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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 14 No. 1THE HAZELNUT New admissions tax to raise funds for public safety needs :er several months of debate and public Hearings, the Tukwila City Council adopted an Admissions (entertainment) tax on January 18, 1993. This 5% tax will be applied to bowling, golf, movie theaters, cabarets, adult entertainment and other businesses where an admission or en- trance fee is required. The impetus for the tax was a need to fund additional police and fire personnel. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, is respon- sible for the implementation of licenses, reporting and remittance aspects of this tax. If there are questions regarding the specifics of complyingwith this tax, please call him at 433-1838. Some highlights... State of the City page 1 Tukwila Tomorrow page 2 Future of the River page 3 Interim Tree Ordinance page 3 1992 Police Statistics page 4 Community Outreach page 4 Van Modification page 5 Human Services page 6 Recycling Reporter page 7 A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 14, NUMBER 1 Mayor sees challenges ahead in 1993 It is my privilege to report the state of the City to Tukwila's citizens. First, to review some significant regional occurrences: • Our Burien neighbors incorporated and, as a city, now face all the challenges associated with building a community. We have pledged our support and assis- tance as they begin this effort. • The Regional Commission on Airport Affairs was formed to fight the expansion of the Seattle -Tacoma International Air- port. The success or failure of this group will have long-term impacts on Tukwila. • The slowdown of the economy on a national level continued to be felt locally. Sales tax revenues and revenues gener- ated by new building construction were down considerably from past years. • The frequency and violent nature of crime continues to trouble Southwest King County, and we are not immune to its impacts. Tukwila's 1992 statistics, just out, report that major crime is down some 9%. Although improved, the levels are still unacceptable. • The much-discussed regional trans- portation and growth management issues will come forward this year for decisions by policy-making bodies and, in the case of transportation, the voters. These deci- sions will greatly influence the character of our community into the next century. In the November issue of the Hazelnut, my 1993 budget message indicated that we would have an level of service this year equivalent to 1992. The previously men- tioned economic slowdown, coupled with the inflating costs of doing business, cre- ated a need to redirect 3% of the funds John W. Rants, Mayor FEBRUARY 1993 earmarked for the capital construction fund into our operating budget. Our total operating budget (known as the General Fund budget) for this year is about $20.2 million. This is a 1% increase over 1992. Growth and transportation issues will occupy an enormous amount of time. We must meet state -mandated require- ments to rewrite all of our comprehen- sive land use plans to comply with the Growth Management Act (GMA). The Tukwila Tomorrow Committee, a group of 17 citizens representing the City's diverse interests and neighborhoods, meets each Thursday evening to exam- ine the issues facing us under GMA and the Tukwila of the future. Metro has proposed the building of commuter rail throughout the Puget Sound region. We have a definite inter- est in the location of the rail and the stations that serve it. The Mayor and Council have identified these issues as critically important to the City's future. The economy is somewhat troubling. We are a city very reliant on sales tax proceeds. This revenue source is expe- riencing slow growth, and the long- range economic forecasts are unclear. We will continue to make careful choices on how we spend our money to avoid the problems associated with a long- term onbterm recessionary economy. (Continued on back page) Committee achieves first step in building tomorrow's Tukwila The Tukwila Tomorrow Committee has issued a report rep- resenting the first step towards completing your Comprehen- sive Land Use Plan. The Committee was formed in July by the Mayor with representatives from each of the five Vision Tukwila neighbor- hoods. The Committee will decide on crucial land use issues, and how the City spends your money, as well as in support of infrastructure. What is proposed For a full list of goals and policies, stop by the Department of Community Development at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, between the hours of 8:30Am and 5:OOPm, Monday through Friday, or call Sylvia Schnug at 431-3670. Who has done the work The drafters of the plan and the people representing you are: Bill Arthur • Anna Bernhard • Cheryl Brown Patricia Cagampang • Timothy Dunn • Betty Gully Connie Hoffman • Bill Holstine ♦ Eric Johnson Bruce McVeigh ♦ Diane Meyers ♦ Grant Neiss Nino Sanchez ♦ Richard Simpson Michael West • Max Whisler Other regular participants are John Salle and John Welsh. You can be one, too! Meetings are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. If you would like to attend please call Sylvia Schnug at 431-3670 for the meeting place. What's next The next step is to refine the policies and land use map. To assist the Committee, City staff will prepare reports and make presentations on the following issues: 2 Duwamish/Green River Shoreline (See article, page 3) Tukwila's Image March 4 Business & Development Market March 18 Annexation April 1 Sensitive Areas April 1 Housing & Residential Neighborhoods April 15 Tukwila Tomorrow EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF TUKWILA TOMORROW COMMITTEE REPORT Below is a summary of the ideas in the report that represent goals for the future of the community. Residential Neighborhoods Maintain and enhance neighborhood residential areas to protect families for long-term occupancy by keeping densi- ties low, assisting infrastructure development, encouraging nearby services and discouraging disrupting uses and traffic; which is conducive to families caring for each other and their neighbors. Activity Areas Redevelop Pacific Highway and Interurban Avenue by implementing a redevelopment plan which encourages human scaled mixed uses that serve and buffer nearby neighborhoods and attract regional customers to high quality services, and which produce activity which discourages crime and other sleazy influences. Urban Center Encourage continued development of a high-density region- ally oriented mixed-use center by ensuring transportation accessibility, supporting responsible business activity and meeting county -wide urban center criteria to secure helpful financial and service assistance, and to develop urban amenities and facilities. Manufacturing/Industrial Center Cooperate with industry to support responsible industrial development, and meet the county -wide manufacturing/ industrial center criteria. Government Services/Facilities and Leadership Provide responsive services to all citizens through encourag ing citizen participation and involvement, proactive plan- ning, effective capital investment and management of ser- vices and finances and coordination with other government and private agencies. THE HAZELNUT Charting the course of the een/Duwamish River For a newlywed couple, the Duwamish River was the perfect setting for their wedding party -boat — even if it took two days to get to Seattle. But to Joseph Foster, the river was strictly for business — getting logs to Yesler's Mill. The newlyweds thought Foster a little old- fashioned. But then, that was in 1853. Throughout Tukwila' s history, the river has meant different things to different people. In 1853, the river was the most important thing in our backyard. Today we may view the river differently. But all seem to agree on its significance. Where is the river going? The Green/Duwamish River has changed a lot since our community be- gan in the 1900's. What will it become in the 21st century? During the next 'veral months, Tukwila residents, de- . ;,topers and City staff will be working on new shoreline laws. Fishing. Jogging along the river. Building height limits. Stormwater runoff in your back yard. New laws could change the way you use the river. Today you have a chance to guide the future of the river. You can help decide Join the Tukwila Tomorrow meeting: The future of the Green/Duwamish River Thursday February 18, 1993 6:00 PM Dept. of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Blvd. (Minolta Building) For more information, contact Ann )genthaler at 431-3670. Your ideas about how the river should change — or not change — are important. Let us know what you think; mail in your ideas, or give us a call. Jump into your river! FEBRUARY 1993 Interim Tree Ordinance passed by Council An interim tree ordinance regulating tree removal in sensitive areas was recently passed by the City Council. The ordinance regulates tree cutting on lots with sensitive areas such as steep slopes, streams or wet- lands. To cut trees on lots within sensitive areas, you will first need to get a tree permit. However, on single- family lots, you may cut up to four trees that are not in wetlands, streams or their buffers. For removal of other trees on single-family lots, you will need a tree permit. Lots which do not have sensitive areas are exempt from the interim tree ordinance. A permanent tree ordinance is now being drafted for review by the Tukwila Planning Commission. To find out more about the interim tree ordinance or the permanent ordinance, please call Ann Siegenthaler at 431-3685. INFO TO GO Find out what will be discussed at upcoming City Council meetings. Starting Friday February 12th, call the 24-hour informa- tion line to hear a recorded meeting agenda... CALL 431-3656 Council Corner by Steve Lawrence, Council President 4oitatt up ma deetleo . . Being a City Councilmember is time consuming, sometimes rewarding, sometimes not, and nearly always interesting. I enjoy having the opportunity to be involved and to help shape policy. Involvement of citizens in our city government is a great strength, and I urge all those who might be interested to consider it. We have numerous commissions and committees that periodically have vacancies. Four seats on Council, including mine, will be up for election this year. Citizens who attend Council meetings often have a good deal of impact on how this city is run. Many of their comments and ideas are acted upon. We welcome and encourage as many people as possible to come to the meetings. If you aren't available for evening meetings, call any or all of us to share your ideas. (Our phone numbers appear on the back page of this Hazelnut.) Written comments are very helpful, too. Some of the issues we will be deliberating in 1993 include the following: + Adoption of final tree ordinance + Revision of the adult entertainment ordinance + Update of Tukwila's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Including a new zoning map + Update of the Parks and Open Space Comprehensive Plan + Adoption of a Facilities Plan, including decisions on a community center, fire station and new city hall + Consideration of Metro's Regional Transit Plan + Decision regarding the proposed expansion of Sea -Tac airport + Review and adoption of the annual capital improvement plan and budget Citizen input and involvement in formulating policy is crucial to our community's well being. Come join us! 3 Community outreach provides happier holiday for residents In their largest effort to date, the 1992 Christmas Outreach Program supplied food and gifts to 61 Tukwila families (230 people) in need. Spearheaded by the Tukwila Fire Department, this pro- gram is supported by City employees, citizens and business community members who volunteer time, money and resources to this worthwhile cause. The outreach program, headed by vol- unteer coordinator Ann Keefe, thanks these and other businesses and organi- zations who helped make this year's effort a success: Associated Grocers • Bernie & Boys Live Butcher • Boeing Company ♦ BP Oil • Cello Bag Company • Costco Wholesale ♦ Crown Cork & Seal • Duwamish Community Club • Eagle Hardware • Elliott Bay Transfer ♦ Exchange Club Of Highline • Highline Times • Hometown Hardware • Larry's Market • Levitz Furniture ♦ M.A. Segale, Inc. • Mervyn's Department Store • N.C. Machinery ♦ Office Depot • Riverton Campus, Highline Hospital • S. P. E. E.A ♦ Washington Cities Insurance ♦ State Farm Insurance Police study 1992 crime statistics The analysis of Crime in Tukwila for this past year has begun, and the preliminary figures are both revealing and encouraging. The Police Department was very busy, answering nearly 35,000 calls for service in 1992, an increase of about 2%. The encouraging news is that reported serious crime dropped. By definition, serious crime is made up of eight offenses: murder, rape, robbery, serious assault, arson, burglary, theft and auto theft. Tukwila had nearly 3,100 serious offenses reported to the Department in 1992, which represents a 9% decrease from the previous year. Up, down, and why Other highlights include only four reported arson cases this past year, a substantial reduction from the year before. Another encouraging sign was a dramatic reduction in the residential burglary rate, which was cut nearly in half. Many factors contribute to a rise and fall in serious crime. Tukwila Police believe some of the credit goes to an aggressive patrol force and detective work, a very active crime prevention program, and perhaps most importantly Block Watch — you, the citizens, watching out for one another. Although one year of decreasing numbers is by no means a trend, it does provide hope. Most agencies now capture data on "hate crimes" — an event or crime with evidence indicating a motive of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, or ethnicity. Unfortunately, there were seven such offense recorded in our community last year. Clearly successful Lastly, Tukwila Police are veryproud to report this past year's overall success, known in police circles as the "clearance rate." Most agencies keep accurate records on serious crime, as well as the number of crimes solved ("cleared"), which are all reported monthly to the state and the FBI. The national clearance rate averages about 22%; the Washington State average is about 23% (about one in five serious crimes solved. Tukwila's clearance rate came in at 38%. This is the report card on your police department. Please join in expressing a "job well done" to the men and women of Tukwila's PD. Tukwila looks north to Burnaby for ideas Citizens of Tukwila visited Canada to see and experience "SkyTrain", the elevated light rail system installed in 1986. Tukwila is reviewing options for a high-capacity transporta- tion system consisting of trains, buses, and high -occupancy vehicle lanes proposed for the Puget Sound area by Metro. There are concerns about the rail's proposed location through Tukwila, noise and aesthetic impacts, and overall bus and support services intended to support the rail. 4 Burnaby, a Vancouver suburb, hosted the cities of Tukwila and SeaTac. In the 1970's, Burnaby envisioned a mixed- use center of office, retail, residential, recreation and transit transfer facilities among industrial and single-family ar- eas. The location of a SkyTrain station at the heart of the proposed redevelop- ment area has been a significant catalyst for the realization of their land use goal- Citizens, oalCitizens, elected officials and business people discussed mutual concerns, and Tukwila representatives saw first-hand how a city shapes its tomorrow as pro- posals become reality through planning. THE HAZELNUT Vision Tukwila Community Meeting Schedule Area #5 Tukwila Community Center 4101 South 131st Wednesday, February 17, 1993 7:00 p.m. Area #1 Showalter Middle School Cafeteria 4628 South 144th Thursday, February 25, 1993 7:00 p.m. Area #2 Fellowship Bible Church 15880 Military Road South Thursday, February 18, 1993 7:00 p.m. Area #4 Tukwila Elementary School Library 5939 South 149th Wednesday, February 24, 1993 7:00 p.m. Area #3 NC Machinery Auditorium 17025 West Valley Highway Tuesday, February 23, 1993 12:00 noon $Kow 11 10444. 1Iiab %toam . power ott ages. $stow -t eetis4 tespei 6Ml es. Pisteii is Piety the seasok that best esNpkasius the i pogaKce 4 EMERGENCY I'RI'.I'tItEI)NESS lisps, lists, Li%t%! o�itiegt4144,1444111 eetimo - Instruct family members how to turn off electricity, gas and water at the main switch and valves. Have appropriate tools near the main shut-off valves to perform these functions. • Provide family with an evacuation plan showing where and how to exit windows and doors. r Brief them on various reunion locations should family members get separated. or Provide them with names and numbers of persons outside the area to call to report their location and condition. Have family members trained in first aid and Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instruction. Your local Red Cross chapter has information on classes. or Conduct periodic drills to assure quick reaction to an emergency. or Share your plans with neighbors, friends, relatives, babysitters, and co-workers. 14titinh kit ❑ Medication including aspirin, Spirit of Ipecac, Kaopectate, oil of clove, critical drugs prescribed by your doctor ❑ Assorted sized Band-Aids/sterile gauze pads ❑ 1", 2", 3" x 5 yd. gauze bandages ❑ Antibacterial ointment and soap ❑ Ointment for burns ❑ Tincture of iodine ❑ Scissors ❑ 1" adhesive tape ❑ Hydrogen peroxide in plastic bottle ❑ Cotton -tipped applicators ❑ Tweezers ❑ Single -edged razors ❑ Salt tablets ❑ Thermometer ❑ First Aid book (available from Red Cross chapter) f. ❑ Bottled drinking water —1.5 gallons per person per day. Additional water will be needed for food preparation, bathing, brushing teeth, dishwashing. ❑ Food — two-week supply of canned, dehydrated, or pre-cooked food including nutritious snacks. Don't forget special dietary requirements for family mem- bers and pets. Date the food. If it's not used in six months, use and replace it with fresher supplies. ❑ Flashlights with spare batteries ❑ Lanterns (kerosene, butane, or propane), hurri- cane lamps, candles, lightsticks ❑ Matches (strike anywhere matches) ❑ Portable radio with spare batteries (Most telephones will be out of order or used for emergency purposes, so radios will be your best source of information.) ❑ Fire extinguishers ❑ Kitchen supplies — knives, forks, spoons, can opener, paper plates, cups, and napkins ❑ Cooking equipment — Sterno stove, barbecue, charcoal, starter fluid, chafing dishes, fondue pots, cooking utensils, Coleman camp stove. Be sure to cook and heat in well -ventilated areas. ❑ Blankets and sleeping bag for each family member ❑ Watch or clock (battery or spring -wound) ❑ Escape ladder for two-story home or apartment ❑ Heavy shoes, gloves, and warm, dry clothing for each family member V/ - loot kit ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑ Shovel ❑ Plastic tape Hammer ❑ Slip joint pliers Scissors ❑ Paper/pencils Adjustable wrench (for turning off gas) Brooms (whisk and standard) Phillips and standard screwdriver Coil of 1/2" rope and bailing wire Nails, screws, nuts and bolts ❑ Axe ❑ Saw SMART PLANNING 1S THE KEN How many of these items could YOU pull together to be ready for an emergency? Think about it now, be ready for it later! Cary fuseqeisev kit ❑ Non-perishable food (nutrition bars, peanut butter, canned fruit) ❑ Bottled water ❑ Wool blanket ❑ Flashlight ❑ Extra batteries/bulbs ❑ Portable radio (extra batteries) ❑ Critical medication ❑ Sealable plastic bags ❑ First Aid kit ❑ Tissues ❑ Extra warm clothing and walking shoes ❑ Pre -moistened towelettes ❑ Tools (screwdriver set, pliers, wire, knife, scissors, adjustable wrench) ❑ Electrician's tape ❑ Duct tape ❑ Assorted nuts, bolts, screws, nails ❑ Shovels (short -handle, snow, and spade) ❑ Sealant ❑ Axe ❑ Short rubber hose (for siphoning) ❑ Soap bar to plug fuel tank ❑ Heavy rope ❑ Flares ❑ Folding canvas water bucket ❑ Plastic tape ❑ Small file ❑ Matches ❑ Flint and tinder material ❑ Fire extinguisher ❑ Extra gasoline (in approved containers) ❑ Paper/pencils ❑ Nylon cord ❑ Small metal mirror ❑ Whistle ❑ Phone money ❑ Plastic tube tent or garbage bags for shelter ❑ Metal container (to store these items or use for melting snow) G G G i G i G i 7 cK-400t Awitid kit ❑ Lidless storage can ❑ Matches, candle (in waterproof bag) ❑ Garbage bags (for head and body protection) ❑ Duct tape ❑ Signals (small whistle, mirror or bright cloth) ❑ 6-12 sugar cubes ❑ 2-3 bouillon cubes ❑ 2-3 tea bags ❑ 2 salt packets ❑ 2-3 Band-Aids ❑ One single -edged razor blade ❑ Phone money ❑ Nylon fish line (50 feet) and hooks ❑ 24 -foot small wire (18 gauge) i Saety lit ❑ Heavy shoes and gloves for clearing debris ❑ Candles (check for gas leaks before using) ❑ Warm, dry clothes ❑ Knife, razor blades ❑ Garden hose (for siphoning and fire fighting) Pateo To purify drinking water, use any of these five methods: 1. Boil for one minute, then one minute more for each 1,000 feet of altitude. 2. Add 8 drops of household bleach (whose sole active ingredient is hypochlorite) to each gallon of clear water and 16 drops to each gallon of cloudy water. Mix well and let stand for 30 minutes. A slight smell or taste of chlorine indicates water is safe to drink. 3. Add household tincture of iodine in the same manner as bleach (4 drops to each quart of clear water and 8 drops to each quart of cloudy water). 4. Boil and distill. Entrap steam and use condensation. 5. Use commercial purification tablets such as Halazone or Globaline (available at sporting goods stores and some drugstores). Follow package instructions. NOTE: Learn how to remove water from the hot water heater, house pipes, and toilet tank. In winter, melt snow over your barbecue. Do not eat unmelted ice or snow as either could inflame the mouth causing great pain and/or induce hypothermia. pring Break Day Camp omises a sweet sensation What would it be like to play the game Candyland in real life? Come find out as Tukwila Parks and Recreation will be offering a week full of "Sweet Sensations" April 5th-9th. During the week we will have a crazy cookie contest, capture the candy, Candyland caper, field trips, arts and crafts, and the sweetest activities in town for grades K-6. A flyer will be sent out in March to all South Central Schools. Pre-registration is required. Please call 243-5198 for more information. Extended Regular Day Camp Day Camp (6:30am-6pm) (9am-4pm) 1st child 2nd child 3rd child $70.00 $60.00 $65.00 $55.00 $60.00 $50.00 `ukwila teens join "The Club" A New Teen After -School Activity The Club, a program started in Septem- ber of 1992, is coordinated for Showalter students and runs Mondays through Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm. In the last four months the teens have learned such skills as cooking and crafts, travelled on exciting field trips, and played a zillion zany games. The teens assisted with decorations and set-up for this year's American Legion Christmas Party. Currently, they are creating a puppet show for South Central's Day Care (pre-school). This program is structured like a club, in which the teens create and coordinate the activities of their choice with the assistance of the on-site supervisors. Registration forms, signed by the teen's rent or legal guardian, are required when starting the program. You may pick up a registration form from Kristen Dawson at 2:30 pm at Showalter's caf- eteria or at the Tukwila Community Center located at 4101 South 131st. Modified van offers needed service to disabled citizens In compliance with the "Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA), Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Department recently added a wheelchair lift to one of their 15 passenger vans to provide transportation for disabled persons in our community who participate in one of the Department's programs. ADA was passed by the Federal Govern- ment to ensure equal opportunities for the disabled. One section of the Act refers to transportation, which states that all private and public transportation programs must provide equal transportation for the disabled. Anyone that would like to use this special service and is wheelchair-bound can do so; however the person must have a chaperone to accompany them. For more information, please call the Community Center at 243-5198. Teen Hang -Out Nights The teen place to be on January 22nd, February 12th, and March 19th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm is Tukwila Parks and Recreation Teen Hang -Out Nights. Enjoy basketball, foosball, pool, floor hockey, ping pong, Nintendo, concessions, and more. An ad- mission fee of $1.00 will be charged at the door. January 22nd Slamma-Jamma-Hooparamma — Hoop shoot contest, relays, and B -Ball fun. February 12th The Game Show Gala — If the price is right and the joker is wild this may be your lucky night. March 19th Tukwila Twins Triumph - Come dressed as a twin and you may win. If you have any questions, call 243-5198. Tukwila's Youth Basketball League off and running Hoop city! In its fifth year, Tukwila's youth basketball league is off to a great start this season. Approximately 175 kids are playing each Saturday. The league games for grades 4-8 are played at Showalter Middle School. A new addition to the league this year is our "Mighty Mites", open to boys and girls in grades 2 and 3. Games are played on Saturdays at Thorndyke Elementary School. The "Mighty Mites" league is co-ed with its main emphasis on learning the fun- damentals and having fun... we don't even keep score! For additional information, please call 243-5198. FEBRUARY 1993 5 Nkat s llew (s) ik JN1ss64s Sekvices Human Services contracts awarded January marks the beginning of the third year of the City's Office of Human Ser- vices. After a lengthy process of review- inghuman service proposals for funding, the Human Services Advisory Board recommended funding 21 programs, totaling $284,000, for 1993. The contracted programs address a broad range of needs experienced by the Tuk- wila community. Categories of pro- grams that were funded include emer- gency services, victim assistance ser- vices, health care, support for seniors, youth and families. Information and referral resources were also funded. South Central District offers family support center South Central School District now has a parent center. Room 201 at Showalter Middle School has been designated as a place for families living within the dis- trict. The effort to transform the room was a joint partnership between Showalter Middle School and the Cities in Schools program. The room, which will be open for meet- ings and parent support groups, is still in need of rugs, furniture, and a telephone. Those interested in donating for the room may contact Cities in Schools Coordinator, Susie Bridges Webber at 461-8313. Civic -minded senior citizen assists City (say that 10 times fast!) Our colorful Human Services brochures have been updated and improved and are hot off the presses! We've added hundreds of additional local social ser- vices. The new brochures are distin- guishable by the hazelnut logo in the upper left corner. Thanks to Tukwila resident Mike Reindel, we now have attractive dis- plays for our brochures. A frequent visitor to the TukwilaSenior Program at the Community Center, Mike was look- ing for a project to keep himself busy. He built and painted the displays, which can currentlybe found at City Hall, the Police and Fire stations, Golf Course, Community Center, Senior Center, and Court. Brochures are also available at the schools, libraries, Riverton Heights Grocery, Larry's Market, and 7-11 stores. A Tukwila resident since 1972, Mike retired as a mechanic in 1983 and taught himself carpentry. His wife Jean wanted more kitchen cabinets but the price was exorbitant. Rather than tell his wife no, Mike built the cabinets himself. For the past two years Mike has been an active participant and volunteer for the Senior Program. He has built several cabinets and displays for the program. Every Thursday, he and three of his friends deliver Meals -on -Wheels to homebound Tukwila residents. In 1992 over 11,000 meals were delivered in Tukwila. Asked what keeps him coming to the Senior Program, Mike said, "It's a super place with super people. I can't believe all they do for the residents." Mike, we think you're super, too. Thanks for your help. 6 CITY OF TUKWILA OFFICE OF HUMAN SERVICES Spaghetti feed For Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund playground project The tenants of Mountain View Apart- ments, in collaboration with Church By the Side of The Road, are hosting a spaghetti feed to raise support and money for their Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund project. In an effort to give the children of the complex a safe place to play, the tenants applied for City funds to purchase play- ground equipment. Mayor Rants ap- proved their application with the provi- sion that the tenants raise a portion of the cost. "The Neighborhood Fund allows us to work cooperatively with our residents to help them help themselves", says Mayor John Rants. The group has been working together and with City staff to keep their complex safe and drug frec.f' Says group chairpersonDawn Thompson, "We've wanted to create a safe, clean atmosphere for the kids. Now we're finally doing something to improve things instead of just talking about it." "We believe this is an investment in the future", says Karen Wright, Human Ser- vices Specialist. "We're not justhanding a check over to these folks; we're help- ing them organize themselves to work cooperatively to accomplish a goal." Come showyour support and help them realize their "vision"! The event will be held on Sunday, February 28 beginning at 12:30 PM at Church by the Side of the Road on 148th Street and Pacific High- way South. For only $5/adult and $2/ child, the meal includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and punch. For more information, call 241-8950 or 241-8575. Tukwila Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPOR TER Plastic recycling around Tukwila Many Tukwila residents are wondering where they can recycle their used plastics. The following list provides information on some of the services available in Tukwila and throughout King County. You may want to contact the individual companies listed for more specific information or refer to the phone book for additional sources. When preparing containers for recycling, check the recycling number on the bottom of the container. Remove all caps, rinse containers and make sure items are clean. PET (#1) AND HDPE (#2) PET containers are clear plastic containers marked with the #1 recycling symbol. PET plastics include soft drink bottles and some water, liquor, wine and fruit juice bottles. HDPE containers are marked with #2 recycling symbol. HDPE plastics include off- white milk jugs and juice containers, and some shampoo and detergent bottles. Both PET and HDPE containers are accepted in Tukwila's curbside recycling program for single-family residents and the multi -family residential program. PET and HDPE containers can also be dropped off at the following locations: - Bow Lake Transfer Station, 18800 Orillia Rd. S., Tukwila - Admiral Way Thriftway, 2320 42nd Ave. S.W., Seattle - Seward Park Puget Consumers Coop, 5041 Wilson Ave. S., Seattle - City of Seattle South Transfer Station, 2nd Ave. S & S. Kenyon St., Seattle POLYSTYRENE CONTAINERS (#6) Clean polystyrene food containers marked with #6 can be recycled at dropboxes at: - Manhattan QFC, 17847Ist Ave. S., Seattle — 243-9340 POLYSTYRENE PEANUTS Reuse polystyrene (Styrofoam) peanuts to mail your own packages or donate them to mail services, such as those listed below. - Mail Boxes, Etc. Locations in Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and Federal Way. Call 1-800-828-2214. - EXPAC, Kent - 628-0607 PLASTIC BAGS Recycle plastic shopping and produce bags (clean and dry) at Safeway, QFC, and Albertsons. Pay Less retail stores accept all clean plastic bags including shopping, dry cleaning, ziplock, etc., and empty prescription bottles. PLASTIC FLOWER POTS Used flower pots, plant trays, and containers are accepted by Soos Creek Gardens, 12602 S.E. Petrovitsky Rd., Renton, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesdays. VARIOUS PLASTICS Area Thriftway Stores (except Lake City) accept the following plastics on the last Saturday of each month: #1 PET (commonly used for soda and liquor), #2 HDPE (commonly used for milk, water and soap), #4 LDPE (commonly used for plastic shopping and produce bags), and #6 polysty- rene (commonly used for plastic food utensils and containers, including Styrofoam). Want more information about recycling in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. Take advantage of upcoming Wastemobile collections The King County Wastemobile is not scheduled to stop in Tukwila during the next few months. Tukwila residents may bring their household hazardous wastes to the following locations on the dates shown. There is no charge for this service at the collection point. This service is available to all King County residents, not just those in the city or area being served. Operating Hours: Thursdays &Fridays -Noon to 7p. m. Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Locations: Bellevue - Feb. 18, 19, 20 & 25, 26, 27 Factoria Square Mall - Factoria exit off I-90, on west side of mall by Target store. Des Moines —Mar 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12, 13 Des Moines Marina (22307 Dock Ave. S.) From Kent -Des Moines Road turn west on 227th and follow to water. Renton —March 18, 19, 20 &25, 26, 27 Renton Center Mall (446 HardieAve.) Off Rainier Ave. S., just south of inter- section with Sunset Blvd. For questions about: Please call: Household hazardous waste 296-4692 Business hazardous waste ...296-3976 Before the wind blew, the snow fell... Tukwila Public Works street crews cleared the streets during the December 10 snowfall. FEBRUARY 1993 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Hours: Mon. thru Fri, 8:30Am -5::OOam TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Steve Lawrence, President243-9266 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 Charles Simpson 439-8857 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Coundl 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, Director433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-18.31 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 bis a community newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff Editing/production: Stacia Norris fp 0 Printed on recycled paper State of the City message (Continued from page 1) Capital Improvements for the coming year will be a continuation of our 1992 activities. The City-wide pedestrian path program, construction of curbs/gutters/ sidewalks on South 160th (51st to 42nd), widening the South 180th Street bridge at West Valley Highway, and the Southcenter Blvd./Grady Way intertie represent some of the major construction activities this year. Human services demands continue to grow throughout the community. We are now sponsoring over 20 contracts with provider agencies. 1992 saw the formation of our seven -member citizens' Human Services Advisory Board. Strong partnership with all elements of our communitywill be needed if we are to make any meaningful headway in this area. Public safety appeared as a very important element in our series of Vision Tukwila neighborhood meetings. While ranking 37th in population, our City's crime statistics are the 8th highest in the state. This is unacceptable. I have determined that additional Police personnel are needed to meet the demands created by rising crime. We will also be hiring additional Fire Department personnel to bring up our staffing level on emergency response equipment. This will be funded by use of state - provided Criminal Justice funds and by implementation of an Admissions Tax (see related article, page 1). Citizen involvement will continue to be a major area of emphasis in 1993. We started 1992 with Vision Tukwila neighborhood meetings; I will continue these meetings in 1993. We gained tremendous insight from this forum last year; neither I nor th^ Council want to lose the opportunity to benefit from your ideas and perspective In summary, Tukwila enters 1993 cautiously but financially healthy. A number of major issues demand that we play an appropriate role in regional matters, including rail transportation and policy development on regional growth. Crime occupies the highest level of concern within the community. Demands for human services create the need for careful choices in providing services and for community partnership. We continue the long-standing commitment to fund and manage an aggressive capital construction program to ensure that vital infrastructure requirements are not overlooked. Finally, your participation in this city's government is the best way to ensure that it is responsive. If you have a concern or question, stop by or call City Hall at 433-1850 during the work day, or drop in for a Monday evening Council meeting. I would like to see all of you as we continue the Vision Tukwila series of neighborhood meetings. Thank you for a successful 1992. I pledge my full efforts and attention toward an even more successful 1993. %4e. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. 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