HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 44 No. 3WHAT'S INSIDE:
• Your budget priorities
• New minimum wage in effect
• National Night Out
• Emergency preparedness
• Recent Council actions
...and more!
MAY/JUNE 2024
VOLUME 44, NUMBER 3
Tukwila Community Center
New Hours
Mon-Thurs 6:30AM-9:OOPM
Friday: 6:30AM- 6: 00 PM
Sat & Sun: 7:30AM-4:30PM
Save the dates!
Tukwila Community Yard Sale
Saturday, August 3, 2024
8:00AM — 4:00PM
SELLERS: To ensure we include your
location on the Citywide sale map,
register your yard sale online by
July 19 at TukwilaWA.gov/yardsale.
SHOPPERS: Interested in visiting
some Tukwila yard sales?
You can get the map online.
Find more information on the
City of Tukwila website:
TukwilaWA.gov/yardsale.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6
Creating community partnerships!
Find complete information on Page 6
TukwilaWA.gov
A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business communities
Tukwila residents take advantage of annual recycling event
On Saturday, May 18, the City of
Tukwila hosted its 30th annual
recycling collection event at the
Tukwila Community Center. Over
530 carloads of recyclable materials
arrived - the most in the past 20
years! Almost 95,000 pounds of
material was collected for recycling.
As a reminder, small appliances and electronics,
household batteries, and propane canisters (among
other things) can be taken to the Recology Store any
time they are open - at no cost to Tukwila residential
customers. Please see the Recology Store guide for
limits and preparation requirements.
WHAT WE COLLECTED
► 23,000 pounds of TV sets,
computer monitors, and
computer processors
► 21,000 pounds of scrap metal,
appliances, and broken furniture
► 7,600 household batteries
► 6,500 pounds of bulky and
scrap wood
1,050 pounds of cardboard
150 used tires
120 mattresses and box springs
► 70 refrigerators and freezers
► 70 lead acid batteries
► 60 propane tanks
► 40 toilets and sinks
Tukwila: The City of Opportunity, The Community of Choice
COUNCIL, CORNER
June is upon us and with that comes another group of
graduating Seniors. I am so proud of all that our local students
have accomplished, and I know their futures are bright. As this
year's Council President, I was honored to participate in the
selection process for the City of Opportunity Scholarship. This
is a City program offered annually to graduating seniors enrolled
for further study in colleges, trade schools and universities.
Congratulations to Maurely Banos Gomez, Randy Huynh, Paytin
Kupferer, Kalsoom Niazi, Tinbeet Yonas and Rosalina Lindsey
- your hard work is commendable. The City Council has a long
tradition of partnering with local students. While at Foster High,
I was on the Teens for Tukwila group, and my meetings and
interactions with Councilmembers is a big part of why I'm here
today.
You may have seen a recent Seattle Times article highlighting
the efforts of the City of Tukwila to assist with the asylum
seeker encampment at Riverton Park United Methodist Church.
I am very proud of how our city and staff have stepped up
to help people and families that are in great need. This was
unanticipated and unbudgeted and the city's involvement
goes back to early 2023 with the Mayor at the time declaring
an emergency last fall. Councilmembers and staff continue to
advocate at all levels of government for more funding and a
regional approach to this crisis, since we can't do it all alone.
The City maintains status updates on our website if you would
like to stay informed on this issue.
Here's some things
going on in your City
by Mohamed Abdi,
2024 Council President
On another note, I hope everyone has a wonderful summer
and gets out to enjoy all that our city has to offer. Visit a
local park, or attend a community event such as the Tukwila
Hullaballoo on August 17 at Joseph Foster Memorial park. Our
Parks Department has several new offerings this year, including
corn hole leagues, jigsaw puzzle parties, and community book
club, in addition to ongoing fun like mobile recreation, summer
lunches, pickleball, movies and concerts in the parks, and youth
and senior activities.
As always, the City Council wants to hear from you on the issues
that matter. Our phone numbers are available on the last page
of this newsletter, so feel free to call us. You can email the
entire Council at once at CityCouncil@TukwilaWA.gov. Learn
more about our work at TukwilaWA.gov/council. Tukwila City
Council meetings are aired live on Comcast Channel 21 and are
also streamed live from Tukwila's website.
What are your priorities?
City wants to hear from you for 2024-25 budget planning
When preparing the City's budget, community feedback is
vital to ensure tax dollars are spent on the areas that matter
most to Tukwila's residents. The City of Tukwila has rolled out
several methods for residents to share their opinions on the
upcoming 2024-2025 biennial budget. Tukwila's City Council
is deeply committed to allocating money for areas that truly
reflect the community's priorities.
Insights from residents will be important in shaping the
upcoming budget. By participating in the process, you can
directly influence financial decisions that affect Tukwila,
making sure that resources are directed where most needed.
The City values your input, and pledges to use your feedback
when developing a responsive and effective budget for the
next two years.
A user-friendly way to share your thoughts is by using Tukwila's
online "Prioritazation Board." You can review a wide range of
categories - services, programs, systems, facilities, community
amenities - all items supported by the City's budget.
Select those area of investment that you feel are most
important, up to seven of your top priorities. After making
your selections, you can also rank your choices in the order of
their importance to you.
This straightforward process provides the City with detailed
feedback about which budget items residents feel are most
crucial. Your contributions will guide the City Council in
making more precise budget decisions that can impact the
daily lives of community members.
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RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS
• Accepted WSDOT grant funding for overlay and pavement
repairs on South Boeing Access Road, Oriilia Road South,
and Interurban Avenue South
• Accepted Department of Ecology grant funding for waste
reduction and recycling education
• Approved purchase of upgraded LED street lighting for
Tukwila International Boulevard
• Approved HB 1406 funding allocation for South King
Housing & Homelessness Partners affordable housing
projects (Res. 2092) and Southcenter Boulevard
Intersection Improvement Project
• Accepted King County Veterans, Seniors and Human
Services Levy funding for senior programming
• Adopted revised City Council Rules of Procedure (Res. 2093)
• Approved a contract for construction of the 2024 Annual
Overlay Project
• Awarded Tukwila - City of Opportunity Scholarships to
graduating high school seniors
• Conducted work sessions on human services,
parliamentary procedure, annual overlay and
repair, neighborhood traffic calming, Transportation
Improvement Program, Comprehensive Plan update
CONFIRMATIONS
Congratulations to following community members who were
confirmed to City Boards and Commissions. Tukwila thanks you
for your volunteer service to our community!
Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Committee:
Christine Neuffer, John Lindsay, Jan Bolerjack
Equity and Social Justice Commission: Fane Katoa,
Aaron Draganov, Maryan Abdow, Lina Stinson -Ali
Library Advisory Board: Marie Parrish, Cynthia Chesak
Park Commission: Gina Bernhardt Nielsen, Kathleen Gantz,
Joe Camacho, Roby Snow
Planning Commission: Alexander Koehler, Jane Ho,
Richard McLeland Wieser, Martin Probst
Seatac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table:
Brandon Miles, Peter Schilling, Kathleen Wilson
Human Services Advisory Board: Fatumo Farah
City Council meeting minutes and the complete text of
all legislative items are available online in the
Digital Records Center at TukwilaWA.gov.
For additional information about the work of the City
Council, please call 206-433-8993.
Tell us what's important to you ►
Your participation is about making a tangible impact on
Tukwila's future. By voicing your opinions and preferences
during the budgeting process, you help ensure the City's
2024-2025 biennial budget truly serves a more inclusive and
informed community.
Various outreach events and informational sessions are in the
works to educate residents about the budget process and the
importance of their participation.
Your feedback is essential in shaping a budget that meets the
needs of all residents and supports the continued growth and
well-being of Tukwila. Please help the City make decisions by
reviewing and selecting your top choices for budget allocation.
TukwilaWA.gov/BudgetOutreach
Parks and Recreation
Older Adut Programs
Community
participation: events
and socialgatherings
City efforts to improve
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MAY/JUNE 2024
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MAYOR'S
MESSAGE
The importance of partnerships
for the success of our city
June marks my sixth month in office as the Mayor of Tukwila.
One thing that has struck me during these six months is the
importance of the various partnerships we maintain to provide
services for the Tukwila community and our residents. No city
can do it alone. The partnership from all levels of government,
non-profit organizations, and community members is essential
to our success.
Cities rely on King County government to provide a range of
services within their communities. King County operates the
regional justice system, bus services, wastewater management,
and regional human services. For example, the City of Tukwila
was recently awarded $2 million from King County to assist in
the City's response to homelessness in the community. King
County has also been invaluable in responding to the influx of
asylum seekers at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church
in Tukwila. Funding has been provided by the County to place
some of the most vulnerable individuals at the Church into
temporary housing.
The State of Washington also supports the City in a variety of
ways. The State has provided funding for the replacement of
the 42nd Avenue Bridge, and funds for the replacement of the
HVAC system in the Tukwila Community Center. The Washington
State legislature awarded Tukwila $2.5 million to help the City
respond to the growing numbers of asylees. I truly appreciate
the State's support for these projects and endeavors.
Meeting of King County Mayors with the
Governor to discuss asylum seeker response
Cities across King County also coordinate with each other on
numerous issues, including homelessness, housing, climate
action, transportation and more. One of many examples is the
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners, formed in 2019
to take a coordinated approach to increasing housing stability in
our region.
Tukwila relies on many non-profit organizations to provide
support services for our businesses and residents. For example,
Highline College provides services to support small businesses
and entrepreneurs with the Small Business Development Center
and Start Zone. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce
supports Tukwila businesses with a variety of services, and
helps businesses advocate collectively. Explore Seattle Southside
markets and promotes the Cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, and Des
Moines to potential tourists throughout the United States and
worldwide. The City also partners with a variety of nonprofits
to provide support to our residents in need of various types of
assistance, including food, legal aid, counseling, advocacy and
more.
I also deeply appreciate the valuable participation of our
resident and business community members on our various
boards and commissions. Tukwila currently has nine standing
boards, commissions and committees. We rely on the
experience and insight of our members to develop meaningful
recommendations to myself and our City Council. If you would
like to learn more or get involved, visit TukwilaWA.gov/boards.
Creating a vibrant community happens through a collective
effort by many entities, organizations and individuals. I look
forward to continued collaboration with our community
partners as we continue working toward our shared goal of a
thriving, safe and connected Tukwila.
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TUKWILA LABOR STANDARDS
MINIMUM WAGE AND FAIR ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL WORK HOURS
EMPLOYERS MUST POST THIS NOTICE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN READ IT
Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter5.63 sets labor
standards for affected employers, including:
Minimum wages for certain workers employed
in Tukwila
Fair access to additional hours of work for certain
part-time workers employed in Tukwila
THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO:
AFFECTED EMPLOYERS
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Large
More than 500 employees worldwide
and certain franchisees as defined in
TMC Chapter 5.63
Mid -Size
At least 15 but no more than 500
employees worldwide, or annual gross
Tukwila revenue over $2 million
EFFECTIVE AS OFJULY1, 2024
MINIMUM WAGE RATES
Affected employers are required to
pay employees (as defined in TMC Chapter
5.63) not less than the minimum wage of:
Affected Employers'"""""
'Effective Dat-
Large Employer
Mid -Size Employer
TAKES
EFFECT
JULY 1
07/01/24
$20.29
$19.29
By October 15 of each year, the City of Tukwila
Finance Department will calculate and publish the
hourly minimum wage rate for the upcoming year.
PLEASE NOTE:
Employers who have fewer than 15 workers
worldwide and earn $2 million or less in
annual gross revenue in Tukwila and are not
associated with a franchisor or network of
franchisees employing over500 workers are not
affected by TMC 5.63 but may still be subject to
State minimum wage and other laws.
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FAIR ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL HOURS OF WORK
► Certain affected employers must offer additional
hours of work to qualified part-time employees
before hiring specified additional workers.
The City's rules explaining fair access to additional
hours of work are on the City's webpage:
TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage.
HOW TO STAY INFORMED
The Tukwila Labor Standards, including TMC 5.63,
rules and procedures, and additional information is
available at TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage.
Businesses, organizations and individuals can sign
up on the webpage to receive updates.
Affected employers must notify employees and
display the current version of this poster in a
noticeable area in each workplace within the City of
Tukwila.
EMPLOYERS NOT COMPLYING WITH LAW
can be reported at MinimumWage@TukwilaWA.gov
and at TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage.
PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
Persons alleging a violation of TMC Chapter 5.63,
including retaliatory conduct, may bring a civil action
against the employer or other person violating the
ordinance. Also, the City of Tukwila's Finance Director
may deny, suspend or revoke any license for violations
of this new law. Additional penalties may also apply.
RETALIATION IS PROHIBITED
No employer or any other person shall interfere with,
restrain or deny the exercise of, or the attempt to
exercise, any right protected under TMC Chapter 5.63;
or take any adverse action against any person because
the person has exercised in good faith the rights under
TMC Chapter 5.63.
QUESTIONS?
Please email MinimumWage@TukwilaWA.gov, or
check TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage.
MAY/JUNE 2024
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POLICE • COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
TUESDAY AUGUST 6TH
Get to know your neighbors, officers, f i ref is hters, the
City leaders and staff serving the City of Tukwila! Groups
stop oy your gathering for food, fun, and conversation.
You must rec ister your party to cet in on the fun!
REGISTRATION
Email our Community Engagement Coordinator:
B.Lamothe@TukwilaWA.gov
a
Required information
a
* First / last name * Phone & email
* Event time *Type of gatherinc
* Event address, name of business,
neic h borhood or apartment complex
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THE HAZELNUT
Emergency Management secures $49,000 grant to update City communications system
In the 1970s, the City of Tukwila installed a 154 MHz
Multi -Use Radio Service (MURS) analog radio system to
aid in disaster communications. While still operational,
the system is failing and requires
significant updates. Tukwila
Emergency Management was able
to secure $49,000 to help provide
necessary updates to the existing
system through an Emergency
Management Performance Grant.
The ability to communicate is critical
for coordinating emergency response operations. Normal
day-to-day communications systems are often among
the first things lost in a disaster - the systems fail, their
infrastructure is damaged, or they are immediately
overwhelmed with people trying to connect with others.
Take these four steps towards
emergency readiness
Build a
Kit
In February 2001, the Nisqually Earthquake rocked our region,
incapacitating normal communications. The City found that the
only working communication system was the analog 154 MHz
system. Generally considered as redundant,
it was this system that allowed for a quick
response to damage in Tukwila.
There are currently significant dead zones
in the City when operating this system. This
grant will allow the City to upgrade the system
with additional repeaters, expanding its radio
coverage and boosting the system's resilience.
The completion of the updates this fall is expected to culminate
in a low maintenance and reliable system, with few if any updates
anticipated in the future.
These necessary updates will ensure that the City is able to
maintain communications during the next big disaster.
Being ready for any emergency is a valuable personal or family goal.
Tukwila Emergency Management recently updated its preparedness
website with new content. To help you find information easier, the
website now organizes information into the four pillars of preparedness.
This section provides information about what to
put in your kit and the types of kits you should
have, as well as how to store and maintain your
kit. It's recommended that everyone be two -
weeks ready, meaning that you should have
enough supplies on -hand to take care of yourself, your family,
and your pets for up to two weeks. A kit like this can be a lot to
keep on hand and expensive to build, so you are encouraged
to be as prepared as your situation will allow. Basically, being
a little prepared is better than not being prepared at all.
This section provides guidance on things to
consider when developing your emergency
plans. The information includes developing
an emergency communications plan, financial
plan or - if you own a business - how to plan for
emergencies at work. It also addresses the need to plan for
individuals and families with access and functional needs, pets
and animals, or small children.
Be
Informed
In this section you'll find information about how
to prepare for and respond to a variety of hazards
most likely to impact Tukwila. This page also has
links for signing up to receive emergency alerts.
Signing up for Alert King County enables the
City of Tukwila to alert you of emergencies in our community.
This mass notification. Signing up is free and easy! Go to
TukwilaWA.gov/Alert KC
Before, during and after an emergency,
communities can come together to help each
other be better prepared, respond to the effects
of an emergency, and rebuild the community.
Getting involved means developing new skills
that could help you, your family and your community in a
disaster or emergency. You'll find some ideas and ways for you
to get more involved on the "Get Involved" page.
The updated site provides information for reachingTukwila's
Emergency Management and links to some of the City's
emergency plans: TukwilaWA.gov/emergency-management .
Get
Involved
MAY/JUNE 2024
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THE HAZELNUT
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Postmaster: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident.
Young, creative minds spark the 2024 Tukwila
and Recology Re -think Waste Art contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Tukwila and
Recology Re -Think Waste Art Contest! This year, over 85
incredible applications and creative interpretations of how to
rethink waste were submitted.
Recology and the City thank each of the entrants!
The finalists for each category, elementary
and secondary school, include:
TUKWILA CITY HALL
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
City Hall campus in -person hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 8:30AM-4:OOPM
Phone: 206-433-1800 Fax: 206-433-1833
Email: Tukwila@TukwilaWA.gov
Website: TukwilaWA.gov
MAYOR Thomas McLeod 206-433-1850
Mayor's Office
Administration Offices 206-433-1850
Marty Wine, City Administrator....206-433-1851
Brandon Miles, Dir,Stratlnit/GovRe1206-431-3684
City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800
Community Engagement 206-454-7564
Economic Development 206-433-1832
Human Resources - Personnel ...206-433-1831
Human Services 206-433-7181
Mindi Mattson, Emergency Mgr206-971-8750
Technology Services 206-454-7575
Community Development Dept.
Nora Gierloff, Director 206-431-3670
Code Enforcement 206-431-3682
PRESORT STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
SEATTLE, WA
PERMIT NO. 12698
1st Place: Jamera G. "Recycled Tree of Life," and
Christian V. "LEGO man teaches how to recycle"
2nd Place: Mrs. Saturnino's Amazing Scholars,
"Tukwila Community Milk Carton Model" and
Harper C. "Plastic Penthouses"
3rd Place: Liam A. "Recycled Jetpack," and
Hazel R. "Second Life Clothes"
Teacher Award:
Ms. Mozzone, most
entries submitted
from class
Finance Department
206-433-1835
Parks/Recreation Department
Pete Mayer, Dir/Dep CityAdmin 206-767-2342
Police Department
Eric Dreyer, Chief 206-433-7175
Public Works Department
206-433-0179
Emergency - Fire, Police 911
MUNICIPAL COURT
15005 Tukwila International Blvd 206-433-1840
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
12424-42nd Avenue South
Recreation Division 206-768-2822
Senior Center/Services 206-767-2323
FOSTER GOLF LINKS
13500 Interurban Avenue South
Pro Shop 206-242-4221
PUGET SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
ALLfire-related services 253-856-4300
PugetSoundFire.org
2024 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Mohamed Abdi, Council President
2023 Council President 206-798-4872
Mohamed.Abdi@TukwilaWAgov
De'Sean Quinn 206-331-5939
Desean.Quinn@TukwilaWA.gov
Tosh Sharp 206 507-6440
Tosh.Sharp@TukwilaWA.gov
Armen Papyan 206-888-3380
Armen.Papyan@TukwilaWA.gov
Jovita McConnell 206-600-3533
Jovita.Mcconnell@TukwilaWA.gov
Dennis Martinez 206-960-1607
Dennis. Martinez@TukwilaWAgov
Hannah Hedrick 206-580-8123
Hannah.Hedrick@TukwilaWA.gov
To email the entire Council at once:
CityCouncil@TukwilaWA.gov
Laurel Humphrey, Analyst 206-433-8993
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
7:OOPM in Council Chambers
Regular Meetings 1st/3rd Mondays
Committee of the Whole 2nd/4th Mondays