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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 13 No. 4A City of Tukwila publication to our residential and business community VOLUME 13, NUMBER 4 SEPTEMBER 1992 "Tukwila Tomorrow" completes draft statement of its vision for City's future In July, a group of community members drafted a vision statement — or long-range goals — for the City. The participants identified obstacles (blocks) to realizing the vision for the City and then brainstormed approximately 170 strategies to execute the vision. Ideas from the Vision Tukwila meetings and regional/State land use goals were among the many pieces of information used by the participants during their discussions. "Tukwila Tomorrow" committee members assemble to discuss Issues that will affect the City's future. Mayor Rants appointed 17 people to a citizens advisory committee. Known as "Tukwila Tomorrow", this group participated in the above process. They will carry the vision statement through to a draft revision of the Comprehensive Plan, which provides a framework for land use decisions within the City. Some highlights... Tukwila Tomorrow Page 1 Land Use Issues Page 2 Two Ballot Items Page 2 More Vision Tukwila Page 3 Council Corner Page 4 ,reenbelt Clean-up Page 5 AdoptA-Trail Page 5 Human Services Page 6 Recycling Reporter Page 7 Third Tuesday series .... INSERT Code Enforcement INSERT Shaping the Vision The key ideas of the draft statement for Tukwila are: A responsive and vibrant economy, quality family life, abun- dant recreation and protected natural environment, en- hanced community image, elimination of sleaze, and re- sponsive government services. Anticipating the Blocks These were seen as obstacles to achieving the above goals: Inadequate communication, indifference to community, inadequate human services, insufficient environmental con- cerns, inappropriate business methods and practices, too much and unresponsive government, special interest poli- tics, scarce money. The Tukwila Tomorrow Committee will be meeting every other week in the Department of Community Development confer- ence room to refine and expand upon the work completed. Their meetings are currently scheduled for Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM. All members of the community are invited to participate. For a complete copy of the draft vision, or to confirm meeting times and dates, please contact associate planner Moira Carr Bradshaw at 431-3651. floss tli e J6yO % 7'e%It John W. Rants, Mayor A strong indicator of the vitality and inter- est shown by City residents is the number of participants attending our Tukwila Days events. The use of the new Foster High School facilities centrally located these activities, which resulted in one of the largest turnouts in the history of Tukwila Days. I would like to express my thanks to all participating staff members and residents who made it such a successful event. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Com- mittee ("Tukwila Tomorrow") has been formed, and members are addressing the needs of our City regarding zoning and land use, economic development, trans - (Continued on back page) Land use issues come before the City Council The City Council is currently reviewing two items which may affect the character of Tukwila neighborhoods for many years. Baker Commodities Proposed Tallow Tanks (formerly the Seattle Rendering Works): The Tukwila City Council wants to hear from you about proposed tallow tank improvements to Baker Commodities. A public hearing will be held on Sep- tember 14 at 7 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall (6200 Southcenter Boulevard). The original Council hearing was continued after new information on higher than expected plant odors was presented by City staff and residents. In determining whether to grant permission for the tank installation, the Council needs information from residents and businesses about the level of odors, truck traffic, Baker's responsiveness to complaints, and other characteristics of their operations. New Apartment Design Standards: The City Council is just finishing a review of new development standards for apart- ments. These standards are meant to increase the quality of all new apartment development. Your help is needed to identify the level of apartment design qualitywhich should be required. A City Council draft of the standards will be available in approximately 1 month for review, and a public hearing will be held in about two months. Please contact Vernon Umetsu, Planning Division (431-3684), for more information on either of these issues. New fire equipment sparks excitement The Tukwila Fire Department took delivery of a new ladder truck in August. This is a state-of-the-art truck with many more capabilities than the 18 -year old vehicle it replaces. The basket on the end of its ladder can lift or lower up to five people at one time. The pump can deliver 2,000 gallons per minute, up the 100 -foot ladder and out the two nozzles mounted on the front of the basket. The new truck will go into service in September and be stationed at Fire Station 54 across from Foster High School. 2 Regional service issues to appear on upcoming ballots Justice center Proposals to build a South King County regional justice center in the City of Kent, will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Voters will be asked to support construction of a new jail facility, superior court, and branch offices for many other King County services. Most of the public debate surrounds the issue of needing, building and locating additional jail space. According to Tukwila Police Chief Ron Waldner, the need for such a facility is great. The current jail in downtown Seattle, built for 1,623 beds, regularly exceeds 2,000 prisoners. Court-ordered limitations on jail population and sleeping conditions could result in mandatory early release or fewer bookings due to the overcrowding. A regional justice center located in south King County would be convenient to citizens and cost effective for our Police Depart- ment. Quicker access to the jail, courts and prosecutor leaves more available time for police to actively serve the community. Emergency Radio System On Tuesday, September 15, voters will decide a levy issue titled "800 MHz Regional Emergency Radio Communications c tem". Its purpose is to solve a number of emergency communi- cation problems that would arise in the event of a major emergency or disaster in the Puget Sound area. In the event of disaster, such as a major earthquake, an emergency radio system is expected to remain in service throughout the emergency, and to be able to coordinate emergency response and rescue efforts between the many services in King County. The current system will not meet these expectations. There are 26 police departments in King County and a greater number of fire and aid units. Emergency communication among the agencies consists of independent radio systems and sub - regional dispatch centers, using a host of frequencies and equip- ment varying in design, vendor, quality and age. In addition, the growth in population and service demand throughout our com- munities has outgrown the availability of emergency frequencies in the commonly used radio "bands". Backers of the levy believe a regional approach is the only practical way of facilitating an emergency communication sys- tem that will survive a disaster, provide flexibility of communi- cation between any police, fire or aid unit within the county, and allow for the growth of our region. If the levy passes, our Valley Communications Center 1, become the south King County hub for the County -wide system. Locally, your police, fire and medic units would be outfitted with new communication equipment. For more information concerning either of these issues, please contact Chief Waldner's office at 433-1808. THE HAZELNUT Vision Tukwila Update TjSjOfl Tukwila is alive and well... and we're meeting again! Mark Your Calendars The fall Vision Tukwila Community Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sep- tember 24th, 7:00 PM at the Foster High School Commons. A meeting announce- ment and agenda will be delivered to you about 10 days prior to the meeting. Please plan on attending and bring your neigh- bors. Neighborhood Fund Projects The Neighborhood Fund, a matching grant program resulting from suggestions made at the Vision Tukwila community meet- ings last spring, has five projects currently in review, and we are working with sev- eral groups to define their projects. The projects supported by the Neighborhood Fund are suggested and carried out by community members like yourself for mmunity enhancement. At the com- munity meeting in September we will present to you the projects that are under- way. Community Work Party Southgate Park and Open Space Clean-up is scheduled for September 12 and 13th, beginning at 8:30 am on Saturday and Sunday. So far the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts #378, Puget Power, Seattle City Light, and City of Tukwila employees will be helping on the clean-up of the park. Following the cleanup, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be adopting these areas. Collaboration City/business/schools collaboration in Tukwila was the second highest priority identified last spring. Collaboration will help the community enhance the quality of education provided, enhance the City services provided, and create opportuni- ties for community members and busi- nesses to become involved in these projects. Vision Tukwila projects and volunteer coordination for the South Cen- Tukwila Police explain the sex offender law and its application within our City Several citizens have asked how the new sex offender law has been applied in Tukwila. The State legislature passed the Washington Sex Offender law in 1990. One of the most controversial components of the bill was the "registration" requirement. Within days of release from jail, a person convicted of a sex crime must register with the "sheriff" of the county, who in turn notifies the local police that a sex offender has established residency in their community. Public notification After notification, the Tukwila Police do a background investigation and evaluate the level of risk an offender poses to the community. If the potential for risk is judged sufficient by the Chief of Police, the law allows public notification of the offender's presence in the community. We've made four public notifications of this nature since this law went into effect. Potential risk also determines the scope of the notification. As a general rule, we include ools, youth programs, the offender's immediate neighborhood, and other high-risk .,,cations. Someone medically or legally diagnosed as a "predator" would clearly be subject to the broadest public exposure which could include the entire community. The registered sex offender list is a public document. If we can answer any questions about the law, our policy, or registered offenders in this community, please call Sergeant Doug Partlow at 433-1808. tral School District are now being coordi- nated through City Hall. Joint use of facilities and citizenship projects for stu- dents are currently being coordinated. We will present an update at the Commu- nity Meeting as well as information on how you or your business can become involved in community enhancement projects and education support projects. If you have questions, concerns, ideas, or want more information, please call spe- cial projects coordinator Lora Fowler at 433-1858. Community Meeting Thursday, September 24 7:00 p.m. Foster High School Vision Tukwila begins with YOU.' * * * * * * * Irrigation moisture sensors make dollars and sense Autumn is upon us, and the 1992 water shortage seems almost over... everything will soon get back to normal, right? Clearly this is faulty thinking. Regardless of what new sources are developed, everyone ap- preciates the need to use our water wisely. Developing new water sources is beyond our individual control. But business own- ers and residents with automatic irriga- tion systems can help immediately by tying a moisture sensor or rain check meter into the system controller. These meters save enough water to pay off the $150 to $200 total installation cost in about one year. This is an excellent time to have one installed in your system, before , those winter rains. You'll save dollars, show a lot of sense, and avoid the embarrassment of having your irrigation system start wa- tering during a rain storm. For more information, check "Landscape Contractors" in the Yellow Pages. SEPTEMBER 1992 3 Council Corner by Allan Ekberg, Council President Many citizens feel removed from the po- litical process; I want to explain how politics work in Tukwila, and how you can affect those politics. Understanding the process helps us all work together to make Tukwila the best city it can be. Political Representation Political representation at the local level provides you access to a person who has the opportunity to make changes in the City's direction. Your locally elected rep- resentatives are a phone call away. Councilmember phone numbers are listed in the Hazelnut, or you can call 433-1834 to reach them. Your elected representa- tives work for you in Tukwila, not in Olympia or Washington, DC. Local Government Local government is about serving citi- zens of Tukwila. It's about maintaining and improving things you don't see — storm drains, sewers, pump stations and public safety vehicles. It's about improv- ing things you do see — streets, roads, pedestrian paths, safer intersections, po- lice and fire protection, and new or im- proved parks. It's about protecting the environment, promoting economic vital- ity, and responding to citizen initiatives and complaints throughout town. local 4ouelssNsesst 161: Le4Issiis4 tke 73iioeer The Combination Political representation makes your local government work. Your legislative body, the City Council, sets policies on issues ranging from multi -family design stan- dards to employee benefits. The execu- tive body, the Mayor, executes the poli- cies established by the Council. In the best of worlds, the two bodies work to- gether to make changes in the City's direction. At this point, I am confident that we have a legislative/executive team that works well together. Together we plan, pass and carry out the policies that affect Tukwila. The Governmental Process Items for consideration, presented by ei- ther the Mayor or Council, begin at a three-person Council subcommittee meeting. An issue discussed/debated at this level can die or be brought forward to a Committee of the Whole for all seven Councilmembers to deliberate. If the Committee of the Whole approves an issue, then it goes to a Regular Council meeting for passage. Policy Tools The tools available to the Council include resolutions and ordinances that make policy into law. The tool that carries the Make your voice heard - vote! Ifyou are a United States citizen, a legal resident of the state of Washington, and will be eighteen or older by the day of the election, you are qualified to register to vote in the upcoming fall elections. This year the primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 15th. The general election follows on Tuesday, November 3rd. You may register to vote at any time, but you must be registered at least 30 days prior to the election you wish to vote in. If you did not register by August 15, you will not be eligible to vote in the primary election on September 15. How- ever, you can still cast your ballot in the primary election on November 3 if you register by October 5th. You must register in person before a county auditor, city or town clerk, or deputy registrar. Registrars are available at Tukwila City Hall, Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. 4 most weight is the establishment of the annual budget. This document affects local government at its heart. Deciding what programs get money determines the future direction of Tukwila. As money gets tighter, the choices get harder and the direction gets more refined. The Budget A balanced budget is mandated by the State. The Council and Mayor are starting 1993 budget discussions. We foresee a budget shortfall in the near future that will require additional cost control and management. Hard decisions must be made as to how to overcome this shortfall. It is not a panic or crisis situation, but an opportunity to nip a potential problem in the bud and guide the City's course in a positive way. Government Visibility All subcommittee, Committee of thr. Whole, special session, and Regular Council meetings are open to the public. You are invited to attend. Citizen com- ments are always welcomed, and your locally -elected Councilmembers appreci- ate hearing from you. Please call on us as the need arises. Become a part of the process by letting us know what's on your mind. You may also register at the following locations: ❖ King County Records and Elections office 4- WA State Dept. of Motor Vehicles ❖ City of Town halls ❖ All public schools and branch public libraries ❖ Fire stations in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Renton and Tukwila Ifyou need an absentee ballot, you may apply for the ballot in person or by mail from King County Records and Elections any time from 45 days to one day before an election. Your application mi' include your printed name and written signature, your registered address and ballot mailing address, and the date of the election for which you are requesting a ballot. If you are requesting a ballot by mail, submit your request at least 10 days before the election. For information, please contact Records and Election at 296-1565, or the City Clerk's office at 433-1800. THE HAZELNUT The City of Tukwila Arts Commission presents t411,b 1#e%b6y COKCeI't% —1992-1993 Free entertainment each month in the Council Chambers at lhkwlla City Hall - 7:00 PM The City of Tukwila Ls proud to again sponsor the Third Tuesday Concerts at Tukwila City HalL All concerts are free and begin at ZOO PM on the third Tuesday of each month. After the performance, meet our artists and enjoy coffee and cookies Spend some Tuesdays enjoying quality entertainment right here in your own community. September 15 The Mazeltones The Mazeltones will take a lively musical journey from Eastern European shtetl to the New York Yiddish Theatre of the 1920's and 1930's through time to present day modern Isreali and Chassidic sounds. November 17 Bravura String Quartet New to the series is the Bravura String Quartet. Lead by Dave Beck, this group has performed in Germany and studied chamber music with Lazio Mezo, cellist of the Bartok String Quartet. And Coming Up in '93... + Uptown, Lowdown Jazz Band ❖ Johann Strauss Trio ❖ Jet City Improv ❖ Cascadian Wind Quintet October 20 Joel Salsman An evening of classical piano favorites including the works of Beethoven, Schumann, Northwest composer James Beale, Rubenstiene and Balakirev. December 15 Olympic Marimba Duo Classical and popular holiday favorites arranged for a 7-1/2 foot long Honduras Rosewood Marimba, Vibraphone and bells. Code Enforcement: What is it and how does it work? Code enforcement is the interpretation and enforcement of City codes pertaining to zoning, housing, signing, noise, and other related ordinances. Darren Wilson, Tukwila's Code Enforcement Officer, works with residents and businesses to enforce provisions of the Tukwila Municipal Code and help to resolve issues of non-compliance in the above areas. A phone call to the Code Enforcement office initiates a formal "Request for Action", and starts an investigation of your complaint or concern. In some instances, the office coordinates efforts with other City departments in order to gain compliance with City codes. Below is a list of some complaints commonly received by the Code Enforcement office and the lead agencies responsible for those specific areas. NATURE OF COMPLAINT CALL LEAD AGENCY PHONE Animals — Loose, vicious or dead KC Animal Control 296 -PETS Animals — Number of animals allowed within a residential area and their enclosures DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Buildings — Dangerous, abandoned buildings or structures DCD Code Enforcement DCD Building Department 431-3661 431-3670 Burning — Burning of trash Tukwila Fire Department 575-4404 Burning — Noxious or annoying smoke generated from fireplaces Tukwila Fire Department 575-4404 Business — Commercial activity in a residential area DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Chemicals — Use of pesticides and herbicides. DCD Code Enforcement Seattle -KC Environmental Health 431-3661 296-4900 Construction — Complaints, building permits and demolition permits DCD Building Department 431-3670 Construction — Electrical permits and complaints WA State Dept. of Labor & Industries 277-7272 Construction — Grading and fill permits Public Works Engineering 433-0179 Construction — Grading, filling and clearing of private property Public Works Engineering 433-0179 Construction — Mechanical permits KC Bldg & Land Development 296-6600 Garbage — Garbage pick-up complaints Nick Raffo Garbage Co., Inc. SeaTac Disposal 439-7247 725-4200 Garbage — Trash or debris on the public right-of-way Public Works Maintenance 433-1860 Garbage — Trash, debris, littered premises DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Housing complaints (substandard housing) DCD Code Enforcement Building Div. 431-3661 Noise being generated from a specific construction project DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Noise generated by animals KC Animal Control 296 -PETS Noise generated from vehicles, magnified sound equipment and loud persons Tukwila Police Department 433-1808 Pests — Potential pest harborage (rats). Seattle -KC Environmental Health 296-4900 Plants — Poison oak, poison ivy, nightshade, overgrown weeds, shrubs and grass on the public right-of-way Public Works Maintenance 433-1860 Plants — Poison oak, poison ivy, nightshade, overgrown weeds, shrubs and grass over two feet in height on private property DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Sewer — Septic tank, waste water, sewage. Seattle -KC Environmental Health 296-4900 Signs — Sign violations. DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Storage — Outside storage of freezers and refrigerators. DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Storage — Storage of abandoned or inoperative vehicles, machinery and contractors equipment on private property DCD Code Enforcement 431-3661 Storage — Storage of abandoned or junk vehicles within the public right- of -way Tukwila Police Department 433-1808 Streets — Maintenance of streets Public Works Maintenance 433-1860 For your convenience, please keep this sheet for future reference. KC — King County DCD — Tukwila Dept. of Community Development Open space site clean-up planned Un the east side of Pacific Highway near 134th, a four -acre forested hillside will be the site of a community effort to remove hundreds of old tires and debris. The weekend of September 12th/13th, volunteers will gather at the entrance to Southgate Park on 40th Avenue South to receive information on the plan to remove the tires and other material. Volunteers are needed for both days. Currently owned by the King County Parks Division, ownership of the open space site will be transferred to Tukwila after the clean-up. Over the years much illegal dumping has occurred. After the material is removed and the ownership is transferred, the City plans to fence off road access and preserve the site as a greenbelt buffer open space. Any citizens wishing to volunteer are encouraged to show up at 8:30 am. or if more information is needed, please call Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, at 433-1843. Foster site of special event Oster golf links was the host for the 1992 Pro -Junior Pro Am. This is an annual golf tournament held by the Western Wash- ington chapter of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America. An annual event, this was the first time it was played at Foster. 44 golf professionals teamed up with 132 junior golfers to compete for individual and team awards. This year's event was special because some of the younger jun- iors had an opportunity to shoot great scores on Foster's shorter fairways. Summary of results Professional Division Steve Nightingale, Skagit Valley (62) Bob Nieberding, Oakbrook (62) Team Division: Twin Lakes Joe Trembly/Jeremy Hain- lines/Jaclyn B eaudreau/Leslie Kellar (111) Junior Division: Boys 11 & under — Derek Berg (93) 'iris 12-14 — Jaclyn Beaudreau (86) doys 12-14 — Todd Roney (72) Mike Haack (72) Girls 15-17 — Caroline Speigleberg (71) Boys 15-17 — Nathan Kurtz (66) Players enjoy 14th annual Tukwila Open 1992 Seventy-six players competed in the 14th annual Tukwila Days Golf Tournament. Players competed for $640 in certificate awards, redeemable for greens fees or merchandise at Foster Golf Links. Continuing a tradition of providing untraditional trophies, custom framed photos of the 11 th hole by Northwest artist John Johnson were awarded. Tournament award winners were: Mens Low Gross Byron Banks Low Net Tim O'Brien Callaway Bob Geiss Long Drive Glenn Anderson Closest To Mark Hembree Womens Low Gross Becky Davis Low Net Leslie Zavesky Callaway Roberta Atkins Long Drive Becky Davis Closest To Trish Ekberg Juniors Low Gross Bill Zuvela Low Net Joe Korn Callaway Scott Anderson Long Drive Angie Korn Closest To Bill Zuvela City begins Adopt -a -Trail program for cleaner outdoors Along the shores of the Green River, the Parks and Recreation Department has developed a wonderful public trail. Its many users include walkers, joggers, bi- cyclists and "litter bugs". To combat the dirty deed of debris tossing, the Depart- ment has established an Adopt -A -Trail volunteer program patterned much like the State's Adopt -A -Highway program. Volunteer individuals or groups sign up to help keep a specific part of the trail clean of litter. The Parks crew can provide the trash bags and will remove the bags if the volunteers so desire. Presently the Costco Company and a youth group, Pride Pak, have started the program patrolling for litter along two sections of the river trail. If your family, company or you as an individual would like to volunteer, please call Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, at 433-1843 to sign up or to obtain more information. It is felt trail users should have the very best trail to enjoy and being a helper in this small way will make it better for everyone. COSTCO VOLUNTEERS Jogging on a cleaner trail... To provide recognition to volunteers, their name is placed on two signs along the river trail in the area that they patrol. SEPTEMBER 1992 5 What's New(s) in Human Services New Advisory Board looks at services offered to citizens Joining forces to help citizens In the course of a day's work, a City employee may learn of a resident's social and/or health needs. The Human Ser- vices Office is working jointly with City departments to develop ways to help resi- dents with their needs. Some examples of how City departments work together... Information about helpful programs is included in Neighborhood Block Watch newsletters mailed from the Police De- partment. Other City departments have information available at their office sites. Karen Wright, a Human Services special- ist, works closely with the Police crime prevention unit to help bring information about programs closer to the community. A new collaboration between the City, the Salvation Army and Hotels/Motels in Partnership will help provide more op- tions for emergency shelter. Participat- ing departments include Fire and Police. The Human Services Office and the Fi- nance Department have worked together on ideas for helping low-income individu- als with their energy bills. The Tukwila Municipal Court, City At- torney, Fire and Police Departments are participating in making linkages work with the Domestic Abuse Women's Network and Highline West Seattle Mental Health Center (for a batterer treatment program). Human Services has worked with the City's Planning Department to see how human services fits with the Growth Management Act. Parks and Recreation and Human Ser- vices maintains close ties around specific programs and resources related to family, youth and senior populations. Tukwila Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 6 South Central School District and City working together One of the recommendations which came out of Vision Tukwila meetings addresses the need for the City and South Central Schools to work jointly on common is- sues. Here are a few examples of how we have been working together. The Office of Human Services helps pay several agencies that offer social services within the South Central Schools. The City participates in the Cities in Schools program which brings together school, city and businesses to ensure suc- cess for students by providing a range of human services at school sites. Recently, Cities in Schools hired Lora Fowler as a half-time Manager of Volunteer Programs. Lora has and continues to work on special projects for the Mayor's Office, including Vision Tukwila and Tukwila Days. The City will support her involvement with Cities in Schools by providing her with office space at City Hall. The Human Services Coordinator partici- pates in a variety of South Central activi- ties including monthly educational/hu- man service meetings. South Central's Education and Human Services Director participates on the City's Human Services Advisory Board. The newly appointed Human Services Advisory Board has been meeting since May. The seven member Board – repre- senting the residential, medical, educa- tional, religious and business communi- ties – advises the Mayor and City Council on human service issues. Assisted by the City's Human Services Coordinator and a temporary Human Services Specialist, the Board received an orientation on the cur- rent and past City human services pro- gram, identified needs from the City's 1990 human services report, and learned about other current activity involvement. Currently, the Board is reviewing 33 re- quests – totalling $496,768 – from the City's general fund to pay for 1993 hu- man services programs. The Board will make recommendations on what propos- als to fund and at what amount. Those recommendations will then be reviewed by the Mayor's Office, with the Cite Council making final decisions. Helps private needs The Board also prioritizes needs, and recommends policies/procedures for a number of Human Services program ac- tivities. The program provides informa- tion and referral to residents from a wide variety of organizations, and pays for di- rect and indirect services from 16 human service agencies. Staff also offer commu- nity education and outreach City-wide. Personal safety addressed Personal safety depends in large part on having accurate information about sexual assault. Residents of a local apartment complex increased their personal safety knowledge by having guests — Gabriella Moller, training specialist with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), Officer Tom Kilburg from the Tukwila Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit, and Karen Wright from the Tukwila Office of Human Services — at a Block Watch meeting in June. Approximately 20 people received information about sexual assault, personal safety and community resources. Want information? If you'd like more information about preventing sexual assault, call KCSARC's Resource Center Business Office at 226-5062, or the 24-hour Crisis Line at 1.800-852-7273. If you are interested in having a speaker from KCSARC or other community resource agencies at your next Block Watch meeting, call Officer Tom Kilburg at 433-1823 or Karen Wright at 241-7199. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING It's in the numbers... Tukwila residents take to recycling Tukwila residents are doing a good job reducing solid waste. As of June, 1,089 single-family households have signed up to participate in recycling service, divert- ing nearly 22% of their garbage from the landfill. This is right on target for meeting our goals.Congratulations on your efforts! 266 single-family households are taking yard debris service, and diverting approxi- mately 10% of yard debris from the landfill. This figure shows progress over the months, but Tukwila residents need to try a bit harder to meet the goal in this area. If you live in a single-family home and have not already signed up for recycling ,nd yard debris collection , please contact , our neighborhood's garbage hauler di- rectly to begin service. Recycling is in- cluded in the monthly garbage bill; there is a separate fee for yard debris collection. Nearly 82% of Tukwila's apartments and condominiums have recycling service. Residents are currently diverting about 17% of solid waste from the landfill. Keep up the good work! If you live in an apart- ment or condominium which does not yet have recycling, speak with your manager. And if you'd like to help improve the recycling program at your complex, be- come a "Recycling Captain" volunteer. TRASH TIP Up to your eyeballs in unwanted "junk mail"? You can have your name re- moved from national mailing lists used by direct mail services by writing to: Mail Preference Service Direct Marketing Association 11 West 42nd Street P.O. Box 3861 New York, NY 10163-3861 Want more information ab REPOR TER A safer home environment Keep your home and environment safe! Bring old and unwanted household haz- ardous waste products to King County's FREE mobile collection. Bring: • Thinners and solvents • Oil-based paints • Hobby chemicals • Pesticides • Cleaning products • Motor oil for ca11296-4692) • Latex paint (please try to use it up, give it away, or dry it out instead) Don't bring: • Wastes from businesses (ca11296-3976 for business information) • Explosives (call Bomb Squad, 911, as soon as possible to arrange disposal) All collections are FREE to Tukwila and other King County residents at the fol- lowing locations and times: Auburn— Sept. 3, 4, 5 & 10, 11, 12 Fred Meyer, 801 Auburn Way N. (on west side of store, away from street) Kent— Oct. 15, 16, 17 & 22, 23, 24 Kent Park and Ride, at North Lincoln and East James, near south end of lot Times: Thurs & Fri Noon to 7 PM Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM Upcoming collection sites: Federal Way Oct. 29, 30, 31&Nov. S, 6,7 Maple Valley Nov. 12, 13, 14 & 19, 20, 21 Please keep products in original contain- ers or label all products not in original containers. Store them so they don't tip over or leak during transportation. Keep away from children, pets, and passenger compartment of vehicle. Separate paint from other materials. Handling hazard- ous materials requires care and time. To avoid delays, come duringweekday hours if possible. out recycling in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling SEPTEMBER 1992 Coordinator, at 431-3683. Certificates of appreciation were gtven to board/commission/committee members. City shows appreciation for dedicated volunteers On Tuesday evening, August 25, valued City volunteers were publicly recognized during an appreciation dinner at Tukwila Park. More than 80 community members regularly volunteer their time on our City's boards, commissions and committees. Mayor Rants and the City Staff sincerely thanked those who serve as our City's advisors, saying that they recognize the time and dedication involved, the some- times long hours, and what seems like little thanks for a job well done. The Appreciation Dinner was served in honor of our volunteers and their guests. Many City staff and department directors provided the help needed to create a festive outdoor dinner, featuring hundreds of balloons in amethyst and teal, Don Persson at the barbecue, the Uptown/ Lowdown Jazz Band, a ceremony awarding certificates of appreciation, and some of the best desserts ever served in Tukwila. Thank you for being involved in the community! Barbecutn' dudes demonstrate their culinary expertise to thank the City's volunteers. 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Business hours: Monday — Friday, 8:30 am to 5.00 pm TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Allan Ekberg, President 241-6904 Joe H. Duffle 244-4280 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Steve Lawrence 243-9266 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 Charles Simpson 439-8857 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally" Rants 433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 433-1832 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Director 433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-1831 City Clerk's Office 433-1800 Municipal Court 433-1840 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 4101 South 131st Street Recreation Division 243-5198 Senior Center/Services433-1857 Human Services 241-7144 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurant 241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a community newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff. Editing/production: Stacia Norris ® Printed on recycled paper From the Mayor's desk (Continued from page 1) portation, utilities and a multitude of other issues we face daily. This committee is meeting on a regular basis. If you would like to attend any of the meetings, contact Moira Bradshaw in our Planning Depart- ment for a schedule. Feel free to attend; meetings are open to all citizens for input regarding the things that you feel are important to the future of this city. The Steering Committee will be making rec- ommendations to the Planning Commis- sion and to the City Council. The budget process for 1993 has begun. I have started work with our Departm ent Heads on preparation of our budget for next year. Along with every other city in the nation, we face a situation of declining revenues and escalating costs. Basic cost increases are effected by many items over which we have no control, and there are many services we do not have the option to discontinue. These join together to create situation which results in a very challenging year for budgeting. There are many regional issues that re- main on staff agendas. Growth manage- ment, commuter rail and the new Regional Justice Center are but a few of them. In addition, the need for continued eco- nomic health of our business community is vital if we are to continue a viable revenue base. We will be examining the issue of economic development to ensure this continued economic health. I will be reporting further on these topics in future of the Hazelnut. Long-range water supply plans to be examined Recent concerns about water supplies for Tukwila and other cities in the region have raised the level of awareness in many citizens. They are interested in what plans exist and what changes will be made to accommodate future needs as well as potential crises. The City of Seattle Water Department (supplier of Tukwila's water) is now in the process of updating its long-range com- prehensive plan for the regional service area. This 650 -page document focuses on policy direction for meeting future water needs, water quality, maintaining system facilities, finances, customer service, ar its role in the community. During the month of September, you will have the opportunity to become involved in discussions about the issues of the plan and to air your opinions. A public roundtable meeting will let you talk to and ask questions of staff, advisory com- mittee members and others at inform ation tables and in small discussion groups. The local meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24, attheTukwila Community Center, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. If you are interested in reviewing a copy of the plan or want further meeting infor- mation, call 684-4151. 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