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Home My WebLink About2006-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 27 No. 3,908ILItGR1�6 J� THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business communities VOLUME 27, NUMBER 3 JULY 2006 F ri�MMFR� It's another busy summer in Tukwila! • Look inside at our schedules for July 4th, Tukwila Days festival, and Music in the Park, our free summertime music concert series! • Our Community Center is jumping with Summer Day Camp activities. • A round of golf (or outside dining while watching) awaits you at Foster Golf Links. • The Farmer's Market at Tukwila International Blvd. and S.144th runs every Wednesday. • In July the All Nations Cup giant soccer event is coming to the Starfire Sports Complex at Fort Dent. • August 19 will find the 3rd Annual Car Show between Cascade View Community Park & Bartell Drugs. Want more information about any of the great summer activities coming to our neighborhoods? Call the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. Grab on and see where we can take you! foster GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South 206-242-4221 www.fostergolflinks.com • 18 hole Golf Course • Extensive Instructional Program • Gordy's Steak & BBQ • Banquet Facilities • Course -side Patio With a rich history, new renovations and an active membership, Foster Golf Links continues to evolve into one of Washington's finest golf facilities. The course itself is extremely user-friendly and a challenge to the average golfer. The course plays to 5,000 yards, with the meandering Duwamish River border- ing and dissecting throughout the course. With several new greens and redesigned golf holes, Foster Golf Links is a treasure in the Tukwila Parks and Recreation pro- gram. Drop in today for great play and fine dining! A Fireworks Reminder As you start planning for the 4th of July, please remember that fireworks of any kind are illegal in the City of Tukwila. It is illegal to possess, use or manufacture fireworks in Tukwila. It is also NOT legal to purchase fireworks outside the City limits (unincorporated King County, Muckleshoot, etc.) and bring them into the City. Please help us make this 4th of July the safest one yet!! Tukwila City Council Actions: March/April/May 2006 MARCH Awarded construction contract to Buno Construction, Inc., for three waterline projects (Maule Ave, Campbell Hill, and 58th Ave S). Approved Consultant's Agreement with Buno Construction, Inc., for design of repairs and overlays on portions of S 144th St, Southcenter Blvd, S 158th St, Slade Way, Macadam Rd, S 130th St, Boeing Access Road ramps and in- tersection with E Marginal Way S. Approved Supplemental Agreement with HNTB Corp., for final engineering for road improvements on Southcenter Parkway at Klickitat. Presented Community Pride Award to Ainsley and Joyce Dixon. Recognized Vern Meryhew for 14 years as Planning Commissioner. Appointed Victoria Lindsey and reap- pointed Jeri Frangello-Anderson, Don- na West and Dan Roche to Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory Board (COPCAB). Reappointed Alice Russell and Scott Kruize to Parks Commission. Reappointed Margaret Bratcher and George Malina to Planning Commission. Awarded contract to R.L. Alia Company for Phase II construction of water, sewer & surface water improvements in Allen- town & Foster Point neighborhoods. Held public hearing and approved Zon- ing Code amendments addressing re- zones, code interpretations, Design Re- view approval standards, and appeals body for land use decisions. Approved ordinance correcting com- pensation for vacation of portion of S 124th St. Approved resolution adopting land use fee schedule reflecting increased City costs. 2 Approved ordinance setting appeal fees for hearing on appeals of business license denial, code enforcement, and certain land use decisions. Approved ordinance replacing King County as authority having jurisdic- tion for enforcement, permitting, and inspection of plumbing and fuel gas in- stallations in Tukwila. APRIL Appointed Sharon Baker-Myklebust to Sister Cities Committee and Chuck Parrish to Planning Commission. Approved two-year blanket construc- tion management contracts with KBA, Anchor Environmental, Jacobs, DMJM Harris, and CH2M Hill. A supplement, with costs for each project, will require Council approval. Authorized legal action, if necessary, to move forward with Cascade View drainage project. Approved ordinance allowing City to advance relocation assistance to ten- ants if their rental units are condemned, and recoup this money from landlord. Approved contract supplement with KPG, Inc., for design of seven projects for Neighborhood Drainage Program. Approved contract supplement with DMJM Harris for construction man- agement services for Allentown/Foster Point water and sewer improvements. Approved contract supplement for con- struction management services with Anchor Environmental, for Maule Ave/Campbell Hill/58th Ave S water lines project. Approved resolution authorizing May- or to sign papers, etc., enabling Cas- cade Water Alliance to issue and sell bonds for financing water projects. MAY Appointed Liz Bohan to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Approved submission of application for Community Development Block Grant funds for 2007 Minor Home Repair Program. Approved contract with Corsair Con- struction for cabinetry, carpentry, and painting in Council Chambers. Approved contract with Golf Pumping Services, LLC, for Foster Golf Links ir- rigation filter replacement. Approved consultant's agreement with HDR Engineering for meeting new US EPA drinking water requirements. Approved resolution adopting Sewer System Plan update, as required every six years. Held public hearing on/approved or- dinance extending moratorium for six months on certain land divisions and development activities near Longacres Station. Approved contract with Commercial Development Solutions for consult- ing services related to Tukwila Valley South project. Authorized initiation of lawsuit to re- cover City's clean-up costs for right-of- way contamination at 14004 Tukwila International Blvd. For up-to-date information about Council meetings/agendas/activities, visit our website: http://www.cLtukwila.wa.us THE HAZELNUT Council Responsibilities & Expectations: Corner R"44/fihazti 694 Code enforcement isn't an easy topic to write an article about or, for that matter, to write ordinances for. That's because it involves our homes — per- sonal business that we hold very dear — and we don't want anyone telling us what we can do on our own property, whether we own or rent it. Yet it's clear that how we use and main- tain our home and property impacts our neighbors. If we allow junk vehicles, trash and debris to collect on our prop- erty, we are encouraging rodents and crime and devaluing our neighbor's property. And that isn't right. The Council tries to balance the rights of home ownership versus rights for health and safety. Several years ago, we started updating our City's nui- sance codes. In the case of the "Resi- dential Parking Ordinance", we copied SeaTac's code — a good one with the kinks already worked out. Next, we increased our Code Enforce- ment staff. They created strong work- ing relationships with other City de- partments — Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development, City At- torney, and Human Services — so that they could deal with the complicated human and legal issues they would encounter. The Council and the Ad- ministration did not want to arbitrarily enforce laws in situations where citi- zens did not have the means to com- ply. In other words, we want our City to continue to be a small town with a heart, to provide extra time and special assistance where it is needed. This year the Council authorized "proactive code enforcement" which means that Code Enforcement staff will drive through the City identify- ing dangerous/unsafe buildings; trash, debris, and abandoned materials; junk vehicles; illegal parking on residential property; and graffiti. Now that your City has assumed the responsibility of creating ordinances (laws) and budgeting for a "Residential Code Enforcement" program, what should your expectations be? First, that our Code Enforcement staff will work their way through our resi- dential neighborhoods over the next several years. They will identify prob- lems, violation letters will be mailed, violators with special circumstances will receive extra time and help, and our neighborhoods will hopefully be freed of unsafe properties, abandoned or improperly parked vehicles, garbage By Dennis Robertson, Council President and debris will disappear, and over- grown weeds will be cut. Second, if you identify a problem in your neighborhood that you feel can- not wait, you should contact Code En- forcement directly and should expect prompt response. Phone: Kathy — 206-431-3682 Joyce — 206-431-3676 Email: tukcode@ci.tukwila.wa.us What are your responsibilities? You need to understand the codes; the overwhelming majority of our proper- ties already conform. Second, if you ob- ject to the codes, whether you believe that they are too strict, or not strict enough, you need to tell your City Council. You can email or call us with your comments. Our phone numbers are on the back of the "Hazelnut." You can access the City's codes on our website — http://www.ci.tukwila. wa.us — or get printed copies at the front desk of Tukwila City Hall, where you'll also find three excellent bro- chures that explain the codes and the proactive enforcement program: "What is Code Enforcement" "Residential Property Parking Ordinance" "Neighborhood Enhancement Around Tukwila" Highway 99 Action Committee benefits from intern's research During the regular monthly meeting of the Highway 99 Ac- tion Committee on May 9, Jaimie Reavis, an intern with the Department of Community Development at the City of Tukwila, presented work she did as part of a thesis/pro- fessional project for the Department of Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington. For her project, Jaimie researched strategies to increase investment along Tukwila International Bou- levard (TIB). Her research included review of ongoing issues along TIB that present challenges to investment, and examination of planning and economic development within commercial corridors , including Tukwila's past planning ef- forts along TIB as well as along Highway 99 in other Puget Sound cities, including SeaTac, Edmonds, and Shoreline. Feedback received from Highway 99 Action Committee members about her recommendations, which relate to six different focus areas, was in- corporated into a final report. For more information about this project, you can contact Jaimie Reavis by email at jreavis@u.washington.edu. JULY 2006 3 1l�J;ir�l�J;1''11r'f;■111�1�h�iJ�IJ,�;i��I�d1 1 Iii False Alarm Prevention Tukwila officer commended for going above and beyond In front of a large gallery of family, citi- zens and coworkers, Police Chief David Haynes presented Officer Alan Baalaer with the Tukwila Police Department's Medal of Valor at the April 3rd Tukwila City Council meeting. Officer Baalaer received the award based upon his actions on February 2, 2006. While taking a suspect into custody for a drug violation near the Tukwila Community Center, located 4200 block of S. 124th Street, the handcuffed suspect broke free from the arresting officer, ran away and jumped into the Duwamish River. The suspect started to sink and float downstream. Baalaer, without regard for his own safety, jumped into the deep water in an effort to save the suspect's life. Baa- laer pulled the suspect from under the water and safely back to shore. One officer that witnessed the rescue believes that Baalaer "saved the life of the suspect and in doing so risked his own life." Another officer stated that "Officer Baalaer's conduct in this situation was one of the most unselfish and courageous acts I have ever wit- nessed." The Medal of Valor is awarded to de- partment employees for an act within the normal scope of duties involving extreme risk to the life of the individu- al nominated. Baalaer has been with the Tukwila Police Department since September of 2005. Prior to that he worked for nearly four years as a Police Officer for the City of Detroit. Baalaer's wife and children from Detroit attended the ceremony, flight and hotel accommo- dations courtesy of the Tukwila Police Officer's Guild. Night Out Against Crime returns to Tukwila Think of it as a going -away party to neighborhood crime and drugs! That's right, a going -away party... for the crooks! Each year the Tukwila Police Department promotes a citywide celebration to help raise awareness in local anti-crime programs. National Night Out Against Crime is Tuesday, August 1, and all neighborhoods are encouraged to participate. Through National Night Out, the Tukwila Police Department hopes to strength- en neighborhood spirit and partnerships with the community, working with you to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back! On Tuesday, August 1, the Tukwila Police Department and members of the Fire Department, Mayor's Office, City Council, Code Enforcement and other City de- partments will visit each address that registers an event with the City. It's a great way for neighbors to get to know one another, and to meet representatives from the Police and other City departments. Host a neighborhood potluck, BBQ or a dessert potluck. Ice cream socials are popular, as are pool parties in apartment communities. Whatever you decide to do, organize it now! Call Robbie Burns (Community Policing) at 206-431-2197 or email rburns@ci.tukwila.wa.us to "register" your event. See you in August! 4 When an officer responds to a false alarm, he is taken away from perform- ing other duties. The "opportunity" cost can be in not replying to an ac- tual burglary or crime, as well as officer hours, use of equipment, etc. What is a false alarm? If your alarm company dispatches the police to your place of business or residence, and there are no signs of break-in or burglary, this is a false alarm. You will be notified by mail if you had a false alarm. If the City responds to more than two false alarms in a calendar year, a fine of $25 will be charged and you will be sent an invoice. The first two alarms in a calendar year are warnings; you will be sent a letter notifying you of such. How do you prevent false alarms? In a nutshell, here are the top three steps to prevention: 1. Inspect your alarm system: Have it inspected by your alarm company on a regular basis. Your alarm may be set at a highly sensitive level, or it may not be operating property. Hav- ing your alarm system inspected will insure a safe and sound system. 2. Contact Number: Give your alarm company the correct contact num- ber to reach you in person. Your alarm company will call you prior to dispatching the police, giving you the chance to cancel the dispatch call and prevent a false alarm. If your alarm company reaches a voice mail or if there is no answer, then they will dispatch the police. 3. Training: Instruct your employees or family members on operating the alarm system, and give them the correct alarm codes. This will assist with reducing "operator error." By taking time to review your alarm system, you will reap the benefits of a sound operating system that is free from error. Further questions? Call Marja Murray at 206-433-7175. THE HAZELNUT MANUIlk, PAR v$, Vla w at. VAI 10, it TUESDAY, JULY 4TH - 4:00 to 1 1:OOpm Don't miss this fabulous family event that kicks off the annual Tukwila Days Community Festival! Kids activities begin at 4pm and include inflatable bouncers, slides, climbing wall & miniature golf. There will also be roving clowns, face painters and stilt walkers. Bring your picnic with you or purchase food from one of the food vendors. The Fire- works show starts at 10:15pm. Parking is limited, so be sure to get to Fort Dent early. For information, call the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. ENTERTAINMENT Johnny Smokes 4:00-4:30PM Lazybones 4:30-5:30PM Pop Culture 5:50-7:00PM 1 Vicci Martinez Band 7:20-8:35PM The Paperboys 8:55-10:1 OPM 0.1 SOC Oi ITWL91LL%1 DD.cJS'S!4006 10th Annual Art Show & Competition In conjunction with Tukwila Days, the Tukwila Arts Com- mission is proud to present its 10th Annual Art Show and Competition. This event highlights and displays original artwork created by local artists. Entry categories include oil painting, watermedia and graphics (i.e., drawing, print- making and mixmedia). Final determination of judging category is left to the discretion of the Arts Commission. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each category. All entrants are requested to attend an invi- tation only pre -view reception on the evening of Friday, July 7. Please call 206-767-2342 or visit us online at www. ci.tukwila.wa.us to request an informational brochure. Wednesday, July 5 Sports for Hunger Volleyball Tournament at the Tukwila Community Center This double -elimination non -spiking tournament will take place at the Tukwila Community Center starting at 6:OOpm. Tournament is limited to the first eight teams. Cost is five cans of food per player. For information and registration call Dave Johnson at 206-768-2822. Sister Cities Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction at the Tukwila Community Center Who doesn't love spaghetti? Mark your calendar for the Sister Cities Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction on Wednes- day, July 5! A delicious spaghetti dinner will be served from 5:00 to 8:OOPM in the TCC Banquet Room. Tickets are $10 (adult) and $5 (child/student), and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 206-433-1844. Thursday, July 6 Water Carnival, Tukwila City Pool, 2-4 PM Join the staff at the Tukwila City Pool for an afternoon of fun and games! This event is FREE, but canned food will be collected at the door for the Tukwila Food Pantry. For more information, please call the Pool at 206-267-2350. Family Movie Night, Tukwila City Pool, 7 -ppm Bring the family to Tukwila City Pool for swimming and movies!! This event is FREE, but canned food will be col- lected at the door for the Tukwila Food Pantry. For more information, please call the Pool at 206-267-2350. Saturday, July 8 Tukwila Days Community Festival at the Tukwila Community Center Music, art, food, and fun will be a part of this year's festival held at the Tukwila Community Center, July 8. This festi- val offers something for everyone, so bring your friends and family and join the fun. There will be plenty of food, games, music, entertainment, arts & crafts, vendor booths, special kid's day activities, and more! Admission and most activities are FREE! Pancake Breakfast, 8-,o AM Support the Tukwila Sister Cities Committee by pur- chasing breakfast at their annual Tukwila Days Pancake Breakfast. Breakfast service begins at 8:OOAM in the TCC Social Hall. Kids Parade, 10 AM A great opportunity for kids to show their summer spirit is by participating in the annual Tukwila Days Festival Kids Parade. For more information, call Sarah or Paula at 206-768-2822. Art Show, 10 AM -3 PM Come appreciate all the wonderful art entries submitted for this year's show, on display in the Banquet Room at the Tukwila Community Center. This is a great opportunity to see some fine work from local artists. Purchases may be made directly with the artists. The Fun Zone, 11 AM -3 PM Kids and families won't want to miss the action in The Fun Zone! Attractions include inflatable bouncers, a giant slide, carnival games, dunk tank, face painters, roving clowns and special Kids Stage entertainment. Family Fun Challenge, NOON -2 PM Please see information in box on opposite page. Chalk It Up! NOON -2 PM Attention all young artists! Come and create a master- piece on the sidewalks of the Tukwila Community Center at our third annual Chalk Art Contest, located by the Fun Zone. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 spaces in each age category. Space is limited to the first 45 participants. Pre -registration is recommended, but not required. Reg- ister at the TCC front counter or call 206-768-2822 for information. ER! L9LIL oXVICg> Tukwila Days Entertainment Stage Schedule Kids Stage II:OOAM Giggleworks I2:OOrvoory Alleyoop I :OOPM Reptile Show 2:OOPM Toby Wessel Magic Family Stage I0:30AM Islanders 2:OOrvoory Los Orchids I:30PM Soulfish Family Fun Challenge /" Saturday, July 8 - 12:00 to 2: ooPM Step Up to Health at the Tukwila Days festival Bring your family and participate in the challenges: • Dribble the soccer ball through cones • Shoot free throws • Jump rope • Sit-ups • Run the bases Each family will get a punchcard. Once your family com- pletes all5 challenges, each family member will receive a FREE Tukwila Days T-shirt. Be part of the fun in Tukwila's Family Fun Challenge! Friday, July 14 & Sat., July 15 CA.S. T T Performance, Community Actors' Summer Theatre in Tukwila The performances will be held at the Foster Perform- ing Arts Center at 7pm on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16. Admission is free but canned food will be col- lected at the door for the Tukwila Food Pantry. For more information please call the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. This year's theme 01' School Tukwila features four one -act plays: A Rhyme in Time... Mother Goose through the ages; an ageless classic for today and tomorrow! Alien Education... about a middle school child whose father hires him a tutor who turns out to be an alien. And, not just any alien — a shape changer! This is a Test... about a student in high school who is worried about a history test and everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. Time In and Time Out... about a group of teens in the 60's who are in school detention when they are visited by a group of high school students from the 90's who are also in detention. The 60's teens realize these are their children! Come enjoy a fun evening of looking at real school issues in an unreal way. A special thanks to these sponsors... HomeStreet Bank Great neighbors. Great bankers. i C POWER SYSTEMS CIE Abh, Tukwila Self Sto „ W A IF ,. ■P -_ i rte, more than just money 11-1feth KING COUNTY CREDIT UNION WATE RMA RK 4.IiL.L?lT L JLN KW' oN Thursdays, Cha er information, Community 206-768-2822 JULY 13 2agla ct ngulo Saxophonist, Layla Angulo plays with a wide variety of Latin jazz with influences from Afro Peruvian style, while taking it to a whole new realm. Most of her collections are original arrangements showcasing her natural talent as one of the only female saxophonist com- posing her own music for a large band. ULTUI E AUGUST 10 c'?aven alue Seattle -based originals band, Raven Blue's masterful blending of styles and tastes mirrors the diversity of its members. Their music is a warm, feel -good melodic mish- mash of R & B, rock and a little bit Latin, a unique musical experience. Raven Blue's sweet harmonies and danceable rhythms are guaranteed to get people up and moving. JULY 20 d7ie eopoffs The Popoffs is a Seattle classic pop rock band. The Popoffs bring the party and fun to Seattle. They're merely three men having a great time playing and sharing with people their love of music, trying to make a few bucks and have a good time doing it. JULY 27 crony Xajtdlla No cgoom6as A terrific music show for dancing and listening pleasure fea- turingwell-known Swing Music, Italian Pop Hits and Popu- lar Standards. As the title implies, favorite Sinatra selections are intermixed with the music of other top artists. The show is classy and upscale, featuring the world class vocals of Tony La Stella and a group of top-notch instrumentalists. AUGUST 3 drarK Witman aana Mark's versatile guitar style skillfully combines blues, Rhythm & Blues and Jazz with just a touch of the old Seattle sound, and a dash of New Orleans Red Beans & Rice soul. Many nights you can hear Mark's sweet soul guitar wafting through the air of Pioneer Square. TU KWI LA PARK'. & RECREATION 40 1 Parks 6 Recreation Dept. Join a work party at Duwamish Riverbend Hill Over the past couple of months, volunteers have set aside one Saturday per month to remove invasive plant species from the Duwamish Riverbend Hill as part of the restora- tion of the Hill's unique natural ecosystem. While this site has many unique native species that are now rare along the Duwamish River, there are also many invasive exotics that have colonized the site. Initial stewardship activities will be focused on removal of invasive vegetation including Scotch broom, blackberry, and English ivy. A portion of the property will be leased to Sound Transit as a temporary staging area during light rail construction. These funds will be invested in restoration of the property, includ- ing designated trails and interpretive elements for the public to enjoy at the site. Although South 115th Street is close to the river at this site, there is some potential for restoration of the riverbank. If you are interested in volunteering for the next work party, contact Tukwila Parks Commissioner and event leader Brook Alford at bmarie2Cearthlink.net, or call 206-380-1267. Council names Community Pride Award recipient Ainsley and Joyce Dixon were the recipients of the 2005 Tukwila Community Pride Award, presented by Mayor Steve Mullet at the March 20 Tukwila City Council Meeting. Established by City Council resolution, the Community Pride Award formally recognizes individuals who have dem- onstrated pride in our City through the exceptional upkeep of the exterior of their residence and surrounding grounds. Candidates for this award are nominated by a City Council, Arts Commission or Parks Commission member. Ainsley and Joyce Dixon receive award from Mayor Mullet. Tukwila Park Gets New Play Equipment New playground equipment was recently installed at Tukwila Park! The equipment includes an eye-catching climbing wall for some of our smaller community members. Remember to enjoy your parks! New play equipment at Tukwila Park, 15460 - 65th Ave S Bicentennial Park open again! After being closed for most of the winter for Strander Boule- vard stormwater improvements, Bicentennial Park has now re -opened and is available for public use. Vacancy on Tukwila Library Advisory Board Serve your community through volunteer service on the Tukwila Library Advisory Board! The five -member group serves as a review board and makes recommendations to the City Council including the development, expansion and operation of libraries in Tukwila. The term of office for this position is three years, with reap- pointment made by the Mayor. Applicants should be avail- able for monthly Board meetings held on the third Wednes- day of the month beginning at 7:OOPM at the Foster Library. Applicants should also have time throughout the year to as- sist/attend Parks & Recreation functions and be available for occasional training opportunities. If you are interested in serving your community in this capacity, an application is available online. Go to www ci.tukwila.wa.us, and follow the links to Forms and Applications, then Boards and Com- missions' Application. Forms are also available by calling 206-767-2342, or they may be picked up at City Hall. Mail completed applications by September 1, 2006 to: Rick Still, Deputy Director Tukwila Parks & Recreation 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168 The applicant selected will be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. JULY 2006 9 GekatsMavCsi��cSeivix' Program assists in getting vehicles for workers Transportation access is a large factor in obtaining and keep- ing employment. Working Wheels is a non-profit car -owner- ship program that sells affordable used cars to low-income King County workers. The program acquires and recondi- tions used cars, and then sells these cars to low-income par- ticipants at below-market cost. Working Wheels also pro- vides other support services such as insurance assistance, basic auto maintenance training, employment assistance and ongoing financial mentoring. Working Wheels applicants are screened for need, income eligibility and credit history. Created by Port Jobs, the Working Wheels program operates out of the Fremont Public Association, a community action agency that serves homeless and low-income families Ap- plicants are referred by social service agencies and, once de- termined eligible, attend a money management workshop, develop a budget, and obtain car insurance quotes to ensure that they can afford the car and related costs. Working Wheels reaches people with a variety of back- grounds. Most car owners are parents and many are single parents. Most car owners have relied on public assistance. Forty percent of car owners are refugees or immigrants, and owners have varied educational backgrounds. Working Wheels is the only car ownership program for low- income workers in Washington state. While small, the pro- gram has demonstrated promising results in helping working families get to work, stay in their jobs, and move ahead. For information about eligibility requirements, visit www.work- ing-wheels.org or call 206-694-6833. Interested in donating a car to this program? Please call 206-860-8000 x210. Classes make parenting less stressful, more fun Registration is now open for the fall session A.P.P.L.E. parent- ing classes which begin September 28 and 29 in Tukwila. A.P.P.L.E. classes serve parents, grandparents and child care providers of children less than eight years old. Parents learn more ways to communicate and discipline effectively and to better manage stress and anger. Both morning and evening classes are available in Tukwila. The Children's Program provides nurturing care, structured play and social skill building for children up to eight years of age while their parents are in class. A.P.P.L.E. Parenting is administered by South Seattle Community College. Call Karen at 206-764-5801 for information and registration. 10 Human Services Office Evie — 206-433-7180 Stacy — 206-433-7181 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Don't become a victim of scams Ever gotten a flyer in the mail or a phone call offering some- thing so great, you'd be foolish to pass it by? Chances are, it's a scam. The largest percentage of scam victims are senior citizens; however, scams can happen to anyone who doesn't exercise caution. Scams come in various disguises, from sweepstakes that you "have already won" and only need to pay a small fee, to the friendly person who shows up at your door to do yard work, to telemarketers who call to set an appointment for windows, siding or a new roof. How can you tell whether someone is trustworthy? Some "red flags" to be aware of: • Pressure to act quickly before the opportunity disappears. • Cash, wire or requesting a signed blank check. • Payments in advance (before product is delivered or work is completed). • Unable to give an estimate until work begins. • No written contract (particularly yard work/home repair). • Unsolicited offers, on the phone or in person. • Requests for personal identification (birth date, social security number, credit card or bank account). • Lack of physical address (beyond a PO box) or phone number to contact company. • Inability to provide references. • Phone solicitors eager to meet you in your home to describe their services. If anything makes you uncomfortable, stop and trust your instincts. Ask for time to consider the offer. If they are un- willing to give you time to think, that's a sign that the offer isn't as good as advertised. Consult with trusted neighbors, family, or friends. Scam artists are skilled and appear to be your friends. If something sounds too good to be true, it is! Free class for you and your baby Registration is now open for the fall "Baby -and -Me" class for parents, grandparents and caretakers, and children under the age of 18 months. It's a wonderful place to talk with other parents and caregivers and get up-to-date information about development and early learning. It's also a special time for your baby with toys, music, bubbles and learning activities. Baby -and -Me is sponsored by South Seattle Community Col- lege and White Center Public Health. Class is on Thursday mornings, from 11 AM to 1 PM, beginning September 28. Call Karen at 206-764-5801 for information and registration. THE HAZELNUT RESO PI It's the 13th Annual Community Garage Sale July 15 and 16, 2006 Tukwila residents are feeling "lucky" this year with the City's 13th Annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale, to be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 15 & 16, 2006. This event is a handy way to recycle items, meet neighbors, tidy up your attic or basement, shop for bargains, and perhaps make a little cash! A large number of yard sales in Tukwila on the same day is bound to draw the maximum number of shop- pers to YOUR sale... and/or give you lots to buy. Join in the fun! What will 1 do to hold a sale? • Plan to have a garage sale at your home on July 15 and 16, 2006. • Tell the City by July 3 that you'll be holding a sale on these days. • Hold your sale—make money—and have fun! Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or email to rfox@ci. tukwila. wa. us JULY2006 What will the City do to help? • Place a list of all sale locations in a local newspaper and other places (see below) • Give you a bright yellow "Tukwila Community Garage Sale" sign to mark your home. How do 1 sign up? It's easy! Just give us your NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, (with zip), AD- DRESS of garage sale and PHONE NUMBER (so we can contact you if needed) before JULY 3. There are sev- eral ways to sign up. You may: Register on Tukwila's website at http:// www. ci.tukwila.wa.us/yardsale.htm. Click on the flashing yellow stripe at the top of the page for a link to yard sale information and registration; or Register by calling the special garage sale line at 206-433-7178; or Register via e-mail to rfox@ci.tukwila. wa.us or Register by mailing a note to Rebecca Fox, City of Tukwila, 6300 Southcen- ter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188. 1 don't want to hold a sale, but 1 do want to shop! How will 1 know where to go? On July 14, a list of sale locations will be available during hours of operation at City Hall, the Tukwila Community Center, Foster Library and the Tukwila Library. Sale addresses will also be post- ed on Tukwila's website: http://www ci.tukwila.wa.us, and they'll be pub- lished in a "garage sale" ad in the King County Journal on Friday, July 14. Or you can just drive around Tukwila's neighborhoods on July 15 & 16, look- ing for the bright yellow signs. )RTER Coming to Tukwila: House- hold Hazardous Wastemobile When: Friday, July 28 & Sunday, July 30 10:OOAM to 5:OOPM Where: Info: Foster High School 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila http://www.govlink.org/ hazwaste/index.cfm, or call 206-296-4682 Factoria household hazardous waste drop-off If you miss July's visit from the Waste - mobile in Tukwila, King County re- ports that you have more opportunities to bring household hazardous waste to Factoria. No appointment is required! New Tuesday through Sunday, hours: 9:OOAM-5:OOPM Location: 13800 SE 32nd Street Bellevue Questions: Please phone King County's Hazards Line at 206-296-4692. Website: http://govlink.org/ hazwaste/house/disposal More info: Factoria has a 30 -gallon household hazardous waste limit per customer per day; no exceptions. No containers can be over five gallons in size; customers will not receive their gasoline containers back. The Factoria Site is limited in the amount of hazardous waste that can be stored at the facility. Occasionally, this limit is reached before the end of the day and the site needs to shut down early. King County staff apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause the public. 11 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://www.citukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@citukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Joe H. Duffle (beeper #J 206-994-7229 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Dennis Robertson, Pres 206-242-6373 Verna Gruen 206-901-9251 Diane Jenkins, Admin Asst206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 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 Steve Mullet 206-433-1805 Rhonda Berry, City Admin 206-433-1851 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Human Services 206-433-7180 Economic Development 206-433-1832 Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489 Finance Department Kevin Fuhrer, Director 206-433-1838 Fire Department Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Director 206-431-3670 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Parks/Recreation Department Bruce Fletcher, Director 206-767-2342 Police Department David Haynes, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Director 206-433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services VkiJessop, Director 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 newsletter is published five times a year by the City of Tukwila, and written by City staff Editing/production: Stacia Norris Tip -A -Cop Event raises money for Special Olympics In support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising campaign for Special Olympics, members and friends of the Police Department teamed with Claim Jumper staff for a fun "Tip -A -Cop" event on April 27. To donate money, guests could get their pictures taken with a police motorcycle, leave extra tips for their "celebrity servers," or pay to have someone "arrested" by our officers and get a picture in handcuffs in front of a police car. This high-spirited night of volunteer- ing gained over $2,400 for our local Special Olympics athletes like Zach Smith, who joined us for the night and shared his story with several patrons. Tukwila history book available If you are a history buff, this is an excellent glimpse into the history of the region. (Of course, Tukwila's past makes a great present, too.) "Tukwila — Community at the Cross- roads," the City's own history book, offers hundreds of generously illustrated pages covering the area's history — from the first Duwamish Valley settlers to our current position as a crossroads of commerce. This softcover book is available at a special low price of only $10.00 plus tax. To see (or buy) a copy, come to the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 South - center Boulevard, between 8:30 and 5:00, Monday through Friday. For more information, call 206-433-1800. 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.