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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 25 No. 4HE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 25, NUMBER 4 SEPTEMBER 2004 Newly renovated Foster Golf Course benefits residential and business citizens This summer the City of Tukwila proudly re -introduced Fos- ter Golf Links, following a $5 million transformation which has brought new life to the complex on Interurban Avenue South. Improvements include course renovations, a beauti- ful new clubhouse with pro shop and teaching facilities, and a fabulous restaurant. The golf complex is owned and operated by the City of Tuk- wila, with a long-term concessionaire agreement for restau- rant and catering services (Gordy's Steak & Barbecue Restau- rant). Tukwila's Foster Golf Links is proud to provide you with the finest municipal golf facility in the area. And, with discounts for Tukwila residents and a flair for com- pany functions, the City extends a special invitation to both residents and businesses/employees in Tukwila. The Course Foster has long been recognized as a user-friendly golf course and is enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. With the Duwamish River meandering throughout the course, players enjoy firm fairways and receptive greens. Several holes have been rede- p' 1 - signed, and three new greens have been established. All of the renovations to the course were completed to provide the patron with challenges and enjoyment. The practice area has been increased to include a new green and a bunker, plus the benefit of an instructor on staff. The Clubhouse The clubhouse opened in May of this year and has been ex- tremely well received. With a well -stocked golf shop, Gordy's BBQ restaurant, an indoor video teaching room, and banquet facilities that accommodate both large and small groups, Fos- ter Golf Links has certainly grown up. For our citizens While the facility offers a regional entertainment and dining experience, Foster Golf Links understand that the success of the facility begins at home. This municipal golf course is by design a facility for the residents of Tukwila and those em- ployed within the City. It is the goal of the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department to provide residential and business citizens with great opportunities for instruction and leisure. (Continued on back page) Tukwila City Council Actions: June £t July 2004 June 2004 Held a public hearing on the recently enacted six-month moratorium on new permits for social card game gambling activities (mini -casinos). Adopted an ordinance prohibiting junk vehicles on private property, and autho- rizing the Code Enforcement Officer to impound junk vehicles. The City will now be able to recover the removal costs from either the vehicle or prop- erty owner. Approved an amendment to a consult- ant contract for preparation of revisions to the Sensitive Areas Ordinance with Adolfson Associates. Approved a fireworks permit for the Family Fourth at the Fort fireworks dis- play. Held a public hearing on and adopted the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code in order to comply with State law. Awarded a contract to resurface the Boeing Access Road bridge deck to Con- crete Barrier, Inc., and approved a con- tract supplement for construction man- agement services for the project to Sargent Engineers, Inc. Awarded a contract for a GIS inventory mapping the infrastructure of an area (Tukwila Intl. Blvd, S. 144th St., I-5, SR - 599) to Perteet Engineering. Held a public hearing on and adopted a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program, which lists transportation projects that may compete for State and federal grants. Held a public hearing on and adopted the 2003 edition of the International Building Code in order to comply with State law. Approved an ordinance amending our Municipal Code to adopt new State misdemeanor criminal provisions re- garding frauds, swindles, and controlled substances. Adopted new fire ordinances pertaining to sprinkler systems, automatic fire alarm systems, fire hydrants, and fire protection standards for the construc- tion of high-rise buildings. These ordi- nances are required by State law. Authorized the City to continue serv- ing as a fiscal agent for the Valley Nar- cotics Enforcement Team to fight drug dealing. V NET is a partnership of Tuk- wila, Auburn, Renton, Kent, and the King County Sheriff's Office. Authorized a contract for additional land use and urban design services for the Southcenter and Longacres station ar- eas, with Freeman, Tung and Bottomly. Authorized a contract extension for pro- fessional services with MJ Durkan, Inc. Authorized a contract for federal repre- sentation and lobbying services with Ball Janik LLP. July 2004 Appointed Sharon Kidd to the Library Advisory Board. Approved a contract for project manage- ment services for the Tukwila Valley South annexation with Commercial Development Solutions. Approved amending a contract for tech- nical review of parking and transporta- tion -related impacts of the LINK light rail project with Charles River Associ- ates. Approved a resolution allowing for an administrative variance for signs at Dol- lar Rent-A-Car due to SeaTac's Interna- tional Blvd. improvements. Held a public hearing and authorized the Mayor to apply for Local Law En- forcement Block Grant (LLEBG) fund- ing. Held a public hearing on and then re- newed a six-month moratorium on cer- tain land divisions and development activities near the Longacres Station. Sister City visit this month A group of approximately 50 citizens from Ikawa, Japan — our Sister City — will be visiting Tukwila Septem- ber 18-22. This is the tenth visit for the Ikawa delegation, and marks the 25 -year anniversary of their first visit to Tukwila in 1979. Looking forward, a Tukwila delegation will travel to Ikawa and other parts of Japan in the spring of 2005. Please join us in welcoming these travelers to our City and helping them feel like our honored guests! 2 THE HAZELNUT VARROOOOM! In September the City Council will pass a law regulating the use of motorized scooters — both electric and combus- tion -driven — in the City. As much as kids enjoy riding them, they need to follow certain rules to make sure they and other drivers and pedestrians remain safe. To be legal, those who drive scooters must be 16 years old, must wear a helmet, can carry no passengers, and cannot be out after dark. Scooters can be driven on streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less, and should be ridden on the right side of the road as much as they can be. They have to abide by traffic rules. Scooters are NOT allowed on side- walks, trails, or in parks, playgrounds or schoolyards. Squeal- ing around corners or revving the engine is not legal. Scooters can be ridden around apartment parking lots only if not prohibited by the manager and there are no signs prohibiting the riding of scooters. With a little common sense and a few safety measures, kids can use their scooters and everyone will get where they're going with ease. COUNCIL CORNER by Jim Haggerton, Council President In past issues of the Hazelnut, my articles have encouraged citizen input from you to your City Councilmembers. I'm happy to report that I have personally received many phone calls, emails and letters, and for that I want to thank you! Keep your concerns coming. We are seeing increased interest in the City's budget and spending in all our service areas. It's good to see more citi- zens interested in City finances, as the Council is just begin- ning our involvement in the budget process for 2005. We definitely have our challenges to maintain the balance of rev- enues necessary to cover the City services we've all come to expect. The long-awaited economic recovery is very slow in making a meaningful appearance in our City, and we con- tinue to face challenges to some of the revenue sources we've relied upon in the past. Another item of major concern to our citizens, as expressed in your communications, is that of vehicular speeding on our City streets and especially through our residential neighbor- hoods. This issue is of great concern to me and other Councilmembers since it directly affects the safety of all of us. We are working with City staff to find ways to better control this problem. As I drive through the City, it's amaz- ing how many drivers pay little or no attention to stop signs and amber or red traffic lights. The habit of driving while holding a cell phone, while eating, while reading a map or rAge Winter Garden Public Meeting September 15 - 6:30-8:OOPM The Tukwila Parks Commission is hosting a Public Meeting for the design and devel- opment of a neighborhood winter garden. This Four Season strolling garden is being designed on the corner of Macadam Road and 144th. The emphasis of this garden will be on winter blooming, fragrances and color, I as well as branch structure and growth. Community members are encouraged to / participate in this opportunity for public comment. The meeting will begin at 6:30PM in Meeting Room B of the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 - 42nd Avenue South. We hope to see you there! it Miss the meeting? Call Pam Linder and 41)41 share your ideas — 206-439-2473. O a r mi/ other material is becoming more commonplace and danger- ous to all of us. Alert defensive driving is more important than ever before. Each of your Councilmembers attended or held National Night Out Against Crime events on August 3rd. That night was a great opportunity for Councilmembers to visit with many citi- zens at block parties and neighborhood gatherings to discuss items of mutual concern. Whether or not you attended an event that evening, I encourage you to talk to your neighbors to share information and concerns. Have a block party to get to know one another, you can even invite an officer to speak to you about safety or any police issues you have. One reminder: This is an election year and a very important one! I encourage you and your neighbors to register so you are eligible to vote in the November election. Even though Tukwila has no positions up for election this year, there are very important positions and issues on the State, regional and national levels of government to be decided. Please keep the communications flowing to your Council members so we can be aware of your concerns. Message Line - 206-431-3652 Agenda Info Line - 206-431-3656 Council Email Address: tukcounc@ci.tukwila.wa.us SEPTEMBER 2004 3 Please join Tukwila Public Works for an OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, October 20, 2004 From 6:00 to 8:OOPM at the Tukwila Community Center 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Main Topic: Allentown/Foster Point Sewer Please join us to learn more about the sewer, water, and street improvements that are planned for construction. Need more information? Call Tukwila's Public Works Department at 206-433-0179. Monthly sewer rate to show pass-through increase In June of this year, the Metro King County Council passed a rate increase of $2.20 per month for sewer service within King County. This increase will go into effect January 2005. The monthly Metro charge on Tukwila's sewer utility bills will go from $23.40 to $25.60, approximately a 9% increase. Rates for commercial and industrial cus- tomers, who pay based on volume, will be raised by the same percentage. Duwamish area residents: Connect to sewers before the end of the year and save over $2,000! In 2002 public sewers became available for connection in the Duwamish area. One of the costs to connect to the sewer system is the King County Metro Capacity Charge, currently $1,867.54 (payable over 15 years at $18.00 per month). Recently the King County Council approved increasing the Capacity Charge to $4,136.93, effective January 2005 (payable over 15 years at $34.05 per month). If a property connects to the sewer system before the end of 2004, the current capacity charge will be effective. For those homeowners who are considering connecting to sewers in the Duwamish area, connecting before the end of the year will result in a savings of $2,269.39. For more information, please call the Val Vue Sewer District at 206-242-3236. King County announces new solid waste facility hours Effective September 20, 2004, the business hours for the Bow Lake Transfer Station, located at 18800 Orillia Road South in Tukwila will be: Monday thru Friday 6:15Am to 5:30PM and 7:30PM to 6:15Am (closed 5:30-7.:30PIvr for site maintenance) Saturday & Sunday 8:30am to 5:30PM 2004 Small Drainage Projects awarded Tukwila's annual Small Drainage Program is designed to correct isolated small drain- age problems throughout the City. This year's Small Drainage projects were awarded to Dennis R. Craig Construction, Inc., in the amount of $429,869.34. Work is anticipated to start in September, and be completed by the end of November. The specific locations of this year's projects: • S 146th Street at 51st Ave S • S 158th St & 47th Ave S • 40th Ave S at Southcenter Blvd • S 180th St at West Valley Highway • S 141st St between TIB & 42nd Ave S • S 180th St at the railroad undercrossing • S 130th St between 35th Ave S & 37th Ave S REI makes a difference on National Trails Day National Trails Day (NTD) is celebrated every year nationwide by more than one million hikers, bikers, equestrians and others volunteers who participate in events such as hiking excursions, bike rides and trail maintenance. 4 The American Hiking Society, located in Washington, D.C, has organized Na- tional Trails Day since 1993. However, all NTD events are organized and imple- mented by local organizations and com- munities. On Saturday, June 5, REI Southcenter sponsored a National Trails Day event at Bicentennial Park and the Green River Trail. REI employees and family members painted tables and benches, picked up litter, and trimmed brush along the trail. The event was a great success, and the results will be enjoyed by everyone who uses the trail. The City of Tukwila Parks & Recreation Department would like to thank REI for sponsoring this event and everyone for their hard work. The City appreciates their support and looks forward to the opportunity to work together on future projects. THE HAZELNUT You're invited! Fall open houses and City Council hearing for Comprehensive Plan revisions Tukwila is continuing with work on technical revisions to its Comprehensive Plan, to ensure that it is up-to-date with changes in Statewide planning regulations. Key issues in- clude updating policies and development codes for environ- mentally sensitive areas such as steep slopes, wetlands and streams, as well as adopting new household and employment growth targets as set by King County. During the late spring, residents had several opportunities to review and comment on proposed Comprehensive Plan revi- sions at public open houses and a Planning Commission hear- ing. The Planning Commission then completes its delibera- tions, and makes a recommendation to the City Council. You are invited to attend a public open house on Tuesday September 28, to review the Planning Commission's recom- mendations for changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Public Open Houses Review Planning Commission recommendations with staff. Come at the time most convenient for you: Tuesday, September 28 1:00-2:30PM and 7:00-8:30PM Tukwila Community Center 12424 - 42nd Avenue S., Tukwila On October 4, the Tukwila City Council will hold a public hearing on the recommended revisions to the Comprehen- sive Plan. At the hearing, you will have an opportunity to make your comments directly to the City Council. After de- liberations, the City Council will make a final decision. City Council Hearing Make comments in person, at the hearing, or via letter or e-mail Monday, October 4 at 7:00PM Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila Information on this process will be printed in future issues of the Hazelnut, and posted on the City of Tukwila's website at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us (click on "Comprehensive Plan" in the "Publications/Brochures" section). Questions? Contact Rebecca Fox of the Tukwila Department of Community Development at 206-431-3683, or e-mail rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us New parking rules could affect you Tukwila's Code Enforcement staff re- ceive many inquiries and complaints regarding vehicles on private property. Not limited to junk vehicle complaints, inquiries include questions and con- cerns about the number of cars allowed in residential areas and where those vehicles may be stored. After careful review, consideration and discussion, the City Council adopted new regulations that outline where ve- hicles can park on single-family residen- tial property. These regulations will go into effect March 1, 2005, giving homeowners the chance to determine if they currently comply, and to take any necessary steps to avoid complaints by neighbors and potential violations. Among the changes: All vehicles parked on private property must be parked on an "approved du- rable uniform surface". This means that all cars, boats, RVs, trailers, and other licensed vehicles can ONLY park on compacted rock, concrete, asphalt con- crete, or other materials approved by the City. Under the new ordinance, park- ing or storage of vehicles on grass will no longer be allowed. The amount of allowed durable uniform surface is de- termined by lot size. However, in some areas of the City, exceptions may be al- lowed due to the small lot size or unique configuration of the lot. RVs, boats or trailers, when parked in the front yard, must be parked on the driveway. RVs, boats or trailers may be parked on an improved surface on the side or back yard area as long as the parking leaves room for police or fire personnel to have free access to all sides of the building. The rules became effective August 30, but strict enforcement will not occur until March 1, 2005. The law applies only to single-family residential prop- erty; commercial and multifamily prop- erties are covered by other regulations. A brochure explaining the details of this new Tukwila law is available at City Hall, in the Department of Community Development, and on our website: http://ci.tukwila.wa.us. Reminders will ap- pear in upcoming issues of the Hazel- nut and other correspondence, prior to the March implementation. Please call 206-431-3682 for more information. Setting reasonable limits on the location and/or number of vehicles parking on a residential property will result in im- proving the appearance of our neighbor- hoods, increasing our property values, and reinforcing Tukwila's commitment to Community Pride! SEPTEMBER 2004 5 TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS • RECREATION • GOLF • AQUATICS Autumn Harvest Fair - FREE! Saturday, October 9 - 10:OOAM to 3:OOPM Celebrate Fall and the upcoming holidays at this annual event held at the Tukwila Community Center. Vendors will have a variety of hand-crafted specialty items available for purchase. Admission is FREE and open to anyone. Support local artists and leave with unique treasures! For vendor information and/or application requests, visit www.ci.tukwila.wa.us or call 206-768-2822. Cat and Dog First Aid Training Saturday, October 23 - 9:OOAM to 1:OOPM In this class, students will learn and practice the appropriate life-saving skills for medical emergencies that might involve a pet. Demonstrations of CPR, rescue breathing, and the care for choking emergencies will be covered. Splinting, control- ling bleeding, care for poisoning, bloat/torsion, dealing with burns and other common illnesses are also discussed. Be prepared for any pet emergency you might experience. For ages 14 & up Cost: Resident - $48, non-resident - $56 YOUTH 3rd -5t" Grade Pajama Party Thursday/Friday, October 7 & 8 - 8:OOPM to 8:OOAM Don't miss out as we take over the Community Center all night long! Join in the fun as we play games, watch movies, make mini -pizzas, and much, much more! Don't forget to bring your sleeping bag, pajamas, and toothbrush. We will serve an evening snack on Thursday evening and breakfast on Friday morning. There's no school on Friday, so sign up for our No School Day Camp and play all day! For grades 3-5 Cost: Resident - $25, non-resident - $30 No School Day Camp Friday, October 8 - 6:30AM to 6:OOPM No school? No problem! Join us for an exciting day jam- packed with fun activities, including great games, awesome arts & crafts, and more! Children need to bring a sack lunch and a smile. We'll take care of everything else, including break- fast (served from 7:30-7:45AM) and a light snack (served at 3:OOPM). Don't miss the fun; sign up now! For grades K-6 Cost: Resident - $18, non-resident - $20 FOR REGISTRATION OR OTHER INFORMATION, CALL THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 206-768-2822. 6 Kids Halloween Carnival - FREE! Thursday, October 28 - 6:00 to 7:30PM Mark your calendars nowfor this annual event fit for goblins preschool thru Grade 5. We're back to ghoulish games and spooky fun, so grab your friends and family for a hauntingly good time. Dress up in your favorite costumes, play some games, and win prizes. Parents must accompany their chil- dren. Non-perishable food items for the Tukwila Food Pantry will be accepted at door. TEENS Skate Jam '04 Friday, October 8 - 12:15 to 5:45PM This fun No School Day offers a trip to Shoreline for their annual skateboarding competition. Plenty of prizes, food and music for all skating enthusiasts! This trip is open to those who wish to compete, & teens that just want to hang out. Limited space... sign up early. Skateboarding contest only (helmets required); roller-bladers may skate between contests. For grades 6-12 Cost: $3 for transportation & staffing Haunted Hayride Thursday, October 21 - 5:00 to 9:30PM Join us as we head to Puyallup to attend their annual Haunted Hayride. We'll travel through the woods amongst the ghosts and goblins. It is a 25 -minute hayride through a 15 -acre park filled with scary scenes and sounds. For grades 6-12 Cost: $8 SENIORS Tacoma Gift and Food Festival Thursday, October 21 - 10:15AM departure It's never too early to find that unique gift for friends and family. This holiday shopping event only once a year, so take advantage of this wonderful shopping outing! Pickup: 10:OOAm Cost: $15 Veterans Day Event Monday, November 8 - 11:30AM start time Let's take time to celebrate our appreciation for our veterans. Everyone is welcome to enjoy lunch and entertainment. There will not be a charge for veterans; please RSVP no later than Wednesday, November 2nd. Pickup: 11:OOAm Cost: $7 - event is FREE for veterans THE HAZELNUT Creating a list of emergency contacts for your family During emergencies or disasters, easy access to important phone numbers can make a crucial difference to your family's peace of mind and safety. Compile a list of numbers and post a copy by each phone in the house; hang one also on the refrigerator. Give a wallet -sized copy to each family member. Put a copy with your disaster supplies and kits. Update the list when phone numbers or contacts change. One important thing to put on your list is a number for an out -of -area contact. This person can be the checkpoint for your family, because it's usually easier to get through on long distance lines dur- ing emergencies. Local lines may have been disrupted and are usually tied up. Tell everyone in your family to call this contact to check in if they are away from home during the emergency. Other numbers and contacts for your list: • A local contact • Nearest relative • Family work numbers • Police department • Fire department • Hospital • Doctor • Schools • Neighbors • Day care • Insurance agents • Pet caretaker • Veterinarian • Utilities companies Something else important to include on your list is the location of a family meet- ing place. Choose a place to meet right outside your home in case of fire, and choose another location outside of your neighborhood in case there are family members who cannot return home. Go over this list with your family and make sure everyone knows what to do with it. A list can offer some peace of mind and will help your family be more prepared to deal with emergencies. September is the month for Tukwila residents to consider and enhance their emergency preparedness Local, state and federal agencies have designated the month of September as a time for Washington residents to prepare to be safe from natural and man-made haz- ards. Governor Gary Locke has proclaimed September to be "National Preparedness and Weather Radio Awareness Month", and urged State residents to increase their knowledge and awareness of emergency preparedness actions they can take to make Washington "safe and secure" for the 21st Century. Among the governor's recommendations: • Residents should prepare themselves to be self-sufficient for at least three days following an act of terrorism, or a natural or man-made disaster. • State agencies and State employees should prepare so they can continue to provide essential public services after a disaster and support the State's disaster response and recovery mission. • The use of information from National Oceanic and Atmospheric weather radios can reduce the loss of life and property from all hazards, including terrorism. Weather radios "NOAA weather radios save lives for the cost of a pair of shoes," said Ted Buehner, warning coordination meteorologist at the Seattle Weather Forecast Office. "We want to make NOAA weather radios as common as smoke detectors in homes." A weather radio works a lot like a smoke detector, sitting quietly until it is time to make an alert. It will give you an initial warning, and then you turn on your regular radio for specific instructions. The weather radio will make alerts from the Na- tional Weather Service for things such as flood warnings, winter storm warnings, high wind warnings, and hazardous materials warnings, as well as Amber Alerts. If the radio is also equipped with Specific Area Message Encoder (SAME) technol- ogy, it will also broadcast messages for your area sent by the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The weather radios run from about $30 for the most basic models to about $150 for fancier models, and can be purchased at most radio electronic retailers and internet outlets. For one equipped with SAME technology, along with NOAA messages, the cost will be about $50—$60. A weather radio also comes with bat- tery back up, so that if the power goes out, alerts can still be received. Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Lowenberg, director, Washington Military Department, said the department's Emergency Management Division has prepared a new brochure to provide tips and suggestions to help citizens prepare for possible terrorism events. The new terrorism preparedness brochure is available from city and county emer- gency management agencies. Barbara Everette Thurman, EMD public education manager, can provide additional information and background on Washington pre- paredness at 253-512-7047. Also, Alyssa Devoe in the Department of Public Works at the City of Tukwila has many pamphlets about how to prepare for terrorism and other emergencies. Please contact her at 206-433-7177, or email adevoe@ci.tukwila.wa.us. For more information about weather radios, please visit: http;//emd.wa.gov/5-prep/trng/pubed/weather/wxradio-idx.htm SEPTEMBER 2004 7 2004 National Night Out was a success in Tukwila This year's National Night Out Against Crime in Tukwila was a great success! 24 neighborhoods partici- pated, with events ranging from a pizza party to an ice cream social, to an international potluck and a barbe- cue... all good eats! Officials from Tukwila Police, Tukwila Fire, Police Explorers, Police Traffic Volunteers, City Council and the Community -Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board visited neighborhood get-togethers between 4:30 and 9:00PM on August 3. There were neighborhood events at City parks, in driveways, front yards, back yards and in a vacant side lot. Some neighborhoods have been par- ticipating in National Night Out for years, and for others this was the first time. Everyone reported having a wonder- ful time! Neighbors had the chance to meet or reacquaint with one an- other, sharing fun and food as well as visiting with City officials. Tukwila may be growing in size, but we still have the community spirit that reflects that this is a great place to live! Night Out is ALWAYS on the first Tuesday in August; plan now to involve your neighbors on Tuesday, August 2, 2005. Congratulations and thanks to those 24 neighborhoods that showed they won't tolerate crime in their commu- nity. See you next August! Tukwila's Crime Prevention Unit needs your help getting current with Block Watch programs in City The Tukwila Police Department's list of Block Watch neighborhoods is out of date... it's time to update our records! Please notify us if you have a Block Watch sign in your neighborhood, and whether you know who the Block Watch Captain is, or used to be. We will be in touch with each neighborhood to update the informa- tion, help you re -organize yourselves, answer questions, and help you schedule your next Block Watch meeting. A Block Watch Neighborhood IS: • Collaboration between police and neighborhoods to combat drugs and violence in the community. • Designed to increase communication among neighbors and to empower citizens. • One where neighbors know and watch out for one another. • Where citizens learn to identify suspicious behavior and when to report it. • Where neighbors work together to help find solutions. A Block Watch Neighborhood IS NOT • A replacement for law enforcement, or neighbors taking the law into their own hands. • A meeting to complain without taking part in a constructive solution. Please call, write or e-mail us if you have a Block Watch sign in your neighborhood and have not participated in an organized meeting within the last year, or if you'd like information about starting up a Neighborhood Block Watch. The Tukwila Police Department Crime Prevention Office will help you learn how to set up and maintain a Block Watch! Contact: Robbie Burns, Community Policing Coordinator Tukwila Police Department Crime Prevention Unit 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: 206-242-8084 Email: rburns@ci.tukwila.wa.us Please provide us with the following information: ▪ Your name ▪ Your address ▪ Daytime telephone number ▪ Email address, if available ▪ The number of neighbors to include in your group ▪ Any topics of particular interest to your neighborhood 8 THE HAZELNUT ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Culinary Class to benefit Special Olympics Chef Scott Samuel, former sous chef at The Herbfarm and Cafe Juanita, will teach a cooking class at the Tukwila Community Center on Fri- day, October 1, at 6:00PM. Chef Samuel, now working as a private chef, has been in the restau- rant industry for over 15 years. His menus are simple and brilliant, reflecting a commitment to local farmers and seasonal harvests. Scott's style combines the Northwest bounty, classic French technique, and an adventurous spirit. Scott has also been teaching cooking classes in the Seattle area for the past seven years. The course is limited to 12 people, and proceeds will benefit Special Olympics. The class will include instruction on how to create an effortless gourmet meal, the recipes, and — of course — enjoying the meal made in class. His menu for this evening: APPETIZER Mini Hamburger on Brioche DINNER Spicy Sauteed Shrimp with Mango Cilantro Salsa, Wilted Spinach Arugula Salad with Sally Jackson Chevre, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranate Vinaigrette Pan Roasted Halibut with Chipotle Lime Butter, Saffron Mashed Potatoes, Summer Vegetable Ragout DESSERT Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake, Blackberry Ice Cream Come and learn from one of the Northwest's best chefs and enjoy some great food! The cost for the class is $75 per person. Contact Marja Murray, Police Department Administrative Secretary, at 206- 433-7175 if you are interested or have any questions. A 50% deposit is required by September 24, 2004. "In cooking, as in all the arts, simplicity is the sign of perfection." Curnonsky Autumn's return means it's time to think home oil tank safety Earlier this year a Tukwila resident experienced a failure of the wood support struc- ture for his above -ground home heating oil tank. The support legs collapsed and caused the main valve to crack, causing a full tank of home heating oil to leak into the ground and make its way to a nearby stream. The clean up costs ran into the thousands of dollars, not to mention the impact of the environmental damage. The Fire Department encourages homeowners with above ground home heating oil tanks to inspect the support legs of their above ground tanks to ensure that they are still able to support the above ground tank. If you have questions in regard to the integrity of the supports, contact your oil supplier to inspect the above ground tank or contact Tukwila Fire Prevention at 575-4404 between 8:OOAm to 4:30PM Monday through Friday. SEPTEMBER 2004 Two Board members needed The Community -Oriented Policing Citi- zens Advisory Board (COPCAB) is cur- rently seeking two Board member posi- tions. The first position is a business Board member position. The business board member applicant needs to be an owner or manager of a business located in Tukwila. The other position is for a residential Board member. The appli- cant needs to be a current resident of the City of Tukwila. The COPCAB is an official City Board consisting of nine members including five residents, two business people, one school representative, and one student. The Board meets monthly with the Chief of Police and makes recommen- dations on issues of public safety and community policing. If you have questions, please contact Marja Murray, Administrative Secretary of the Tukwila Police Department at 206-433-7175. Remember those who don't have enough to eat... MAYORS DAY OF CONCERN FOR THE HUNGRY Saturday, September 25 Please see page 10 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 Help feed the hungry: Mayor's Day of Concern The Tukwila Food Pantry will again be participating in the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry, on Saturday, September 25. This day is designated to increase awareness about hunger, as well as increase donations to local food banks and pantries. Local grocery stores will be participat- ing, and donation food barrels will be set up at the stores. All donations from Tukwila stores assist in feeding Tukwila's residents. A list of suggested food items will be distributed at local participating grocery stores, and shelf tags identify- ing those items that are useful for dona- tions will be in place. Your contributions don't have to stop there! The Tukwila Pantry needs dona- tions - food/financial contributions, volunteers - all year long. Visit the Pan- try at 3118 S. 140th St. (in the base- ment of Riverton Park United Method- ist Church) on Mondays and Wednes- days, from 1:00 to 4:OOPM. If you're interested in volunteering for the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry, or offering assistance to the Tuk- wila Pantry, please call Tukwila Pantry Director Joe Tice at 206-431-8293. Council approves programs to receive funding Recently, the Tukwila City Council approved seven projects to receive Community Development Block Grant Funds for 2005. The projects include support for: Pediatric Interim Care Center - $10,000 will support the development of an expanded facility which serves drug exposed/medically fragile newborns through- out the Puget Sound area. The two-story regional facility will offer a training cen- ter, lobby, family consulting areas, office and rooms for infant care. This facility is the only resource offering a 24-hour information line for caregivers and training in the care of drug -exposed infants for foster/adoptive parents, medical professionals and others. Lutheran Community Services Northwest- $12,200 will be used to cover per- mitting and fees associated with the development of a Community Services build- ing which will offer licensed childcare, chore services, refugee and immigrant sup- port services, and a health center. The project will be located in the City of SeaTac, but will regionally serve the south King County area. HomeSight FirstHomes Program - HomeSight will receive $105,000 to assist first-time homebuyers buying a home in Tukwila. Individuals earning 80% of me- dian income or below may be eligible for gap financing assistance of up to $35,000. This program, first funded by the City of Tukwila in 2003, assisted five buyers with an average loan of $22,100. Senior Services of Seattle King County Minor Home Repair - This program, targeted at low- to moderate -income homeowning households, offers reasonable costs for small repair jobs. The City will support the program with $20,000 of block grant funds to serve Tukwila households. King County Housing Repair Program- $63,637 will be used to provide no - interest loans to Tukwila homeowners for large housing repair needs. Tukwila Senior Citizen Program Support- $30,724 in funds are used to support a senior recreation program assistant at the Tukwila Community Center. Funds cover nutrition and education -related activities. Home -buying help available to Tukwila citizens through HomeSight Tired of renting? Love your community, and want your monthly housing payments to be an investment in your fu- ture? Home purchase is an answer. Whether a condo or detached home is in your plans, prices are rising. The pur- chase process can be intimidating but is not impos- sible! HomeSight products and services are avail- able to assist you in becoming a savvy shopper, to understand your credit and how it affects your buy- ing power, to know how to avoid predatory loan products, and access lower -interest loans that make your monthly payment affordable. HomeSight's home buying assistance helps a range of income earning households. High home prices means that house- holds earning up to $71,900 gross annually are benefiting from HomeSight. Call today to inquire about the possibili- ties. To learn more about this partnership in Tuk- wila, contact HomeSight at 206-723-4355 or visit www.homesightwa.org HomeSight is a Washington State non-profit, a HUD - Certified Housing Counseling Agency, and a Com- munity Development Financial Institution. HomeSight is an Equal Housing Lender and Equal Housing Opportunity. HomeSigia 10 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RESOURCE • You've "bin" waiting for this! 2004 COMPOST AND WORM BIN SALE Burien Park and Ride (SW 150th and 4th Ave S, Burien) September 18, 2004 — 9:OOAM to 2:OOPM Cost for Tukwila Residents: $10 REPOR TER Following the success of 2003's bin sale, home compost and worm bins will be available again for Tukwila residents on Saturday, September 18, starting at 9:00Am on a first-come, first-served basis for one day only. The event will be held at the Burien Park and Ride, located at SW 150th Street and 4th Avenue S. in Burien. The bins, which normally sell for $50—$80 retail, are only $10 for Tukwila resi- dents. There is a limited supply, so residents are encouraged to arrive early to ensure getting a bin. A postcard promoting the event will be sent to all Tukwila households prior to the event. This compost and worm bin sale is being coordinated with the cities of Normandy Park and Burien, with funding from the King County Solid Waste Division and the Washington State Department of Ecology. Composting at home is easy to do and saves the resources used to collect and process grass and leaves from residences. In some cities in the northwest, grass and leaves represent 35% of the residential waste stream. In addition, the finished compost is a valuable soil amendment for home gardeners. The home compost bins are manufactured from recycled plastic by Norseman Plastics and Cascade Manufacturing in Bellingham. Earthworm Facts Earthworms are the animal world's "master recyclers" for kitchen waste. Did you know that earthworms are an integral part of a healthy lawn or garden? Here are a few interesting earthworm facts: • Earthworms are composed of nearly 70% protein, which provides rich food for birds and mammals. • Earthworms can freeze solid, yet still live with a slow thaw- ing process. Any form of ground cover helps limit the freez- ing and allows higher survival through the winter. • When it rains, earthworms come to the surface where for- aging and mating are easier. Worms have no lungs. They take their oxygen directly through the skin in either air or water. The wet ground allows them to move without fear of drying out. Wastemobile comes to South King County in October Plan now to dispose of your household hazardous waste! The Wastemobile will in Federal Way: October 1, 2 E 3 10:OOAM to 5:OOPM SeaTac Mall - 1701 S 320th St in the SW corner (Pacific Highway S & S 324th St) of the Sears Parking Lot Bring : • Pesticides, oil-based paints • Toxic cleaning products • Fluorescent light bulbs • Automotive batteries and products (oil, gas, brake fluid, antifreeze) • Glues and adhesives • Hobby chemicals, aerosols • Propane tanks (5 gallon maximum, 20"x 30" maximum) • Latex paint (for 1/4 can or less, dry it out and put into the garbage) Don't bring: • Business waste (call 206-296-3976 for information) • Medical wastes (needles, etc.) • Alkaline batteries • Empty containers • Radioactive waste (smoke detectors) • Household waste (tires, appliances, garbage, wood, insulation, etc.) • Asbestos • Electronics or computers For more information call Hazards Line at 206-296-4692 or visit the website: www.govlink.org/hazwaste SEPTEMBER 2004 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Monday -Friday, 8::30AM-5.:OOPM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTYnumber:: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www ci. tukwila. wa. us E-mail: tukwilaOci. 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, Analyst206-433-1834 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. 206-431-3670 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 Clerks 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 ELIR Foster Golf Complex renovated (continued) There are many opportunities to participate in golf instruction at Foster. With a new putting green, chipping green, new practice bunker and indoor teaching room, lessons for both individuals and groups are available. Residents are eligible for 10- 15% off on lessons through the end of 2004. As always, residents receive lower rates on greens fees year-round after obtaining a residential card. For our business community With its easy access, great dining experience, catering for business/personal oppor- tunities, golf league and company tournament capabilities, Foster's location is ideal for Tukwila businesses. League play is available after 3:OOPM on weekdays and can provide a great outlet for employees and friends to enjoy themselves. Businesses or other groups can reserve tee times during the spring, summer and fall period on a particular day of the week. Foster is also a great fit for annual golf tournaments held by many companies. The course is user-friendly, the restaurant has a high quality menu, and the clubhouse can accommodate any tournament banquet for over 200 participants, either in- doors or on the outside patio. Along with these amenities, Tukwila businesses are eligible for value-added tournament and league packages which provide all the makings of a successful company event. Give us a call The City of Tukwila, the Parks and Recreation Department, and Foster Golf Links welcome your interest in the facility and would be happy to answer any questions. For more information about our facilities, tournament scheduling or golf instruc- tion, please contact PGA Head Professional Marty O'Brien or PGA Professional Warren Orr at 206-242-4221. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. 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