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Home My WebLink About2019-08 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 39 No. 4A City of Tukwila .publication for ouir residential and business communities:, JULY/AUGUST 261T VOLUME 39, NUMBER 4 Tu/w;/a: Me City of Oppoitutr ty, the Commutr;iy of Choice 1906 COME WORK WITH US! The City of Tukwila provides an engaging, productive and safe work environment. We are proud to offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. You can search our listing of current employment opportunities, with job descriptions, qualifications, salary and other information about the open positions. See what's available now at GovernmentJobs.com/careers/TukwilaWA The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer. Hey! Summer's 4 August 21: Sullivan Center Summer Shindig Celebrate summer and community with music, dance and food, sharing the fun with local organizations and resources. Location: 14350 Tukwila International Blvd not over yet! ore 'EuEEDicaprkro 21deagosto: Fiesta deVeranoenel Centro Sullivan Ven y celebra el Verano y nuestra comunidad con musica, baile y comida, comparte la diversion con recursos organizaciones locales y recursos. Ubicacion: 14350 Tukwila International Blvd Tukwila City offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. The upcoming election includes City positions... Hear from your Tukwila candidates! To help Tukwila residents get to know the candidates for the Mayor and Council positions in the upcoming election, the City of Tukwila offers its third Video Voters' Guide as a resource for voters. Each candidate for City office par- ticipated, recording a two -minute statement. These were compiled into the voter's guide video, which is introduced by the City's summer interns from Foster High School. You can find the Tukwila Video Voters' Guide on the City's website - TukwilaWA.gov/WG - or by searching "2019 Tukwila voters' guide" on YouTube. This year's general election will be held on November 5. REGISTER! You can register to vote until8 days before election: Online: OLVR.VoteWA.gov/ By mail: Find forms at KingCounty.gov/Elections Available in multiple languages; must be received, not postmarked, by 8-day deadline In person, through Election Day, at: King County Elections headquarters - 919 SW Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 King County Administration Building- 500 - 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle, WA 98104 For more information, call 206-296-VOTE (8683). City of Tukwila 2019 Election Video Voters' Guide lar program sold out once. now there's more This �opu mailboxes available! Tukwila wants to help you prevent mail theft! You hear many stories about corporate hacks, social networking scams and online threats putting your identity at risk. Although mail theft may seem quite tame at first glance, the majority of known ID theft is perpetuated via low -tech methods: stolen wallets, stolen trash and stolen mail. Mail theft is a common way that identity thieves can steal your identity; career crooks make a stable living from snatching letters, bills and junk mail. Mail theft is highly under -reported because most people don't realize they have been victimized. What information can be collected from stolen mail? I I I I I I I Name and address Social Security number Telephone numbers Email address(es) Credit card and bank account information Pre -approved credit card offers Employment history How can your stolen information be used? I I I I I I Identity theft Employment -related fraud Loan fraud/payday loan fraud Bank fraud Benefits fraud Tax refund fraud Reduce your risk! Take advantage of this special offer to get one of the best mailboxes on the market. Tukwila's Crime Prevention Program is offering a Mail Manager Pro by Mail Boss curbside locking mailbox to TUKWILA HOMEOWNERS at a special price! Heavy duty -14- & 16-gauge galvanized steel construction - anti -pry latch locking mechanism - Innovative baffle door design allows delivery of small packages and parcels, but prevents fishing Your price through this program: $108 (more than a $50 savings ($159 on Amazon); price includes sales tax) PLUS installation by Tukwila Public Works Department staff available on request Application is available online: TukwilaWA.gov/mailbox or contact Chris Partman, Community Policing Coordinator, Tukwila Police Department, Desk: 206-431-2197 Cell: 206-271-6069 Email: C.Partman@TukwilaWA.gov THE HAZELNUT Mayor's Message Tukwila: A place to work, shop, dine, play... and live! In 2014, Tukwila's City Council set out a bold vision for the Southcenter District of the City: a true neighborhood where people shop, dine, play, work, and also live. Since that time, the City has made needed investments to make the Council's vision a reality. The City updated zoning in the Southcenter District to allow multi -family residential. A new transit center on Andover Park West opened. In 2018 we completed the Southcenter Pedestrian Bridge over the Green River and pedestrian improvements along Baker Boulevard. People living in the core of the Southcenter District now have an easy walk to the commuter train station to commute to work. The City's vision of residency for the Southcenter District finally began to materialize last year with the opening of Airmark Apartments. Located in the same building as Hotel Interurban, Airmark's 371 apartments are the first multi- family residential units in the Southcenter District. In the winter of 2020, Marvelle at Southcenter - an Alliance Residential development located at the intersection of Andover Park East and Baker Boulevard - will open. This 55+, active senior community will feature 166 units with abundant amenities. We are also negotiating with other developers about adding more multi -family residential in the Southcenter District. The Southcenter District just might be the region's best - kept secret as a place to live. It's a walkable environment, with so many things to do within a short walk: ► More than 150 restaurants, like Odin Brewery, Din Tai Fung, and Claim Jumper ► A train station that offers a ten-minute train ride to Seattle or a weekend trip to Portland ► Rugby and soccer matches at Starfire Sports ► Shopping at Westfield Southcenter ► Dozens of entertainment establishments like iFly, DEFY Seattle (formerly Flying Circus), and Round 1 ► Miles of walking trails In the coming years the City will make additional investments in the District such as installing art along Baker Boulevard, completing a Tukwila Pond master plan, and sponsoring special events. Our next fun event in the Southcenter District this summer is the Seattle Sounder's Rave Green Run on Sunday, September 22. It's a 5k fundraiser for the team's non-profit foundation. Find out more at RaveGreenRun.org. I hope to see you there! ZI-Ze0 Allan Ekberg, Mayor City seeks volunteers to serve on boards and commissions Volunteers are a vital part of government's existence and are deeply appreciated. Advisory bodies provide guidance to decision -makers and bring public participation into the process of government. Ideally, the members represent the diverse viewpoints of the community, and offer comprehensive recommendations to the City Council. Current openings are: IL -41171 Arts Commission: Position #7, Resident Community -Oriented Policing Citizen Advisory Board: Student Representative Equity & Social Justice Commission: Student Representative Library Advisory Board: Position #7, Resident and Student Representative Park Commission: Position #4, Community Representative and Student Representative More information plus the Application for Appointment can be found at TukwilaWA.gov/boards. JULY/AUGUST 2019 3 Council Corner Keeping our eyes - and yours - on the Public Safety Plan projects by Kathy Hougardy, 2019 Council President It's hard to believe, but the days are shortening and it seems like we are hurtling toward autumn. These are exciting days for our Public Safety Plan projects, as we can see the progress unfold before our eyes. The foundation is going in at both Fire Station 51 (corner of Southcenter Parkway and S. 180th St) and the Justice Center (Tukwila International Boulevard and S. 150th St). We should see steel rising later this month. Additionally, the City Hall campus is bustling with activity as work begins on Fire Station 52, being built on the upper back lot (pictured below). Site grading work is expected to last through the fall, avoiding the rainy season. And the City has purchased two of three properties for the Public Works site (between Tukwila International Blvd, S. 112th St, E. Marginal Way). A Public Works Facility Master Plan will be presented to the Council in August. I've received some feedback that the Council could do a better job of communicating with the public about project status and budgets. There are also claims that we're going to ask the public for more money, or that the Justice Center will include a new jail - neither of which is true! What IS true is that the costs of constructing these projects are a great deal more than originally projected. Rapidly escalating costs are a regional problem driven largely by market forces, as construction activity around Puget Sound is unprecedented. The Tukwila School District, Port of Seattle, WSDOT and Sound Transit are also facing significant budget gaps for their current projects due to this growth environment. We appreciate the efforts of the project team and Construction Manager/ General Contractor, who have been working hard to keep the budgets down and projects economically lean, making the best use of our dollars. Not only that, your Council is keeping a close watch and making budget adjustments every step of the way, receiving valuable aid in ourdecision- making. Steve Goldblatt, the Program Management Quality Assurance consultant, provides independent third - party advice directly to the Council. The City's Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee, a team of five community volunteers, keeps an eye on expenditures on behalf of the Council and the community. Just last month the Committee reported that project expenditures align with the purposes of the Public Safety bond passed in the 2016 election. I hope this provides some useful information. Take a look at the Public Safety Plan page - TukwilaWA.gov/ PublicSafetyPlan - to see renderings, site plans, meeting materials, monthly project management reports, and even time lapse construction cameras. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other Councilmember or provide comment in writing or in person at a Council meeting. Parking impacted by construction of fire station One of the Public Safety Plan projects - Fire Station #52 - is currently beginning construction on the City Hall campus. Located behind the City's 6300 Building, the project site eliminates many vehicle stalls, resulting in less parking available for visitors. Please be aware that finding a space could be particularly difficult on those days when the court is holding hearings or has a scheduled jury trial. Parking is also tight at the 6300 Building, home of the Permit Center. If you have business at the City offices, allow yourself a few extra minutes to get a parking place. 4 THE HAZELNUT City Council Actions - Highlights from May and June 2019 ■ Approved a Development Agreement with Home- stead Community Land Trust for proposed Riverton Cascade project (Ord. 2604) ■ Rezoned property at 12677 East Marginal Way S. to Commercial/Light Industrial for King County Metro Training Facility project (Ord. 2605) ■ Honored memory of Patti Southard and her contributions to City of Tukwila (Res. 1958) ■ Awarded "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship" funds to two high school students ■ Awarded a bid to Tucci & Sons, Inc., for the 2019 Overlay and Repair Program ■ Authorized an agreement for Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2020 Minor Home Repair Program ■ Authorized the Maximum Allowable Construction Cost for the new Justice Center Tukwila W�RKS Potholes? Illegal parking? Flooding? Dumped garbage? The City's reporting tool Tukwila Works allows users to report and track progress on non -emergency issues using the City's website or via a smartphone app. To report an issue or to download the app, go to: TukwilaWA.gov/TukwilaWorks REPAIR PROGRAMS ■ Approved lodging tax funds for an International Food Truck Roundup, public art in the Southcenter District, Tukwila Pond, and the Rave Green Run ■ Clarified the types of multi -family dwellings permitted in the Tukwila South Overlay District (Ord. 2608) ■ Approved acceptance of WSDOT grant funding for the Transportation Demand Management Program ■ Adopted 2020-2025 SixYearTransportation Improve- ment Program (Res. 1961) APPOINTMENTS Congratulations to community member Eileen English, who was confirmed to Human Services Advisory Board. Tukwila thanks you for your volunteer service to our community! The complete text of all legislative items is available online in the Digital Records Center at TukwilaWA.gov. For additional information about any of these actions, call 206-433-8993. Planning today for Tukwila's economy tomorrow Self -driving cars? Miniature satellites? Virtual reality retail? What does the future hold for Tukwila's economy? To position our City for the future, we are creating an Economic Development Plan. And we hope you will create it with us. Over the next few months, we will delve into Tukwila's current role in the Puget Sound economy and trends affecting the region. We will examine our City's strengths and challenges, and we will look for answers to questions like "What makes Tukwila special?" and "What is our vision for our future?" Sign up at TukwilaWA.gov/EDP to learn more about Tukwila, share your input, and even get a chance to win delicious Seattle Chocolates made here in Tukwila. NOUSIN HOME REPAIR LOANS O% INTEREST - NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS For low- and moderate -income homeowners REPAIR OR REPLACE: • Roofs • Plumbing • Electrical • Furnaces • Septic systems • Insulation • Weatherization • Mobile Home Repair Eligibility requirements apply For more information, go to KingEounty.gov/HousingRepair King County KingCounty.gov/HousingRepair Department of Community and Human Services Housing Repair Programs EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Tukwila residents Call 206-263-9095 TTY 711 Service JULY/AUGUST 2019 5 Tukwila Public; Works I)epartrnent CONE EONE ijPDATEJ CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS �11' IIIIililil'1'�Iiui,iIIIlitfl?ilt�Ilbl i.,it Boeing Access Road (BAR) bridge over Airport Way The BAR over Airport Way Bridge is the only remaining structure on the BAR corridor that has not been seismically upgraded. The current schedule is to design and construct the seismic improvements by 2020 to receive 100% fund- ing from the federal Bridge Replacement Advisory Council. There will be some impact to the travel lanes during con- struction. The project is expected to be advertised for bids in December 2019, with construction to begin in early 2020. Contact: Adam Cox at 206-431-2446 orAdam.Cox@TukwilaWA.gov 53rdAvenue South residential street improvement Running from South 137th Street to South 144th Street, the 53rd Avenue South project included sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, illumination, a new storm drainage system, water and sewer upgrades, and replacement of overhead utilities with underground cables. Most of the roadway construction has been completed, and utility undergrounding is ongoing for Comcast and CenturyLink. The construction contractor is currently working on all tasks and items that need to be fixed or completed for Seattle City Light (SCL). Once accepted by SCL, their utility undergrounding will begin. Contact: Peter Lau at 206-431-2454 orPeter.Lau@TukwilaWA.gov South 196th/200th Street Bridge Repair The South 196th/200th Street Bridge Repair Project construction bids have been advertised, with the bid opening scheduled for August 20, 2019. Traffic detour plans have been reviewed with the City of Kent Public Works Department. Our goal is to have the project under construction by the end of 2019. The current traffic control plan shows full closure of the bridge for multiple weeks during the major bridge repair. Contact: Mike Ronda at206-433-7194 orMike.Ronda@TukwilaWA.gov 6 THE HAZELNUT 2019 Street Overlay & Repair Program This year's overlay program is underway. After assessing road conditions throughout the City, seven locations were chosen for overlay and repair work: South 124th St • South 128th St • South 137th St 52nd Ave South • South 200th St • Andover Park East Parts of the Fort Dent Park parking lot The construction began in late May and will be completed by October 2019, weather permitting. Contact: Scott Bates at 206-431-2193 or Scott.Bates@TukwilaWA.gov. Overlay work in progress on South 128th Street PROJECT DESIGN Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 On June 10, 2019, City Council directed staff to stop the Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 project, relinquish the grant funding, and reimburse the federal funds spent to date. Public Works is in the process of notifying all funding agencies by letter/email. Contact: Hari Ponnekanti at 206 431-2455 or Hari.Ponnekanti@TukwilaWA.gov \\\11\\\1 Riverton Creek Flapgate Removal Project Originating within the forested slopes of the Riverton neighborhood, the east and west forks of Riverton Creek flow north and join just before entering a pipe under SR 599. Just downstream from there, the creek flows through two culverts with defunct flapgates and into the Duwamish River. With this Riverton Creek Flapgate Removal Project, the City will remove the culverts, which are a fish barrier, to restore full-time fish passage into Riverton Creek. The creek will take on a more natural character as the restored riparian forest develops with the introduction of woody material and tree snags along the riverbanks. This tidally - influenced creek provides an opportunity to provide an important off - channel rearing habitat to threatened juvenile Chinook salmon within the critical transition zone - the area where fresh and salt water mix - and improve passage for Riverton Creek's modest Coho runs. Contact: Mike Perfetti at 206-433-7192 or Mike.Perfetti@TukwilaWA.gov JULY/AUGUST 2019 7 THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Postmaster: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. Help restore Tukwila's urban forest Work parties are planned to care for our precious natural open spaces, keeping them healthy, safe and beautiful. Bring friends and family to join with Tukwila neighbors and businesses. Learn about trees, using tools, and more. Upcoming Work Parties Sept 13 Tukwila Park 9AM-12PM Sept 21 Duwamish Hill Preserve 10AM-1PM 0ct5 Tukwila Park 9AM-12PM Oct 10 128th St & 37th Ave S parcel 11AM-2PM Ka caawi inay soo celiso deegaan-magaaleedka cagaarka ah Tukwila Dhinacyada shaqada waxa la qorsheeyey inay daryeelaan meelaheena furan ee dabiiciga ah ee qaaliga ah, inay caafimaad qabaan, badbaado iyo quruxyeeshaan. Waxaad u soo kaxaysaa qoyska iyo asxaabta jaararka iyo ganacsiyada Tukwila. Wax badan ka ogow geedaha, agabka la isticmaalayo, iyo macluumaad dheeraad. Dhinacyada Shaqada Soo Socda Sebteember 13 Sebteember 21 Oktoobar 5 Oktoobar 10 Tukwila Park Duwamish Hill Preserve Tukwila Park 128th St & 37th Ave S parcel TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Monday -Friday, 8:3OAM-5:OOPM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 E-mail: Tukwila@TukwilaWA.gov Website: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR Allan Ekberg 206-433-1850 Mayor's Office Administration Offices 206-433-1850 David Cline, CityAdministrator 206-433-1851 City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800 Economic Development 206-433-1832 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Administrative Services Rachel Bianchi, Dep. CityAdm. 206-454-7566 Human Resources - Personnel 206-433-1831 City Job Line 206-433-1828 Human Services 206-433-7181 Community Engagement 206-454-7564 9SUBAXNIMO-12DUHURNIMO 10SUBAXNIMO-1DUHURNIMO 9SUBAXNIMO-12DUHURNIMO 11SUBAXNIMO-2DUHURNIMO PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-454-7573. Ayude a restaurar el espacio verde urbano de Tukwila Los grupos de trabajo tienen la tarea de cuidar nuestros preciosos espacios abiertos naturales, mantenerlos en buen estado, seguros y hermosos. Invite a amigos y familiares a unirse a los vecinos y empresas de Tukwila. Conozca acerca de arboles, como utilizar las herramientas y mucho mas. Futuros grupos de trabajo 13 de sept. Tukwila Park 21 de sept. Duwamish Hill Preserve 5 de oct. 10 de oct. Tukwila Park 128th St & 37th Ave S parcel De 9 A.M. a 12 P.M. De 10 A.M. a 1 P.M. De 9 A.M. a 12 P.M. De 11 A.M. a 2 P.M. Giup khoi phyc khong gian xanh trong cho thi cua Tukwila Chung toi Bang lap ke hoach cac ca lam viec de chain soc cho cac khong gian mo tii nhien quy gia cua chung ta, gi0 cho chung lanh manh, an toan va dep de. Hay dLia ban be va gia Binh ding den tham dL voi nhCtng nguai hang xom va cac doanh nghiep tai Tukwila. Tim hieu them ve cay coi, cach sit dung cong cu va hdn the n0a. Cac Ca Lam Viec Sap Tdi Ngay 13 thang 9 Ngay 21 thang 9 Ngay 5 thang 10 Ngay 10 thang 10 Tukwila Park Duwamish Hill Preserve Tukwila Park 128th St & 37th Ave S parcel Community Development Dept. Jack Pace, Director 206-431-3670 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Finance Department Vicky Carlsen, Director 206-433-1835 Fire Department Jay Wittwer, Chief 206-575-4404 Jason Konieczka, Emerg Mgmt206-971-8740 Parks/Recreation Department Rick Still, Director 206-767-2342 Police Department Bruce Linton, Chief 206-433-7175 Public Works Department Henry Hash, Director 206-433-0179 Technology Services Department Joseph Todd, Director 206-454-7575 Emergency - Fire, Police 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-767-2323 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 lnterurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 9 GICS SANG-12 GICS TRIM 10 GICS SANG-1 GICS CHIEU 9 GICS SANG-12 GICS TRIM 11 GICS SANG-2 GICS CHIEU TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Kathy Hougardy, President 206-571-0007 kathy.hougardy@TukwilaWA.gov Dennis Robertson 206-242-6373 dennis.robertson@TukwilaWA.gov Verna Seal. 206-492-4819 verna.seal@TukwilaWA.gov De'Sean Quinn 206-331-5939 desean.quinn@TukwilaWAgov Kate Kruller 206-678-7885 kate.kruller@TukwilwaWAgov Thomas McLeod 206-492-4821 thomas.mcleod@TukwilaWA.gov Zak Idan 206-889-0743 zak.idan@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 lst/3rd Mondays Work Meetings 2nd/4th Mondays