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Home My WebLink About2013-02 Tukwila Reporter[See us online lot www.tukwilareporter.com 2 (FEBRUARY 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com 17 -story towers = a Tukwila downtown? BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM A pair of attached, 17 -story buildings featuring a hotel and either apartments or condos could be coming to Tukwila's Southcenter District. The City Council's Community Affairs and Parks Committee discussed at its Jan. 28 meeting a proposed development agree- ment for the property at 223 Andover Park E., the former Circuit City site. The full council will discuss the proposal Feb. 25 at the Committee of the Whole, be- cause the buildings would exceed current zoning height limits of 115 feet and contain residential units, which are not allowed un- der existing zoning. The buildings would be the highest in the city at about 180 feet tall and comprise approximately 170 hotel rooms and 280 residential units, according to city docu- First National Urgent Care Franchise Expands To Burien To Test New High -Tech Healthcare For Modern Family Doctors Express, the first nationally franchised urgent care, wants to do for a trip to the doctor's office, what Starbucks did for a cup of coffee. So it's no accident that the leaders of this growing, national urgent care brand hand-picked the hip, vibrant Emerald City to test market five new corpo- rately owned centers with a prototype that appeals to high-tech/ high touch, on -the -go families. "We chose the Seattle area to test market this new concept in healthcare because of the demographic of modern, high- tech moms who are most likely to use urgent care; says Jeromy Sjolseth, op- erator of the five corporately owned Seattle -area centers. "Our research shows this new generation wants a different healthcare experience than baby boomers or seniors so we're re- placing the fish tank in the lobby with high tech toys and equipment. It's healthcare, Starbucks style." The new centers, with bright colors and luxury appointments give the vibe of a hip, downtown Seattle apartment. They include i -Pads in the front lobby so kids can play 'Angry Birds;' flat screen TVs in the exam rooms, and Free Wi-Fi — all to create a sleek, invit- ing retail environment. Two Doctors Express franchise cen- ters have already been up and running in the Seattle suburbs of Kent and Queen Anne. Four corpo- rately owned centers with the new look recently opened in Ev- erett, Seattle, Lynnwood and Kirk- land. Burien is the latest, The Doctors Express team offers con new, high-tech urgent care center in 158701st Avenue South, Suite 102. For more information, ca11206-242 venient affordable services at the Burien. The center is located at No appointments needed. 2501. new, high- tech center to open. The Burien Doctors Express opened to the public on Friday, February 15th. That center is located at 15870 1st Avenue South, Suite 102 in Burien. "We are catering to the customer experience; people who don't want to waste their entire day waiting for their doctor and don't need the full scale resources or expense of a hospital emergency room;' says Sjolseth. "We believe Doctors Express is an efficient, low-cost, high quality healthcare solu- tion that will improve access to quality medical care" Doctors Express Urgent Care When You Need It ments. "This would really give us a downtown," said Derek Speck, city economic develop- ment administrator, in a phone interview. "The Southcenter District would have resi- dents and it would feel like a downtown and a neighborhood." Speck said the development would help existing businesses. "Hotel guests and residents would be do- ing more shopping," Speck said. Developers Omar and Christine Lee, managing members of South Center WA LLC, purchased the property in 2010. They have con- ducted a prelimi- nary fea- sibility analysis to redevelop the site but want ap- proval of residential use and additional height before spending money on further analysis. City staff supports the proposal for the high-rise buildings, just east of Westfield Southcenter Mall. Speck said the Double- tree Suites south of the mall reaches about 90 feet, so the proposed new hotel would be twice as high. "Itd be visible to Interstate 405 and im- prove the region's perception of Tukwila," Speck said. "The high-quality residential units and hotel would help us show this is a market for higher -end development" Staff will recommend that the Commit- tee of the Whole set a public hearing date "This would really give us a downtown." Derek Speck, economic development administrator Public meeting A public meeting an n house about the proposal for t e 17 -story buildings is set for 5-6:30 p.m.Thurs- day, Feb. 21. in the meeting room at Albert Lee appliance, 404 Strander Blvd. of March 11 about the proposal and then vote on the issue at the March 18 council meeting. The council could go with a development agreement to approve the residential units and 180 -foot height, instead of a complete zone change, Speck said. Developer Omar Lee has other projects in the area, including the Great Wall Shop- ping Mall on the East Valley Highway in Kent. "We transformed what used to be an abandoned hardware store into a thriving Asian shopping mall that provides hun- dreds of jobs and is now used as a central location for food, entertainment and shop- ping;" Lee said in a Jan. 17 letter to Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton. Lee expects the project to be a boom for Tukwila. "This project will create many jobs and attract more customers to local business- es," Lee said. "Furthermore, it will improve Tukwila's image by demonstrating its status as a desirable location for large develop- ment projects and pro -growth attitude:' The development agreement could in- clude a clause that the developers must submit a building permit application to the city before the end of 2015 or the rights to build expire. Welcome Dr. Paul Griggs! Northwest Eye Surgeons is pleased to announce the addition of Dr Paul Griggs to our professional staff. He specializes in vitreoretinal disease and surgery. Dr. Griggs has been in practice in the Seattle area for over 20 years. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his ophthalmology residency at Saint Louis University, Missouri. He completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at Retina Associates of Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Griggs is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, from which he has received the Achievement Award, and is a recipient of the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has participated in clinical trials and maintains a close working relationship with industry leaders that are developing novel treatments for retinal disorders. He has presented at national and international medical conferences. He has many professional memberships including Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the American Medical Association. Dr Griggs sees patients in our Seattle and Renton offices, and is accepting patients by referral. Aink NORTHWEST EYE SURGEONS 1412 SW 43rd St, Suite 310, Renton, WA 98057 425-235-1200 www.nweyes.com The final work is being done on the $1.66 million renovation of the Tukwila Pool. City of Tukwila Tukwila Pool opens March 4 BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Swimmers can soon rejoice as the renovated Tukwila Pool is expected to reopen on Monday, March 4. Metropolitan Park District officials closed the pool Nov 5 for a $1.66 million renovation project. The pool, 4414 S. 144th St., opened in 1973. "We are scheduled to open on March 4 with a modi- fied schedule," said Robert Eaton, city parks and recreation project coordinator, in an email. A grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, with a ribbon -cutting at 10 a.m., followed by an open house with tours and aquatic demonstrations for an hour. Pool day activities will run from 1-5 p.m. Remaining work includes moving computers, desks, chairs, storage compartments, supplies and other items back into the facility; testing and balancing new mechani- cal systems; installation of an ADA pool chairlift; and fin- ishing the new reception desk and social area. "We are also in the process of staff orientation and train- ing," Eaton said. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » FEBRUARY 2013 3 Thieves crash Family Fun Center BY REPORTER STAFF Would-be thieves crashed a van into the Family Fun Center in Tukwila early Feb. 13, attempt- ing to steal a cash machine, but they got away empty-handed. "It's basically they got away with nothing and caused all this damage," Gary Hofmann said with a chuckle. He's the operations manager at the games and amusement park.The incident happened just before 5 a.m. at the center that sits off of Fun Center Way in Tukwila. The suspects drove the vehicle through the front doors, up to an ATM and tried to make off with it. When police arrived they left the van running and took off out the back doors, ac- cording to Hofmann. By about 8:30 a.m., fun center staff were surveying the dam- age, picking up glass and mak- ing repairs. Police towed the van out earlier Wednesday morning. The fun center opened later in the day. Police were working backward with evidence from the van and surveillance video of the scene to determine who is responsible for this failed robbery. "They made a big mess and got nothing out of it," said Mike Murphy, Tukwila Police spokes- man. Picking best of Join the Tukwila Reporter in unearthing the Best of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines and you could win a gift -card package. We're compiling a "Best Of"list, but we can't do it without your first-hand knowledge. Vote for your choices for the best places and faces around Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines. Simply answer the questions on the online survey at tukwilareporter.com by 4 p.m. on March 1 or return the ballot in this month's Tukwila Reporter on page 11 by March 1. 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Share your thoughts in a letter to the editor (200 words or less) including your full name, address and phone number. HERE'S HOW To submit a letter to the editor, E-MAIL: submissions@ tukwilareporter.com FAX: 253.437.6016 MAIL: 19426 68th Ave S, Ste. A, Kent, WA 98032 CALENDAR/EVENTS: calendar@ tukwilareporter.com SOUND PUBLISHING INC. tukwilacommentary Celebrating diversity in our nation February is Black History Month; this provides us with opportunities to both educate and celebrate as a nation. The first black history cel- ebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birth- days of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the national bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too - often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history" This is the month to recognize the heroes of these dual celebrations. From day to day, we all too often forget the efforts and accomplish- ments of leaders who came before us and established our quality basis of life as we know it today. There is much to be learned from the actions of leaders who paved the way for equality for all. President Abraham Lin- coln faced the overwhelm- ing challenge of bringing a nation divided back together. He recognized the life and death consequences of decisions he made and he rested knowing that he had to stand on his principles and values, always keep - I Mellody Matthes ing the nation's interests first. Simi- larly, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did not become a leader without chal- lenges or without courage. He rose to national recognition because he had "a dream" - a dream that grew stronger with each uninterested dismissal and broadened by each successful demonstration. The pas- sion and dedication of our presi- dents and leaders made America the nation that it is today. During National Black His- tory Month, we pay tribute to the contributions of past generations and reaffirm our commitment to keeping the American dream alive for the next generation. As far as we have come, we still need to go further. Achieving change requires commitment and boldness in both Joe Duffie's wisdom I enjoy reading the Tukwila Reporter. The day when I open up my mailbox and see the Tukwila Reporter, is the day that I make the 200 -foot walk to my front door in record time. I can't wait to sit in my "relax the back" chair and read what's going on in our fine city. I enjoy reading Chuck Parrish articles, but this last one (the January issue) had me a little con- cerned. One of the first persons that I met after moving to Tukwila seven years ago was Joe Duffle. Joe has been a fixture in our community for a long time and he is someone who should be a model for all citizens in our community. Now Chuck thought and action. So, this month, take some time to reflect on those issues most important to you. Then, look to the thoughts and actions of leaders throughout time for inspi- ration on how you may bring about positive change; there is a leader, a hero in each of us. For me, this is affirmation to provide the leader- ship that will help Tukwila schools achieve the very most important mission of providing each and ev- ery student with the opportunity to achieve personal and academic excellence. Mellody Matthes is interim su- perintendent of the Tukwila School District. She will write regularly for the Tukwila Reporter about school issues. Letter to the editor may think that Joe just sits back and rides the coattails of the other City Councilors; but what Chuck doesn't see is the wis- dom, experience and knowledge of being on the City Council for almost 30 years and how this helps our City Council as a whole. I like the fact that Chuck gives his opinion on the Most Valuable Player and even the Most Improved Player. I felt that Chuck did his article a disservice by putting in the Least Valuable Player. This is what is wrong with our politics of to- day; we always have to invent a bad guy to make ourselves feel better. Joe Anderson, Tukwila The meaning of the city's sales tax Want a little excitement in your life? Well, then, let's talk sales tax revenues! A comparison between 2011 and 2012 shows us how the local economy performed relative to the previous year. Revenues in 2012 did not match the improvement that we ex- perienced in 2011 which was approximately $15.3 million. New construc- tion revenues were down significantly. Through the first three quarters, 2012 sales tax revenues from other sources bumped along at lower levels than the pre- vious year. In the fourth quarter, we started to see improvement and November was much better than the previous year (not new con- struction). Numbers are not avail- able for December yet. The best that could be said for 2012 is that sales tax revenues were sub -par but more or less steady and improving, especially in the last quarter of the year. A comparison between what was budgeted and what was re- ceived is perhaps more im- portant. If we don't receive what we expect and budget for, we may have a problem. The final quarter numbers have not been collected yet. Based on the first three quarters, it is anticipated that total sales tax revenues will exceed budget by just over 2 percent. This is testimony to a good fiscally responsible budget process. There were some bright spots. Total Wine and More, Bev Mo, Big Lots and Sears Outlet stores opened and will have a positive Chuck P arrish economic impact. Store openings in existing locations are called TI or tenant improvements. Absorp- tion of prime locations will eventu- ally drive up lease rates and likely lead to new construction but not this year. Housing starts have mod- estly increased. In 2013, the Avia- tion High School project continues. The Tukwila Village project and the King County Library project, an el- ement of Tukwila Village, is mov- ing along; we may even see some groundbreaking later in the year. More good news. According to the Colliers International Research & Forecast Report, the South King County area is experiencing an exceptionally strong industrial re- covery. Demand for office space is growing as customers move south in search of more competitive rates. The Puget Sound Economic Forecaster anticipates over 5 per- cent growth in the Puget Sound region for 2013. This was also pro- jected for 2012. It does not always work out. Among other factors, superstorms, legislative immobil- ity at the federal level and declining numbers of public employees have a de -stimulative effect. But let's be positive! The City Council and the ad- ministration have done well deal- ing with this Great Recession. It is not the time for austerity measures. The city should continue to seek out ever -diminishing grant op- portunities and advocate for new taxing authorities from the state Legislature. Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached at editor@tukwilareporter. com. tukwila's On the warpath in Tukwila BY LOUISE JONES -BROWN There has been much written about the early set- tlers of the Oregon Terri- tory. Many of us go about our daily lives without a thought to events which oc- curred over a century and a half ago. The area between present-day Seattle and Ta- coma was originally scout- ed in the mid 1840s. The U.S. government passed the Oregon Land Dona- tion Claim Act of 1850 and migration to the Oregon Territory had begun to increase. The Duwamish River Valley is the area that many of the earliest settlers chose to make their claims and include names such as Luther Collins, Jacob and Samuel Maple, Henry Van Asselt who arrived June 22, 1851. They were followed by Joseph and Stephen Foster in the spring of 1852. The proximity to the river was vital since there were only a few trails and no roads to travel for the settlers to obtain supplies. Travel in the early days would have been by canoes purchased from the local natives. The major road -building proj- ects came much later with funding by the government to build a Military Road and fragments of this road can still be found in South King County in Tukwila, Sea -Tac and Federal Way. The painting being fea- tured for this article was painted by Beulah Maple Norman (1893-1992), granddaughter of Jacob Maple, and it reflects the destruction of Samuel Ma- ple and Henry Van Asselt's cabins and barn on Jan. 26, 1856, during an attack by the Yakama and Klicki- tat Indians from Eastern Washington Territory. These men and other fami- lies along the rivers of the White, Cedar, Green and Duwamish suffered death or destruction dur- ing the uprising. Samuel and Henry as well as Joseph and Stephen Foster were among settlers whose lives were saved as they heeded the early warning on Jan. 26 by friendly Duwamish tribal members who came up river to let the settlers know that an attack was imminent. The destruc- Painting by Beulah Maple Norman shows the Indian attack. tion which occurred did not discourage the major- ity of pioneer settlers who remained on their land. Some of them went to Ore- gon so that they could earn the money to rebuild their homes and purchase new livestock. The "Battle of Seattle" has been well documented by our historians but there are many more stories of the attack that have been found. For example, Eli Maple, son of Jacob Maple, age 20, who arrived here in October 1852 documented his viewpoint in a journal which gave his first-hand account of the attack. Eli wrote that he received an earlier warning on the day before the attack from Salmon Bay Curley, a Du- wamish native. He wit- nessed the death of John Hanford, a young man of only 15 years who had inadvertently walked in front of an open doorway. It is not known if he was hit by enemy or friendly fire. There were only two pioneer deaths during this tragic event but over 45 na- tive lives were lost. More than 100 years af- ter becoming a city, Tukwila is separated by three major highways and in many ways is still very simi- lar to the area's pioneer begin- nings as a busy intersection of travel and com- merce. Tukwila's Story is written by Louise Jones - Brown is acting director of the Tukwila Heri- tage and Cultural Center and trea- surer for the Tukwila His- torical Society. Some of the stories come from her fam- ily's personal memories that have been passed down for over 150 years. The paint- ing being used as a feature for this story was painted in the 1960s by Beulah Maple Norman, one of her many cousins and is currently on display at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Cen- ter. For hours and arrange- ments for a tour, please call 206/244 -HIST or email: tukwilaheritagectr@tuk- wilahistory.org. Comparr'br r/e tr rr"// mss sele INOUNC RETINA SPE ISTS NORTHWEST Dr. Brenda Myers -Powell establishes Retina Specialists Northwest, PLLC, an ophthalmic subspecialty practice focused on Retina and Uveitis. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate excellence in retinal and inflammatory eye disease always. 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Please RSVP p by calling 1-800-973-0362 NOVARTIS Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation East Hanover, New Jersey 07936-1080 02012 Novartis 4/12 T-XMG-1137600 6 FEBRUARY 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Kathy Hougardy www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » FEBRUARY 2013 7 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joe Duffle • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Verna Seal • De'Sean Quinn • Kate Kruller TUKWILA CITY PAGES City Budget + Goals + Strategic Priorities = Community Enrichment Pet owners, take note... pet license amnesty period in effect If you have not purchased a new license or renewed an existing license for your pet(s), this is the time. An amnesty period is current- ly in effect through April 30, allowing pet owners to purchase or renew licenses without facing a fine for non-compliance. In unincorporated King County and 25 contracting cities (including Tukwila), all dogs and cats over 8 weeks of age are required by law to be licensed. Beginning May 1, residents who have unlicensed cats or dogs could be fined $125 for a spayed or neutered pet, and up to $250 for an unaltered pet. The cost for pet licenses is $30 for spayed or neutered animals, and $60 for unaltered pets. Discounts are available for disabled and senior residents, as well as for those with juvenile pets up to six months old. Pet licenses are renewed annually and are good for one year from the date of purchase. Juvenile licenses expire six months from the date of purchase. Tukwila residents can purchase pet licenses in person at Tukwila City Hall (206-433-1800) or at more than 100 other locations in King County. To see a list of sale locations — or to purchase or renew a license online — please visit www.KingCounty.gov/pets. regav Just as in the past few years, the year 2013 is begin- ning with considerable activity throughout the City. These activities help Tukwila move ahead towards building a stronger City, creating jobs, and improv- ing our streets and residential neighborhoods. At the Monday, February 4 City Council meeting, I had the privilege of administering the Oath of Of- fice to five new Tukwila police officers who recently graduated from the Police Academy. Family, friends, fellow Police officers and many of our City employ- ees were in attendance to congratulate these new officers. These positions are consistent with our ap- proved 2013-14 biennial budget and in alignment with the recently adopted Strategic Plan, which calls for increased emphasis on public safety in Tukwila. We have finalized the Development Agreement for the Tukwila Village Project at South 144th Street and Tukwila International Boulevard. The developer is now working on the architectural details of the build- ings intended for that mixed-use development. To address our residential streets, we are in the design stage for completing the third phase of 42nd Av- enue South between Southcenter Boulevard and South 160th Street, as well as making improvements to South 150th Street between 42nd Avenue South and Tukwila International Boulevard. We are also planning needed improvements for the main arte- rial of Interurban Avenue between Fort Dent Way and South 143rd Street. All of these projects are long overdue, and will improve both traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and vehicles. Progress in the new year Another exciting project on the horizon — and one I take great pride in — is the potential for Tukwila's first "high-rise" built in the urban center area. The pur- chaser of the Circuit City property is an experienced developer, who is in the process of conducting a fea- sibility analysis for construction of a 17 -story build- ing with a structured parking garage. The plans call for a combination of hotel rooms, apartments and possibly condominiums that, when completed, will provide our first housing development in the Tukwila Urban Center. The Development Agreement for this significant project will come before the City Council in March for approval to move forward. We are fortunate to have an excellent working rela- tionship with the Washington Department of Trans- portation, Transportation Improvement Board, Puget Sound Regional Council and other agencies that al- locate Federal and State funding for transportation projects. I anticipate that each of these relationships will be strengthened and new ones will be formed, as a recent internal reorganization in the Mayor's Of- fice has allowed for a dedicated Government Rela- tions Manager. In addition to other duties, this posi- tion will work directly with County, State and Federal agencies to communicate the needs of Tukwila and ensure City projects are a priority to partnering and funding entities. We eagerly approach these activities of 2013, guided by the Vision Statement from our recently adopted Strategic Plan: "Tukwila — the City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice." im Nagger it ayor Pictured at February 4 City Council meeting: Michael Schlotterbeck, John Hernandez, Assistant Chief Bruce Linton, Nathan Betts, Darryl Barnes, Joseph Zaehler, and Mayor Haggerton) King County Pet licenses come with many benefits, including: • The first time your pet is found, Animal Control attempts to skip the shelter and deliver your pet home. • Licensed pets have a longer stray hold at the shelter to give residents a chance to locate a lost pet before it is made available for adoption. • The Vacation Pet Alert Program lets King County contact a pet's care- taker if the owner is away and cannot be reached. • License fees fund programs that help thousands of homeless animals in the County find new homes each year, and pay for services such as spay/neuter programs. • Licensed missing pets are found faster when reported to Regional Animal Services. If a resident finds a stray pet with a license, they can simply call the number on the license to get contact information for the owner... even after business hours. Take advantage of this program by April 30! Hoop shoot excellence - Courtside excellence On Wednesday, February 6, Tukwila Parks and Recreation hosted its annual Hoop Shoot/Hot Spot Basketball Competition. Congratulations to these participants moving on to the Regional/State Competitions! Michah Hagler * Jadon Spellmeyer * Brandon Hoang Aj Suafoa * Jamari Hood * Jamaris Severson Joanne Mativa * Damian Turner * Adrian Brown Sando Cosovic * Courtney Maddox * Mackenzie Sewell RaShkem Ansar * Christian Hagler * David Perkins Jennifer Hovland * Britney Kinney * Daunte Dash Monte lelu * Trenton Brown * Mario Stempa The Recreation staff extends their sincere appreciation to the following sponsors for their support of Tukwila's Youth/Teen Basketball League. Without these sponsors, the program could not provide scholarships, equipment or coaching tools. Thanks for helping kids play some hoops! Tukwila Police Guild * Tukwila Fire — Local #2088 Life Enrichment * Johnson Braund Inc. * AMP Program Teamsters Local #117 * Teamsters Local #763 Police offer tips about safe internet usage for teens An aftermath of the holiday season is many teens with newly -acquired smartphones, tablets, laptops or computers. An excellent way to es- tablish guidelines for their safe use is having families create a contract that outlines the rules to be followed and consequences for rule viola- tions. Parents can customize the document to suit their family; teens and parents both sign in agreement. Tukwila's Crime Prevention office has provided an example "Teen Internet Usage Agreement" document on their website; find it at TukwilaWAgovjpolice/Teenlnternet.pdf. (,"eunaE C Council Chat is a chance to stop by and informally talk with one of your Tukwila City Councilmembers about anything on your mind regarding your community. Come join the talk from 10:OOAM to 12:OOPM at FOSTER GOLF CLUBHOUSE 13500 Interurban Ave S cYlote .Macti 9 "Teens for Tukwila" visit State Capitol Teens for Tukwila is a high school leadership and de- velopment group led by the City of Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Department. The group meets regu- larly at the Tukwila Community Center to work with mentors and learn important life-long leadership skills. Additionally, teens spend a great deal of time giving back to Tukwila through a variety of communi- ty service projects to help Tukwila's homeless, senior and youth populations. On January 27-28, Teens for Tukwila joined over 100 youth from across the state for Youth Legislative Ac- tion Days at the Washington State capitol. The days are hosted by Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council, the Office of Superintendents of Public Instruction, and World Vision. The teens gave presentations about their community, attended workshops, participated in tours and learned about civic processes. The Teens had opportunities to meet with Represen- tatives Steve Bergquist and Zach Hudgins, discussing issues facing Tukwila including homelessness, drugs and violence, and the need for additional resources to support Tukwila's diverse community. Represen- tative Hudgins led the teens to the House floor and introduced the group to Senator Bob Hasegawa. The teens found the experience to be empowering, inspirational, and a great opportunity to learn more about the role of state government and its effect on local government. Teens for Tukwila Action Days participants (L to R): Mohamed Abdi, Nate Robinson, Tomaz Baskin, Almedina Dacic, Hamdi Abdirizak, Daynon Jackson, Victor Delagabo, Zane Galoia, Andrew Hougardy, Alejandra Silva (Teens for Tukwila not present: Kiara Hill, Sienna Hawkins, Emma Coleman) Tukwila Office of Human Services Legal Assistance available The Housing Justice Project (HP) is a volunteer - based legal clinic offering free legal help to low-in- come residential tenants who are involved in eviction matters. HP offers counsel and advice, negotiations with landlords, and representation at eviction show - cause hearings, if appropriate. The clinic is open for client intakes every weekday between 8:00-10:30AM in Room 1281 of the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Making appointments or answering ques- tions cannot be done over the phone; you must come in person for legal assistance. Call 206-267- 7090 for recorded information in English, or 206- 267-7091 en Espanol. Neighborhood Legal Clinics provide individual ap- pointments with volunteer attorneys — for up to 30 minutes of free legal advice — for any type of civil le- gal issue. To schedule an appointment, call 206-267- 7070 on Tuesday—Thursday, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. In South King County: Federal Way General Clinic & Family Law Clinic 34200 - 1st Way South, Federal Way Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30PM Kent General Clinic & Family Law Clinic 600 E. Smith Street, Kent Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00PM Renton General Clinic 720 S. Tobin Street, Renton Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00PM The Wilbur Project King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KC- SARC) is partnering with Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS) and Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) to address the needs of victims of sexual assault and their families. RAYS and KYFS will provide a full range of mental health and youth services, while KCSARC will address individual needs and services providing trauma -specific therapy as well as sexual abuse -focused parent education. KCSARC will also engage in a broader reach using three south King County School District counselors. KCSARC will partner with Tukwila, Kent and Renton School districts to equip counselors with the tools they need to respond to a disclosure of sexual abuse by students. The combined efforts of all partner agencies will enable South King County to serve more children; expand coordination between child service agencies; and enhance the ability of school personnel to identify and effectively respond to chil- dren exposed to sexual violence. For more information, please call 425-226-5062. Council approves 2013-14 biennial budget On December 3, 2012, the Tukwila City Council adopted the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget together with the 2013-2018 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program. Guided by community and other stakeholder input gleaned through the 2012 Tukwila strategic planning process, the budget set forth finan- cial sustainability as one major theme for this biennium. The adopted budget is balanced and meets the goals established over the six-year planning period. The budget focuses on working within our budget, providing a safe community, making long-term investments that will result in ongoing savings, and investing in programs and services that help the City improve efficiencies, guard against redundancies, and deliver exceptional customer service. Public Safety Tukwila's recent strategic planning process identified public safety as one of the City's highest priorities. A Crime Prevention initiative with an emphasis on Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) includes continuing support of the Neighborhood Resource Center — which reopened in 2012 — and three officer positions that were authorized in December 2011. Also included in the biennial budget are five ad- ditional law enforcement officers and additional resources devoted to enforcing the chronic nuisance ordinance and trash pick-up along TIB. Neighborhoods The budget includes a $6 million investment in creating safe sidewalks in our neighborhoods. $1.68 million is budgeted for improvements in three residential neighborhoods during the 2013-14 biennium, $2.9 million in 2015, and approximately $500,000 per year — beginning in 2016 — as part of the six-year plan. Capital Investments Several major projects will be undertaken during this biennium, as the budget continues to support investments in the City's critical in- frastructure. High levels of transit and bus ridership warrant a new transit center, which is expected to be operational by October 2013 to coincide with the new F -Line Rapid Ride. This $6.1 million project also includes street and water improvements to Andover Park West. Additional infrastructure projects planned over the 2013-14 biennium include the rehabilitation of the Boeing Access Road Bridge ($12.5 million), restoration of trail property affected by the removal of the Howard Hanson Dam flood response measures ($1 million), and de- sign work for the Duwamish Hill Preserve ($610,000). Additionally, scoping and analysis of City facilities needs will occur in 2013. Existing facilities have structural and seismic concerns for public safety. Steps will be taken to examine all City -owned facilities to deter- mine priorities and needs. The budget reaffirms the City's commitment to create a better finan- cial future for our community through the actions taken today. Meeting needs in immigrant community Lutheran Community Services (LCS) Northwest supports two main initiatives in South King County. Through its Angle Lake Fam- ily Resource Center in SeaTac, LCS offers educational and social service programming to better meet community needs. Currently LCS offers English as a Second Language services, with free daycare and early learning, employment classes, and workshops on diverse subjects such as parenting, bed bugs, mold issues, safe driving, and more. Through the International Counseling and Community Services program, mental health counseling and medication management training is offered in ten languages, with a focus on trauma and torture in refugee and immigrant communities. LCS will be offer- ing Safe Driving classes in Tukwila in the spring and summer. Lutheran Community Services is located at 4040 South 188th Street in SeaTac. For counseling, call 206-816-3253. To find out about programs in Tukwila, call Zac at 206-816-3241. Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more... get the most current information at TukwilaWA.gov! 8 FEBRUARY 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com 1 Volunteers restore Duwamish naturally BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM It's backbreaking work, grub- bing out those blackberries, but it's for a good cause - feeding the Duwamish salmon. Hundreds of volunteers have spent nearly 1,000 hours freeing a 1 1/2 -mile stretch of the Duwa- mish River of blackberry canes that have grown up to 12 feet and other invasive non-native plants. The Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Challenge was initiated by employees of the Boeing Em- ployees Credit Union in the Tuk- wila headquarters that's separated from the river by a bank and the Green River Trail. During a work party on Feb. 8, Mike Arizona, a BECU quality - assurance manager, stood near the spot where the restoration started in July 2010 with fellow BECU employees. Progress was slow in the early days when they took shovel to blackberry once a month. "We were barely able to stay ahead of where we had cleared the time before and what we had planted;' he said, clearing 30 or 40 feet each month. Now, with the help of volunteers through the challenge that started AT LEFT: Volunteers clear debris from along the Duwamish River in Tukwila. AT RIGHT: blackberry roots. Dean A. Radford, Tukwila Reporter last September and paid work, the project is nearing completion. "A lot of people forgot the river was here, because it looked so - it looked like that [looking to the far bank covered in blackberries] - and you couldn't see it." Because the Green River Trail is such a public place, the resto- ration "increases the appreciation of the river quite a bit, to see what a natural area really looks like." And there's the important ben- efit to fish, especially young salm- on that return down the river to Puget Sound. "We are trying to plant along the shorelines native things that attract insects, create that food source for fish," he said. Newly planted willows and dogwood near the river will pro- vide shade for fish and eddies cre- ate spots where young fish can rest. Partnering with BECU on the challenge are the City of Tuk- wila; CBRE, a property owner and manager along that stretch of the river, and Forterra, an en- vironmental nonprofit formerly know as the Cascade Land Con- servancy. Supporting the challenge are Casey Nakatani digs out nearby businesses, Pepsi, Dari - gold and AMR, the ambulance company. It's also part of a larger Duwa- mish restoration project spear- headed by the Duwamish Alive! coalition. The next Duwamish challenge work party is March 8. To sign up online, go to www.forterra.org/ events. On a sunny Feb. 8 with BECU as a backdrop, Katie Cava, Fort- erra's stewardship outreach coor- dinator, walked through the tasks the dozen or so volunteers would face during the next three hours. COVER PHOTO Alania Miranda at work Dean A Radford, Tukwila Reporter First, she ran through some tool - safety tips, including putting the rake tine side down and don't throw stuff over your shoulder with a pitch fork. Volunteers grubbed out the blackberry roots, raked up debris, hauled compost and built a trail for fishermen. Ziguora Howard was there rak- ing leaves with Laura Williams, who both work for BECU. Howard was there "to give back to our community:' The work was "fun," said Williams. They figured the raking was harder than the grubbing because they were constantly moving back and forth, moving their muscles. Sandra Whiting, the City of Tukwila's urban environmental- ist, worked alongside the volun- teers. She said the city is planning more such restoration projects along the Green River Trail. The city has completed a num- ber of restoration projects, some in partnership with King County. The partners will continue to monitor and maintain the 1 1/2 miles along the Duwamish. "It's always going to need a little bit of human help," said Arizona. THUNDERBIRDS KENT PORTER State targets gypsy moths The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will hold an open house Feb. 19 in Tukwila, site of a gypsy moth infestation detected this past summer. WSDA staff will be on hand to an- swer questions on its proposal to elim- inate a population of European gypsy moth, centered at Interurban Avenue South and South 149th Street. Of the 27 gypsy moths caught in WSDAs trapping efforts last sum- mer, 25 were found in Tukwila. Gypsy moth is a destructive forest pest and can also affect urban landscapes when the caterpillars feed on host trees, plants and shrubs. The open house will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tukwila El- ementary School, 5939 S. 149th St. Individuals are invited to drop in any- time during this period to get their questions answered one-on-one, look at displays on the invasive pest and view videos. WSDA is proposing a two-step re- sponse to the detected gypsy moth population: eliminate gypsy moth Rotary striking out hunger with annual ACME bowlathon The Tukwila Rotary Club is looking for bowlers and event sponsors for its annual fundraiser for the Tukwila Pantry. The "Let's Strike Out Hunger" bowlathon is March 23 at ACME Bowl in Southcenter to support the annual opera- tions of the Tukwila Pantry, a food bank that provides food and other essentials to those in need in the Tukwila area. Event information, bowler registration for teams or in- dividuals and sponsorship forms can be found on the Tuk- wila Rotary website at www.tukwilarotary.org. Those unable to participate as sponsors or bowlers can support the event through donations to the silent auction or donate directly to Tukwila Pantry. caterpillars with ground-based treat- ments using a biological insecticide on trees and shrubs in a 10 -acre area around the gypsy moth egg mass lo- cations. This would be followed later by an aerial application of an agent (disparlure) that disrupts mating be- havior in any remaining adult gypsy moths. The smaller ground operations would begin in late April or early May. To affect any adult gypsy moths pres- ent, WSDA would treat a 180 -acre area in July by aircraft, releasing tiny pheromone -impregnated flakes. yJICKERT LAW OFFICE MAUREEN A. 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The board hopes to choose a new superintendent by April 1. He or she will officially begin work in July. Among the applicants is Mellody Matthes, the district's interim superintendent. Matthes recently applied for the superintendent position with the South Kitsap School Dis- trict but said she did not get the job. Complied into a 40 -page report were both strengths and challenges the district faces, including language barriers, financial issues, high school graduation rates, and cultural barriers. To address these and other concerns, district stakehold- ers who offered their opinions via focus groups, discus- sions, and surveys listed 13 main attributes they would like to see in the next superintendent, all of which were discussed in depth in the report. Amongst the board of directors, high school improve- ment, strong communication skills, appreciation of diver- sity and trust -building were mentioned the most. 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