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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 13 No. 3Dry conditions bring fire- works restrictions in '92 Due to the extremely dry conditions and the water shortage, The City of Tukwila has passed emergency legislation for 1992, restricting the discharge of fireworks within the City limits. Fireworks may be discharged onJuly4th manly, between the hours of 9aM and 11 PM. reworks discharged any time other than as identified will be subject to confiscation. Display extra care when using fireworks this year. Use them away from buildings and dry fields. Have water or a fire extinguisher handy. Soak used fireworks in water before disposing of them. Thank you for making this a safe, sane and fire -free fourth of July, 1992. Some highlights... Neighborhood fund Page 2 6 -month report Page 2 Vision Tukwila actionsPage 3 Council Corner Page 4 Free deadbolts Page 4 Crime fighting info Page 5 Human Services news Page 6 Recycling Reporter Page 7 Tukwila Days INSERT Peanut Butter &JamINSERT Celebrate safely on the 4th! A City of Tukwila publication to our residential and business community VOLUME 13, NUMBER 3 JUNE 1992 Water shortage brings higher water rates On May 26, 1992, the City Council of the City of Tukwila followed suit with other local water providers by adopting water rate increases to curtail consumption. Although there are several water providers in Tukwila, the monetary surcharges for excess consumption apply only to those customers served by the City of Tukwila Municipal Water System. Under the new schedule, water rates will remain the same for commercial, multi -family, and residential customers who curb consumption to less than 400 cubic feet per month. Temporary meters will continue to be provided, and those qualified to receive senior citizen or disability discounts will be charged one-half of the new rates in accordance with policies preceding restrictions. Penalties for violators Violations of the newly -adopted restrictions prohibiting certain uses carry stiff penalties. First time violators may receive a warning, depending on the severity of the violation. Second, third, and fourth time violators, however, will be required to pay surcharges of $100, $200, and $500 respectively. Violations will be assessed on a per occurrence or per day basis, whichever is applicable. The City has implemented an information and complaint "hot-line" which residents can reach twenty-four hours a day. The hot-line number is 433-1868, and provides a summarized list of restrictions, some conservation tips, and the ability to leave messages for those who wish to report violators. For additional information, call Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, at 433-0179. From the Mayor's desk John W. Rants, Mayor As I write my comments for the Hazelnu4 it appears to be the beginning of a very long, hot summer. Two issues are very prominent at this time, and deserve spe- cial comment — the water shortage, and the danger surrounding the use of fire- works for this Fourth of July holiday. Regarding the current water situation, I would like to thank all of you for your patience and cooperation during our cur- rent severe shortage. Working together, we can get through this time of great stress on the water systems throughout our area. We look forward to being able to lift the restrictions and stop the sur- charges. As you know, that is dependent upon our continued conservation efforts and relief from the drought. With the Fourth of July coming up, and coupled with the dry conditions, we all (Continued on back page) New Neighborhood Fund created A $50,000 Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund has been established by Mayor Rants and approved by the City Council. This fund resulted from suggestions made during the Vision Tukwila community meetings, and will be used to provide support for community involvement projects, to develop an effective way for residents to initiate and carry out small scale community improvement/City im- age enhancement projects. Projects eligible for funding could be any- thing that enhances your block, street, local community, or the City as a whole. A project will be subject to review ac- cording to pre -established criteria. Neigh- borhood Fund projects cannot duplicate, compete with or hinder existing programs. Each prospective project will be reviewed to avoid competition with other funding sources or program objectives. The Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund encourages those projects that create community involvement. While not re- quired, project proposals should include participation by at least six adult resi- dents, and should involve sponsorship local business(es). Those projects the include the participation of youth along with adults will receive additional con- sideration. The potential for Neighborhood Fund projects is limited only by your imagina- tion and initiative. Challenge others in your community to be the first to have a project funded and completed! Applica- tions are available at City Hall or will be mailed to you upon request. For addi- tional information or to request an appli- cation, please contact Lora Fowler, Vision Tukwila Coordinator, at 433-1858. Mayor presents six-month report to Tukwila citizens John W. Rants, Mayor I'd like to bring you up-to-date on the issues and priorities that I found important at the beginning of my Mayorship — issues that we discussed on your front porch or doorstep. Transportation was one of the prime priorities. I presently serve on the Metro Council, on the Transit Committee and the Transit Planning Subcommittee, through which I'll have an active role in working and planning for light rail, commuter rail and improved bus service. I have asked Metro to improve the Park & Ride Lot on Interurban which is now overflowing; I will continue to work this issue until we have resolution. Street improvements on Interurban are almost completed. Im- proving traffic through our City will reduce the use of single- family neighborhoods as thoroughfares. If we keep our arterials flowing, we prevent short -cutting into our residential streets. Vision Tukwila was just the beginning of bringing local gov- ernment to the people, another area of emphasis. We have prioritized the issues that you told us were important and are addressing them now. In September we will have a City-wide meeting to update you on the progress of Vision Tukwila, the prioritization of your ideas, and their current state of completion. I have set aside a $50,000 contingency fund budget to implement some items brought to our attention during the Vision Tukwila meetings. This Hazelnut tells how to tap into this resource to make things happen in your neighborhood. Please take advan- tage of it. The single-family residential neighborhood was the first priority in Vision Tukwila and, as we begin our Comprehensive Plan study and update, it remains a high priority of mine. We have eliminated the need for a permit to re -roof a single- family home, and we have changed the setback requirements so 2 that residents who live in the annexed areas can continue to remodel and upgrade their homes using grandfathered require- ments of King County. To help eliminate a great deal of confusion encountered in issuing permits, I directed our Department of Community Development (DCD) to undertake an audit of our permitting procedures. W' are now in the process of studying the results of the completek. audit to fmd ways to improve the system and make it work better for you. We are currently implementing a side -sewer connection assis- tance program that will help low-income homeowners in the City. We are also working, in conjunction with local businesses and schools, on creek enhancements for Southgate, Gilliam and Riverton Creeks. Govenvnent accountability and fiscal responsibility are clearly important priorities. I will propose a budget that has no growth for 1993. Our growth in income cannot justify an expanded budget. It will be very difficult to make this happen. All of our departments are still experiencing the need for adjustments to relieve some of the workload for our people due to the annexations. I have found in our City government a staff eager to solve problems as rapidly as they can, who are dedicated and have the best interests of this City at heart. They give much more time and effort than their salaries indicate, and I have nothing but praise for our employees. In conclusion, I feel it's been a very exciting and productive first six months, and I look forward to reporting our continued progress to you in the future. Vision Tukwila was a major sten publishing more Hazelnut issues per year is another step ._ providing more effective communication between government and the citizens. And, I sincerely need to hear from YOU. Input from our citizens is of utmost importance to us. Please drop by the office, call me at 433-1850, or come by City Hall at any time. I am YOUR Mayor, and put great value on your ideas and opinions. THE HAZELNUT tylore Vision Tukwila results evident in recent City-wide activities To many in the Tukwila community, Vi- sion Tukwila served as a call to action — City Hall being no exception. We're pleased to provide this update, to share how we've transformed your comments into reality. * Single-family setback requirements Many homeowners expressed frustration with Tukwila's setback requirements for single-family dwellings. Because 80% of all single-family homes in Tukwila were built under King County standards, it was very troublesome to make logical home improvements to those homes, yet com- ply with Tukwila standards. On May 4, the City Council passed an ordinance changing the building setbacks for legally F -non-conforming single-family residences. /his action lessens the difficulty of getting approval, and paves the way for that new sunroom or deck you may have wanted. * Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund At your suggestion, the City has set aside $50,000 to be used for small scale com- munity enhancement/improvement projects. See the article on page 2. * Permit System Audit Much concern and anxietywas expressed about the City's current permit process. We are in the final stages of an audit, which has included commercial and single- family permit holders, to determine where and how to improve the process. More to come on this item... * Dump Pass The dump pass program was reinstituted, .with some minor changes, during spring clean-up in May of this year. The City is reviewing how this year's program worked in order to evaluate how it should be continued in the future. * Construction of Walkways The City recently awarded a contract for construction of walkways along our streets. Work will start this summer and continue into the fall on: S. 130th from Hwy. 99 to to 42nd S.; S. 133rd from Military Rd. to Hwy. 99; 56th S. from Interurban to S. 130th; 37th S. from S. 144th to Hwy. 99; S. 146th from Hwy. 99 to 46th S.; Mac- adam Rd. from S. 144th to S. 150th; and S. 148th from Hwy. 99 to 42nd S. * Adult Entertainment The Police Department has been actively enforcing Tukwila's Adult Entertainment Ordinance. Our detectives have cited dancers for 45 unlawful touching viola- tions since April 1. During one police sweep, officers arrested ten adult enter- tainment dancers found in violation. Tukwila Police plan to continue enforcing these laws as a priority. * Regional Transit Comments at the Vision Tukwila meet- ings reinforced that traffic congestion is consistently rated the biggest challenge to the quality of life in the Puget Sound region. METRO's Regional Transit Project is looking for answers. Costs for various proposals range from $5-$12 billion, any requiring an increase in local taxes (i.e., sales tax, license tab fees and/or gas tax). Metro is soliciting your input about what you want in a new transit system, and how to pay for it. This measure will ultimately be put to a vote, so please send your comments to: Metro — Regional Transit Project 821 - 2nd Avenue, M/S 151 Seattle, WA 98104-1598 Call Metro at 684-1999 to request more information on the project, to request a copy of the detailed Report to the Citi- zens, or to be placed on the project mail- ing list. Watch for more Vision Tukwila updates in future editions of the Hazelnut Tukwila Tomorrow: Citizens to update comprehensive plan Selection of a citizens committee to de- velop the City's draft Comprehensive Plan is in progress. Mayor Rants will appoint 17 citizens, with representation from each of the five Vision Tukwila neighborhoods. Participation in the Citizens Steering Committee requires commitment to a year-long process with homework, night meetings, and making tough decisions about competing concerns for public funds and use of land. The Committee will work long and hard to ensure that its recommendations to the Planning Com- mission and City Council are representa- tive of the community's interests and priorities. Why it's needed As part of the Growth Management Act of 1990, many cities, including Tukwila, will be updating their Comprehensive Plans. Tukwila's current Comp Plan, first written in 1961 and most recently adopted in 1978, was written when the authors represented an area half the size of today's Tukwila, with 1/3 as many people. How it will work Updating the Comp Plan will start with a week of determining how citizens would like Tukwila to look in the future; identi- fying those things that would prevent that vision from becoming reality; and creat- ing an action plan for the City's future. Everyone is invited to participate with the Committee, and meetings are tentatively scheduled for July 21, 23, 24 and 25 in Room 7 at the Tukwila Community Cen- ter. Please call Moira Bradshaw at 431- 3651 for confirmation of the dates and times, or if you have any questions about the committee, its members, or the up- date process. The September issue of the Hazelnutwill introduce you to the members of the committee and report on its progress. Also, pleaseplanto stopbythe Department of Community Development's table at Tukwila Days and put your image of the City on paper. JUNE 1992 3 Council Corner by Allan Ekberg, Council President The Tukwila City Council do their jobs in more ways than just going to City Council meetings. All seven Councilmembers rep- resent the City and you on local and regional issues. Council President Allan Ekberg repre- sents the City at local Chamber of Com- merce meetings, and he attends South Central School Board meetings. Joe Duffle serves at the national level on the National League of Cities Human Services Committee that studies human service needs of cities throughout the country. Joan Hernandezkeeps very busy on the Business and Professional Women's Asso- ciation, the South King Council on Hu- man Services, the Business Advisory Council at Foster High School, the Subur- ban Cities Regional Services Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. You may have heard how the Growth Management Planning Council has been deciding how growth should be handled in Puget Sound's future. Dennis Rob- ertson has been representing Tukwila's interest with the Planning Council. Den- nis and Joan Hernandez both go to Subur- ban Cities meetings to talk to our neigh- boring cities and coordinate our policies. Steve Lawrence represents the City's interest in the airport's economic vitality, and noise and air pollution when he sits on the Board of the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs. The two newest Council members are also busy. Charlie Simpson serves on the Human Services Roundtable with mayors and city councilmen from around the Sound. They coordinate regional hu- man services throughout King County. Steve Mulletspends time outside of City work tutoring English to foreign immi- grants in the area, and serving on the Foster Advisory Committee. All of the Council are interested in the community, and in issues that affect citi- zens. And of course you can call them, or talk to them in person at Council meeting on Mondays at 7:00 PM at City Hall. 4 Gene Elfstrom says goodbye after 30 years On June 30, 1992, Gene Elfstrom, Crew Chief for the Parks Department, says good- bye to the City after 30 years of service. Gene is the first person to retire with that many years of service. Joining the Public Works Department as a maintenance employee on June 2, 1962, his first job included mowing parks, fixing storm drains, repairing streets and chang- ing the oil in the Police Chiefs car. During his career with the City, Gene served as foreman of the Water Department, then to the Water/Parks Department, and finally as Crew Chief for the Parks Division. During his time with the City, the Park system has grown from one park to 16 parks and 11 trails. He's worked under eight mayors. Also memorable, says Gene, was watching Southcenter being built He'll never forget all the dirt brought onto the enormous project site 24 hours a day for weeks, months and what seemed like years. Gene was recognized for his 30 years as a Tukwila Volunteer Firefighter in 1990. Gene, his wife Karlyn and their family have long resided in Tukwila, and all attended Foster High School. Retirement plans include spending lots of time at his property on Hoods Canal and completing all those "couldn't get around to them" projects at home. On July 6, the Parks and Recreation Department will hold a reception for Gene in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Friends, business ac- quaintances, fellow employees and well washers are invited to stop by and say good-bye and thanks to Gene for his service to the community. Free deadbolt, smoke alarm program returns Once again the City of Tukwila Police Department is offering something special to eligible low- and moderate -income homes. Last year 38 homeowners in Tukwila took advantage of the FREE deadbolt locks, FREE smoke alarms, and FREE installation. One thank -you letter from a citizen reads, "We wish to express our thanks, and appreciation, for the installation of the To quay Persons per household 1 2 deadbolt lock on our back door. It does add to our sense of security... Thank you for including us in your program." The Police Department has seen a de- crease in residential burglaries and we think this might be a contributing factor. Call Officers Ted Rutt or Tom Kilburg at 433-1808 for information on how you can get your free alarm or deadbolt and have it professionally installed for free. 3 4 5 6 MODERATE INCOME If you make less than: $24,700 $28,200 $31,750 $35,300 $38,100 $40,900 $43,750 LOW INCOME If you make less than: 15.450 17.650 19.850 22.050 23,800 25,600 27,350 THE HAZELNUT Tukwila Das '92 Dear Citizens: The City Council, City Departments and 1 are proud to invite you and your family to our annual Tukwila Days activities starting on July 3. "Take Offwith Tukwila" is this year's theme and we sincerely hope that you'll "take in" at least one of our exciting events. Please note that the order ofeventsandsome of the locations have changed, including a new parade route along 42nd Avenue ending at Foster High School, the site of the 1992 Community Festival. One of the new events is the First Annual Tukwila Arts and Crafts Fair/Sale taking place in conjunc- tion with the Tukwila Community Festival on Saturday, July 11. It features crafters and artists from our own community as well as the surround- ing urrounding area. You can purchase paintings, pottery, leather crafts, jewelry and stained glass creations, to mention a few. The City's Parks and Recreation staff — along with many volunteers — have worked hard to provide our citizens with a first-rate event. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Al Frank at 243-5198. Again, I hope that you and your family will "take -off with Tukwila" and enjoy two weeks of fun right here in your own community! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Id John W. Rants, Mayor 3tily3, 4 coAcl5 Tukwila Days invitational Softball Tournament The fifth Annual Invitational Softball Tournament -will be held at the Fort Dent softball complex. The 36 -team AA/AB and B/C Major USSSA event will raise proceeds to help the Foster Booster Club Scholarship Fund. This tournament is also spon- sored by the Riverton Heights Exxon. For infor- mation, please contact Al Kier at 242-4087. 3udy 11 Pancake Breakfast Stop by Foster High School on Saturday morning from 7 to 10 AM and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by the Tukwila Sister Cities Committee. For only $3.00 you'll get pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee or milk — and you'll be sup- porting our Sister Cities program. Proceeds will be used for future trips to Ikawa, Japan. Tukwila Days '92 3uIY 11 Tukwila Days Parade A favorite returns. We'll be Taking Off at 10:00 AM from the Riverton Heights (Hwy 99) McDonalds north parking lot and proceeding east on 152nd, then north on 42nd, turning right onto 144th at the new Foster High School, and finishing up at Showalter Middle School. Staging for the Parade participants begins at McDonalds at 9:00 AM. And, you people into parades...We need music, horses, scout troops, old things, new things, crazy things, and clowns. We need YOU! Take Off with a motor or without. Take Off slow with a wagon or fast on rollerskates. Take Off on the ground, in the air, on the water, into space, or to the future. Participants will be judged for creativity and origi- nality as relating to the event theme of Take Off With Tukwila, prizes will be awarded, and all will receive participation awards. Please call Lora Fowler, Parade Coordinator, about more informa- tion for participants at 433-1858! 3tily 11 Community Festival The crown jewel of this year's Tukwila Days - the annual Community Festival - will be filled with fun and surprises. The event will be held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the courtyard outside the new Foster High School, located at the corner of S. 144th and 42nd Ave. S. Learn about your community, buy a burger, play a game, buy an arts or craft item, or just relax and listen to the music. Crowd -pleasing entertainment will be provided, including a perfor- mance by Buck and Hank's Immobile Road Show. ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 11:00 - Noon Buck and Hank Noon -1:00 Kevin Wolfe (Magician) 1:15 - 2:15 Gary Shaw (Color tunes) 3tiIY 11 Arts and Crafts Fair/Sale This event promises something of interest for ev- eryone. Sponsored by the Tukwila Arts Commis- sion, this first annual fair/ sale will showcase the creative work of 35 local crafters, and feature a wide variety of items such as dried flower arrangements, fabric arts, baskets, drawings, paintings, pottery, jewelry, and many others. The crafts fair is being held in conjunction with the Community Festival, in the courtyard at the new Foster High School; the booths will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Come see demonstrations, visit with the artisans, and take the opportunity to buy items for yourself and others. For additional information, please call the Tukwila Arts Commission at 433-1846, Kathy Stetson at 243-7504, or Betty Gully at 244-%13. vtly Kid's Field Day The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department will be offering an exciting and fun -filled day for children ages 3 through 12 years old. Activities will include a variety of games and races, with awards going to all participants. Registration begins at 12:00 noon. at Foster High School; events will begin at 12:30 PM. Refreshments follow the awards. For more information, please call 243-5198. " 3tAIY 10, 11, 12 Tennis Tournament The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Tukwila Days Tennis Tournament. A $8.00 singles or $12.00 doubles entry fee is required at the time of registration; pick up your forms at the Community Center. Divisions include Youth Men's / Women's Singles, Men's /Women's Doublt _ and Mixed Doubles. Competition will take place at the Tukwila Park and Foster High School tennis courts. For information, please call 243-5198. For more informatic 92 O The following restaurants have asked to be a part of our week by encouraging our residents to enjoy dining here in Tukwila. These, of course, are just a few of the fine restaurants in the City. Below are coupons to use during the Tukwila Days celebration. Coupons must be pre- sented at time of order. Please note any restrictions listed on individual coupons. A Taste of Tukwila Tukwilly's Grill Embassy Suites 15920 West Valley Highway Phone: 227-9406 T GRILL Enjoy 50% off any appetizer in the lounge. (Monday thru Friday 3 to 7:30 PM) Receive $10.00 off two dinner entrees. Valid: July 11 -July 31, 1992 only ale Infinity Lounge Doubletree Suites 16500 Southcenter Parkway hone: 575-8220 v4C INFINITY L O U N G E Enjoy any appetizer in the Infinity Lounge at 50% off. Valid: 3 to 9 PM, July 11-18,1992 only L Peter B's Doubletree Suites 16500 Southcenter Parkway Phone: 575-8220 Purchase two dinners and receive a tin of choco- late chip cookies at no charge. (Value $6.95) Valid: July 11-18,1992 only Courtyard At the Marriott 400 Andover Park West COURTYARD,, Phone: 575-2500 ),rnon Buy one lunch entree, get one FREE. Valid: Mon., July 13 and Fri., July 17, 1992 only Foster Links Restaurant Foster Golf Course 13490 Interurban Avenue Phone: 241-5784 K Buy one dinner entree, get one FREE. Valid: July 11-18,1992 only Booium Tree Restaurant Doubletree Inn at Southcenter 205 Strander Boulevard Phone: 246-8220 THREE BOSTOR TREE Receive $10.00 off two dinner entrees. Valid: July 11 -July 18, 1992 only Booium Tree Lounge Doubletree Inn at Southcenter 205 Strander Boulevard Phone: 246-8220 THE BOOJUM TREE LOUNGE Enjoy any appetizer in the Boojum Tree Lounge at 50% off. Valid: 3 to 9 PM, July 11-18,1992 only J Grazie Ristorante Southcenter Parkway Phone: 575-1606 FREE one-half pound with the purchase of • • • entree. GRAZIE roasts its own coffee from gourmet beans. Try our delicious pasta, chicken and seafood entrees Valid: July 11-18,1992 only coffee Note: We would like to invite all restaurants in the City to join in this event during Tukwila Days 1993. Please call Lori at 243-5198 and find out how your business can participate in 1993. (The City of Tukwila does not endorse or promote any specific establishments.) "Take Off With Tukwila" 3-NIY 13 3 -on -3 Basketball Tournament The first annual 3 -on -3 Basketball Tournament will be held at Crystal Springs Park, located at 51st Ave. S. and S. 158th. The tournament starts at6:00 PM, and is open to everyone. Cost for the tournament is $20.00 per team, and awards will be presented to the first place teams. If you are interested in par- ticipating in this tournament, please contact the Tukwila Community Center at 243-5198. 0udy 15 Senior Adults Picnic Come enjoy the outdoors and the company of others at this year's Senior Adult Picnic. The festivi- ties will take place at Crystal Springs Park, located at 51st Ave. S. and S. 158th. There will be entertain - Lent and lots of food, so be there from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost is $2.00 per person. 3L4IY 15 Shakespeare Northwest Enjoy the most talked about event this summer. "Shakespeare Northwest" will present "Twelfth Night". It is sponsored by the Tukwila Arts Com- mission and will be held at Tukwila Elementary School, 5939 S. 149th. The performance begins at 7:00 PM. This event is free and will be held rain or shine (but please think sun, sun, sun!) We suggest that you bring a picnic dinner and enjoy this out- standing show. See you there! + tilt' 16 Family Pool Party The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department -Id King County invites you to come out for a .amily swim from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. This event is free of charge and will be held at the South Central Pool, located at 4414 S. 144th. So paddle on down and enjoy a good splash! 3uIY 17 Peanut Butter and Jam Concert Enjoy the Acappella music from the 50's, 60's and today. The Trench Coats will bring back memories of the days when words and harmony were all that was needed for great music. The concert runs from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Bicentennial Park, located at the corner of Strander Blvd. and Christensen Road. There is no charge for admission. For information, please call 243-5198. L•tly 17 uv.d 18 C.A.S.T. Performance Bring a little theater into your life! Presented by the Community Actors Summer Theatre under the direction of Cynthia Chesak, four one -act plays will be presented at the Foster High School multi-pur- pose room, located at S. 144th and 42nd S. The performance starts at 7:00 PM; the cost is $2.00 for children and senior adults, and $3.00 for adults. For more information, please call 244-1270. + 3tAIY 17 Taste of Tukwila Progressive Dinner Enjoy the evening with friends or meet new ones at the first Taste of Tukwila Progressive Dinner. The evening begins at 5:30 PM with your choice of ap- petizers at Red Robin on Southcenter Parkway. From there you will be transported by van to Peter B's restaurant in the Doubletree Hotel to enjoy a main course prepared just for this evening. We travel once again to Grazie Ristorante for dessert and coffee. The price for this evening is $25.00 and includes appetizer, main course, dessert, coffee, tea or soft drink. (Any alcohol must be purchased separately.) Call the Tukwila Community Center at 243-5198 for more information. Registration can be made at the Community Center, 4101 S. 131st. 'egarding any of the Tukwila Days events, please call the Tukwila Communit Schedule of Events ' 3(Aly 18 Open Golf Tournament Registration is now being accepted for this annual event at the Foster Golf Links. This tournament is offered to golfers age 10 and up, and is limited to the first 100 entrants. The entry fee is $20.00, which includes greens fees and tee prizes. The first tee time is 7:30 AM. For more information, please call 242-4221. D.A.R.E. Dash '92 Tukwila's sixth annual D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Re- sistance Education) Dash is scheduled for Saturday morning, July 18th. The 10K/3K run or walk starts at 9:30 AM at Bicentennial Park on Strander Blvd. (near the West Valley Highway). Race check-in and late registration begin at 8:00 AM. To guarantee yourself a D.A.R.E. Dash T-shirt, pre - register by July 8th. Pre -registration fees are $5 for age 19 and under, and $10 for age 20 and over. (There is a $2 late fee required after July 8th.) There are both men's and women's divisions, with various age categories. This year we'll have a grand prize drawing (2 day/1 night trip for 2 to Victoria B.C., via the Victoria Clipper) that anyone can win! This event is sponsored by the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila Rotary Club, with all proceeds going to buy the needed D.A.RE. supplies and awards for area drug education programs. Pick up a regis- tration form at City Hall or Community Center, or at one of the running shoe stores at the Southcenter Mall. For more information, call Officers Tom Kilburg, Brendan Kerin or Ted Rutt at 433-1808. Participating Organizations and Agencies Craig Cook Entertainment Cucina Cucina Doubletree Hotel Duwamish Improvement Club Embassy Stuites Foster Golf Links and Restaurant Foster High School Grazie Ristorante Homewood Suites King County Natural Resources and Park Division Marriott Courtyard McDonalds, Hwy 99 Riverton Heights Exxon Shakespeare Northwest South Central Advisory Committee South Central Pool South Central School District #406 Southcenter Red Robin Southcenter Rotary SW King County Chamber of Commerce Tukwila Arts Commission Tukwila City Council Tukwila Department of Community Development Tukwila Elementary School Tukwila Fire Department Tukwila Fire Department Explorers Tukwila Friends of the Libre Tukwila Historical Sock Tukwila Human Services Tukwila Junction Tukwila Library Board Tukwila Merchants Softball Team Tukwila Parks Commission Tukwila Police Department Tukwila Public Works Department Tukwila Sister City Committee Winners Restaurant Mayor John W. Rants City Administrator John McFarland Parks/Recreation Director Don R. Williams City Council Joe Duffie Allan Ekberg, President Joan Hernandez Steve Lawrence Steve Mullet Dennis Robertson Charles Simpson Parks Commission Becky Pendleton Reid, Chair Hubert Crawley Sue Marvin Bob Mere' Roger Ba. Tukwila Days Community Center Staff Parade — Lora Fowler Arts & Crafts Fair — Kathy Stetson Betty Gully Center at 243-5198. Peanut Butter & Jam '92 7 - Peanut Butter and Jam has become a tradition during the summer months at Bicentennial Park at the corner of Strander Blvd. and Christensen Road. Each Friday, July 10 to Aug- ust 14 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, bring your lunch, your business associates, your family and your friends for a smorgasbord of musical groups. The series is designed for all ages. 3t,ly 17 The Trench Coats 3tily 10 Buck 'n' Hank's Immobile Road Show Buck 'n' Hank bring their musical road show to Tukwila. Rained out last year, they kick off the Pea- nut Butter and Jam se- ries. You'll love their music and humor. A cappella music from the 50's thru today, bring- ing back memories of the days when words and harmony were all that was needed for great music. TNly 24 Cactus Moon Country Western music Seattle style. Classical and popular country hits just great for two-step, ten -step or high step. Hats and boots are optional. A1.40“st 7 Toucans14111",. 3L4Iy 31 Tia's Quacker Tunes Quacker clappers ready? Join Tia, Quacker and their friends for a noon- time of fun. A Tuk- wila kids favorite! Steel drums! Just the sound of them will pick you up and take you on vacation! Playing calypso, reggae, soca, sambas and more, the Toucans blend tradi- tion and innovation. �(As NSt 14 Freer Burn This Seattle -based contemporary jaz7 ensemble draws upon a wide range of modern musical styles and traditions. Time of the signs A very common topic of concern on the part of the residents and business people of Tukwila is our ever present, ever abundant signs. Our Municipal Code addresses signs in Section 19, commonly referred to as the Tukwila Sign Code. A temporary sign is a sign which is erected for a limited time and is used to advertise business, real estate or other special events. For installation of temporary signs, ban- ners, streamers and other "special permit" signs, the permit fee is $25.00. The permit is reviewed and issued by the Department of Community Development (DCD) in one working day. Temporary sign permits may be renewed, but not more than three times within one calen- dar year. Additionally, ten days must have elapsed between applications. The Code Enforcement Office handles all complaints dealing with permitted and - ohibited signs. Beginning in June, that _,fice will conduct field inspections tar- geting businesses that do not have ap- proved sign permits. If you have questions regarding signs and sign permits, please contact the Department of Community Development at 431-3670. Senior adults enjoy fine food, good company, great value The daily lunch for Senior adults at the Tukwila Community Center provides a fully balanced meal, including beverages, entre, vegetables, bread and dessert. Spe- cial luncheons are planned to celebrate holidays, cultures, and seasons. Pick up a monthly menu at the Community Center. Meet new people, visit with old friends and join the good company of people who enjoy life to the fullest — all this for a suggested donation of $2.00. Reservations are suggested one day in -dvance. For more information, call the „nior Adult Program at 243-5198. Tukwila Public Works Department staff helped residents send truckloads of yard debris off for composting during the Spring Clean-up on May 9 and 10. JUNE 1992 Tukwila begins innovative crime program In July 1992 the Tukwila Police Depart- ment will begin collecting crime data as it never has before. Serious criminal activityhasbeen reported the same way since the 1930's when the FBI began collecting and reporting crime in America. They identified the 8 crimes most likely to be reported by victims and called them Part One Offenses; every- thing else was called a Part Two Offense. The way police do their job and the types of crimes have changed dramatically over the years. Resources are now drawn to drug-related crimes, crimes against chil- dren, and the gathering of information to combat these and other offenses. More information collected Washington is a pilot state for a new program — called Incident Based Report- ing — which collects crime information at a national level. This includes expanded information on the offender and victim, such as age, race, sex, offender/victim relationship, premise type, use of alcohol by victim/offender, and various other characteristics used to commit the crime. The Tukwila Police Department will be- come one of the first agencies in the state to collect and submit Incident Based Re- porting data. A great deal of work and coordination has gone into this program; the realized benefit will be our ability to identify high-risk victims and problem areas, forecast trends more accurately, operate more efficiently and cost effec- tively, and provide better performance. Incident Based Reporting will ultimately help the Tukwila community and its citi- zens in the struggle against crime. Prepare to cast your ballot! If you are: ✓ a United States citizen, ✓ a legal resident of the State of Washing- ton, and ✓ 18 or older by the day of the election, you are qualified to register to vote. 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. Jfyou wish to vote in to be held You must be registered by Primary election Tuesday, Sept. 15 August 15 General election Tuesday, Nov. 3 October 3 You must register in person before a county auditor, city or town clerk or deputy registrar. You may register at any of the following locations: King County Records and Elections 1 WA State Dept. of Motor Vehicles City or town halls 0 All public schools and branch public libraries Fire stations in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Renton and Tukwila Special circumstances If you are disabled and unable to leave home, contact your county auditor to make special arrangements to register. If you 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 1 day before an election. Your application must 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, contact the Records and Elections Dept. at 296-1565, or the City Clerk's office at 433-1800. Exercise your right to vote! 5 What's New(s) in Human Services Tukwila identifies human service needs Despite Tukwila's relatively small population, our community faces the same issues as other King County cities: domestic violence, homelessness, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, gang activity, and substance abuse, to name but a few. However, not all human service needs are major social problems. For example, we receive requests for information on volunteer opportunities, parenting classes, and support groups for people raising their grandchildren. Examples of needs identified that continue to be priorities: Survival Services > Services providing emergency food, clothing, shelter > Emergency energy assistance Prevention > After school and/or late night youth/teen activities > Substance abuse prevention Maintenance and support > Affordable, accessible health care and child care > Transportation and support services Rehabilitation > Individual, youth and family counseling > Victim assistance Tukwila's Human Services program has made some headway in addressing these issues and in making resources available to you and your neighbors. Our office gathers information about ongoing community and citizen needs from the Police, Fire and other City departments, calls to our office for assistance, staff outreach efforts, and regional statistical reporting. We collaborate with schools, the religious community, businesses, and other City departments to make the issues and resources known to the community. If you want to know more about the City's Human Resources Program, or would like to request a copy of the 1991 Human Services Annual Report, call 241-7144. YWCA offers emergency housing assistance Tukwila residents who lose their permanent housing often turn to emergency housing providers in the South County area for assistance. The YWCA of Seattle -King County, through its South King County branch, offers a transitional housing program. Tukwila families will initially stay two to four weeks in a furnished apartment while working with an emergency housing counselor to establish employment goals, locate permanent housing or determine options for further temporary housing. City of Tukwila funds help subsidize the rental of these apartments. Many homeless adults lack job skills and frequently need training before they can earn adequate income to maintain permanent housing. Homeless Tukwila residents will be enrolled in the YWCA employment/training program and will move from shelter programs to transitional housing units in their own community while they work toward self-sufficiency. Employment workshops will be offered to residents, and an employment specialist will be available to assist low and moderate income families secure employment. For more information, please contact the South King County YWCA at 255-1201. Training on child abuse ,r The Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN) provides training on child abuse and neglect to all licensed child care providers. In addition, the Council now offers a Speaker's bureau — comprised of trained community profes- sionals — that can provide a speaker for your church group, parenting group, PTSA, high school or college class, or profes- sional organization. CPCAN speakers will tailor presentations to fit your group, time schedule (day and evening) and in- terests. Topics include: s Child Abuse: The Scope of the Problem • Economics of Child Abuse Prevention • Child Rights vs. Corporal Punishment + What You Can Do to Stop Child Abuse • Child Protective Services and the Law * Abuse in Public S What is Child Abuse, Reek? Speakers are FREE. CPCAN speakers also provide professional training on chilsi abuse prevention for child care cent, staff. Please contact Dawn at 343-2590 to schedule your speaker today. Kids in families that fight The City has contracted with Highline- West Seattle Mental Health Center to conduct a free support/learning group for Tukwila children age 5-8 who come from families that fight. Ten free classes called "Feel Good About Me" will be offered beginning this summer. Topics include positive self-esteem, expression of feelings, anger management, friendships, and success in school. Classes are Wednesdays until Sept. 2 from 9-10:30 aiv at the Tuk- wila Community Center. For more infor- mation, call Gemma at 241-0990. Shawn Boynton... is the new Community Outreach Coordi- nator at Community Health Centers of King County, which provides low-cost or free health care services for Tukwila re dents through the Renton clinic. Trans- portation is provided for those clients who are not eligible for DSHS medical coupons and have no other form of transportation. For information, call Shawn at 226-5536. 6 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RE CYCLING REPOR TER King County helps business recycling work Businesses in Tukwila are joining the many companies in the Pacific Northwest who enjoy the benefits of recycling. This summer, Tukwila businesses will have a chance to implement an efficient waste management system with help from King County's Business Recycling Program. Businesses can receive an on-site waste consultation, personalized report and other help with setting up or improving a waste reduction and recycling program. All services are provided free of charge. If your business would like help beginning or improving a waste reduction and recycling program, call the Business Recycling Program at 296-4356. Volunteer Recycling Captains needed The City of Tukwila is looking for resident volunteers to become "Recycling Captains" at apartment and condominium complexes that have begun recycling programs. Recycling Captains spend a few hours each month acting as resource persons for their building. They provide fellow residents with information about how to recycle, and share tips with neighbors on how to reduce waste. In coming months, the City will be ,Tering fun and informative activities to support Recycling Captains such as: + Assistance in planning a strategy to encourage fellow residents to recycle. + Slide show presentations on waste reduction and recycling. + "Green Awards" to recognize complexes with successful recycling programs. + A social to bring Recycling Captains together to share experiences and ideas. Experience in other communities has shown that volunteers' efforts to reach neighbors with the recycling message are critical to the success of recycling programs. Please call consultant Diana Canzoneri at 932-3404 now and let her know that you are interested in being a Recycling Captain for your building. No more fridges to transfer stations! Effective July 1, 1992, Bow Lake and other King County disposal facilities will not accept appliances which contain, or formerly contained, chlorofluorocar- bon (CFC) coolants. These appliances include refrig- erators, water coolers and air conditioners. The purpose of this ban is to comply with the federal Clean Air Act, which restricts the use of CFCs. If you have questions about this policy, call 296-4466. Ask if your appliance retailer will accept and/or pick up Jur old appliance. Charities, such as St. Vincent de Paul, will take only units in operating condition. Several area businesses offering disposal are listed. Call for information about the specific charges involved. Gene's Used Appliance 10854 Meyers Way S. Seattle — 248-3408 CFC Recycling 517 "C" Street SW Auburn — 931-0519 King & Bunny's Discount Appliance/TV 4608 N.E. Sunset Blvd. Renton — 277-0600 L & L Appliance 1336 W Main St, Auburn 241-7102, 939-9338 Lee's Appliance 15223 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien — 244-1381 Yard waste recycling: A reminder Many thanks go to City staff and volun- teers who made the Spring Clean-up a great success. Now that Tukwila neigh- borhoods are all spruced up, please re- member that yard debris cannot be mixed with garbage or recyclables in the same container. Plant materials must be kept separate from garbage. On-going proper disposal of yard debris is needed, by: • signing up for curbside yard debris col- lection with your garbage hauler; • bringing yard debris to a proper disposal site; or • home composting. Home yard debris collection Both garbage/recycling haulers offer con- venient curbside yard debris collection for a fee. Please call: Nick Raffo Garbage Co., Inc. — 439-7247 (Serves neighborhoods west of Highway 99) SeaTac Disposal — 725-4200 (Serves all other Tukwila neighborhoods) Transfer station yard debris drop -o,8`' King County's Bow Lake Transfer Station, at 188th and Orillia Road, does not have a special yard debris collection. Any yard debris taken there will go to the landfill, rather than being composted and recycled. Yard debris collection for composting is offered at these facilities: King County Factoria Transfer Station 13800 S.E. 32nd Bellevue — Mon -Fri, 6PM to 1 Au King County Hobart Transfer Station 23421 Issaquah -Hobart Road (276th Avenue SE) — Daily 9AM to 6PM Call 296-6542 for information on charges. Home composting Yard debris can be composted at home and turned into a useful soil additive. Throughout the coming months, King County will be selling at reduced cost compost bins at area Fred Meyer stores. For further information, call 296-4466. Want more information about recycling in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. JUNE 1992 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 Departrnent 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) need to be very mindful of the fire danger. Parents, please supervise your children with fireworks this year. The threat of property damage and injury to citizens is very high, and is something that I want very much to avoid. I am asking for your voluntary compliance with the restrictions of the fireworks ordinance. I do not wish to dampen the celebration, so please observe the restrictions on discharging fireworks - from the hours of 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 p.m. on the Fourth ofluly only. Let's make it a safe holiday for everyone. Business license answers Planning to open a business in Tukwila this year? All businesses operating within the City need a current business license. New enterprises must obtain a license prior to their opening date of business. Applica- tion forms are available at the City Clerk's office during regular business hours. Licensing fees for 1992 are as follows: Number of Employees 0 to 5 6 to 101 and 100 above License Fee $50 $100 $200 Is yours a home occupation? A business operated in and out of your Tukwila resi- dence also needs a City business license. Relocating your currently licensed busi- ness within the City? Please notify us prior to your move. There's no need to purchase a new license, but your new location must conform to the City's estab- lished building and zoning codes. Upon approval, your business license will be re- issued with your new business address. Is your business closing? Please notify us so we may adjust our records accordingly. For further information regarding busi- ness licensing procedures, call 433-1800. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINISHED Klickitat Drive and I-5 on-ramp —Widening was completed and a left turn lane installed to reduce traffic congestion and the rear end collisions that have occurred. The walkwr construction along the hillside was complete separating pedestrians from the roadway. County to establish permanent residential burn ban The Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency has established September 1, 1992 as the effective date of a permanent burn ban in the designated non -attainment ar- eas of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap Counties. In simple terms, this means residential burning will not be allowed in Tukwila as of September 1, 1992 due to air pollution control restrictions. After this date, yard waste will need to be taken to the transfer station, composted or chipped. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved deliver to current resident. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.