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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04 Halzenut Newsletter - Volume 31 No. 2THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business communities VOLUME 31, NUMBER 2 APRIL/MAY 2010 Summer events and budget update With the approach of summer, I hope you will take ad- vantage of the many opportunities this season provides to get outdoors and meet your neighbors. This year's tenth annual Backyard Wildlife Festival — on May 8 from 9:OOAM to 3:OOPM at the Tukwila Community Cen- ter — will provide a special treat because, on that same morning at 9:OOalvl, we will be dedicating Codiga Park, a new park and salmon habitat area on the Duwamish River. We'll meet at the Tukwila Community Center to shuttle the three blocks to the Park. For the second year, Tukwila will be part of the Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon, a fun event for runners, music fans and volunteers alike, on Saturday, June 26. The event begins with runners crossing the start line at 7:OOAM in Tukwila. Sunday, July 4 marks the return of Tukwila's eighth an- nual Family Fourth at Fort Dent Park celebration. Kids activities will start at 2:OOPM and continue un- til the fireworks display at 10:OOPM. And don't forget Tukwila Days on Saturday, August 21 at the Tukwila Community Center. Come enjoy the Pancake Breakfast (8:00-10:OOAM), the Community Festival with vendors, art show, vintage car show, "Chalk it up!" and more (10:OOalvl-3:OOPM). For more information on these and other spring and summer activities, contact our Parks and Recreation Staff at 206-768-2822 or check out the new Tukwila Recreation Guide. The arrival of spring is especially welcome since it marks the end of the rainy season. As reported in the past, problems at the Howard Hanson Dam have elevated the risk of flooding along the Green River. We are, there- fore, thankful for the relatively dry winter we experi- enced this year. However, with a permanent solution still a few years away, we can't let our guard down. The City of Tukwila continues to work with our neighbor cities, King County, the State and our representatives in Washington, D.C., to make sure the federal government does everything it can to both reduce the potential for problems in the near-term, and complete the permanent repairs to the Dam as quickly as possible. In May I will travel with Governor Gregoire, County Executive Con- stantine and other local government and business lead- ers to the nation's capitol to ensure our Federal Govern- ment stays focused on repairing Howard Hanson Dam. Budget issues While I am proud of the preparations the City and our neighbors have undertaken to protect the citizens and businesses of the Valley, the unanticipated expense of these actions has put additional strain on the City's fi- nances at a time when our resources are already stretched to the limit. With recent State -mandated changes to the way property taxes and sales taxes are collected and distributed, our two primary sources of revenue have been seriously constrained. On top of these challenges, the length and depth of the recession and its lingering impacts have seriously affected our ability to continue to serve our residents and businesses in the same ways we have in the past. In his "Council Corner" column (see page 3), City Council President Dennis Robertson describes our budget situation and the work that is un- derway to address the issue. It won't be easy and it won't be painless, but your City Council and City staff are working very hard to put the City on a financially sustainable path under difficult circumstances. I invite you to visit the Budget Challenges page on our City web- site for more information — www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Despite these economic and other challenges, Tukwila is not standing still. This summer we will undertake a major extension of Southcenter Parkway into the newly annexed Tukwila South area. We've been very success- ful in forming partnerships with business, utilities and the state and federal governments to finance this im- provement in a way that will have virtually no impact on Tukwila taxpayers. All of our partners recognize the economic development opportunities this investment creates. As the national and local economies recover, Tukwila and its citizens will be well-positioned to benefit from a return to economic stability. Jim aggerton, Mayor CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS: JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010 January 2010 Elected Dennis Robertson as Council President. Adopted legislative agenda and priori- ties for use in the 2010 Washington State Legislative Session. Confirmed appointment of Steve Lan- caster to position of City Administrator. Council Coffee Chat It's an opportunity for an informal visit with your Councilmembers, to tell them what's on your mind about Tukwila! For more info, please call 206-433-1834. Upcoming: 6aturday, May 8 6aturday, June 12 (2nd 6aturday each month) Time: 10:00Am to 12:00NooN Location: &arbucks 13038 Interurban Ave. February 2010 Authorized grant agreement with King County for Stream Team Stewardship Training program. Authorized interlocal agreement with King County Solid Waste Division to accept grant funding for the Tukwila Recycling Program. Approved agreement with Fehr & Peers for transportation modeling for the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Reappointed Dennis Sivak to the Civil Service Commission. Appointed Thomas McLeod to the Planning Commission. Authorized grant agreement with WA State Department of Commerce for energy upgrades to City facilities. Approved Farside Concept as north- bound site location for Tukwila Transit Center. March 2010 Supported proclamation sustaining goals and ideals of 2010 U.S. Census. Authorized contract with Terra Dy- namics, Inc., for Duwamish Riverbend Hill project. Held public hearing and approved ordi- nance renewing moratorium on accep- tance of applications and/or process- ing of applications relating to diversion facilities and diversion interim service facilities for treatment of mentally ill/ chemically -dependent adults in crisis. Authorized contract with Washington State Department of Commerce for use of Energy Efficiency Through Transpor- tation Planning grant funds. Approved contact amendment with David Evans & Associates for design work for Southcenter Parkway Exten- sion project. For up-to-date information about Council meetings, agendas, and activities, visit http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us Updating Tukwila's environmental regulations Tukwila benefits from the many streams and wetlands within its City limits. These environmentally sensitive ar- eas provide habitat, replenish the groundwater table, help control flooding, convey stormwater runoff to the Green/ Duwamish River, and generally add to the aesthetics of urban living. These areas — along with steep slopes, coal mine hazard areas and fish and wild- life habitat conservation areas — are considered environmentally sensitive and are required to be protected. In 2004, the City adopted a major revision to the environmental regu- lations it first adopted in 1991. Six years of implementing these regula- tions revealed a few needed "fixes". Changes being considered would: • Clarify the information that must be included in a wetland sensitive areas study; • Adopt the Washington State Department of Ecology wetland rating system; and • Correct sensitive area mapping errors that require Council approval. The Planning Commission and City Council will be reviewing the pro- posed changes in late spring and early summer. If you would like to be on a mailing list to be notified about meet- ings or have questions about the pro- posed changes, please email Urban Environmentalist Sandra Whiting at environment@ci.tukwila.wa.us or phone 206-431-3663. 2 THE HAZELNUT C COUNCIL R N E R City's money challenges will bring about difficult choices, necessary changes The Council recently returned from its annual work- plan retreat where we spent the entire time reviewing the City's budget. We came to understand that, if we don't do something significantly different, our budget could actu- ally go into the red beginning in 2014 or sooner. A `perfect storm' of events came together in 2009 to bring about our budget problems. It started with a 1% limit in property tax growth; continued to worsen with a change in State law on how sales tax is distributed; added a se- vere long-term, world-wide recession; and then finished by mixing in a large, unexpected array of expenses in prep- aration for potential Green River floods. The net result is the largest negative impact on the City's budget in our 100 -year history. We simply cannot allow this to continue. At the retreat, Council worked to recognize what had happened and ex- amined a very broad range of potential solutions. Noth- ing was decided during the retreat. The decisions will be made during the next five or six months at Council meetings where our citizens, business and property own- ers, and staff can participate. We will actively welcome any and all suggestions. by Dennis Robertson, 2010 Council President One thing we learned: our budget problem is so large and long-term that no single solution is going to work. There's no magic wand we can wave to fix some simple mistake so that everything will be better. As a City, we must now care- fully examine how we both spend and raise money. We need to decide exactly what our "essential services" are, and then look for balanced changes that leave them intact. We will end up asking — and answering — the difficult ques- tions, "What should our city be?" and "What should we do for our citizens?" No issue will be sacred. When discussing Expenditures, we will look at Parks and Recreation programs including the pool and golf course, the entire set of public safety ser- vices, street repair and maintenance, all public buildings, all administrative and office services, limits to employee wages and benefits, and more. We will also consider all possible Revenues — especially business -generated revenues — since our budget supports services designed for a much larger commercial sector than is normally reflected in a city of 18,000 residents. The discussions are going to be frank and difficult, and some of the decisions will be hard to make. Hopefully, by working together we can deal with the impact of losses and pain, while ensuring that both essential services and those citizens least able to carry the burden are protected as much as possible. Ultimately, in any case, the question "What should our city be?" will be answered. You may be eligible for 2009 utility tax rebates In 2003 the City of Tukwila imposed a Utility Tax and added surcharge to Se- attle City Light customers as a contract fee. A policy has been established by the City to rebate the additional taxes and contract surcharge fees to low-in- come seniors (62 or older) or disabled residents who may be eligible for elec- tric and natural gas utility rebates. CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY: • Must be at least 62 years of age or disabled. • Must have combined income of less than $31,150 or less than $27,250 if single. • Must be a Puget Sound Energy or Seattle City Light customer. REQUIRED INFORMATION (DUE BY JUNE 30,2010): • Must complete one-page applica- tion at the Finance Department in Tukwila City Hall. • Must provide copy of their 2009 Income Tax Return. • Provide their Puget Sound Energy or Seattle City Light Account number. PAYMENT PROCESS: Those applicants determined to be eli- gible will receive a rebate check from the City based on the actual taxes and surcharges paid for 2009. For addition- al information, please call Lily Jue at 206-433-7190. Dump Pass Program cancelled for 2010 Budgetary hardships are expected to bring changes to some citizen services that have been provided by the City of Tukwila. The City has come to realize that choices must be made between essential and desirable services. Among the pro- grams affected is Tukwila's Dump Pass event. This popular program was placed on hold last year before the full impact of our financial sta- tus was known. Again this year, the City will not be offering this pro- gram, as part of our objective to stay financially solvent while providing the services necessary for the health and safety of Tukwila's citizens. 1 APRIL/MAY2010 3 I TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COURT ANNUAL REPORT Judge Kimberly A. Walden Last December, I had the honor of be- ing sworn in by Mayor Haggerton as the Tukwila Judge for another four- year term. I certainly appreciate the continued opportunity and privilege. The Tukwila Municipal Court, the Ju- dicial Branch of our local government, manages cases involving traffic viola- tions and misdemeanor offenses occur- ring within the City's limits. The maxi- mum penalty for criminal cases heard in our court is one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Your court is comprised of one judge, a court administrator, a probation officer, a jail alternatives spe- cialist, a lead clerk, a bailiff, security of- ficer, and five court support personnel. 2009 COURT STATISTICS Cases Filed: Criminal Traffic 607 DUI 48 Criminal Non -traffic 1711 Theft 718 Prostitution -related 104 Domestic Violence 270 Total Criminal Cases filed 2,318 (up 158 from 2008) Traffic Infractions 2,443 Non -traffic Infractions 226 Parking Infractions 661 Total Non -criminal Cases 3,343 (up 290 from 2008) Court Hearings Scheduled 13,359 (up 179 from 2008) Total Number of Defendants Supervised by Probation 150 In 2009 we expanded our education efforts with a program called "Court for Kids" to highlight our court team's volunteer work with kids. We hosted several elementary school classes from four different districts and two high school classes for law and trial advo- cacy training. For middle school -aged students we presented a "Know the Law — Protect Your Future" class that helps kids understand the far-reaching consequences of poor decision mak- ing and unlawful behavior. Several team members also volunteered many summer hours at Tukwila Elementary School to help out with their program. The court also presented a class as a part of the Tukwila Police Citizen's Academy. If you're interested in having the court host or present a class to your group this year, contact Court Admin- istrator Trish Kinlow at 206-433-1840. Our jail alternatives specialist and Pro- bation Department continue to expand our program, allowing non-violent of- fenders to serve jail time in ways other than incarceration. Last year many defendants served their time through community service, clean-up efforts, educational programs, and courtroom day jail — saving the City nearly 1/2 mil- lion dollars in jail costs. As a reminder, if you are charged with a crime in the Tukwila Municipal Court and you want to apply for attorney representation, our public defender screener is available on a walk-in basis every Monday between 1:00-3:30PM. Bring financial documents (latest tax return, pay stubs, proof of government assistance, etc) to support your applica- tion. We always have a courtesy public defender available at arraignment or first appearance hearings. Our Lunch Court program — for those people who would like to ask the judge to reduce their traffic fines — is now available on a weekly basis. It is sched- uled on Thursdays at noon to make it more convenient for working ticket recipients. The Court accepts debit/ credit cards for payments of fines and court costs. You may also pay online. Payment information is available on- line at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/mayor/ onlinefines.html. Jury Duty Once again, we thank our jurors! We appreciate your dedication to our sys- tem of criminal justice. The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed by the Unit- ed States and Washington State Con- stitutions and is the cornerstone of our democracy. With that said, we under- stand the sacrifice you make to meet this very important obligation. City Hall opens at 8:30AM, with the security officer in place and ready for your ar- rival at that time. For your safety and security we cannot allow anyone into the building before that time. Rest as- sured, we are committed to ensuring your comfort, expeditious processing of the cases, and just making sure your service is worthwhile and memorable. You'll find juror information on the hot line at 206-433-7188 X-1 or at www ci.tukwila.wa.us/mayor/courtjury. Also, if you receive a summons to ap- pear, you can check whether or not your appearance is needed by calling the hot line or checking out our juror web page. Cases frequently "settle" just before the trial and jurors are not required to appear. The information is updated no later than 4:OOPM the day prior to your service. Please take ad- vantage of this service to avoid an un- necessary trip to the courthouse. A reminder: remove hats, turn off cell phones and pagers, and carry no weap- ons or food/drink in the courtroom. We encourage you to come visit, where you can view our beautiful courtroom and experience our contribution to the City's "excellence in action". Visit us online at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/ mayor/court. You can also get up-to- the-minute court news (court closures, special events, schedule changes, and photos) by following us on Twitter (tukwilacourt) and our Facebook fan page (Tukwila Municipal Court). 4 THE HAZELNUT Co -Ed Softball League registration is open A great way for friends or co-workers to play together! This league is for `E' and 'REG' level teams. Teams play a 12 -game season (doubleheaders) either on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday. Games begin the week of May 24 and are played at the Com- munity Center and Showalter Middle School. The fee is $725 per team. If you're interested in forming a team, contact TCC for more information. West African and African Diaspora Dance Learn the elegance and power of West African dance. Stay fit while following a peaceful and joyous rhythm. Join us at the Community Center on Wednes- day evenings from 6:30 to 8:OOPM. Fee: $96/resident, $112/non-resident For info about our recreation programs, call 206-768-2822. Rock 'n' Roll Marathon The excitement for the Pacific North- west's largest running and musical event continues to grow, as the second annual Rock `n' Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon benefiting the Ameri- can Cancer Society has reached its ca- pacity of 28,000 entrants. With 25,000 runners last summer, the 2009 inaugural race generated a local economic impact of $30 8 million and 12,223 hotel room nights, according to a San Diego State University study. For the June 26 event, a limited num- ber of spots have been reserved for the event's official charity, the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation pro- gram: www.acsDetermiNation.org. A Seafair signature event, the Mara- thon will run from Tukwila to Seattle on Saturday, June 26, with live bands and cheerleaders interspersed along each mile of the scenic course. For more information about all Rock `n' Roll Seattle Marathon events, please visit www.seatde.competitor.com. Customers with water leak expenses Relief is now available from excessive costs due to water leaks. The City Council understands that Tukwila citizens and busi- nesses occasionally experience water leaks that create exces- sive water and sewer charges, as well as sometimes sizeable repair bills. The Council determined it is in the best interest of the City to offer some financial relief when this happens. On October 5, 2009, a leak adjustment policy was approved. The Leak Adjustment Policy allows for adjustment to a cus- tomer's utility bill if the excessive water charge exceeds $25 or if the excessive water/sewer charge exceeds $50. The maxi- mum adjustment is $500 for a water -only adjustment and up to $5,000 for a water/sewer adjustment. Only one adjust- ment per 12 -month period is allowed. To apply for an adjustment, the "Request for Utility Leak Ad- justment" form must be completed and delivered to the City of Tukwila Finance Department. The form can be printed from the City of Tukwila website or picked up at City Hall. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at 206 433-1849, or refer to the policy which is posted on the City's website at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Hands on Tukwila June 4, 5 and 6 We are currently looking for commu- nity volunteers and partners for our annual community clean-up project that occurs on the first weekend in June. New this year, we will be host- ing clean-up events on Friday and Saturday. If you are interested in volunteering on a clean-up team or organizing your own clean-up team, call 206-768-2822 or send an email to volunteer@ci.tukwila.wa.us. If you or someone you know struggles with yard work, debris or other is- sues, contact the Code Enforcement Office for a homeowner application to be a worksite for the community volunteers. Restrictions apply; call 206-431-3682 or 206-431-3676 for more information and applica- tion requirements and procedures. Homeowner applications will be accepted until May 15, 2010. • TCC collects donated sports equipment Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department joined together with their youth sports event photographer, Sportraits, and collected over 640 pieces of new/used sports equipment for the "Sports Gift" foundation. "We put a call out and the community answered," reports Marlus Francis, Recreation Coordinator. "It was very heartwarming to look into the bin each day and see all the donations." Tukwila Parks & Recreation — along with their partners — gave basketballs, softballs, bats, jump ropes, soccer balls, shin guards, cleats, tennis rackets, football helmets, jerseys and much more to kids who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to enjoy sports! A HUGE thank you to the PacWest Little League for their large donation of equipment. Sports Gift is focused on providing sports to underprivi- leged children throughout the world and promoting sports -related community service among our youth. They work to improve the lives and give hope to impoverished children through a variety of sports programs, including the collection and donation of sports equipment. To learn more about Sports Gift and how you can help, please visit their website at www.sportsgift.org. 1 APRIL/MAY2010 5 I Disability Information & Assistance Program Crisis Clinic offers enhanced levels of assistance to people with disabilities, their friends and family members, through their 2-1-1 Community Information Line. The telephone - based service is easily available to everyone, providing bi- lingual interpretation service in over 150 languages. Information and referral specialists are available Monday thru Friday, from 8AM to 6PM, to help callers identify and clarify needs, locate resources, and find support related to their disability. Our specialists offer comprehensive information on resourc- es for a wide range of disabilities. Working closely with many disability providers, the wpecialists often know which services are most effective, helping match them up to callers who have complex situations or extra assistance needs. For further assistance, call the Community Information Line at 2-1-1 or 206-461-3200; toll-free at 800-621-4636; TDD/TTY at 206-461-3610. Domestic violence program Since 2003 the YWCA has offered its Domestic Violence Children's Program, a ten -week in-home program to help families heal from the impacts of domestic violence. The goal is to strengthen the family's resiliency through an edu- cational in-home curriculum that includes safety planning, conflict resolution, anger education, and feelings explora- tion. The family needs to be living in a safe place and no longer residing with their abusive family member. The pro- gram is offered in English and Spanish at no cost to families living in South King County. For more information on the Children's Program, please call 425-226-1266: English, call Kellie (Ext 1029) or Shauna (Ext. 1034); for Spanish, call Lorena (Ext. 1031). Way Back Inn Way Back Inn provides transitional housing to homeless chil- dren and their families, helping them rebuild their lives, dig- nity and self-confidence. They need volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. They are currently looking for Family Contact volun- teers, Maintenance Contact volunteers, and applicants for the Board of Directors. Interested in giving a hand -up to homeless families? Call Program Manager Tonya Ward at 425-432-6766 or email ward.tonya@comcast.net. Website: www.way-back-inn.org r Human Services Office Evie — 206-433-7180 Stacy — 206-433-7181 tukhserv@ci.tukwila.wa.us J Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 1-866-427-4747 Office offers tips for those who are seeking assistance Tukwila's Human Services Office continues to experience increasing calls from residents struggling to meet their basic needs: paying their mortgage, rent, or utility bills. While trying to keep a roof over their head, people with changes in their living situations are finding that assistance funds from all sources are limited. They are left scrambling to try and piece together what is needed. We offer some tips: Be persistent in phone calls for assistance. Some phone lines are constantly busy and limited as to when staffing is avail- able. Calling early in the morning or late at night might get you through to phone lines with recorded messages. Some agencies only have funds at the beginning of the month. If you hear that you need to call at 8:30AM on the first of the month, you need to be one of the first callers. Ap- pointments fill up quickly. If you have to miss a scheduled appointment, contact the agency and tell them why. Before getting behind in utility bills, see if your utility compa- ny allows a payment plan. Instead of paying all of your bills off at the same time, pay the bare minimum of what is due. Shared housing options can reduce your housing cost. Check out college bulletin boards, local newspapers or on- line resources to find other people needing to share costs. You might qualify for food stamps or cash assistance from the Department of Social and Health Services. Food stamps and use of the local food pantry can cut your costs, freeing up more money for your housing bill. For medical, child care, cash or food assistance questions and information call DSHS Customer Service Call Center at 1-877-501-2233. For ap- plying online, their website is www.dshs.wa.gov. Call 2-1-1 for financial and employment resources. One resource example is the Multi -Service Center which offers workshops or individual meetings to help in your employ- ment search efforts. Schedule an intake interview with the employment program staff by calling 253-838-6810. Don't give up hope. Find someone who will listen to your circumstance and help you brainstorm suggestions you might not have considered. The Human Services Office is available Monday—Friday from 8:30-5:00 to offer referral suggestions. 1 6 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA E -Cycle Washington Washington has a FREE recycling program called "E -Cycle Washing- ton" for COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS, COMPUTER MONITORS, and TVs. Please call 1 -800 -RECYCLE or visit 1800recycle.wa.gov to find authorized E -Cycle Washington collection locations. You may drop off these materials for no charge at the following E -Cycle Washington locations in Tukwila: Goodwill Southcenter Store 1174 Andover Park East American Electronics Recycling 18435 Olympic Avenue South RE -PC 510 Andover Park West Please note that drop-off locations and conditions may change. Quan- tities accepted are limited. Please also note that computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice and print- ers are not included in this program but will be accepted at the City Re- cycling Collection Event. For more information, please contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox — Phone: 206-431-3683 Email: recycle@ci.tukwila.wa.us Future File: Mark your calendar now! RESIDENTIAL Saturday, May 15 — 9:OOAM to 3:OOPM RECYCLING EVENT Location: Tukwila Village site at the corner of S 144th Street & 41st Avenue S (one block west of Foster High School) These materials will be collected from residents and recycled: • Anti -freeze • Motor oil and filters • Lead acid batteries • Alkaline batteries (AAAA, AAA, AA, A, B, C & D cell batteries only) • Tires (6 per load; no rims, no heavy truck or backhoe tires; some user fees apply) • Bulky yard waste (no rocks, brush, leaves or sod) • Scrap wood (untreated, unpainted wood only) • Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) • Used clothing • Reusable household goods • Cardboard (please flatten; no wax -coated cardboard) • Propane tanks ($5 charge) • Refrigerators/freezers/air condi- tioners ($25 charge per unit) • Appliances ($5 charge for each water heater with insulation) NOTE: ALL USER FEES MUST BE PAID BY CASH ONLY • Porcelain toilets and sinks (remove toilet seats, hardware and base wax rings; $5 charge) • Electronic equipment (computers, printers, mouse, keyboards, cellular phones, fax machines, scanners) * Computer monitors ($1O charge) * Televisions: 36" or smaller screens and encased in plastic ($20 charge) * Televisions: 36"+ screens, wood console, sets encased in wood, and big screen TV sets ($25 charge) * Projection TV sets ($30 charge) * You can recycle your computer monitor or your TV for free! See the E -Cycle article for more information NEW: Styrofoam Blocks! Clean white Styrofoam blocks. Expanded polysty- rene only; look for a #6 or EPS inside the recycling symbol. No urethane foam cushions, polypropylene, or foam insulation. You can also drop this material at V&G Styro Recycle, 800 SW 43rd St, in Renton. Call 253- 838-9555 or visit styrorecycle.com. You'll receive a mailing with additional information on which materials to bring and which to leave at home. Community Garage Sale - August 14-15 Save the date for the 17th Annual Tukwila Commu- nity Garage Sale! Tukwila residents hold their own — and/or shop at — yard and garage sales throughout the Tukwila community. For more information, or to sign up to hold a sale, please call 206-433-7178. NEW!! Junk in the Trunk - August 14 No garage or yard to sell your things? For $20 you can buy a space at the Parks Department's Junk in the Trunk sale. Complementing our Community Garage Sale, this event will take place at the Tukwila Community Center from 9:OOAM to 2:OOPM on Saturday, August 14 ONLY. To buy a space or for more information, call 206-768-2822. 1 APRIL/MAY2010 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://wwwci.tukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Dennis Robertson, Pres. 206-242-6373 Joe Duffle (beeper #) 206-994-7229 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Allan Ekberg 206-241-6904 Verna Seal 206-293-3274 Kathy Hougardy 206-571-0007 De'Sean Quinn 206-241-0225 Kimberly Mate), Analyst 206-433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Meetings 1st/3rd Mondays Work Meetings 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor's Office Jim Haggerton, Mayor 206-433-1805 Steve Lancaster, City Admin206-433-1851 City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800 Economic Development 206-433-1832 Human Services 206-433-7180 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489 Community Development Dept. Jack Pace, Director 206-431-3670 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Finance Department Shawn Hunstock, Director 206-433-1835 Fire Department Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404 Human Resources Department Stephanie Brown, Director 206-433-1831 Personnel 206-433-1831 City Job Line 206-433-1828 Information Technology Department Mary Miotke, Director 206-433-7150 Parks/Recreation Department 206-767-2342 Police Department David Haynes, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Bob Giberson, Director 206-433-0179 Emergency Fire, Police 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-767-2323 TUKWILA CITY POOL 4414 S. 144th Street 206-267-2350 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 THE HAZELNUT newsletter is published five times a year by the City of Tukwila, and written by City staff. Editing/production: Stacia Norris THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Postmaster: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800. Mix wildlife habitat advocacy with a fun, FREE, all -day event featur- ing varieties of entertainment and educational sessions, and you'll get the Backyard Wildlife Festival, cel- ebrating its 10th anniversary, fol- lowed by the very popular Certified Backyard Habitat Garden Tour at 3:OOPM. And in honor of the 10th year, the City will be dedicating its newest park and certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat - Codiga Park! Brimming with activities, the Back- yard Wildlife Festival inspires peo- ple to welcome wildlife into their backyards, gardens and commu- nities. Tukwila was the first city in the State to become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat and only the fourth in the country to achieve such an honor. For more event information, please visit www. ba c kya rdw i ld l ifefa i r. o rg. SATURDAY, MAY 8 9:OOAM to 3:OOPM at the Tukwila Community Center 12424 - 42nd Avenue S FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:OOAM Codiga Park Dedication 9:OOAM- 3:OOPM Festival at Tukwila's Community Center: Workshops, presentations and events; arts & crafts and nature booths; live music; kids area; arts and crafts station; food booths; Recycled Art Show. 10:OOAM Guided Bird Tour with the Rainier Audubon Society 11:30AM Ed Hume: "Secrets for Success in Growing Vegetables" 1:OOPM Linda Chalker -Scott: "Miracle or Marketing - Do Garden Remedies Really Work?" 2:OOPM Seattle Tilth: Presentation on Composting at Home 3:00- 5:OOPM Self -Guided Tour of Local Gardens Certified as Backyard Wildlife Habitats RECYCLED ART SHOW - The Tukwila Arts Commission is pleased to host the third annual Recycled Art Show, this year featuring Garden Art. Many artists have been using recycled materials for years - from bicycles to shoes to window frames - to create unique pieces of garden art. Check out their creations from 9:OOAM-3:OOPM. To enter, artists must create their pieces from at least 75% re- cycled materials. For more information, call 206-767-2342.