! The City tilled the ground and added mulch and fertilizer. They even supplied the water during the summer months... what a deal! Then they cleaned up for us at the end of the season. We'll be back again this year and we hope to see you there. Plots are still available. The program is operated by our City of Tukwila Parks & Rec- reation Department. If you have any questions about the Pea Patch, call the Parks Office at 206-433-7157. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and register for a plot, call the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. And, come the end of the season, gardeners are encouraged to donate any surplus goods to their favorite food bank. UPCOMING 2007 ELECTION INFORMATION If you want to help guide your community into the future, elected offices will open for candidates. See page 3 Mayor Steve Mullet ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP Let us help you clean up around your residence by providing you with a FREE dump pass! See back page Tukwila City Council Actions: January & February 2007 January Appointed Lena Marvin and Susan Lee Walberg to the Human Services Advi- sory Board. Reappointed Sharon Kidd and Steve Miller to the Library Advisory Board; Brian Kennedy to Arts Commission; and Sharon Baker-Myklebust, Audrey Davis, Kathy Znak, Mike Easter, Kate Ostrom, Bonnie Mullet, and Billy Geor- giadis to Sister Cities Committee. Elected Verna Griffin as Council Presi- dent. Awarded contract with Rabanco, Ltd. (Allied Waste) for solid waste services. Approved resolution adopting a list of legislative priorities for use during the 2007 legislative session. Held a public hearing on and approved an ordinance affirming a moratorium on the development of lots that do not meet the City's minimum lot area. Approved ordinance waiving gambling taxes for charitable/non-profit organi- zations that contribute 70% of their tax obligation to Tukwila -based charity. Approved 2007 contracts for lobbying services on Federal issues with Ball Janik, LLP. Approved 2007 contract for city at- torney and other legal services with Kenyon Disend, PLLC. For up-to-date information about Council meetings/agendas/activities, visit our website: http://www. ci. tukwila.wa. us February Awarded a contract for construction and construction management services to R. L. Alia Company and Anchor En- vironmental, for the replacement of the Southcenter Boulevard water main. Approved an ordinance bringing Tuk- wila's alcoholic beverage regulations into compliance with state law. Approved an ordinance repealing the juvenile curfew law made unenforce- able by a recent court decision. Awarded contract for the design of the 2007 Overlay Program to KPG, Inc. Approved Consultant's Agreement for the design of repairs and overlays on portions of eight residential road sec- tions; stabilization design of the hillside below Slade Way; updating plans for Boeing Access Rd/East Marginal Way intersection; and updating the Pave- ment Management System program. Approved a contract for the Seattle Southside ad in the state visitors' guide with Encore Media West. (Funded by hotel/motel tax) Approved a resolution declaring a fire truck and equipment surplus, and au- thorizing their donation to the Occupa- tional Skills Center fire program. Approved a resolution declaring an emergency and approving a contract with R. L. Alia Company for repair of a sinkhole on 35th Avenue S. Approved an Interlocal Agreement to assume water -related infrastructure in the Foster Point and Foster/Interurban areas from Water District 125. City offices are closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday Some residents may be eligible for 2006 utility tax rebates In 2003 the City of Tukwila imposed a Utility Tax and added surcharge to Se- attle City Light customers as a contract fee. A policy has been established by the City to rebate the additional taxes and contract surcharge fees to low-in- come seniors (62 or older) or disabled residents who may be eligible for elec- tric and natural gas utility rebates. CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY: • Must be at least 62 years of age or disabled. • Must have combined income of less than $31,150 or less than $27,250 if single. • Must be a Puget Sound Energy or Seattle City Light customer. REQUIRED INFORMATION (DUE BY JUNE 30, 2007): • Must complete one-page applica- tion at the Finance Department in Tukwila City Hall. • Must provide copy of their 2006 Income Tax Return. • Provide their Puget Sound Energy or Seattle City Light Account number. PAYMENT PROCESS: Those applicants determined to be eli- gible will receive a rebate check from the City based on the actual taxes and surcharges paid for 2006. For addition- al information, please call Lily Jue at 206-433-7190. 0 m rn 2 THE HAZELNUT Ready to take an active roll in your City's government? Filing for Mayor, three Council positions opens in June Many good citizens explore ways they can take part in the workings of their local government. And now, the time for ultimate governmental participa- tion grows near. For those interested in serving their community by running for office, several opportunities are available this year in Tukwila. 2007 Election Dates: Primary election — August 21 General election — November 6 Local elections This year the position of Tukwila May- or (currently held by Steve Mullet) and three Council positions (#2, #4 and #6 — currently held by Pam Carter, Den- nis Robertson and Joan Hernandez, respectively) will be open for election in Tukwila. Candidates are elected at large from among Tukwila's citizens. The Mayor is elected at large to a four- year term and serves as the City's chief executive and administrative officer, in charge of all departments and em- ployees, with authority to designate assistants and department heads. The Mayor is responsible for seeing that the City's laws and ordinances are faithfully enforced, and has general supervision of the administration of all City government and all City inter- ests. He/she shall prepare and submit to the Council a proposed budget, and serve as the official and ceremonial head of the City. The Mayor attends and presides over City Council meet- ings. The Mayor is assisted in all of his duties by the City Administrator. The Mayor may serve on various regional committees as well. A Councilmember serves a four-year term and attends four regularly sched- uled City Council meetings per month. Councilmembers also serve on two subcommittees, each of which meet twice monthly to deal with specific is- sues like transportation, utilities, parks and recreation, community affairs, financial matters, personnel policy is- sues, matters related to police and fire protection and emergency services. In addition, most Councilmembers also serve on regional committees as well. To compensate for the time and effort required of effective government of- ficials, the Mayor's annual salary for 2007 is $86,700. Councilmembers are paid $1,050 per month. Elected officials also receive medical benefits. Would you like to serve? Candidate filing will be the week of June 4—June 8, 2007 from 8:30AIvl until 4:30PM in Room 553 of the King County Administration Building. Can- didates must be verified registered vot- ers in the City of Tukwila. All candi- dates are required to file a Declaration and Affidavit of Candidacy form, and to pay the filing fee, equivalent to 1% of the 2007 salary ($126.00 for Coun- cil, $867.00 for mayor) at the time of filing. In addition, all candidates are required to file the Public Disclosure Commis- sion Financial Affairs Statement and Campaign Finance Reports within two weeks of becoming a candidate. (These forms are available from King County Records and Elections and can be picked up when you file your candi- dacy.) You become a candidate when you make a public announcement that you're a candidate, when you begin collecting or spending money for a campaign, when you contract for cam- paign goods or services, or when you file for office, whichever occurs first. For those interested in filing, a detailed information packet is available in the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Voter registration If you are not currently a registered voter, this is a good time to take care of your registration. You must be a Unit- ed States citizen, a legal resident of the state of Washington, and age eighteen or older by the day of the election to qualify for registration to vote in the upcoming fall elections. This year the primary election will be held on Tues- day, August 21; the general election will follow on Tuesday, November 6. Voter registration is done by mail; forms are available at City Hall, libraries and fire stations. Call the King County De- partment of Records and Elections at 206-296-1565 for information about registration or voting locations. Citizens honored At the City Council meeting on February 2, 2007, Mayor Steve Mullet (right) presented Art Rosengren and Donna West certificates of appreciation, recognizing their five years of public service as co-chairs of the High- way 99 Action Committee. 1 APRIL 2007 3 914 j[nd the w-ve ��... Wilk end Roll queS-bionnaiVe-eSul4- The results of Tukwila's recent Walk & Roll Survey showed that the main reasons why people Walk & Roll in Tukwila are for improved health and fitness, and for social and recreational activities. A smaller number of people Walk & Roll to go shopping, and a few ride a bicycle or walk to work. Typically, people who completed the survey said they walk 1-2 miles or even farther when they are able to find the time. Most who ride a bicycle say they ride more than 6 miles for any given bicycle trip! The most popular places to enjoy walking and riding a bicycle are the Green River and Interurban Trails. Other popular destinations include the Tukwila Community Center, Fort Dent and other City parks, the South - center area, the Tukwila Trading Company, and the Foster High School area. There are also several popular places outside the City of Tukwila where people walk and bike, including North SeaTac Park, to Safeway (S 164th Street & Military Road S), and parks and trails in Renton. City staff will look at potential future improvement projects to areas iden- tified as difficult, including Tukwila International Boulevard, East Mar- ginal Way, Interurban Ave S, and the Southcenter area. Lack of sidewalks on residential streets and in areas connecting major destinations such as parks, shopping areas and employment centers keeps people from walking more often. People who walk would like to see more sidewalks and improved lighting. No access to a bicycle, bad weather, absence of bike lanes and/or paths, insufficient width for bicycles on existing streets, and fear of automobiles are some of the obstacles that prevent people from riding a bicycle more often. Bicyclists want to see more trails and more bike lanes. The many hands of Tukwila's Highway 99 Action Committee make light work of a January 27 clean-up near the highway intersection at S 144th St. Ldi Neighbors Working Together 99 Making a Difference in Tukwila New recycling services for Tukwila begin this month Starting in April, residents will benefit from new, more convenient recycling services due to the City's new contract with Allied Waste Services. Recycling service for residents is included with- out additional charge as part of Tukwila's gar- bage service. By now, residential solid waste and recycling subscribers should have received the more convenient 96 -gallon, blue commingled recycling container, with complete instructions on what items can and cannot be recycled. All "regular" recyclables — including glass bottles, paper, and some plastics — can be placed in the new, larger blue cart. Small scrap metals can now be recycled and placed in the container. In addition, residents who already have yard waste recycling will now be able to include non- meat/non-dairy food items (including pizza box- es!) in their green yard waste container. Yard waste recycling requires an additional fee, but it will now include "vegetative" food recycling. Residents not already subscribing to yard waste recycling are welcome to sign up at any time. Residents will receive a postcard and informa- tional brochure explaining the new recycling programs. For more information or to sign up for additional services, contact Allied Waste di- rectly. Check the Tukwila portion of their web- site at wwwrabanco.com, or call customer ser- vice at 206-682-9735. If you haven't received your container or garbage & recycling instructions/collection calendar, call Allied Waste at 206-682-9735, or Frank Iriarte, Tukwila Public Works, at 206-431-2445. 1 4 THE HAZELNUT 7th annual Backyard Wildlife Festival is alive with "edutainment" for kids and adults SATURDAY, MAY 12 - 10: OOAM to 3: OOPM Tukwila Community Center, 12424 - 42nd Avenue South What do you get when you mix wild- life habitat advocacy with a fun, FREE all -day event featuring a variety of en- tertainment and educational sessions? You get Tukwila's 7th Annual Back- yard Wildlife Festival, followed by the National Wildlife Federation Certified Garden Tour starting at 3:OOPM. Brimming with activities, the Backyard Wildlife Festival inspires people to wel- come wildlife into their backyards, gar- dens and communities. The arts and crafts marketplace, Procession of the Species Costume Parade, and Certified Backyard Habitat Garden Tour will re- turn to delight attendees. In addition, indie rock band "Bird Talk" and the Guided Bird Tour with Rainier Audu- bon Society's Carol Shulz are back by popular demand. L// k eo/zceli 9;0 Join us for Debussy's Prelude a l'apres midi d'un Faune, featuring Rainier Symphony principal flutist Shari Mull- er -Ho; Dvorak's Carnival Overture and Brahms Symphony No. 3. Saturday, April 21 at 7:30PM Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center Sunday, April 22 at 3:OOPM Foster Performing Arts Center, Tukwila Newcomers to the line-up include the REI Pavilion, a place for kids to learn about stewardship and respect for wildlife habitats in the natural world. NW Trek will also be on deck with crafts and educational workshops to al- low kids to explore the world of nature through hands-on activities. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:OOAM-3:OOPM Festival at the Community Center 12:OOPM Procession of the Species Parade 3:OOPM Self -guided tour of local gardens certified Backyard Wildlife Habitats Humans can best appreciate how wild- life habitats thrive by visiting them! At 3:OOPM festival -goers can take part in the self -guided tour of local gardens certified as backyard wildlife habitats. The Festival's information booth will provide garden maps for guests to ex- perience firsthand Tukwila's wildlife gardens that successfully attract, pro- tect and preserve wildlife. C //J aAiory Awl "A Tribute to John Williams" featuring music from Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Superman and more! This spectacular pops program will also fea- ture Gershwin's American in Paris and guest conductor Eduard Diadura of the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Saturday, May 19 at 7:30PM Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center Sunday, May 20 at 3:OOPM Foster Performing Arts Center, Tukwila Volunteers to assist at the Festival are encouraged to sign up now. The Fes- tival Committee is specifically looking for local artistically -talented individuals interested in leading the Procession of the Species Costume Parade workshop and more. Interested? Please visit www.backyardwildlifefair. org/spon- sors.htm, and click "Volunteer Form." The 2007 Backyard Wildlife Festival is produced by the National Wildlife Federation, REI, King Conservation District and the City of Tukwila. Edu- cational contributors include North- west Trek Wildlife Park and the Rainier Audubon Society. For more event information please visit the Backyard Wildlife Festival Website at www.backyardwildlifefair.org or call the event hotline at 206-768-2822. Tickets can be purchased at the door, by phone through the Symphony Main Office at 206-781-5618, or by emailing tickets@RainierSymphony. org. e 6.1141elff ---1 Sponsored in part by the Tukwila Arts Commission 1 APRIL 2007 5 Picnic shelter rentals Are you planning a family reunion, birthday party or summer picnic? If you'd like to hold it at a local park, Tukwila Parks & Recreation is now accepting applications for picnic shelter reservations for vari- ous sites. Applications and fees must be paid in person at the Tukwila Community Center. Space and availability are limited, and applications are reviewed in the order received. Additional infor- mation, including fees, can be found on the City's website at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Follow the Parks & Recreation Department link to "Picnic & Sports Fields Rentals". Position Vacancy on Tukwila Parks Commission Serve your community through volunteer service on the Tukwila Parks Commission! This five -member Parks Commission serves in an advi- sory capacity to the City Council, submitting recommendations regard- ing acquisitions, development, expansion and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs in the City. Additionally, the Tukwila Parks Commission typically reviews proposed fees and charges, hosts meetings for neighbors of proposed parks, and sponsors park openings and special celebrations. The term of office for this position is three years, with reappointment made by the Mayor. Applicants should be available for monthly board meetings, held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 5:30PM at the Tukwila Community Center. Applicants should also have time throughout the year to assist with and attend Parks & Rec- reation functions. If you are interested in serving your community in this capacity, com- plete an application available online at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. In the "Forms/Applications" section, click on "Boards and Commis- sions Application." Click on "View/Print The Boards & Commission Application Form," then print the form. Forms are also available by calling 206-767-2342, or may be picked up at City Hall. Mail your completed application to: Office of the Mayor 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Applicant selected will be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The application deadline is May 14, 2007. foster GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 206-242-4221 www.fostergolflinks.com Foster Golf Links supports JUNIOR GOLF by providing FREE GOLF! Saturdays and Sundays after 12:00 NOON Juniors play free when accompanied by an adult paid green fee Make C�a/ gameaLFodter GefLida/ 1 6 THE HAZELNUT Local tourism staff honored The staff at Seattle Southside Visitor Services, the official tourism depart- ment for the City of Tukwila, has been earning honors for its work in market- ing, public relations and community service. Kerry Wade, Seattle Southside's Visitor Information Specialist, was awarded Tukwila's Community Service Award at the City's annual awards banquet in January. Kerry was honored for her work on domestic violence issues in South King County and on the first an- nual "Steppin' Out To Stop Domestic Violence Walk-A-Thon," held last Sep- tember. The Public Relations Society of Amer- ica's Puget Sound Chapter awarded Seattle Southside a prestigious Totem Award for their "Every Map Leads To A Treasure" promotional campaign. The Totem Award honors excellence in public relations programs and compo- nents, judged in the areas of research, planning, execution and evaluation. Karla Lindula, Marketing Communica- tions Coordinator for Seattle Southside, was also awarded PRSA's Outstanding Young Professional Award for the high level of professionalism shown on the projects she works on. What can Seattle Southside do for Tukwila Residents? Having out-of-town visitors this sum- mer? Seattle Southside Visitor Services can provide you assistance with area hotel recommendations, restaurants, itineraries, must -see attractions, fes- tivals and events, and more! Impress your guests by letting Seattle South- side do the legwork and help you plan their visit! Call, click, or stop by Seattle Southside Visitor Services, located at 14220 Interurban Ave S, Suite 130 in Tukwila. Call 206-575-2489 or visit www.SeattleSouthside.com. PIELKE rtmitt trito —41 .�.Tiiih P(i lii�..c.� 4- -Law Enforcement xcelliLn e" Opportunity to serve as Traffic Safety Volunteer Do you enjoy getting out and meeting new people while serving your community? Tukwila's Police Department Traffic Unit is looking for Traffic Safety Volunteers. While serving as a Traffic Safety Volunteer, you will be helping keep your neighbor- hoods neat and safe, while learning something about Law Enforcement and the Tukwila Police Department. The Traffic Volunteers patrol parking lots for handi- cap parking violations; assist with the speed monitoring program by placing the radar trailer at various locations; and keep neighborhoods free of junk/abandoned vehicles. Your assistance is invaluable to the Police Department and community. Applicants must be 21 years of age. Interested? For more information, contact Officer Don Dart at 206-433-1813. COPCAB citizen link to police Community policing is an important feature of your Tukwila Police Department. What is this all about? The basic idea of community policing is to strengthen bonds of trust and reliance between the police and the citizens of Tukwila. The City of Tukwila created a COPCAB (Community -Oriented Policing Citizen Advisory Board) in 1994 to help the Police Department meet their community policing goals and enhance the problem -solving efforts between citizens and the police. This volunteer board consists of Tukwila residents, school administrators and business representatives who represent residents on matters of public safety. The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM in the Po- lice Administration offices. Citizens are welcome to attend and find out more about how the Advisory Board works. For more information, please call COPCAB Chairperson Art Rosengren at 206-248-0908. Thinking about your Night Out event yet? Start planning now! This year's National Night Out Against Crime is Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Register your neighbor- hood event — block party, picnic, barbecue, whatever kind of get-together — early by contacting Robbie Burns, Community Policing Coordinator, at 206-431-2197 or email rburns@ci. tukwila.wa.us. Neighborhoods that register before August 1 will be visited by members of the Tukwila Police and Fire Departments as well as City Council members and other dig- nitaries. Help make 2007 Tukwila's best Night Out ever! 1 APRIL 2007 7 Public Works Project Update Allentown Foster Point Water and Sewer Improvements All of the new water and sewer mains have been installed. The two new pump stations are close to being operational. The proj- ect is expected to be totally completed in May. Following City Council final acceptance of the project, notices will be sent to all property owners that water and sewer permit applications for new connections will now be accepted, along with information pertaining to the payment plans. Tukwila Urban Center Traffic Signal Interconnect Project The Valley Electric construction contract is on schedule for com- pletion in May 2007. This contract will install 30,000 linear feet of fiber optic cable, interconnecting 23 existing traffic signals, closed -caption TV (CCTV), and video detection camera cabling. City staff will then splice and complete the fiber optic cable runs, and install the cameras by August 2007. This will be followed by integration of the new traffic operations, which will allow the City to provide a more efficient traffic control grid, as well as re- motely monitor and control all traffic signals in the Tukwila Urban Center. Traffic operations will then be coordinated with WSDOT, Renton, and Kent along the main corridors. Fort Dent/Interurban Avenue Sewer Extension Project This construction project began in January, and the R.L. Alia Com- pany is making steady progress installing a new sanitary sewer main along Interurban Avenue and Fort Dent Way. The project is scheduled to be completed by May 2007. This critical project frees up capacity from the sewage lift stations in and around the Fort Dent Park area. Southcenter Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Construction of this water main project will commence in April and is scheduled for completion by June 2007. This new water main will run from Tukwila Parkway and Andover Park East along the river trail, under I-405, across the Southcenter Boulevard Bridge over the river, and to Interurban Avenue near Fun Center Way. Most construction work in the area is required to be com- pleted at night. South 144th Street Improvements and Tukwila International Boulevard Phase 1 Seattle City Light removed all of their overhead power lines be- tween January and March 1, 2007. Qwest will complete the removal of the remaining phone lines and poles by April. A fi- nal cleanup contract that includes patching and final overlay on South 144th Street will be completed by August. The northbound Metro Transit bus stop just north of South 148th Street has been re -opened. Puget Sound Access (PSA) needs you! PSA is a non-profit organization established to bring communications tools to member South King County cities, including Tukwila. Funded through a charitable trust, PSA operates and maintains a state-of-the-art com- munity access television studio that potentially serves over 200,000 citizens. Tukwila residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations and volunteers are entitled to become producers and PSA partners. PSA is seeking producers that want to create diverse programming including music, local sports, dance, school, and other community video projects that could be cablecast on PSA's Community Access Channel 77 to local South King County communities. PSA is also seeking volunteers to serve on the PSA Board or on one of the Committees. PSA is actively seeking people with financial, legal, marketing, fund- raising, and programming experience. Please visit the PSA website at http://www.pugetsoundaccess.org. If you wish to volunteer, need more information, or want to become a producer, please call Frank Iriarte at 206-431-2445, or email firiarte@ci.tukwila.wa.us. Interurban & Foster Area Water Customer Transfer Tukwila has completed the installation of new waterline and services as part of the Allentown and Foster Point Water and Sewer Improvement Project. Now that the water system is fully in place, the City of Tukwila and Water District 125 have agreed to transfer a portion of those district customers in the affected areas to the City. These customers are located along the east side of Interstate 5 south of the Interurban Metro Park -and - Ride, and in the Foster Point area where the capital improvements were made. Tukwila already provides sewer services to these customers. Informational notices will be sent to all accounts that are within the proposed transfer boundary, upon the authorization to proceed from those who supply the water to us, namely Seattle Public Utilities and the Cas- cade Water Alliance. Information will include a contact name for questions or concerns, a comparison of rates, and the expected transition date. Authorization to transfer is anticipated to occur before the end of 2007. If you have any questions related to this customer trans- fer, you may contact our operations manager Pat Brodin at 206-433-1861. 8 THE HAZELNUT Early warning for commuters For people who prefer to plan their vacations (and absence from the com- mute) to coincide with particularly bad traffic, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that construction work on northbound I-5 between Spokane Street and I-90, near downtown Seattle, is expected to require around-the-clock lane closures for up to 19 consecutive days between August 10 and August 29, 2007. Crews will repave 1.13 miles of north- bound I-5 and replace or repair dete- riorating expansion joints that connect concrete freeway deck slabs. More than 260,000 cars travel this stretch of freeway daily. WSDOT is working to ensure that at least two lanes of through traffic will remain open during construction, but drivers will likely face lengthy backups and significant delays on freeways and city streets. The construction closures will push traffic onto other routes, in- cluding city streets in Georgetown, SODO, Rainier Valley, and Beacon Hill. WSDOT anticipates I-405 and State Route 99 will be popular freeway al- ternatives. Trucks will be encouraged to use I-405, East Marginal Way South and Airport Way South. After examining a number of repair schedule options, WSDOT concluded that the 19 -day intensive August clo- sure will allow them to get the work done and get out of drivers' way as quickly and safely as possible. Traffic volume and transit usage is the low- est in August, and there are the few- est conflicts with other major events. August is also the best time of year to ensure good weather and reduce the chance of delays. Visit their website at wwwwsdot. wa.gov/Projects/I5/SpokaneStreet- BridgeRepair for more information. 1 TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL FARMERS' MARKET Starting July 11 at a new location! Tukwila Trading Company parking lot Every Wednesday July 11 thru August 29 12:00 to 6:OOPM Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and handcrafts from Washington State farmers and local Tukwila residents. Come visit the outdoor vendors at the new location. Shop local and shop fresh! 2007 solid waste, yard waste, and recycling rates Effective April 1, 2007, residential, multi -family and commercial solid waste and recycling customers will see an increase in their bills. Residential and multi -fam- ily rates will increase approximately 1.39%, while commercial services will in- crease approximately 5%. (See rate chart below.) If you have any problems with your solid waste/recycling services, or have questions regarding the rate increase, please call Frank Iriarte at 206-431-2445, or email firiarte@ci.tukwila.wa.us. Residential Multi -Family Commercial Description Current Rate New Rate Description Current Rate New Rate Description Current Rate New Rate 10 -gallon Mini Can $6.92 $7.00 1 -Yard Container $12.24 $12.34 1 -Yard Container $10.66 $11.19 20 -Gallon Mini Can 8.07 8.14 2 -Yard Container 21.78 21.94 2 -Yard Container 18.60 19.53 32 -Gallon Can/Toter 10.83 10.92 4 -Yard Container 40.89 41.17 4 -Yard Container 35.18 36.94 64 -Gallon Toter 15.37 15.47 6 -Yard Container 57.06 57.42 6 -Yard Container 48.90 51.35 96 -Gallon Toter 22.16 22.30 8 -Yard Container 74.45 74.91 8 -Yard Container 63.97 67.17 1 APRIL 2007 9 Minor home repair returns to Tukwila Low- and moderate -income homeowners can once again re- ceive help with their minor home repair needs. Local, ex- perienced contractors will assist you with your minor repair jobs. Residents qualify by income and are required to have owned their home for a year, and not have any intentions of selling their home. Once qualified, services will be provided free to the resident. Health and safety needs will be given priority; however, all non -cosmetic jobs will be considered. In order to make the program available to as many home owners as possible, there will be a cap on the dollar value of repairs that residents will qualify for. The program is funded by Federal Community Development Block Grant funds which are slated for further cuts in 2008, thus this program may last only through 2007. To access the program, call the Human Services Office at 206-433-7180 or 433-7181. A few questions will be asked regarding income and ethnic background. This data, kept confidential, is required by the funding source Housing and Urban Development. Once qualified, you will submit in- come verification and then referrals can take place. All con- tractors are licensed and bonded. If you have any questions, please call Evie, Human Services Manager, at 206-433-7180. Helping victims of sexual assault King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) is a private, non-profit dedicated to helping sexual assault victims and their families They offer free and confidential services to anyone living in King County. These services include a 24-hour sexual assault resource line (1-888-99VOICE); crisis intervention and individual therapy; medical, legal and child advocacy; parent and child interactive therapy; and preven- tion and education. The goal of KCSARC is to eliminate sexual assault, and to ensure freedom to live without fear. Please visit www.kcsarc.org or call 1-888-99VOICE. Human Services Office Evie — 206-433-7180 Stacy — 206-433-7181 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Bookfair benefits Tukwila schools On May 4, 5 and 6, come to Barnes & Noble Southcenter (300 Andover Park West) for the Tukwila School District Elementary Schools Bookfair. Present a Bookfair voucher when making your purchase, and a percentage of the sale will benefit the three elementary schools: Cascade View, Thorndyke and Tukwila. For more information and to print the voucher, go to www.tukwila.wednet.edu and click on "Elementary Book Fair". If you have questions or com- ments, call Christianna Zaremba at 206-901-7661, or email zarembacC tukwila.wednet.edu. Family Literacy Night This winter, in partnership with the Washington Reading Corps, the Tukwila School District (Tukwila, Cascade View and Thorndyke) hosted their annual Family Literacy Nights. These successful evening events were filled with fun and ed- ucational activities that included read-alouds, family -friendly games, and free books for every child! Oft A big thank -you goes to these local businesses and individuals for their generous donations: k Mayor Steve Mullet BECU (Tukwila Financial Center): Lee Harris Barnes 6' Noble (Tukwila): Ana Burnes Domino's (SeaTac): Kristen Beck Starbucks (Strander Blvd): Thomas Breuler Cougar Mt. Cookie Co. (Seattle): Christine Saulnier Goodwill (Tukwila): Ron Pannell Costco (Tukwila): Jeremy Cook Safeway (McMicken Heights): Tim May Quiznos Sub (Interurban Ave): Cuong Nguyen Quiznos Sub (Southcenter Parkway): Mitch Diwan FedEx Kinkos (Tukwila): Becky Washington Bullwinkle's Family Fun Center: Monica Taylor Capoeira Angola De Palmares Brazilian Dance Team Burger King (Andover Park East): Cindy Russell Dial 2-1-1 for social services information Crisis Clinic's 2-1-1 Community Information Line just cel- ebrated its one-year anniversary! On February 22, 2006, it was one of four sites in Washington state that began provid- ing social and health services information and referrals to callers dialing 2-1-1. Currently all eight of the designated 2-1-1 sites for the state are active, forming the system that serves all communities. Since 2-1-1 is not yet accessible through all cell phone car- riers, callers can also use the Crisis Clinic's local or toll-free numbers: 206-461-3222 or 1-800-621-4636. The Information Line — with hours that have expanded to 24/7 — offers four bilingual information and referral special- ists on staff (three Spanish and one Somali), as well as ac- cess to interpreter services through Tele -Interpreters. Deaf or hard -of -hearing callers can reach them through the TTY at 206-461-3219 or by using 711 relay services. 10 THE HAZELNUT TU KWILA RES° REPORTER Tukwila Special Residential Recycling Event is back! J Saturday, May 19, 2007 — 9:OOAM to 3:OOPM Location: Tukwila Village site at the corner of S 144th Street & 41st Avenue S (one block west of Foster High School) These materials will be collected from residents and recycled: ✓ Anti -freeze ✓ Motor oil and filters ✓ Lead acid batteries ✓ Alkaline batteries (AAAA, AAA, AA, A, B, C & D cell batteries only) ✓ Tires (6 per load; no rims, no heavy truck or backhoe tires; some user fees apply) ✓ Bulky yard waste (no rocks, brush, leaves or sod) ✓ Scrap wood (untreated, unpainted wood only) ✓ Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) ✓ Used clothing ✓ Reusable household goods (no furniture) ✓ Cardboard (please flatten; no wax -coated cardboard) NOTE: ALL USER FEES MUST BE PAID BY CASH ONLY Please do not bring: • Hazardous waste • Garbage • Window glass • Concrete • Paint, etc. • Mattresses • Furniture • Plastics You will receive a mailing with addi- tional information on materials to bring and those to leave at home. ✓ Refrigerators/freezers/air condi- tioners ($25 charge/unit) ✓ Appliances ($5 charge for each water heater with insulation) ✓ Porcelain toilets and sinks (remove toilet seats, hardware and base wax rings; $5 charge) ✓ Residential propane tanks ($5 charge) ✓ Electronic equipment (computers, printers, mouse, keyboards, cellular phones, fax machines, scanners) ✓ Computer monitors ($10 charge) ✓ Televisions: 36" or smaller screens and encased in plastic ($20 charge) ✓ Televisions: 36"+ screens, wood console, sets encased in wood, and big screen TV sets ($25 charge) ✓ Projection TV sets ($30 charge) 14th Tukwila Community Garage Sale coming July 21 and 22 Hold a yard/garage sale at your home on the same days as your neighbors all across Tukwila! Clean your home, re- cycle and earn some cash. Your sale will get free publicity The City will advertise the sale in a lo- cal newspaper (most likely the Highline Times), and give you a sign identifying your home to shoppers. Register by July 6, 2007 To hold a yard sale, please provide: • your name • address of garage sale, with zip code • your mailing address, with zip code (if different from yard sale address) • phone number • e-mail address Online: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us /yardsale.htm Email: rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us Phone: 206-433-7178 Mail: Rebecca Fox City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd., #100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Rain Barrels and Compost Bins for Tukwila Residents Sale of Recycled Plastic Rain Barrels and Compost Bins at special price - $20 When: Mid -June • details will be mailed to all Tukwila households Where: Burien Park and Ride Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or send an email to rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us APRIL 2007 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www.citukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@citukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Joe H. Duffle (beeper #J 206-994-7229 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Dennis Robertson 206-242-6373 Verna Grin, Pres. 206-901-9251 Kimberly Matej, Analyst 206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Meetings 1st/3rd Mondays Work Meetings 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor Steve Mullet 206-433-1805 Rhonda Berry, City Admin 206-433-1851 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Human Services 206-433-7180 Economic Development 206-433-1832 Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489 Finance Department Kevin Fuhrer, Director 206-433-1838 Fire Department Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Director 206-431-3670 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Parks/Recreation Department Bruce Fletcher, Director 206-767-2342 Police Department David Haynes, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Director 206-433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services VkiJessop, Director 206-433-1831 City Clerk's Office Personnel City Job Line Emergency Fire, Police 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-767-2323 TUKWILA CITY POOL 4414 S. 144th Street 206-267-2350 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 Restaurant 206-267-7427 206-433-1800 206-433-1831 206-433-1828 THE HAZELNUT newsletter is published five times a year by the City of Tukwila, and written by City staff Editing/production: Stacia Norris JULY 4TH — AN EARLY REMINDER In planning for your July 4 holiday, please remember that fireworks of any kind are illegal in the City of Tukwila. It is illegal to possess, use or manufacture fireworks in Tukwila. It is also NOT legal to purchase fireworks outside the City limits (unincorporated King County, Muckleshoot, etc.) and bring them into the City. Please help us keep July 4 safe! r Spring Cleaning returns: make a trip to the dump! Make your home — and our community — more livable by taking advantage of this opportunity to get rid of useless clutter in the garage, junk on the patio, trash around the yard. Whatever your mess, the City of Tukwila is proud to help its citizens by providing a FREE COUPON for ONE TRIP to the dump. Free disposal passes for Tukwila residents will be available May 14-25, at the City Clerk's office in City Hall. City residents (not landlords) may claim one pass per household, with proof of residence (driver's license or recent utility bill with Tukwila address) AND the coupon on the back of this Hazelnut newsletter. Be- tween May 18-28, items may be taken to the Bow Lake Transfer Station (18800 Orillia Road S., at S. 188th and I-5). Dump pass for transfer station is applicable to privately -licensed vehicles only (no contractor waste accepted). Regular restric- tions apply regarding what the transfer station will and will not accept. Disposal passes will be good for 1 load of 2 tons or less; residents will be billed charges for disposals in excess of that amount, as well as extra fees for appliance recycling not covered by this coupon. And check out the Special Recycling Event on May 19 (see page 11). NOTE THESE DATES: Pick up coupon — May 14-25 ONLY Use your coupon — May 18-28 ONLY COUPON Bring this coupon — with mailing label intact — to City Hall for your FREE transfer station pass. This offer is for our RESIDENTIAL community only. This coupon must be exchanged for a pass during regular City Hall hours. 1j1111110. - THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Postmaster: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800.