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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 16 No. 5A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 16, NUMBER 5 NOVEMBER 1995 HIGHWAY 99: The Road to Revitalization Representatives of the City of Tukwila, Tukwila Police De- partment, and Tukwila Economic Development Advisory Board have joined forces with the business community and concerned citizens along Highway 99 to address the impacts of increased crime and deterioration on the community. In September, these representatives decided to develop a more structured group, and as a result, the Highway 99 Ac- tion Committee was formed. Present owners and business managers are taking a "no tol- erance" approach to the issue of crime, looking to imple- ment immediate solutions to making the Highway 99 corri- dor and adjoining area less tolerant and less inviting to criminal elements. The Highway 99 Action Committee plans to publicly rec- ognize those individuals who are making a difference on Pacific Highway South. The first recipient of this award is David Malik of Pacific BP for his contributions to the newly established police storefront. Thank you to David Malik and the members of the Highway 99 Action Committee for their continued support of the Tukwila community. In recognition of his support of the newly opened police storefront, David Malik is presented with a plaque by John McFarland, City Administrator. 1995'S MAJOR FOCUS -Safety and Security of our Community This Hazelnut marks the final edition for 1995. It is an ab- breviated issue due to the concentration by the staff on completion of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and ac- companying development regulations that you have heard much about in previous Hazelnut articles. 1995 has been a productive year. You will learn about our accomplishments in the January issue when a State of the City message will be presented. A quick summary of the year's events include the completion of the first phase of the 42nd Avenue South residential street improvement project, improvements to the intersections at South 130th and 132nd at Pacific Highway South, the extension of Min- kler Boulevard between Andover Park West and Southcen- ter Parkway, the awarding of the bid for our new commu- nity center, and the opening of a Police Storefront at South 146th and Pacific Highway South. While the Administration and Council have been focusing a great deal of attention on the Comprehensive Plan, we have not overlooked our commitment to our neighborhood revitalization strategy. Much of the work of the new plan will reflect that strategy. Many of our Public Works proj- ects also are in direct support of the underlying principles of the strategy. As you will recall, our central theme has been the safety and security of our community. While it can be stated that most of the City is safe and relatively crime free, we continue to have serious problems along the Highway 99 corridor. We will be initiating several programs in the coming months to further address this troubling condition. As always, no successful effort to build a community can be accomplished without the support and involvement of the community itself. If you want to learn more about how you can be a part of the solution, call the Mayor's office, the Council, or stop by City Hall. Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations in the Final Stages The City Council held its final public hearing on the pro- posed new Tukwila Comprehensive Plan on October 16. Three weeks later, on November 6, the Council held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Tukwila Zoning Code. The zoning amendments represent a first step toward ensuring that the City's development regulations help move the community toward the vision established by the new Comprehensive Plan. The City Council is scheduled to formally adopt the new Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code amendments at its regular meeting on December 4, 1995. For more informa- tion, please contact Steve Lancaster or Jack Pace at 431-3670. Jf you experience a problem with graffiti, please call either Officer Ted ✓2utt or officer Tom Kilburg of the Tukwila Police Crime Prevention Unit al 243-6506 or 242-8084 Attention Tukwila Business Owners! Business License Renewals due by January 31, 1996 Your current business license expires on December 31, 1995. All business currently licensed in the City will be receiving their business license renewal forms in mid-December. The Tukwila Municipal Code requires all business enter- prises to renew their licenses annually no later than January 31st of each year. Penalty fees go into effect on February 1, 1996, for all businesses that have not submitted their re- newal form and fee to the City Clerk's Office. Additional licenses are required if your business has live mu- sic/entertainment, tow trucks, amusement devices, solici- tors/peddlers, or adult entertainment. All businesses operating within the City, including home occupations, must obtain a license. New enterprises must obtain a license prior to their opening date of business. Ap- plications are available at the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours, from 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday. If you have questions regarding licensing procedures, call 433-1800. 1996 License Fees Number of 101 & Employees 0 to 5 6 to 100 above Fee: $50 $100 $200 TO AVOID A PENALTY FEE, RENEW BY JANUARY 31, 1996! Open House On December llth from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. the Tukwila Police/— Department oliceDepartment will be hosting an open house at the depart- ment locations listed below. The recent completion of our department remodel and opening of our Highway 99 Neigh- borhood Resource Center affords us this opportunity to open our department to the citizens of Tukwila. Come join us in this celebration of our improved facility and visit our Com- munity and Neighborhood Resource Centers. Police De- partment representatives will be available during the open house to answer questions and to discuss how you play an important part in our Community Policing efforts. The Tukwila Police Investigations Unit is comprised of De- tectives assigned to Major Crimes and to Special Operations. Their office is located on the second floor of the Minolta building adjacent to City hall. The Tukwila Police Community Resource Centeris located at Southcenter Mall next to Mail Boxes Etc. and the Ritz Diner. The office opened in December of 1994 and is utilized by our Crime Prevention Officers, Human Services, Police Explorers and many of our City provider groups. The Tukwila Police Neighborhood Resource Center re- cently opened and is staffed by Officer Ted Rutt and utilized by patrol officers assigned to the highway districts. Future. plans are to house Community Policing officers and citizen volunteers at this location. Tukwila Police Department 433-1808 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila Police Investigations 431-3890 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Community Resource Center 242-8084 641 Southcenter Mall Neighborhood Resource Center 243-6506 14661 Pacific Highway South Wall Mural Dedication -September 16, 1995 Mayor John "Wally" Rants placed the first tile on the wall for the City of Tukwila and Tukwila Jaycees "Stop the Vio- lence" mural at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, September 16. Members of the Tukwila Jaycees, elected officials of the state Jaycee organization, City Councilmember Pam Carter, Tukwila City staff, -contest winner Ian Ramos from Tuk- wila Elementary School, and family and friends also placed tiles on the City Seal. The entire mural will be drawn on the wall by student: from Highline Community College. Community groups, schools, individuals and families are invited to help create this beautiful mural. If you are interested in this community project, please call 433-1858 and leave your name, address, phone number and the number of people in your group. 11111111111111111111111111111111111 IICity will take orders on personalized 11 IItiles for Community Center . ili The Community Center Tile Sale will begin No- . vember 15, 1995. The personalized tile pavers IIwill be installed at the entrance of Tukwila's new II U community center. Purchase one or more for your ill business, yourself, or give a lasting gift to a loved IIone or friend. They make great holiday gifts and a i III "Certificate of Participation" will be available. III The tile pavers will be 8" x 8" and . up to three lines will be avail- . .able for text inscription, e II with 18 characters on IIthe first line, 20 char- YOUR NAMEIII IIIacters on the second YOUR COMPANY line and 18 characters IP ill .on the third line. If you 8 . iprefer only one line of inscrip- tion, up to 20 characters will be 119 III available. The cost per tile will be $30. Tiles will . be installed under the covered entrance walkway IIin double rows on each side of the sidewalk. i S Placement of the tiles will be done through a al random selection method. IIIf you would like to receive additional information a . on how to purchase, please call Dorothy at 243- 11 II 1858 and an order form will be mailed to you. . 11111111111111111111111111111111 Help for Heating Bills Mth colder weather upon us, it's time to start thinking about how to pay your energy bills. Many low income resi- dents spend about 11-15% of their total income on energy needs. Proposed congressional cuts to the federal energy as- sistance program may result in a 37% cut to agencies that try to assist low income households with utility needs. Several programs do exist, though with limited funds to help people with their heating bills. Those programs are: Seattle City Light - If you are a Seattle City Light cus- tomer, you may qualify for a special utility rate that can help you save 50% on your bill. You must meet income guidelines. For more information, call 684-0268. King County Housing Authority - Free weatheriza- tion is available to low income homeowners and renters. A family of four, for example, may earn up to $1,973 in gross monthly income. Apartment buildings with 50% low in- come tenants are eligible. The program includes insulation, weather-stripping, and furnace repair. There may be wait- ing lists. For more information, call 244-0119. South King County Multi -Service Center - While rods may be severely limited, some income eligible resi- nts may receive one-time fuel assistance during a program year to be applied to their heating bills. In addition, clients will receive energy conservation education. Applications will probably be taken after January 1. For more informa- tion, call 874-4328. Additional Information - If you do qualify for low- income energy assistance and are a gas customer, state law provides that your gas will not be terminated between No- vember 15 and March 15 if you do ALL of the following: O Notify the company of your inability to pay the bill (within 5 days of receiving a payment overdue notice); O Bring a statement from DSHS or the program that ad- ministers energy assistance that your household income does not exceed the maximum allowed for eligibility under the state's plan for energy assistance; O Apply for home heating and weatherization assistance; O Agree to a payment plan and agree to maintain the plan; and Agree to pay monies owed even if you move. For more detail on rights and responsibilities as a utility cus- tomer, call for written information from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission at 1-800-562-6150. The Tukwila Arts Commission presents Rainier Symphony Saturday, December 2, 1995 - 8:00 p.m. Foster High School Performing Arts Center 4242 S. 144th Street Concert Program Christmas Concerto by Archangelo Corelli O'Arlesienne Suite by Georges Bizet Rhapsody for Saxophone by Claude Debussy Michael Gelotte, Saxophone Symphony No. 1 by Johannes Brahms Ticket prices: Adults - $10.00 Senior adults/students - $6.00 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Telephone: (206) 433-1800 Fax number.: (206) 433-1833 Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30AM-5:OOPM TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Allan Ekberg, President 241-6904 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Pam Carter 244-0558 Jim Haggerton 244-7846 LucyLauterbach, Analyst433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs lst/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Information Line... 431-3656 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 Steven Lancaster, Dir431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director. 433-1831 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. Printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy -based inks Holiday D'Lites Do you decorate your home for the holidays every year? Would you like a chance to brag about your artwork to the world? Well, here is your chance. The City of Tut' wila Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the Third Annual Holi- day D'Lites contest, giving awards to the best outdoor holiday light displays throughout the community. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: private homes, mobile homes, apartments, and businesses. Judges will be selecting winners from registered participants. Enter by calling 243- 5198 and leave your name, address, and category. Contest winners will be an- nounced at the Lights, Bites & Bells celebration at City Hall on Wednesday, Decem- ber 13,1995 at 7:00 p.m. Lights, Bites 8t Bells Get into the holiday spirit with your Tukwila friends and neighbors. On Wednes- day, December 13, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., the annual Lights, Bites & Bells tree lighting ceremony will be held at Tukwila City Hall (6200 Southcenter Blvd.). Entertain- ment will be provided by the Foster High School all -girl singing group, Mezzo Forte. Join us for food, fun, Holiday D'Lites awards, and a special appearance by that crowd -pleasing master of melting mirth, Frosty! Christmas Treecycling We know you've just composted your Jack O'Lantern, but here's where to recycle your Christmas tree: Old Boulevard Park School South 128th and 20th Avenue South January 5-8, 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. January 12-14, 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Please remove all tinsel and other decorations. No flocked trees, please. :. Eta 03.4 DanceT Dance! DanceT Tukwila Parks and Recreation presents dance lessons for youth and adults at the Tukwila Community Center, 4101 South 131st. Lessons in ballet, jazz, and tap are taught by Sonya's Academy of Dance on Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $20 per month and we are currently accepting registration. For more information, please call 243-5198. 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.