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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 20 No. 1THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community I VOLUME 20, NUMBER 1 JANUARY 1999 Public hearing will discuss permits needed for new school construction Tukwila's Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on January 28th at 7:OOPM in City Council Cham- bers, to review permit applications for the Tukwila and Thorndyke Schools. Conditional Use Permits are required for new schools constructed in Low ?nsity Residential zones. Also, Height variances are required for Tukwila School because it will be 2 feet, 6 inches taller than the maximum height allowed in its zone, while Thorndyke School is proposed to be 3 feet taller than the maximum height allowed in its zone. The Tukwila School District has pro- posed constructing new buildings for these schools. The projects are slated to begin construction in Spring 1999 and should be completed by September, 2000. Once the new buildings are completed, the existing buildings will be demolished. If you want more information on these projects, contact Michael Jenkins in the Department of Community Develop- ment at 206-431-3670. The Planning Commission decides on these appli- cations. Public com- ment in writing prior to the hearing will be accepted or you can come to the Public Hearing and be a part of the process! State of the City: The vital signs are good 1998 was a very productive and positive year for Tukwila and its citizens. The near record pace of development and re -development taking place in our commercial/ retail center helped demonstrate the community's vitality. Building permits valuing over $75 million were issued for a wide variety of commercial projects, including the Family Fun Center, a major remodeling of the old Parkway Plaza and Pavilion shopping centers, and two new hotels. Thirty-two permits were issued for new single family homes—an encouraging 14% increase over 1997, with indications of continued growth. At the same time, our work to upgrade the character of Highway 99 resulted in the groundbreaking for construction of a large office complex by the Sabey Corporation and the planning of an urban village by McConkey Development. We have put a great deal of effort into marketing the corridor. Comments from citizens about their vision for Highway 99 were gathered at a well - attended community forum in September, and then integrated into our redevelop- ment strategy. An important first step was to. "clean up" the area. That started several years ago with the formation of the Highway 99 Action Committee, a citizen - based group that has dedicated itself to making the corridor cleaner, safer, and more attractive. In 1998 they were recognized for their outstanding work and received the Municipal Achievement Award from the Association of Washington Cities. Additionally: u� In November, the City Council acted to further change the image of what used to be known as "the strip," by renaming Pacific Highway South as "Tukwila International Boulevard." Fa- We completed Phase II of the 42nd Avenue South street improvement project and dedicated the new Tukwila Pond Park. Our new community center received a national award for design excellence as did the 51st Street Bridge Project. (Continued on back page) A,c Op& Lelt&t to Tukwila Clzecd — / wa«ted to tell you !cold proud / wad commas y atth public heavag tre, Light (Pail Altrigecct ort Away 1.3a. Thi.4 eouwuu4 uadttetacdd the gta4 of ga decieiocc. Yaw ready MadetoUseocea w . l was pa ttealatlypleadedtlateasaucy ofyoudeetadpeakyouteelf tat .t thug day "Letdocae else speak Lot me. All tl& cosgsuewte wet& tlwaghLful a«d pettccect The 04 way tt could have 6eeic uapWed would have bee art ,got& tai o4 2 Wilt 18 RTA hood scecc6eci to have beew tl ear& aid lceandgou. 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Penalties ranging from $100 to $250 per citation are incurred, AFTER residents have been notified that a violation exists and have been given an oppor- tunity to eliminate the offending condition. The Mayor's Office stresses that the goal of code enforcement is compliance, not assessing high dollar fines to the violators. Jason Jones, Code Enforcement Officer, attempts to work with citizens in resolving the conditions that have generated neigh- bor complaints. Penalties are instituted only as a last resort. less? A Code Enforcement update Are there eyesores you'd like to report? A junk car? Trash debris stacked up in a neighbor's yard? An overgrowth of weeds or bushes? Contact the Code Enforcement Office at 206-431-3682 between the hours of 8:30-5:00. You may remain anonymous if you prefer. Your complaint becomes a Request for Action through the Mayor's Office and will be investigated by the Code Enforcement Officer. If justified, appropriate action will be taken to attempt to get the violating property owner to comply with City codes in a timely manner. (Sometimes patience is required; unless the violation involves an immediate life safety or public health issue, owners are often given several weeks to make necessary corrections and improvements following the receipt of a complaint. If weeks go by and you see no change, call Code Enforcement Office again and get a status update on your complaint.) Neighborhood pride starts with a clean and well -kept commu- nity. Please do your part by maintaining your own property. And keep Code Enforcement informed of problem properties. Clip and keep this complaint chart for easy reference NATURE OF COMPLAINT CALL LEAD AGENCY PHONE Animals — Loose, vicious or dead Kinq County Animal Control 206 -296 -PE' Animals — Number of animals allowed within a residential area and their enclosures Code Enforcement Office 206-431-368k Buildings — Dangerous, abandoned buildings or structures Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Burning — Noxious or annoying smoke generated from fireplaces Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency (PSAPCA) 206-343-8800 Burning — Outdoor burning of trash PSAPCA Tukwila Fire Department 206-343-8800 206-575-4404 Business — Commercial activity in a residential area Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Chemicals — Use of pesticides and herbicides Code Enforcement Office Seattle -King County Environmental Health 206-431-3682 206-296-4932 Construction — Complaints, building permits and demolition permits Tukwila Building Department 206-431-3670 Construction — Electrical permits and complaints WA State Dept. of Labor & Industries 206-248-6630 Construction — Grading and fill permits Public Works Engineering 206-433-0179 Construction — Grading, filling and clearing of private property Public Works Engineering 206-433-0179 Construction — Mechanical permits King County Building and Land Development 206-296-6600 Garbage — Garbage pick-up complaint SeaTac Commercial 1 Disposal Residential 1 253-872-7220 253-682-9730 Garbage — Trash or debris on the public right-of-way Tukwila Public Works 206-433-1860 Garbage — Trash, debris, littered premises Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Housing — Complaints (substandard housing) Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Noise — Generated from a specific construction project Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Noise — Generated by animals Kinq County Animal Control 206 -296 -PETS Noise — Generated from vehicles, magnified sound equipment and loud persons Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Pests — Potential pest harborage (rats) Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Plants — Poison oak, poison ivy, nightshade, overgrown weeds, shrubs and grass on the public right-of-way Tukwila Public Works 206-433-1860 Plants — Poison oak, poison ivy, nightshade, overgrown weeds, shrubs and grass over two feet in height on private property Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Sewer — Septic tank, waste water, sewage Seattle-Kinq County Environmental Health 206-296-493, Signs — Sign violations Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Storage — Outside storage of freezers and refrigerators Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Streets — Maintenance of streets Tukwila Public Works 206-433-1860 Vehicles — Storage of abandoned or inoperative vehicles, machinery and contractors equipment on private property Code Enforcement Office 206-431-3682 Vehicles — Storage of abandoned or jpnk vehicles within the public right-of-way Tukwila Police Department 206-433-1808 2 THE HAZELNUT Business license renewals due Mention, Tukwila business owners! Your 1998 business license expired on ,December 31, 1998. All businesses currently licensed in the City received business license renewal forms on December 14th. By law, all businesses operating within the City (including home occupations) must renew their licenses annually no later than January 31st of each year. Penalty fees will go into effect on February 1, 1999, for all businesses that have not submitted their renewal form and fee to the City Clerk's office. Additional licenses are required if your business has live music/entertainment, tow trucks, amusement devices, solicitors/peddlers, or adult entertainment. Businesses new to Tukwila in 1999 are required to acquire a license prior to opening. Number of Employees License Fee 0 to 5 $ 50 6 to 100 $100 101 and above $200 Application forms are available from the City Clerk's office during regular business hours, 8:30 to 5:00, Monday—Friday. Or if it's more convenient for you, applications are now available for downloading from our website at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. If you have questions regarding licensing procedures, call 206-433-1800. To avoid a penalty fee, renew by January 31, 1999! Your libraries will help chase away those winter blahs "iorytimes For children ages 2-6 and their families. Join us for stories, songs, games, fingerplays, puppets, flannelboard stories, and creative dramatics. Foster Library - Pajama Storytime - 7:OOPM - Mondays, February 1 thru March 29 Tukwila Library - Preschool Storytime - 10:30AM - Tuesdays, Jan. 19 thru March 30 MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH – 6:30 TO 7::30PM Perfect Parenting Solutions to Eueryday Problems Author Elizabeth Pantley helps you discover creative, effective solutions for complaining, back -talk, lying, teasing, fighting, disrespect, whining and more! Thorndyke Elementary - 4415 S 150th St. Sponsored by Thorndyke Elementary PSO and KCLS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH – 2:OOPM Washington Old -Time Fiddlers Foster Library Family program Enjoy a great Sunday afternoon with the well-known musical group. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - 3:30PM Meet Ben Franklin Tukwila Library Ages 6 and up Participate in science experiments with character actor Jake Esau, as he depicts the life and times of scientist, philosopher and patriot Ben Franklin. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 – 7:OOPM Sing a Song of Science Foster Library Ages 2 thru 8 Join Nancy Stewart as she transforms her big blue backdrop into a laboratory of musical science experiments. FOSTER LIBRARY 4060 S. 144th Street - 206-242-1640 Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM Closed Saturday TUKWILA LIBRARY 14475 - 59th Avenue S. - 206-244-5140 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday... 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday JANUARY 1999 COUNCIL CORNER by Dave Fenton, Council President Tukwila's City Council had a great year in 1998. The Council has the same members this year, which provides the benefits of continuity and cohesiveness to the citizens of Tukwila. And 1999 looks promising! You may have already noticed changes occurring on Pacific Highway, which has been renamed "Tukwila International Bou- levard." The City will soon be undertaking a revision of Highway 99, the first of several major improvements our citizens will see over the next few years. In the coming months, we'll be working closely with Sound Transit and their pro- posed light rail system. The impact this will have on our City is monumental. We will work toward a solution that benefits all residents of Tukwila. Your involvement in this process is essential. My history with the City of Tukwila dates back to when I was on the Community - Oriented Policing Board, the Highway 99 Action Committee, and the Foster High School Site Council. My wife Sarah and I first became involved with the Apartment Managers Network several years ago be- cause we wished to make a difference. We believed in the vision of the community and wanted to help make that vision a reality. As we proceed through 1999, we look forward to working with you, our citizens. We encourage your thoughts and sugges- tions. As a whole we are always available to hear your comments every Monday at 7:OOPM at City Hall, and of course, each of is always available via phone or e-mail. Our numbers are listed on the back page for your convenience. And we all wish you a happy and healthy New Year! Thanks to all of you who work behind the scenes to make Tukwila a better place, particularly the 14th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints Parks, Coli and Recreation Happenings Important items on the Parks ff Rec calendar Planning for future facilities will keep the Parks and Recre- ation Department busy 1999. Tukwila citizens are invited to provide comments concerning three issues. During early 1999, the buildings at Crestview Park will be removed and — after the construction of the Highline Water District's new 7 -million gallon water tank within the park — the former site of the buildings will become part of the existing park. Park improvements will be completed in late 1999 or early 2000; what will be included in the new park area has yet to be determined. Your input is requested; citizens living near Crestview Park are invited to attend a February 4 Park Commission meeting, to discuss the expansion of the park area. The meeting will start at 7:OOPM, at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 -42nd Avenue South. Later in the spring, two important planning documents will be presented to the public. By mid-March, a new Six -Year Foster Golf Links Master Plan will be ready for citizen comment. The plan will include golf course improvements, new club house development, new maintenance facility, and a greens fees revenue plan. That revenue plan is required because our golf operation is an "enterprise fund," meaning its operating and construction funds are self-supporting; the City's general budget does not subsidize golf operations. The other anticipated document is a new Six -Year Park and Open Space Plan. The existing plan ended in 1998, and new ideas for parks and similar improvements have evolved to match the City's growth and improvement strategies. By late spring a new Six Year Plan will be ready for citizen comment. Look for location, date and time specifics for both plan presentations in the next edition of the Hazelnut. If you have questions about anything mentioned here, contact Parks and Recreation Director Don Williams at 206-433-1843. Get your resident discount at Foster Golf Links In case you didn't know... Tukwila residents are eligible for greens fee discounts at Foster Golf Links. Beginning this year, residential golf cards are issued at the Golf Course Pro Shop (rather than City Hall). You will be required to provide proof of residency (a drivers license, rental contract, utility bill with name and address). Present your card when purchasing green fees to receive a $3 discount for 18 holes and $1.50 discount for 9 holes. Remember to always have your card with you, and renew your card every January. Questions? Call 206-242-4221. 4 THE HAZELNUT Tukwila Community Center Second Anniversary "FREE" Day The Community Center is turning two years old! Please join us in celebrating this anniversary with complimentary use of the fitness room, gym, and racquetball courts (on a space -available basis). Date: Monday, February 1, 1999 Time: 6:30AM to 10:OOPM Location: 12424 - 42nd Avenue S. We predict Tukwila Days will be fine in '99 This year's annual Tukwila Days celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 10, 1999. The Recreation staff — along with a new Citizen Advisory Committee — is already planning for the special summer event. Registration forms are now available for arts and craft vendors, so call now. The Citizen Advisory Committee is looking for ideas for this year's theme. (Last year's theme was "Making Tracks to Tukwila"; the year before was "Tukwila, Into the Future." So put on those thinking caps and send your suggestion with your name, address, and phone number to: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 - 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98168.. The winning theme will win a free Tukwila Days T-shirt. All ideas must be received by 5:OOPM Friday, February 5th. If you have any questions, please call Al Frank at 206-768-2822. Are your green thumbs itching yet? It may feel like winter, but it's already time to sign up for the Codiga Farm/Allentown Pea Patch Program. The Pea Patch is designed to provide gardeners a place to grow fruits, vegetables and flowers for personal use. Each plot is approxi- mately 400 square feet. The Pea Patch is located on 50th Avenue South, around the corner from the Community Center. Get more information and registration materials at the Community Center or by calling 206-768-2822. 1998 Holiday D'Lites Awards MOBILE HOME 1st - James Howard 2nd - Kathleen Clay 3rd - Glenda & Peavey True PRIVATE RESIDENCE 1st - Susan & Skip Leren 2nd - The Johnson Family 3rd - Randy & Candace Tinsley BUSINESS 1st - Skips Cargo 2nd - Country Vittles YOUTH 1st - Jonathan Cripe BEST OVERALL The Owens Family What NOTto do in a storm... Severe winter weather brings all kinds of trouble with it. To assist your emer- gency service providers and reduce un- necessary calls to 911, please follow these suggested guidelines: During bad weather, do not call 911: • if your electrical power goes out, • if a branch falls onto a wire, unless it is threatening your house, • if you have water in your basement, • if you wonder if the weather is going to get worse. Call your local utility company or your radio station. Do call 911 when you have a life threatening situation: A tree lands on your house. A tree lands on an occupied car. • A downed, sparking electrical wire is in your yard, on your house or car. • Any emergency that threatens life or property. Dial 911 and describe the situation as best you can, giving your name, address and phone number. Remain on the phone until the emergency operator says it is OK to hang up. Some changes at the Center Tukwila the Parks and Recreation De- partment is reorganizing its Recreation Division. The plan will allow improved customer service and better facility management to handle the increased programs, activities and facility use at the Community Center. Two new Ad- ministrative Clerks and a Facility Coor- dinator will be added to the Community mter staff to assist in many areas in- cluding program registration, facility reservations and marketing. The De- partment is confident that this reorgani- zation will enable the Center's staff to better serve the citizens of Tukwila. JANUARY 1999 C.O.P.P.S. in Tukwila work with community The Tukwila Police Department is involved in a transition to Community -Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (or C.O.P.P.S.). Of course, your Police Department will continue to respond to your calls and track down criminals as always. Our new C.O.P.P.S. philosophy means that we will also work more closely with you, our community partners, to solve or reduce community crime problems. Currently several C.O.P.P.S. teams are working with community partners to tackle important problems. One C.O.P.P.S. team, led by Sergeant Dave Rekow, is focused on reducing domestic violence. Another team, led by Sergeant Don Lincoln, is analyzing Tukwila auto thefts prior to deciding on the best responses to this problem. A third C.O.P.P.S. team, led by Officers Lisa Mills and Eric Dreyer, are concentrating on the problem of juveniles loitering after school. These C.O.P.P.S. teams use the "SARA" (scanning, analysis, response, and assess- ment) problem -solving model, to guide them. This model helps us accurately define a problem, identify the stakeholders, look for the underlying causes,decide on possible solutions, and assess the outcome of our efforts. A key to the success of C.O.P.P.S. is effective community partnerships. Thus far, many groups have worked with us as partners including the Tukwila Domestic Violence Task Force, the Tukwila School District, the Highway 99 Action Commit- tee, the King County Library System Staff, the Community -Oriented Policing Citizen Advisory Board, Southcenter Mall, and our Apartment Manager's Network. Please consider working on a Community -Oriented Policing Problem Solving effort in the near future. Your involvement will likely result in an even safer Tukwila for all of us to live, work, study, shop, and play. — Keith Haines, Chief of Police Tukwila Citizens Patrol is looking for volunteers The Tukwila Citizens Patrol is involved with much more than just walking Highway 99. And there are a lot of other ways for YOU to get involved with your community, if you don't want to walk. Additional help is needed at the Neighborhood Resource Center to operate the cameras. The group also wants to add support for its telephone tree to keep in contact with others, and have representatives attend other organiza- tion meetings throughout the year to keep informed of what is happening in this neighborhood. And of course they can always use more citizens to walk on patrol. Realizing that Tukwila is much larger than just Highway 99, the Citizens Patrol wants volunteers to get involved with other areas of the City — for example, Fort Dent, Southcenter, Foster, Ryan Hill and Cascade View. Opportunities are available for ages 18 and up, including senior citizens. Additional volunteers can help ensure the Citizen Patrol's continued success in keeping Tukwila safe for all its citizens. Applications can be picked up at the Neighborhood Resource Center on Highway 99, City Hall and the Tukwila Community Center. For more information, please call Everett at 206-242-0003, Dottie at 206-242-7363 (4-8 PM), or Roy at 206-243-9191. 5 )UJgf s Wtt () Eumn Servica Programs to help purchase a house are available Housing is one of the most costly expenses in anybody's budget. High demand for housing keeps rents climbing, even in Tukwila. Equally, stable housing can represent roots which promote a sense of ownership, a child's success in school, and a greater sense of community for the family. Two programs — Neighborhood Advantage Zero Down and HomeChoice — are available to help in buying a home. In the Neighborhood Advantage Zero Down program, a borrower with excellent credit can purchase a home with no money down if the home is in a low-income census tract. Zero -down mortgages are also available to credit -worthy borrowers whose purchase is outside low-income census tracts. However, household income cannot exceed 80% of the area's median income; for King County, that limit is $47,200. The program also allows closing costs to come from a gift, grant or seller contribution. Get information for Neighborhood Advantage at 206-585-6176. The HomeChoice program provides mortgage money for any disabled person, or family with a disabled member who meets federal disability definitions. A borrower must be low- to moderate -income, and either a first-time buyer or have not owned a home in the past three years. Potentially, some very low-income families/ individuals may be able to purchase a home. Purchasers must be qualified by a social service agency, after which a conventional lender processes the loan. Call the Washington State Housing Finance Commission at 1-800-767-4663, ext. 409. Other programs with different features and qualification criteria are available to assist individuals and families. Call the Community Home Ownership Center, a clearinghouse for all types of general homebuyer information, at 800-317-2918 or 206-587-5641. (Thanks to the Seattle Times for information in this article.) Board positions open In early December the Office of Human Services met with its Advisory Board members — past, present and proposed future. A review of the Human Services program was summarized, and partici- pants shared stories of need and suc- cess. The Board meets on a monthly basis to learn about City human service programs and share their perspectives. Meetings are open to the public and normally take place at the Tukwila Com- munity Center on the second Friday of the month, from 10:OOAM to 12:00 NooN. Two board members — a Tukwila resi- dent and a person representing the busi- ness viewpoint — are still needed to round out the membership. While help- ful, it is not necessary that an individual have experience in social services. Please call Evie at 206-768-0402. 6 New programs available In 1999, the City of Tukwila will fund some new human service programs, to assist residents who are most at risk of not being able to meet their needs. These services include the Georgetown Service Center (206-767-7888). This foodbank, located in South Park (a short drive from Allentown), is open 5 days a week from 9:30-2:00. The South King County Multi -Ser- vice Center sponsors two programs for the City of Tukwila. One supports their emergency and transitional shelters for homeless individuals and families. Those in need can call 253-854-3537. The other program is Energy Assistance; rent- ers and homeowners with limited in- comes can receive one-time assistance with their heating bill. Residents with 98168 or 98188 zip codes can call 253- 874-4328 or 1-800-422-1384. Office of Human Services 206-768-0402 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461 -3222' Low-income healthcare Healthcare is a costly basic neccessity for all individuals. For limited -income individuals, the most comprehensive medical coverage is available through the local Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Office. Some low-in- come individuals are eligible for this type of health care: low-income chil- dren and pregnant women, adults with disabilities, families receiving temporary welfare benefits and certain hospital- ized individuals. Tukwila residents pur- suing medical coverage through DSHS should contact the Burien Office at 206- 439-5300 or 206-439-5321 TTY (for hearing impaired). Another option is the Washington Basic Health Plan. This State -funded insur- ance program offers a variety of heal*' plans which charge a monthly premiui., based on income and the number in your family. There may be a waiting list; call 1-800-826-2444 (language assis- tance line — 1-800-529-7639). Other health care options are through the Seattle/King County Public Health Clinic or the local King County Commu- nity Health Center. Health departments can provide preventive health such as Pap tests, vaccinations and mammograms, family planning services, pregnancy and sexually transmitted dis- ease testing, dental clinics, and pre- natal and postpartum care. Tukwila residents can use the Southwest Seattle Center; call 206-296-4620. Community Health Centers offer pri- mary medical care for low-income resi- dents. They also accept medical cou- pons. For the closest Center, call 425- 277-1311, or call the Renton Center 425- 226-5536. Call the Community Information Line for a list of providers who offer health care on a sliding fee scale or for information about specific health care needs: 206-461-3200. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER There is a better way and it's online! The Reusable Building Materials Exchange (RBME) is an easy way to list, advertise and exchange reusable building materials. Sponsored by both the King County Department of Natural Resources and the Energy Outreach Center in Olympia, the exchange is a practical tool for contractors and homeown- ers with construction waste. Best of all, it's a FREE online service. Go to www.metrokc.gov/rbme List carpeting, masonry, tile and even lumber. Sell it, or simply save the costs of hauling it to the landfill. It's up to you! For more information, call 206-296-4466. Household Hazardous Wastemobile coming in September For those of you who like to schedule in advance, King County's Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be in Tukwila this September. Mark your calendars ?nd start saving paints, pesticides, cleaners, solvents, adhesives, automotive prod- ts and other hazardous equipment from home. There is no charge to drop off materials at the Wastemobile. The Wastemobile will spend two weekends in Tukwila. It will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, September 3, 4 & 5 and 10, 11 & 12. Top waste prevention tips for 1999 ♦ Find ways to reduce paper usage at home and work. ♦ Compost everything you can. ♦ Buy products in large sizes, concentrated form, flexible packages and reusable containers. • Walk, take public transportation, ride your bike. ♦ Turn off extra lights and turn down the heat (& put on a sweater). King County increases solid waste disposal rates King County operates the landfills and transfer stations which serve Tukwila. Effective January 1, 1999, King County's new disposal rates went into effect. Self - haulers in passenger vehicles will pay $15.25 to dispose of a load of garbage. Passenger vehicles may recycle a load of yard waste at a recycling facility, such as Factoria, for $12.75. Rates paid by garbage haulers will also increase, to $82.50 per ton. If you want to keep your rates as low as possible, you can reduce your garbage bill by reducing the amount of garbage which you throw away. • Practice waste prevention - this means not creating garbage in the first place. • Reuse items instead of throwing them away. • Donate reusable items to charitable organization. • Recycle as many items as possible. Call King County staff at 206-296-6542, if you have additional questions about the new solid waste disposal rates. Would you like more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683. The Tukwila Arts Commission presents the Sunday, February 21 at 3:OOPM Foster High School Performing Arts Center 4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila JANUARY 1999 "MASTERPIECES" — Rossini, Schumann and Beethoven Acclaimed Baltimore pianist Lisa Rehwoldt returns for an encore performance Rossini: Barber of Seville Overture Schumann: Piano Concerto, opus 54 in A minor Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor GENERAL ADMISSION - $10 STUDENTS 8 SENIORS - $6 FOR TICKETS, CALL 206-781-5618 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30Am-5::00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 ax number: 206-433-1833 Y number: 206-248-2933 Website: www.citukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@ci. tukwila. wa. us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Dave Fenton, President206-246-4980 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #J 206-994-7229 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Steve Mullet 206-244-7553 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst 206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1 st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Information Line .... 431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally"Rants 433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 433-1832 Municipal Court 433-1840 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir 433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir. 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Keith Haines, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-1831 City Clerk's Office 433-1800 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 768-2822 Senior Center/Services 768-2822 Human Services 768-0402 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurt ,....., 241-5784 - THE HAZELNUT is a bimonthly newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff Editing/production: Stacia Norris Printed on recycled/ recyclable paper using soy -based inks State of City (continued) ii The Community Center completed its second year of operation with use the community exceeding anyone's expectations. ow We were honored by a visit from a delegation from our Sister City of Ikawa, Japan, celebrating 19 years of friendship. The year also brought challenges that will demand our attention, united efforts and perseverance throughout 1999 and likely for several years beyond. Routing of Light Rail threatens our vision for Highway 99 or disruption of our neighborhoods along the northern reaches of Interurban Avenue. And — under the current Sound Transit staff recommendation — it will completely bypass our urban center. The City Council and I have made it clear that this is not acceptable for our community. The looming probability of application of the Endangered Species Act for Chinook Salmon may radically alter and even prohibit development in our region for many years to come. We have begun planning in an attempt to prepare us for this regulation. Saving wild runs of salmon — a part of the Northwest's culture — will require extraordinary measures in the treatment of surface water runoff. Downsizing of Boeing Company operations in our region will affect Tukwila; to what extent we do not know. We must look beyond this and prepare the City to be competitive in attracting businesses that could fill the void created by Boeing's actions. At the same time, we must anticipate and be ready for the possible downturn in overall economic activity that often follows major business changes. Through application of fairly conservative fiscal policy over the past years, I belie we are in a good position to weather a possible economic downturn. The City's current fiscal health is good, and the Council and I have been careful to control spending despite a constant demand to expand services. Overall, we enter 1999 in good shape. We are united in our efforts to see that Tukwila's interests are represented on regional matters and we continue to work to improve the quality of life for all our citizens, both residential and corporate. And, as I have stated before in these opportunities to address the citizens of Tukwila, YOU make the difference. We need your participation, support and ideas. Whether you take the opportunity to serve on one of our many boards and commissions, join a citizens' ad hoc group, attend Council meetings, or volunteer with one of our departments or in our schools, your participation defines the true quality of life in the community. Thank you and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. John "Wally" Rants, Mayor BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.