HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2023-06-05 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET
REGULAR MEETING
Allan Ekberg,Kathy HougardyDe’Sean Quinn
David Cline,Kate KrullerThomasMcLeod
CynthiaDelostrinos Johnson,Mohamed AbdiTosh Sharp
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1. CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ ROLL CALL
2. LAND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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4. PRESENTATION a. Introduction of the “Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship”
recipients:
Amina Ali
Mary Hser
Shahabbudin Niazi
Michelle Phan
Presylla Saole
Charlee Sebring
Cing Sung
b. Get to know Puget Sound Fire – Fleet Program.
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5.CONSENT AGENDA a.Approval of Minutes:5/15/235/22/23
b. Approval of Vouchers
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c.Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Karen S. Lentz, PLLC,
for prosecution services, in the amount of $14,000.00 per month.
6. UNFINISHED Authorize the Mayor to execute contracts as necessary, subject to Pg.15
BUSINESS approval by the City Attorney’s Office, for design and
pre-construction work for the consolidated Public Works Phase 2
project, within a total project budget not to exceed $5,974,412.00
(includes contingency funds).
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. REPORTS a. Mayor
b. City Council
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c. Staff – City Administrator Report,
Monthly Construction and Budget Report
9. MISCELLANEOUS
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11.ADJOURNMENT
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set forth by RCW 42.30.100.
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Ekberg
Community Services andSafety Committee
FROM:David Cline, City Administrator
BY: Cheryl Thompson, Executive Assistant
DATE: May 16, 2023
SUBJECT: Contract for Prosecution Services
ISSUE
The current contract for Prosecution Services expires June 30, 2023. Attached is a proposed
contract for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The City contracts for Prosecution Services. For several years the Walls Law Firm provided
prosecution services to the City of Tukwila initially as employees of Kenyon Disend, then by a
subcontract with Kenyon Disend and effective September, 2018 contracting directly with the
firm. In April 2022, the Walls Law Firm brought on Karen Lentz as a subcontractor andMs.
Lentz was designated as the Tukwila Prosecuting Attorney.
In September 2022 the City published a Request for Proposals for Prosecution Services. The
Walls Law Firm was the only proposal received. City staff prepared a contract for services for
2023-2024 based on the proposal terms. Upon receipt of the contract for services, the Walls
Law Firm indicated a potential change in circumstances regarding a pending judicial
appointment in 2023 could impact the staff designated as the prosecuting attorney for
Tukwila. Therefore, in late 2022 the City amended the term of the 2021-2022 Contract for
Services to extend through June 30, 2023.
As the proposal received in September 2022 is no longer relevant, the City published an
updated Request for Proposals for Prosecution Services on May 9.
DISCUSSION
The City received two responses to the Request for Proposals for Prosecution Services: one
from the Walls Law Firm and one from Karen Lentz, who is interested in contracting directly
with the City rather than subcontracting with the Walls Law Firm. After reviewing the
submitted proposals, the City is recommending we contract with Karen Lentz for Prosecution
Services for July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 at the rate of $14,000 per month. Pre-
pandemic we paid $13,500 per month and during the pandemic we negotiated the rate down
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to $12,500 per month. The modest increase to $14,000 is reasonable. The additional $1,500
per month will require a $9,000 budget amendment for 2023and $18,000 for 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to move this contract forward to the consent agenda of the
June 5, 2023 Council Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Contract for Prosecution Services for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024.
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Contract Number:
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188
CONTRACT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Tukwila, Washington, a non-charter optional
municipal code city hereinafter referred to as “the City,” and Karen S. Lentz, PLLC hereinafter referred to as “the
Contractor”.
WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to have certain services performed for its citizens but does
not have the staffing or expertise to perform such services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to have the Contractor perform such services pursuant to certain terms and
conditions; now, therefore,
IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual benefits and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. Scope and Schedule of Services to be Performed by Contractor. The Contractor shall perform those
services described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set
forth. In performing such services, the Contractor shall at all times comply with all Federal, State, and local
statutes, ordinances and rules applicable to the performance of such services. Compliance with these
standards goes to the essence of this Agreement. The Contractor shall request and obtain prior written
approval from the City if the scope of services is to be modified in any way.
ompensation and Method of Payment. The City shall pay the Contractor for services rendered according
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to the rate and method set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect for a period commencing July 1,
2023 and ending December 31, 2024 unless sooner terminated under the provisions hereinafter specified.
4. Independent Contractor. Contractor and City agree that Contractor is an independent contractor with
respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered
to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto. Neither Contractor nor
any employee of Contractor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded City employees by virtue of the
services provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise
deducting federal income tax or social security or contributing to the State Industrial Insurance Program,
or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the Contractor, or any employee of the
Contractor.
ndemnification. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, agents, officials,
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employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including
attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except for injuries
and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine
that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of
bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of
the Contractor and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Contractor’s liability
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hereunder shall be only to the extentof the Contractor’s negligence. It is further specifically and expressly
understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor’s waiver of immunity
under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has
been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
6. Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors. Contractor’s maintenance of insurance, its scope of coverage and limits as required herein
shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Contractor to the coverage provided by such insurance, or
otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types and with the limits
described below:
1. Automobile Liability: The Contractor shall procure and maintain in full force throughout the
duration of this Agreement Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit
for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident. Automobile liability insurance
shall cover all owned, non-owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on
Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability
coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
2. Commercial General Liability: Waived.
orkers’ Compensation: The Contractor shall procure and maintain Workers’ Compensation
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coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: The Contractor shall procure and maintain in full force throughout
the duration of this Agreement Professional Liability insurance with a minimum coverage of
$2,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate. Contractor shall provide evidence of such coverage
in a manner and form acceptable to the City in the City’s sole discretion. Cancellation of the
required insurance shall automatically result in termination of this Agreement.
B. Other Insurance Provision. The Contractor’s Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability
insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain that they shall be primary insurance with
respect to the City. Any insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City
shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
C. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not
less than A: VII.
D. Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the
amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured
endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Contractor before commencement of the
work.
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E.Notice of Cancellation.The Contractor shall provide the City and all Additional Insureds for this work
with written notice of any policy cancellation, within two business days of their receipt of such notice.
7. Record Keeping and Reporting.
A. The Contractor shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, financial and
programmatic records which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature
expended and services performed in the performance of this Agreement and other such records as may
be deemed necessary by the City to ensure the performance of this Agreement and to ensure
compliance with the Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW.
B. These records shall be maintained for a period of seven (7) years after termination hereof unless
permission to destroy them is granted by the office of the archivist in accordance with RCW Chapter
40.14 and by the City.
8. Audits and Inspections. The records and documents with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement
shall be subject at all times to inspection, review or audit by law during the performance of this Agreement,
to the extent permitted by law.
9. Termination. This Agreement may at any time be terminated by the City giving to the Contractor thirty
(30) days written notice of the City’s intention to terminate the same. Failure to provide products on
schedule may result in contract termination. If the Contractor’s insurance coverage is canceled for any
reason, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately.
10. Discrimination Prohibited. The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement,
will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, veteran status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation, the presence of any disability, or any
other protected class status under state or federal law, in the selection and retention of employees or
procurement of materials or supplies.
11. Assignment and Subcontract. The Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any portion of the services
contemplated by this Agreement without the written consent of the City. If the Contractor is unable to
attend Court due to illness, vacation or unforeseen circumstances, she will make arrangements with a
qualified attorney to cover in her absence. If coverage is needed for more than 5 consecutive Court days,
the Contractor will obtain written approval from the City.
ntire Agreement. This Agreement, together with attachments or addenda, represents the entire and
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integrated Agreement between the City and the Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations, or agreements written or oral. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be
of any force or effect unless it is in writing and signed by the parties.
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Notices to the City of Tukwila shall be sent to the following address:
City Administrator, City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Washington 98188
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Notices to the Contractor shall be sent to the following address:
Karen S. Lentz, PLLC
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10410 163Court NE
Redmond WA 98052
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everability and Survival. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is declared void or
unenforceable or limited in its application or effect, such event shall not affect any other provisions hereof
and all other provisions shall remain fully enforceable. The provisions of this Agreement, which by their
sense and context are reasonably intended to survive the completion, expiration or cancellation of this
Agreement, shall survive termination of this Agreement.
pplicable Law; Venue; Attorney’s Fees. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
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accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. In the event any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding
is instituted to enforce any term of this Agreement, the parties specifically understand and agree that venue
shall be properly laid in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such action shall be entitled
to its attorney’s fees and costs of suit.
DATED this _____ day of ____________________________, 2023.
CITY OF TUKWILA CONTRACTOR
____________________________________ _____________________________________
Allan Ekberg, Mayor Karen S. Lentz, WSBA# 50396
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
____________________________________ _______________________________________
Christy O’Flaherty, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Kari L. Sand, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractoragrees to provide a level of service equal to or greater than the level of service provided by an in-
house Prosecuting Attorney. Karen S. Lentz is the designated attorney that will serve as the City Prosecutor. Any
changes in this designation must be approved in advance by the City.
1. Police Report Review. Review all Tukwila Police Reports involving misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor
crimes, make decision as to filing of criminal charges or referral for pre-filing diversion in alignment with
City policies and in consultation with the Tukwila Police.
2. Court Appearances. Appear at all criminal calendars in Tukwila Municipal Court on behalf of the City of
Tukwila including but not limited to: in-custody/out-of-custody arraignments, pretrial hearings and
motions, readiness hearings, bench trials, jury trials, sentencings, review hearings, tow hearings and
contested traffic and parking infraction hearings when the offender is represented by an attorney.
Represent the City in appeals in connection with criminal misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases.
3. Case Preparation. Conduct investigations, contact witnesses, advise victims regarding their rights and
responsibilities, coordinate with the victim advocate when appropriate, conduct plea bargain
negotiations and make appropriate plea offers consistent with the laws and regulations as well as City of
Tukwila standards and policies, make sentencing and bail recommendations to the Court, prepare and
present legal memoranda, subpoenas, jury instructions and other related materials, argue motions,
represent the City at restitution hearings, bench trials and jury trials.
4. Administrative Functions. Administrative functions relating to criminal prosecution and contested traffic
and parking hearings such as creation and maintenance of files, and completion of discovery requests. All
files shall remain property of the City and shall be returned to the City upon termination of this
Agreement or upon request by the City. Contractor shall retain all records in accordance with Washington
State document retention laws.
5. Police Department Support. Advise the Tukwila Police Department on the conduct of investigations,
search warrants, trial preparations and related matters. Provide legal research, training and assistance to
the Tukwila Police Department including statutory interpretation, enforcement issues and case decisions.
Attend police department administrative staff meetings as requested. The Prosecutor shall be reasonably
available for night and weekend contact by police personnel.
6. Training. Contractor agrees to attend seven (7) hours of prosecution focused training each year. This
requirement also applies to all associate counsel. Each Attorney will submit a copy of their Continuing
Legal Education (CLE) Credits transcript from the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) with the
Annual Report.
7. Reporting. Contractor agrees to submit the following reports:
onthly Statistics Reports: This report shall take substantially the same form as that attached hereto
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as Exhibit C and shall be submitted with the monthly invoice.
Annual Report: This report will detail the number of cases filed for the year, the number of cases
referred for pre-filing diversion, the number of cases where pre-filing diversion was successfully
completed, the number of cases where stipulated orders of continuance or deferred prosecution was
agreed to, and the number of cases dismissed.
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EXHIBIT B - COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
1.Base Compensation. For all prosecution services set forth in Exhibit A, Contractor shall be paid a flat
monthly fee of $14,000.
2. Invoices. The Contractor shall invoice the City by the tenth day of each month for the previous month
services.
3. Community Court or Additional Court Calendars. The Tukwila Municipal Court is researching implementation
of a Community Court. If a Community Court or additional court calendars are implemented during the term
of this contract, the impact to provision of prosecution services will be assessed and compensation will be
negotiated and adjusted accordingly.
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EXHIBIT C – PROSECUTION MONTHLY REPORT
CASES
New Filings
Cases Declined
PRE-FILING DIVERSION
Referred for pre-filing diversion
Successful completion of pre-filing diversion
DISPOSITIONS
Deferred Prosecution
SOC/ Pre-Trial Diversion Agreement
DWLS 3 Amended to Infraction
Dismissalsprior to Readiness
SET TRIED
TRIALS
Stipulated Facts Trial
Bench Trial
Jury Trial
Dismissals – Post Readiness/Day of Trial
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The City of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor Ekberg
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: May 31, 2023
SUBJECT: City Administrator’s Report
The City Administrator Report is meant to provide the Council, staff and community withan update
on the activities of the City and on issues that concern Tukwila. Please let me know if you have any
questions or need additional information about any of the following items.
I. Intergovernmental Update
Sound Cities Association Mayors Meetings: Mayor Ekberg participated in Sound Cities
Association Mayors meetings on May 9 and May 16
International Rescue Committee Luncheon: Mayor Ekberg attended a lunch hosted by the
International Rescue Committee on May 11.
WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum: Mayor Ekberg participated in a WRIA 9 Watershed
Ecosystem Forum on May 11.
WCIA Board Meeting: City Administrator Cline participated in a WCIA (Washington Cities
Insurance Authority) Board meeting on May 19.
II. Community Events
Service-Learning Days at Cottonwood Corner: Highline Public School’s Big Picture school
wrapped up their service-learning days at Cottonwood Corner for the school year. The class
has been working at the site for the past two months. The group of students learned about
local wildlife, native plants, healthy forest systems and why mulch is so important through
hands-on activities.
Friends of the Hill Work Party: Friends of the Hill hosted their last Spring Work Party and
removed a large patch of young blackberry to prepare for the 2023 planting season.
III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
Meeting with Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Members: On May 12, Chief Drever and
the Community Engagement Coordinator were invited to attend a meeting with Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee members who shared some of their concerns regarding crime at
their businesses. The businesses in the forum included management from the Seattle
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Seawolves, Seattle Chocolate Company, Starfire, DoubleTree Suites Southcenter,
Homewood Suites, and Columbia Hospitality.
Water Safety for Tukwila Community Center Preschoolers: In partnership with Puget
Sound Regional Fire Authority, Emergency Management taught water safety to the
preschoolers at the Tukwila Community Center Preschool. Through a grant, each child
went home with a life jacket to keep.
Lowe’s Donation for Emergency Preparedness Kits:
Lowe’s agreed to donate several
thousand dollars in specific merchandise to be used in our emergency preparedness kits
that will be distributed through the Tukwila School District to low-income and limited-
English Proficiency families. Lowe’s donation allows us to stretch grant dollars furtherand
provide an additional 56 kits for a total of 186 kits.
Project Updates
PW Shops – F&F building TI Contract: Pressure washing and painting will begin on May 29,
2023 for 3-6 weeks, weather permitting.
2023 Annual Overlay Program: Estimated Completion: Fall 2023
The 2023 project bid opening took place on May 16, 2023. Construction is scheduled to begin
in the summer.
2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan: Staff working on the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan have
started attending community meetings and events to encourage awareness of and
participation in the update of the Comprehensive Plan. Additional information can be found
at https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/community-development/comprehensive-plan.
Planning for Recreation Access Grant Award: Parks and Recreation was awarded a $197,300
State Recreation and Conservation Office “Planning for Recreation Access” grant to develop a
playbook for inclusive park design.
Green Jobs Youth Program to Continue in Tukwila: Partner in Employment received a
$40,000 grant from Washington Department of Nature Resources and Community Forestry to
continue their Green Jobs Youth Training Program in Tukwila. The funds will pay for four
weeks of work at Tukwila Park and Crystal Springs Park.
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Arts Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2023.
1 Student Representative position term expires June 30, 2023.
No vacancies.
Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023.
1 Resident position term expires December 31, 2023.
No vacancies.
U COPCAB U The next meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2023.
1 Resident position term expires December 31, 2023.
1 Business Representative position term expires December 31, 2023.
1 Student Representative position term expires June 30, 2023.
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VACANT: 1 Business Representative position and 1 School District Representative. One school
application has been received.
Equity & Social Justice Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2023.
1 City Council position term expires December 31, 2023.
2 Education position terms expire December 31, 2023.
1 Community position term expires December 31, 2023.
1 City Employee position term expires December 31, 2023.
VACANT: 1 Education/Community Representative.
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uman Services Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023.
1 Residentposition term expires December 31, 2023.
1 Businessposition term expires December 31, 2023.
VACANT: 1 Resident position and 1 Business Community Representative.
Library Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2023.
3 Resident position terms expire December 31, 2023.
VACANT: Student Representative.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2023.
All positions are 1-year terms.
VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative and 1 Funded by Tax Representative.
Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2023.
2 Community position terms expire December 31, 2023.
No vacancies
Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2023.
1 Business position term expires December 31, 2023.
3 Resident position terms expire December 31, 2023.
VACANT: 1 Resident position. Applications are available at
www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/mayors-office/boards-and-commissions/and are being
accepted through June 25, 2023.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
JUNE 2023
City Council meetings and Council Committee meetings will be conducted in a hybrid model, with in-person and virtual attendance available.
JUN 5 MON JUN 6 TUE JUN 7 WED JUN 8 THU JUN 9 FRI JUN 10 SAT
Planning and Community Library Advisory Board
Development Meeting 6:00 PM
5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall – Hazelnut Room
Hybrid Meeting
COTTONWOOD
FREE SMOKE ALARMS
CORNER AT
FREE BASIC CPR CLASS
AND INSTALLATION
RIVERTON CREEK
Puget Sound Fire is holding a
Service provided to those
Transportation and
FREE Friends and Family basic
Join Forest Steward
who cannot afford to
Infrastructure Services
CPR training course. This class
Heidi Watters for a mid-
purchase smoke alarms or
Committee
does not include any certification.
MIDDLE HOUSING / week work party at
are physically unable to
5:30 PM
nd
Must be at least 12 years old.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Cottonwood Corner. All
install a smoke alarm.
6300 Building – 2 Floor
COMMUNITY
tools, materials and
Duwamish Conference Room
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For more information or
OPEN HOUSE
training will be provided.
Hybrid Meeting
request FREE smoke
We are studying the
Kent Station 73
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
alarms,
possibility of encouraging
Click here to register.
call 1-833-918-1531.
City Council
development of “Middle
Riverton Creek
Regular Meeting
Housing” in the City. Join
Click here for more
Click here to register.
7:00 PM
us to learn more. Food,
information.
City Hall Council Chambers
refreshments and other
Hybrid Meeting
goodies will be provided.
Staff will also be tabling at Community Oriented
other community event this Policing Citizens
WALK AND TALK WITH
summer! Advisory Board
LISA TAYLOR
6:30 PM
Lisa Taylor is a local garden
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting
educator who has been teaching
Sullivan Center
people to garden organically for
14350 Tukwila Int’l Blvd
nearly
30 years
Click here for more
information.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Gully Gardens
Click here to register.
WEEDING AT UPPER CRYSTAL
SPRINGS PARK
Join us to care for this important
forest in Tukwila!
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Crystal Springs Park
Click here to register.
JUN 12 MON JUN 13 TUE JUN 14 WED JUN 15 THU JUN 16 FRI JUN 17 SAT
Community Services and Civil Service
Safety Committee Commission
5:30 PM 5:00 PM
City Hall – Hazelnut Room Hybrid Meeting
Hybrid Meeting
END OF SCHOOL
RESTORATION AT JUNETEENTH
DONATE BLOOD AND
RIVERTON PARK YEAR BASH COMMEMORATION
ENTER TO WIN A YETI
FREE event for Tukwila
FREE event will include keynote
Join us to care for this
Finance and Governance
TUNDRA HAUL
students and families. We
speaker, musical & dance
park in Tukwila!
Committee
WHEELED COOLER
will have DJ music, fun
performances and food for
5:30 PM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Your donation is critical! To
games and activities. Food
purchase from The Original Philly’s.
6300 Building – Suite 100
schedule an appointment,
will be prepared by Tukwila
We hope to see you there!
Foster Conference Room Riverton Park
call 1-800-398-7888.
Parks and Recreation staff.
Hybrid Meeting
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Click here to register.
Click here to schedule an
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Sullivan Center
appointment.
City Council
Foster High School
14350 Tukwila International Blvd
Committee of the Whole
Stadium
Park Commission
Click here for more summer
Meeting
5:30 PM
Click here for more
events.
7:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting
summer events.
City Hall Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
Special Meeting will follow
Committee of the Whole
Meeting.
CITY HALL & 6300 BUILDINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
LOOKING FOR LOCAL ART FOR “SUMMERS IN TUKWILA” BANNER ART PROJECT JUNE 11 DEADLINE
Each selected artist will receive a $200 Visa gift card, published art and shout outs on social media. The goal is 12 pieces of artwork at six intersections of
Tukwila International Boulevard. You must be a Tukwila resident. Click here for more information.
SPRAY PARK IS OPEN! DAILY FROM 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
Cool down on those hot days at the FREE Spray Park. Nearby benches, tables and grass are the perfect place for a picnic. Pack some treats and have fun!
CITY OF TUKWILA IS HIRING! WE HAVE MANY JOB OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING SUMMER POSITIONS!
Visit the City’s Employment Opportunities page to apply! Click here for more information.
RESIDENT POSITION OPPORTUNITY ON PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW JUNE 25 DEADLINE
Tukwila Planning Commission has a Resident representative opening for the remainder of a 4-year term ending 12/31/2026. Click here for more information and to apply.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Summer programs for preschoolers, youth and teens at the Tukwila Community Center are now open. For scholarship inquiries, please email ParksRec@TukwilaWA.govprior to
registration! Click here to register.
DRIVE THRU PICK-UP 3118 S 140TH ST TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
VOLUNTEERS – In need of volunteers for food packaging or food distributions. To volunteer, click here to sign up.
DONORS – Please donate at tukwilapantry.org/donate/.
STILL WATERS SNACK PACK NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER HELP!
SnackPack distributes food bags on Fridays to Tukwila students in need. Click here for the Snack Pack list.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Pack snacks every Wednesday at 9:30 AM.
To volunteer, email Stillwatersfamilyservices@gmail.com. To deliver food, click here to register with Tukwila School District.
Please donate to feed our Tukwila kids. Click here to donate online or mail checks to Still Waters, PO Box 88984, Tukwila WA 98138.
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MEETING 1 – MEETING 2 – MEETING 3 – MEETING 4 –
REGULAR C.O.W. REGULAR C.O.W.
JUNE 5JUNE 12JUNE 19JUNE 26
See below link for the agenda PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION
packet to view the agenda items: Resolution adopting 2024-2029 Six- Get to Know Puget Sound Fire.
Year Transportation Improvement
June 5, 2023 Plan. SPECIAL ISSUES
Regular Meeting - Resolution adopting the 2024 South
SPECIAL ISSUES King Housing and Homelessness
- A resolution adopting 2024-2029 Six-Partners Work Plan and Operating
Regular Meeting cancelled
Year Transportation Improvement Budget.
due to the holiday.
Plan.
- A resolution suspending privately-
initiated applications for annual
Special Meeting to follow
amendments of the Comprehensive
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Plan during the 2024 Comprehensive
Plan periodic update and
implementation process.
CONSENT AGENDA
- Consensus on Public Participation
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract
Plan for 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
for Foster Golf Links Concessionaire
- An update on King County Solid
services.
Waste Re+ Pledge.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract
- A resolution amending City Council
for the Parks Master Plan and Tukwila
Rules of Procedure
Community Center Park.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract
for the On-Call Parks Landscape
Special Meeting to follow Architecture Design and project
Committee of the Whole Meeting. management.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA - A resolution adopting a 6-year
Transportation Improvement Program
- A resolution suspending privately-
initiated applications for annual (2024-2029), and directing the same
amendments of the Comprehensive to be filed with the State Secretary of
Transportation and the Transportation
Plan during the 2024 Comprehensive
Improvement Board.
Plan periodic update and
implementation process. - King County Solid Waste Re+ Pledge.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract for the Andover Park West
th
and 58 Avenue Sewer Repair
project.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract for mitigation monitoring of
landscaping sites.
- Award a bid and authorize the Mayor
to sign a contract for the 2023
Annual Overlay Program and South
119th Street Bridge Raised Crosswalk
Construction Project in the amount of
$ 1,296,481.50.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract for construction
management services for the 2023
Annual Overlay Program and South
119th Street Bridge Raised Crosswalk
Project in the amount of
$220,052.00.
MEETING 1 – MEETING 2 – MEETING 3 – MEETING 4 –
REGULAR C.O.W. REGULAR C.O.W.
JULY 3JULY 10JULY 17JULY 24
Regular Meeting cancelled. PRESENTATION PRESENTATION PRESENTATION
Get to Know Puget Sound Fire. Update on Explore Seattle Southside. Get to Know Puget Sound Fire.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SPECIAL ISSUES
Multifamily Property Tax Exemption
Multifamily Property Tax Exemption
Special Meeting to follow
Ordinance.
Ordinance.
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Special Meeting to follow
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
A resolution adopting the 2024 South
King Housing and Homelessness
Partners Work Plan & Operating
Budget.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A resolution amending City Council
Rules of Procedure.
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