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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 1
FEBRUARY 2004
Fire Department to host CPR, First Aid courses
Tukwila's Fire Department is pleased to announce that they
will be offering CPR and First Aid courses to the public in
2004. During the first quarter of the year, courses will be
offered on Wednesday, February 25 and Saturday, Feb-
ruary 28. The complete CPR/First Aid course will start at
9:00AM and finish at 5:30PM. Each full course lasts one day
only. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the
CPR portion of the training only, from 9:00Am to 1:00PM.
The only cost to participants is for materials and certification
cards; the combined CPR/First Aid course will cost $15.00
per student. For those who attend only the CPR portion of
the training, the cost is $5.00. You must submit payment in
the form of cash, check or money order made out to the City
of Tukwila by Friday, February 20 in order to maintain your
phone reservation. The courses are limited to individual citi-
zens who live or work in the City of Tukwila.
You can reserve a space in the course by calling the Tukwila
Fire Department at 206-575-4404, or just stop by Depart-
ment Headquarters at 444 Andover Park East. (Please do ei-
ther of these between the hours of 8:00AM and 6:00PM.) The
courses will take place at Department Headquarters as well.
Large, private or business groups can arrange for non -Depart-
ment sponsored courses with the instructors. Openings that
occur after February 6, 2004 are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. CPR saves lives! Sign up for a course soon.
Dates for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2004 will
be announced later.
Technical revisions coming to
Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan
During 2004, Tukwila will prepare technical revisions to its
Comprehensive Plan to ensure that it is up to date with
changes made to Statewide planning regulations. Primary
issues will include updating policies and development codes
for environmentally sensitive steep slopes, wetlands and
streams, as well as adopting new household and employ-
ment growth targets.
Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan is the guiding document or
"blueprint" for how Tukwila will manage future growth and
development for the next twenty years. The Comprehen-
sive Plan was adopted in 1995, with opportunities for amend-
ments each year.
The Comprehensive Plan's four main objectives — in priority
order — are:
• To improve and sustain residential neighborhood quality
and livability.
• To redevelop and reinvigorate the Pacific Highway
corridor.
• To redevelop and reinvigorate the industrial uses along
East Marginal Way.
• To develop a thriving Urban Center as a true regional
concentration of employment, housing, shopping, and
recreational opportunities.
The Comprehensive Plan provides a flexible framework for
adapting to real conditions over time. The building blocks
of the Comprehensive Plan include the following "elements":
land use, transportation, housing, neighborhoods, economic
development capital facilities, utilities and the environment.
Information on this process will be posted on the City of
Tukwila's web site and printed in "The Hazelnut." Resi-
dents and businesses will have additional opportunities to
comment on Comprehensive Plan technical revisions at open
houses, Planning Commission hearings and City Council
hearings in 2004.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Fox of the Tukwila Depart-
ment of Community Development at 206-431-3683 or via
email at rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us.
Tukwila City Council Actions: October -December 2003
October 2003
Approved ordinance granting non-exclu-
sive franchise to install wireless facili-
ties within City's right-of-way and pri-
vate properties to VoiceStream PCS III.
Approved agreement for Foster Golf
Course restaurant services with Gordy's
of Tukwila, Inc.
Approved lease agreements for two City -
owned properties used by Way Back Inn
for transitional housing.
Awarded contract for two pumps for the
Sewer Lift Station #12 upgrade project
to PACO Pumps, Inc.
Adopted ordinance refunding 1994
Bonds (Community Center & Fire Sta-
tion #53), and replacing them with
lower interest bonds to save $373,000.
Adopted ordinance amending 2003
Budget, to match actual expenditures.
Adopted resolution increasing Munici-
pal Court's Petty Cash Fund for witness
fees to $500.
Adopted resolution increasing number
of members on the Lodging Tax Advi-
sory Committee from seven to nine.
Approved agreement with WSDOT for
$50,000 of State funding for construc-
tion of West Valley Hwy./Strander Blvd.
Intersection Improvements project.
Approved signing Regional Affordable
Housing Program agreement with King
County.
Approved resolutions canceling uncol-
lectible accounts and uncashed checks
and gift certificates.
For up-to-date information about
Council meetings/agendas/activities,
visit our website:
http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
November 2003
Appointed Falicia Green and Tracy Salas
to Equity and Diversity Commission,
and Tom Dezutter and Mark Winward
to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Approved contract for purchase of an
automated permit management system
from Selectron Technologies, Inc.,
which allows permit holders to commu-
nicate with inspectors at any time
Approved contract with Charles River
Associates for technical review, analy-
sis, and advice regarding parking de-
mand and transportation impacts related
to proposed Link Light Rail System.
Approved contract with KPG, Inc., for
design of drainage improvements in Cas-
cade View neighborhood
Held Public Hearing on proposed 2004
Budget and Financial Planning Model.
Approved resolution authorizing Parks
and Recreation Director to set Recre-
ation and Pool fees with annual review
by Parks Commission and Council's
Community Affairs & Parks Committee.
Approved renewing Commute Trip Re-
duction Implementation Contract for
2003-2005 with WSDOT, in order to
receive State funding for the Commute
Trip Reduction Program.
Approved renewing Commute Trip Re-
duction Implementation Agreement for
2003-2005 with King County Metro for
data collection & promotional activities.
December 2003
Appointed Alice Russell to the Parks
Commission.
Awarded a contract to design upgrades
for the Fort Dent sewer pump station
with Penhallegon Associates Consulting
Engineers (PACE), Inc.
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Approved contract amendment for de-
sign and construction work related to
Allentown water and sewer improve-
ment project with Gray & Osborne, Inc.
Approved contract amendment for de-
sign of Foster Point neighborhood revi-
talization project with AHBL, Inc.
Accepted new sidewalks at new KFC/
Taco Bell, and storm drainage system at
Olive Garden Restaurant.
Awarded contract to Penhallegon Asso-
ciates Consulting Engineers (PACE),
Inc., for design of new stormwater pipes
and pump station along Strander Blvd.
Approved changing name of 96th Place
to Museum of Flight Place.
Approved resolution supporting State
adoption of streamlined sales tax agree-
ment (long -impacted cities, like Tuk-
wila, would be compensated for losses).
Approved transfer of funds for golf
course water feature from course im-
provement to clubhouse construction
budget (requiring no additional money).
Approved contract amendment for Key
Customer assessment of process with
businesses and analysis of Tukwila Vil-
lage development costs with Rob Larsen
of ClearPath.
Reappointed Mac McDonald, Sue King,
Steve Schneider to Library Advisory Bd.;
Bill Gorjance to Arts Commission.
Adopted 2004-2009 Financial Planning
Model and Capital Improvement Plan
(documents which outline future bud-
gets and planned capital projects).
Adopted the 2004 budget.
Approved design contract for 2004 pro-
gram to overlay parts of 57th Ave S,
Ryan Way, Olympic Dr, 43rd Ave S,
Strander Blvd, 16th Ave S, S 124th St.
Authorized purchase of Grandmother's
Hill property, including up to $20,000
in City Funds, with balance from grants
and donations.
COUNCIL CORNER
Reviewing Our Accomplishments by Pam Carter, Council President — 2003
It's that time again, when we reflect on the accomplishments
of last year and look ahead to our plans for the coming year.
There were many successes in 2003 to celebrate, but a few
stand out in my mind.
The Council is especially proud of the new South 180t Street
underpass which improves traffic flow and safety. While it
was a Tukwila project, it involved the cooperation and finan-
cial contributions of many other agencies.
When we agreed to assume the swimming pool, we believed
we could operate it more efficiently and better serve our citi-
zens. Thanks to the hard work of our excellent staff, the Tuk-
wila Pool has been a resounding success. We know that people
enjoy having the pool open more hours with more programs
and classes — revenues have been greater than expected.
Assuming Fort Dent Park from King County was a big step
for Tukwila, but I think you'll agree that Starfire Sports has
transformed the park. While their building is still under con-
struction, the soccer fields are being well -used by local sports
Citizen Involvement is a Priority
First, let me express my sincere gratitude to my fellow
Councilmembers for electing me Council President for 2004.
We have a great deal of work to accomplish this year, and I
will ensure our subcommittees are appointed and ready to
start work earlier in January than we have in past years.
My granddaughter is a 12 -year-old 7th grader at Seattle Chris-
tian School. Her class was recently given the opportunity to
write a theme about any subject they chose. Her choice was
somewhat different from her classmates in that she chose
"Where Have All The Voters Gone?" I am so proud that
some of our young people are concerned about the rights we
enjoy in these United States which many countries of the
world simply do not have.
Looking back at the November 4th General Election, Tuk-
wila had an overall voter turnout of just 30.97% of the regis-
tered voters. Some of our major precincts reported the fol-
lowing: one precinct at 15.9%, one precinct at 19.4% and
one precinct at 20.6%. Precincts with 45.4% and 40.9% were
the highest we could manage in Tukwila, with the exception
of one very small precinct where 4 of 5 voted. I know we
can do better than this!
FEBRUARY 2004
teams. This is a real improvement over last year when the
entire park was closed for the winter.
After many years of planning, we were excited that construc-
tion was finally begun on a new Foster Golf Clubhouse and
on Tukwila International Boulevard. After tasting samples of
Gordy's mouth-watering BBQ, we can't wait until the restau-
rant opens later this year! On the highway, the new street
lights and handsome brick walls give us a glimpse and prom-
ise of how beautiful the street will be.
The new Cascade View Community Park is open but still
awaits some finishing touches. We are pleased that the art-
work reflects the international heritage of our citizens, and
know it will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
These are but a few of the many accomplishments of the past
year. And we readily acknowledge that while the Council
may make the decisions, the successes are due to the hard
work of a very professional and dedicated staff.
by Jim Haggerton, Council President — 2004
I take this as a personal challenge for the future direction of
your City Councilmembers. We absolutely have to find some
way to involve our citizens (to the degree that they want to
be) in the political process. I heard repeatedly that some citi-
zens don't feel comfortable coming to Council meetings to
address the Council in a more formal setting. We have tried
neighborhood vision meetings with some success. Many citi-
zens that I visited have excellent ideas that should be shared
with the policymakers of the City; we'll find a way to make
this happen. If you felt like the Council was not listening to
you in the past, please give us another opportunity. I feel our
current Council is interested in your input, listens, and turns
talk into action after considering both sides of any issue.
Please contact City Councilmembers with your ideas and/or
concerns. The City's website has a City Council bio link that
gives you the email address of most all Council members.
The Hazelnut lists phone numbers of all Councilmembers, or
you can submit written material to the attention of
Councilmembers at City Hall.
My very high priority for 2004 is to improve communication
between City government and our citizens so that all citizens
feel they are a valuable part of our decision-making process.
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Sensitive Areas Ordinance revisions under review
The City is currently reviewing its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and implement-
ing regulations, as required by the Growth Management Act. As part of this effort,
the City will review the policies and regulations affecting sensitive areas in the
City. Sensitive areas are defined as wetlands, watercourses, areas of potential geo-
logic instability, abandoned coal mine areas, and important geological or archaeo-
logical sites (TMC 18.06.720). Zoning regulations establish buffers for wetlands
and watercourses, permitted uses in the buffer areas, and permitted alterations to
sensitive areas; they also require studies of geologic hazards prior to development
on slopes of 20% or greater and other studies of sensitive areas prepared by quali-
fied professionals.
The City's original policies and regulations applying to sensitive areas were adopted
in 1995 when the current Comprehensive Plan was adopted. Changes in State
law require that policies and regulations that apply to sensitive areas be based on
"best available science." Best available science is defined as using advice or infor-
mation prepared by a qualified scientific expert or team of qualified experts who
determine the best available science and assess to what extent this science applies
to the sensitive areas in Tukwila. The original policies and regulations were based
on scientific information; however, the new rules require a more rigorous review
of the scientific literature and documentation of this review as part of the compre-
hensive plan update.
One of the goals of the review of the sensitive areas regulations is to make the
ordinance clearer and easier to understand and use. New field inventory work has
been undertaken and the information from the inventory will be used to update
the City's sensitive areas maps.
There will be opportunities for public review and comment on any proposed changes
next year at public workshops and at public hearings before the Planning Commis-
sion and City Council. If you want to be on the mailing list to receive information
about any changes to the City's sensitive area regulations and policies, please:
Write to: Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100
Tukwila, WA, 98188
Call: Carol Lumb at 206-431-3661, or
Email: clumb@ci.tukwila.wa.us
Tukwila Sister City Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction
Friday, February 6 — 5:00 to 8:OOPM
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 - 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila
Tickets: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 10 & under
For tickets, contact Kathy Znak at 206-242-3138
or Lucy Lauterbach at 206-433-1834
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT
THE TUKWILA SISTER CITY PROGRAM
Emergency Preparedness:
Water Heater
Secure your water heater to minimize
damage during a disaster:
• Mark your water heater at the front
center, about one-third of the way
down from the top and approxi-
mately one-third of the way up from
the bottom.
• Ensure that the bottom mark is at
least 4 inches above the water con-
trols.
• Secure the water heater with a 16 -
to 20 -gauge, pre -drilled steel strap.
• If you place the water heater on a
pedestal, you must secure the pedes-
tal to the wall or floor to keep it from
moving out from under the water
heater during an earthquake.
• For more information on securing
your water heater, please contact the
Tukwila Public Works Department at
206-433-0179.
Getting water from a water heater:
• The water heater, if strapped prop-
erly, can be used as a backup source
of drinking water in addition to the
water you have already stored for
emergencies.
• To get water out of your water heater
when the water is turned off, you will
need to turn off the gas or electric
supply to the heater.
• Open a faucet located in the highest
point of your home and then open
the faucet at the bottom of the water
heater. This allows the water to grav-
ity -fed from the tank.
• The water that first comes from the
tank may be full of rust and other
deposits. This is normal for a water
heater that has been in a home for a
few years. Discard the discolored wa-
ter. When the water becomes clear,
it should be safe to drink.
• If there is any question as to the
water's quality, purify it.
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Cascade View Drainage and Roadway Improvements
The City of Tukwila has hired an engineering firm, KPG Inc., to design drainage
and roadway improvements to a portion of the Cascade View Neighborhood. Im-
provements are planned for the area bounded by 32nd Avenue South, Tukwila
International Boulevard, South 140th Street, and South 135th Street. Planned im-
provements to this area include a subsurface drainage system and reconstruction of
curbs, sidewalks and roadways. The design is expected to be completed in Septem-
ber 2004. Two open houses are planned to solicit public input on the proposed
design.
The first Open House is scheduled for
Wednesday, February 18th
6:00 to 8:O0Pm — Cascade View Elementary School
Representatives from the City and KPG will be available to gain input from resi-
dents and discuss the project goals, design, construction schedule, etc.
All funding for the project design and construction have been secured through a
combination of City funds, grants, and low-interest loans. Construction is antici-
pated to begin in late 2004. For more information, please contact
Ryan Larson, Senior Surface Water Engineer, at 206-431-2456. ,
Heavy rains in October and
November create drainage issues
The record rainfalls in October and November 2003 caused isolated drainage prob-
lems throughout the City. Problems were encountered at the intersection of Strander
Boulevard and Andover Park East, at the 4200 block of Macadam Road, and at the
intersection of South 112th Street and Tukwila International Boulevard.
Improvements to the intersection of Strander Blvd and Andover Park East are cur-
rently under design, with construction scheduled to begin this summer. Improve-
ments include a larger storm drainage pipe to handle the volume in the area as well
as a new pump station that will allow the area to drain even if the river is high.
Emergency repairs have been completed at the 4200 block of Macadam Road.
During the recent rain events, a large amount of material was transported down-
stream from the steep banks at Foster High School, threatening the roadway and
residences below. Tukwila maintenance personnel built a temporary berm and used
equipment to divert storm flows from causing significant property damage. A new
larger cross culvert has been installed and the Tukwila School District has con-
structed interim improvements to protect the steep slopes from erosion. Perma-
nent repairs should be completed in 2004.
Maintenance and Engineering staff are investigating the flooding that occurred at
the intersection of South 112th Street and Tukwila International Boulevard. The
existing pipe systems will be reviewed to determine the cause and find a solution
to this problem.
For more information concerning Surface Water issues, please contact Ryan Larson,
Senior Surface Water Engineer, at 206-431-2456.
Be a tourist in your own
hometown
Ever seen Mt. Rainier at sunset from the
top of the Space Needle? Sure, you drink
Starbucks everyday, but have you had a
cup from the original Starbucks? Have
you actually seen the fish ladder at the
locks? And what do you know about
Seattle's sordid past?
Here's a simple and inexpensive way to
be a tourist in your own hometown.
Just hop on the Seattle Southside Ex-
press. For $12 round-trip per person,
Seattle Southside Express will pick you
up at Westfield Shoppingtown South -
center and drop you off in front of the
Hammering Man statue, one block from
Pike Place Market. The Metro buses in
the downtown area are free... getting
around to the Market, the Underground
Tour, the Locks, and the Space Needle
is super easy.
Seattle Southside Express runs Friday,
Saturday and Sunday at 10:OOAM, Noon,
2:OOPM, 400PM, 600PM and 7:1OPM.
You'll be downtown in just 20 minutes.
The mall shuttle stop is located on the
north side of the mall at the main en-
trance, between Bon -Macy's and
Mervyn's. Just call 206-241-5800 to
make a reservation.
Summer sewer project info
Please join Tukwila Public Works
for an
Open House
Thursday, February 12
7:00 to 9:OOPM
Tukwila Community Center
Main Topic:
• Allentown Revitalization Phase 2
• Foster Point Revitalization
You are invited for an overview of the
sewer projects that are planned for
construction this summer.
Need more information? Call the
Tukwila Department of Public Works
at 206-433-0179.
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Adult Fitness Classes
TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS • RECREATION • GOLF • AQUATICS
Tukwila Parks and Recreation is now
offering a wide variety of fitness classes
throughout the day and evening. Call
206-768-2822 for days, times and fees.
YOUTH AND TEEN BASKETBALL
FREE
Local Hot Spot Competition
6:3OPM Wednesday, February 11
The Hot Spot program is a basketball
skills competition which involves shoot-
ing from five "Hot Spots" marked on
half of a basketball court. The competi-
tion tests the young athlete's all-around
basketball skills within a series of one -
minute periods. Three 1 -minute rounds
at the local level and two 1 -minute
rounds at the State level constitute the
duration of play. The youth with the
highest accumulated number of points
is declared winner and will advance to
the State competition. This event is
open to all boys and girls ages 7-14.
This competition will be held at the
Tukwila Community Center, and is
sponsored by the Washington Recre-
ation and Parks Association.
FREE
Local Hoop Shoot
S:OOPM Wednesday, February 11
Start practicing your free throws now
to prepare for our Local Valley Hoop
Shoot Contest scheduled for Wednes-
day, February 25 at the Tukwila Com-
munity Center. The contest is open to
boys and girls ages 5-14. The top two
finishers in each age division advance
to the Hoop Shoot Finals to be held here
in Tukwila on Saturday, March 27!
Sound Transit schedules open houses
Sound Transit has announced three more Open House
events for the Tukwila segment of its Link light rail project.
Latest plans will be shown for the light rail trackway, as
well as for the 154th Street station and Park -and -Ride lot at
Southcenter Boulevard and International Boulevard.
You're invited to come learn more about the Tukwila seg-
ment of Link light rail, as the engineering and architectural
design moves from 60% to 90% and 100% completion.
Sound Transit — Link Light Rail
Tukwila Project Design Open Houses
Wednesdays:
February 11,
March 24, and
May 12, 2004
All events will be held:
6:00 to 8:OOPM
Foster High School
4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila
Come to one or more of these events and get your ques-
tions answered by Sound Transit engineers and project de-
signers. Tell us any issues you have regarding light rail con-
struction and its impacts on the Tukwila community.
The design of this segment is being completed in the spring
of 2004. Property acquisition is already underway along
the route of the tracks. The format of these events is open
house; you can drop in at any time between 6:00-8:00PM.
For more information, please contact Sound Transit's Tuk-
wila community outreach team:
Sue Comis — 206-398-5143
(comiss@soundtransit.org), or
Roger Pence — 206-398-5465
(pencer@soundtransit.org).
Non-English translation services and materials in alterna-
tive formats can be arranged with sufficient notice by call-
ing 206-398-5000, or 206-398-5410 TTY. You can also visit
our website at www.soundtransit.org.
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SPONSOR ALL-STARS
Tukwila Parks and Recreation would like to thank and
recognize the following local businesses and organizations
that are sponsoring the 2004 Youth/Teen Basketball
League.
* Cold Stone Creamery
* Computer Sonics
* Dollar Rent-A-Car
* Hometask.com
* Land of Frost
* Liberty Mutual
* NW Emergency Training
* Park & Fly
* Seattle Escrow
* Seattle Mortgage
* Seattle Savings Bank
* Tukwila Children's Foundation
* Tukwila Fire Fighters Local #2088
* Tukwila Self -Storage
* Tukwila SuperPawn
* Tukwila Rotary
* US Healthworks
* Washington Cars, Inc.
This year, there are close to 500 kids participating in the
league. Sponsorships support our scholarship program and
help to keep the participation fees affordable. It also helps
pay for training and certification for the 50+ coaches who
volunteer their time each year.
If you are interested in sponsoring a Tukwila Parks and
Recreation program or special event, or would like to make
a contribution to our youth scholarship program, please
contact Tracy Thomas at 206-768-2822.
HOLIDAY MIRACLES
Made possible by local citizens and businesses
Each year the Tukwila Community Center coordinates a
Holiday Giving Program in which local children and fami-
lies are "adopted" for the holidays. These families receive
gifts, meals, and a lot of hope through this program. We
would like to thank and recognize the following businesses
and organizations for their generosity in helping make this
program possible:
* Advent Print Resources
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City of Tukwila's Dept. of Community Development
Claim Jumpers Restaurant
Exel Transportation
Fatigue Technology
Tukwila Fire Fighters Local 2088
Foster High School
Grainger
Group Health Cooperative
Insurance Professionals of South King County
Larson Juhl
National Park Service
Regence Blue Shield
RTS Packaging
Seattle Mailing Bureau
Sound Community Bank
Therapeutic Associates
Tukwila Parks and Recreation Staff
In addition to these businesses and organizations, we would
like to thank the following community members who also
helped make it all possible through the spirit of giving:
* Anne Nogaki
* Bill and Glenda Super
* Dennis and Karen Robinson
* Jeff and Stefanie Keyes
* John and Joyce Groen
* The Adanti Family
* The Bennett Family
* The Beslow Family
* The Holmgren Family
* The Ives Family
* The Larson Family
* The Rediman Family
* The Richardson Family
Because of your generous contributions we were able to
help over 90 local children have a wonderful Christmas!
FEBRUARY 2004
LIVE PERFORMANCES IN TUKWILA!
Brown Box Productions and the City of Tukwila Arts Commission present
SLACK 'CO car ROMS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2004 - 7:30PM
Foster Performing Arts Center at Foster High School
4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila
Don't miss this contemporary African-American theater piece dealing with black
women and their relationship with their tresses. A show about black hair? Yes, but
hair as a metaphor for life.
"Doesn't matter whether it's happily nappy, kinky -curly or silky straight, Black Ameri-
can, and more specifically African American women, have had a unique relationship
with their tresses. Here we share some of the stories behind black hair — tales of love
and laughter, tales of pride and pain — and ultimately tales of acceptance."
Produced/directed: Tyrone D. Brown
Authors: Reneschia Brown
and Kathya Alexander
1D
Recipient of the Fringe First Award
at the 2002 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
in Edinburgh, Scotland
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2004 - 7:OOPM
Foster Performing Arts Center at Foster High School
4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila
From "Agamemnon" by Garrett Fisher • Masks by Louise McCagg • Choreography by
Christy Fisher • Used by permission of 16 Visions, LLC • Dancer: Theresa Mathern
The Fisher Ensemble presents Dream of Zeus, a full-length operatic
work by composer Garrett Fisher. This work, presented oratorio -
style, is a meditation on contemporary themes of justice, revenge
and forgiveness, and includes such instruments as Taiko percussion,
Indian harmonium and oboe d'amore.
First presented as Agamemnon in 1997 at On the Boards' Northwest
New Works Festival, and again in 1998 at the Nippon Kan Theatre,
Fisher has added a second act to the opera to create Dream of Zeus,
his largest and most dramatic work to date. The story, set in Ancient
Greece just after the controversial Trojan War, explores a society's
nostalgia, desire for revenge and struggle to forgive past atrocities.
The score combines soaring vocal lines of five vocalists and the
temple sound of Taiko percussion, as well as the core members of
the Fisher Ensemble Foundation, Ltd.
Brought to you by the King County Cultural Development Authority,
the National Endowment for the Arts, and the City of Tukwila Arts
Commission
"The focus and beauty of the work stunned me."
— The Seattle Weekly
"Spectacularly eerie... infused with beautiful desperation."
— The New Music Box
Ticket prices: $5 for adults, FREE for children 13 and under
No advance ticket sales — tickets will go on sale one-half hour prior to performance
For further information, call 206-767-2342
Brought to you by the
King County Cultural Development Authority,
the National Endowment for the Arts, and
the City of Tukwila Arts Commission
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Tukwila Municipal Court Relicensing Support Program
If you have outstanding fines or fines in
collections for traffic tickets or criminal
traffic cases from the City of Tukwila
that are preventing you from getting a
valid driver's license, you may benefit
from participating in the Relicensing
Support Program or "RSP".
The Relicensing Support Program
may help you by:
1. Reducing the amount you owe on
traffic tickets you have received from
the City of Tukwila;
2. Establishing a payment plan;
3. Finding alternative ways to pay for
your tickets (work crews, community
service, etc.); and, most importantly,
4. Release the City of Tukwila "holds"
you have on your license.
Eligibility requirements:
In order to participate in this program,
you must meet the following eligibility
requirements:
1. The only matters heard are those
from the City of Tukwila. Our court
cannot hear matters from other cit-
ies or from counties.
2. The court will hear cases involving
outstanding fines, fines in collections,
or FTA's (Failure to Appear) for traf-
fic or criminal traffic matters only.
The court will not address issues in
non -traffic cases.
3. You must not have a warrant for your
arrest — from any jurisdiction.
Here's how it works:
1. Personally appear at the Tukwila
Municipal Court office counter and
sign up for the RSP calendar.
2. The staff will determine your eligi-
bility, put you on the court calendar,
and gather all your Tukwila matters
to be heard by the judge.
3. The RSP calendar is heard every Fri-
day from 9:OOAM to noon. You must
sign up at least one week in advance
of your hearing (before close of busi-
ness the Friday before your hearing).
You must appear at your scheduled
court hearing. If you fail to appear
without providing notice to the court,
you may jeopardize your eligibility.
4. On the date of your hearing, the court
will consider your financial circum-
stances, your efforts to obtain your
license, your driving record, and any
other relevant information in deter-
mining a plan for you to pay your
fines and release any "holds" the City
has on your license.
What could my "plan" include or
involve?
The judge, after considering all your cir-
cumstances, may include the following
provisions in your personalized plan:
1. To release the "hold", you will be
given a deadline to enter into a pay-
ment plan with the collection agency.
Upon receipt of your first payment,
the "hold" or "FTA" will be removed
and the ticket will not be preventing
you from getting your license.
2. If you maintain the payment plan for
six consecutive months, the Court
may do one or all of the following:
— A reduction in the total fine(s)
owed;
— Community service, work crew, or
other means as a payment alterna-
tive;
— A reduction in the interest owed
on the collection of the ticket.
Successful completion of the six-month
program may result in a drastic reduc-
tion in the amount you owe.
What will happen if 1 fail to keep
up with the program?
This program is designed to help you
take control of the problems you are
facing in your efforts to obtain a valid
license. We understand just how im-
portant your ability to legally drive a
vehicle may be. With that, we will do
whatever we can to help you succeed;
however, the responsibility to follow
through with your program plan lies
entirely with you. If you fail to keep up
with your plan or default on your pay-
ments, the court may remove you from
the program permanently. This could
result in the suspension of your license.
We will do our best to work with you.
Where do 1 go for more
information?
You can contact the Court by phone or
appear in person. Our address is 6200
Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188,
and our phone number is 206-433-
1840. If you know your case number(s),
please have it/them available, as this
will help us assist you. You can also
check out the City of Tukwila website
at http://wwwtukwila.wa.us.
Police volunteer opportunities
The Tukwila Police Department is cur-
rently seeking volunteers to assist with:
• Pawn data entry for the Investigation
division in morning/early afternoon;
• Clerical and filing duties for Police
Administration during regular busi-
ness hours and/or evening hours;
• Traffic volunteer duties, including
tagging abandoned vehicles, citing
handicap parking violators, etc.;
• Answer phones and greet the public
at the Police Resource Centers.
If you are interested in volunteering or
have any questions, please contact
Marja Murray, Police Department Ad-
ministrative Secretary, at 206-433-7175.
FEBRUARY 2004 9
WHAT'S NEW (S) IN HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Office
Evie — 206-433-7180
Stacy — 206-433-7181
Crisis Clinic
(24-hour line)
206-461-3222
City has new chaplain
The City of Tukwila welcomes Al Patterson as the new Chap-
lain for the Tukwila Police and Fire Departments. Al has been
a familiar face in the community for many years: volunteer-
ing at the City's Neighborhood Resource Center, attending a
variety of human service meetings, and working with local
Tukwila Pastors through his previous work with a clearing-
house for local churches. Al also participated in the Tukwila
Children's Foundation, the Tukwila Food Pantry, and the City's
Domestic Violence Task Force.
Al says that throughout his life he's had an affinity with Po-
lice and Fire personnel. After serving as a Volunteer Firefighter
in Taos, New Mexico, he could relate to the need even more.
Al has enjoyed getting acquainted with Police and Fire per-
sonnel through "ride-alongs" and visits to the stations. He
has accompanied Police to situations where a death has oc-
curred, to comfort family and help with logistical decisions.
He recently received training in Critical Incident Stress Man-
agement. Al and his wife Sallie live in Tukwila.
Food Banks
The Des Moines Area Food Bank, located 2225 - 9th Ave.
S., serves individuals and families from Tukwila having a hard
time making ends meet. They receive surplus commodities
and donations from local markets, farmers, airlines, restau-
rants, businesses and individuals. Their services are open on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:OOAM to Noon.
Call 206-878-2660
The Georgetown Food Bank (at St. Vincent de Paul), lo-
cated at 5970 - 4th Avenue S., is open Monday through Fri-
day from 9:30AM to 2:30PM, and will serve Tukwila residents.
The food bank relies on donations from local business and
individuals. For more information about the food bank and
other services provided by the Georgetown Service Center,
please call 206-767-7888.
The Tukwila Food Pantry, available to Tukwila residents, is
located in the basement of the Riverton Park United Method-
ist Church, 3118 S. 140th Street. It is open on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:OOPM. Phone: 206-431-8293.
Meals
Are you a senior or disabled resident who has difficulty shop-
ping and preparing meals for yourself? Meals On Wheels
delivers balanced, nutritional meals to seniors and persons
with disabilities. The meals are delivered weekly through
the Senior Program at Tukwila Community Center. Call 206-
768-2822 to apply.
Energy Assistance Program
The Multi Service Center Energy Assistance program can pro-
vide one-time financial assistance and energy conservation
education to eligible low-income households. The program
serves Tukwila clients who own or rent. Payments are made
directly to utilities/vendors on behalf of customers. Please
call 253-874-4328 or 1-800-422-1384 and let them know
you are a Tukwila resident. Due to high demand, the phone
is often busy. Please be persistent and continue calling!
Low-income energy bill moratorium
From November 15 thru March 15, a moratorium - which is
an emergency measure that enables low-income individuals
who have exhausted all other alternatives to keep their heat
on - is in place. If payment arrangements under this pro-
gram are not kept, the company can disconnect a customer's
electricity and refuse to reconnect until the entire balance
owed to the utility is paid.
To qualify for the moratorium, a customer must:
• Notify the utility within five days after receiving a discon-
nect notice that the customer is unable to pay the bill.
• Apply for energy assistance and low-income weatheriza-
tion programs. Ask the utility services for representatives
for the nearest energy assistance agency, or call the WUTC
toll-free at 1-800-562-6150.
• Provide the utility company with a statement proving that
household's monthly average income is within eligibility
limits (125% of the federal poverty guidelines).
Literacy 1/1
Literacy services and English as a Second Language instruc-
tion is available to adults in Tukwila. Volunteers (desperately
needed!) are recruited and trained to serve as individual and
group tutors. Classes are held on Wednesdays at Foster High
School. Student registration takes place in class at 6:15PM.
For information about class times, please call 206-901-8002.
Crisis Clinic
Call 206-461-3222 - 24 -hours -a -day - for food, shelter, health
care, counseling assistance and referral information. The Crisis
Clinic also provides a teen telephone line to assist teens with
issues related to family, friends, dating, mental health and
suicide. The teen line number is 206-461-4922.
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TUKWILA
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Swap meet meets the 21st Century
What is a materials exchange?
A materials exchange is a system for people to exchange goods. The best-
known is probably eBay. While some paper-based exchanges have been set
up around re -use and recycling programs, they have often proved inconve-
nient to use. However, the internet provides more efficient and cheaper
opportunities for exchanging goods between people. Items that are un-
wanted by one person can be highly desired by another. In other words,
one person's trash is another person's treasure. And it's the environment
that benefits when goods are exchanged and reused, rather than being col-
lected and sent to the landfill.
Building materials exchange: www.2good2toss.com
www.2good2toss.com is a new exchange which focuses on reusing building
materials. www.2good2toss.com replaces the old Reusable Building Materi-
als Exchange. Once they have registered, users can post items or materials
they wish to get rid of. Anyone can browse postings. Each contains a
description of the materials along with a name and telephone number, and
any cost or delivery information. The actual exchange transactions are car-
ried out directly between interested parties. Give it a try if you want to
exchange small or large quantities of used or surplus building materials and
large household items.
Post -holiday glut?
Do you have used media—books, CDs, DVDs or videos—to donate? Con-
tact Eco Encore at 206-547-1517 or www.ecoencore.org, to learn how to
turn your used media into a financial contribution that supports a range of
local, non-profit environmental groups.
Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila?
Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683,
or send an email to rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us
Ask the Roving Recycler
Dear RR,
I need to get rid of my old television set and
computer monitor. I know they can't go into
the garbage. Do you know where I can take
them to be recycled?
Signed,
Monitored in Tukwila
Dear Monitored,
Yes, you're right. Monitors and TVs can no
longer go into the garbage. Cathode ray tubes
(CRTs) inside the units can contain between
three and eight pounds of lead. Computer
monitors and electronic equipment are not the
largest source of lead in the waste stream.
Fortunately, there are numerous recycling
and donation options for TVs and monitors for
Tukwila residents. The Computer Recovery
Project's web site -
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/where.shtml
- lists local disposal options. In addition, RE -
PC right here in Tukwila (see below) accepts
non -working TVs, as well as a range of com-
puters and peripherals. Check it out!
RE -PC Recycled Computers and Peripherals
510 Andover Park West
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: 206-575-8737
Website: www.REPC.com
Email: REPC@REPC.com, or
onlinestore@REPC.com
Hours: Mon-Sat:10:00AM-7:OOPM
Services: Retail reseller of used computers and peri-
pherals accepts working a non -working computer
systems, laptops, monitors, peripherals, printers,
scanners, fax machines, UPS batteries, peripherals,
a TVs. Accepts some cell phones a PDAs. Some
restrictions and fees apply. Call first for information.
FEBRUARY 2004 11
CITY DIRECTORY
TUKWILA CITY HALL
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:300A4-5::00PM
Telephone: 206-433-1800
Fax number: 206-433-1833
TTY number: 206-248-2933
Website: http: //www, ci. tukwila. wa. us
E-mail:: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Jim Haggerton, Pres. 206-244-7846
Pam Carter 206-244-0558
Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 206-994-7229
Dave Fenton 206-246-4980
Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260
Pamela Linder 206-439-2473
Dennis Robertson 206-242-6373
Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst 206-433-1834
Council Message Line 206-431-3652
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
7:OOPm in Council Chambers
Regular Meetings lst/3rd Mondays
Work Meetings 2nd/4th Mondays
Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656
CITY OFFICES
Mayor
Steve Mullet 206-433-1805
Municipal Court 206-433-1840
Human Services 206-433-7180
Finance Department
Alan Doerschel, Dir206-433-1838
Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489
Fire Department
Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404
Dept. of Community Development
Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3671
Code Enforcement 206-431-3682
Parks/Recreation Department
Bruce Fletcher, Dir 206-767-2342
Police Department
Keith Haines, Chief 206-433-1808
Public Works Department
Jim Morrow, Dir 206-433-0179
Dept. of Administrative Services
Viki Jessop, Dir 206-433-1831
City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800
Personnel 206-433-1831
City Job Line 206-433-1828
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
Restaurant 206-241-5784
THE HAZELNUT
is a bimonthly newsletter published
by the City of Tukwila and
written by City staff.
Editing/production: Stacia Norris
Code Enforcement - Our Most "Popular" Complaints
It is the job of the City of Tukwila Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance
with City codes relating to zoning, housing, signs and other nuisances. Tukwila's
Municipal Code defines a nuisance as any condition, act or omission which either:
• Annoys, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health or safety of others;
• Offends decency;
• Is offensive to the senses;
• Obstructs or makes dangerous for passage any stream, public park, parkway,
square, sidewalk, street or highway in the City;
• Makes other persons insecure in life or the use of property; or
• Obstructs the free use of property so as to essentially interfere with the
comfortable enjoyment of life and property.
Of the 350+ code complaints received by the City each year, the majority involve
junk cars, trash and debris, and general nuisance conditions in our residential neigh-
borhoods.
We all want to feel good about the areas in which we live. We all want to look up
and down our streets and see nice yards, well -kept homes and peaceful neighbor-
hoods. We all want to be able to realize the full value in our homes when the time
comes to sell them. The City Code Enforcement Office encourages you to do what
you can to make your neighborhood a source of pride for all those who live in it.
TYPES OF CODE VIOLATIONS
2003
Signs
16°x°
Land Use
8%
Housing
Pio
Noise
/°
Bldg w/o
Permits
18%
Trash
25%
Landscape
Overgrowth
Cars
12%
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.