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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 12 No. 1FEBRUARY 1991 A Quarterly Publication of the City of Tukwila Volume 12, Number 1 Dear Citizens: I am pleased to have this opportunity to report to you on the state of your city. This will be our first full year with our new boundaries. The addition of the Cascade View neighbor- hood in September has increased our popula- tion to approximately 13,500 and our size to over 8-'/2 square miles. With the increased demand for services which has characterized all recent annexations, we also benefit from an increase in the vitality of the community. The City is involved in a number of major programs and projects of which you should be aware. As you might expect, the demands and needs outstrip both our budget and our immediate staffing capacities. The Admini- stration and Council deliberated over a period of three months to identify an operating and capital improvements budget that meets a balanced program of service delivery and in- frastructure improvements. As Mayor, I have taken a conservative fiscal approach to our budget. While we appear to be in a strong position in terms of our annual revenues, our long-term capital needs (those big-ticket items such as major street improvements) demon- strate the need to continue budgeting for the future. Much needs to be done in all areas and especially in our new neighborhoods. Pacific Highway South and 42nd Avenue South are prime examples of projects that are both im- portant and costly. Our heavy reliance on sales tax revenues, a particularly volatile source that is heavily impacted by regional econom- ics and even global politics, must be carefully managed. Here is a quick summary of some of the more important elements of the 1991 budget: ❖ The General Fund Budget, also called the operating budget totals over $17 million. This compares with $14.2 million for 1990 and our 1989 pre -annexation budget of $9 mil- lion. Water District #25 takeover plans in progress Following a written request by the Commissioners, the City is proceeding with plans to takeover responsibility for provision of water services to the area of Tukwila currently served by Water District #25. Assisting the City in the effort is Horton Dennis & Associates, an engineering firm extremely familiar with the City's water system and experienced in such arrangements. The City has already executed an agreement to provide emergency repair and line locating services to the District, and efforts are underway to complete the process necessary to effect the transfer of responsibilities. Among the items to be completed are inventory of the system, development of a formal agreement for transfer of assets, environmental review, and review by the Boundary Review Board. In addition, a Notice of Intent must be filed with King County Superior Court followed by the passage of an ordinance by City Council to finalize the takeover. The process is expected to culminate in early May at which time all District #25 customers will be added to the City's utility billing system. As an additional element in the takeover process, the District is being incorporated into the City's Capital Improvement Plan. This will allow much-needed system improvements to be scheduled along with other City projects so that the current system can meet City standards and State Department of Health requirements. In an effort to inform District customers and answer questions regarding the takeover, Public Works staff met with the Duwamish Improvement Club on January 17th. The topics addressed at the meeting included rates, the takeover process, and repairs and improvements. Water District #25 customers who have emergencies can contact the Public Works Mainte- nance Division at 433-1860 on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or the Tukwila Police De- partment at 433-1808 after hours and on weekends. Questions regarding the takeover or future system improvements can be directed to Public Works Engineering at 433-0179 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 4 Our employee base has risen to 249 full- time personnel. Our pre -annexation level was 160 employees. Additions to the staff are in response to those critical needs for basic serv- ice delivery to our new community, as well as providing the human resources to begin those projects that are more long range in nature. • We have identified a number of impor- tant programs and projects for 1991. Some of the more notable are: Human Services— Institution of a compre- hensive program to include the hiring of a Human Services Coordinator. This pro- gram should provide meaningful assistance to those members of our community that need assistance within a broad range of social services. For the first time we will have an in-house program coordinator pro- viding local solutions to local problems. Library Study — Due to changes in the policies of the King County Library System, the citizens of Tukwila will soon pay 50d per $1,000 of property value for continued participation in the King County Library System. With our assessed valuation, this means that we will pay over $1,000,000 per year for service. We will be looking at other options for our libraries, and asking your opinion on what you would like to see done and what form of funding you would favor. Community Center Plan — Some interest has been expressed by a group of our citi- zens regarding the building of a new com- munity center. As with the Library issue, we will be asking for your opinions and presenting you with funding strategies. (continued on back page) City's "Excellence in Action" program expands for better service to public Early in 1990, the Mayor and City Council introduced a program called "Excellence in Action" at a retreat attended by all City department heads. This philosophy allows City employees to focus on the type and manner of service provided to the public. Excellence in Action is a standard utilized in everyday operations to measure the success of the organization and its members in accomplishing the City's mission. Throughout the year, an Excellence in Action steering committee administered the program, which was later expanded to include all mid-level managers and supervisors. These managers completed exercises in teamwork, coaching, feedback and other management principles, which they will carry to their respective work units to ensure a consistently high level of service to our patrons, both inside and outside City Hall. In the coming year, we will highlight examples of Excellence in Action in local publications. We'd like to share with you a couple of our own examples: Holiday Snow Removal— Several of our crew members in the Street Maintenance Division dedicated their efforts to snow removal response during the peak of the holiday season. They worked in sub -freezing temperatures to ensure the safety of residents and motorists in the City. For many of them, this effort came at great personal sacrifice, as they were called to work when they would otherwise have been spending time with family and friends on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. City Hall Sprinkler Solution— Our Facility Maintenance crews are being recognized for de- veloping an ingenious means of preventing a recurring and expensive problem involving the freezing of fire system sprinkler heads in the overhang portions outside City Hall. The solution involved installing squirrel cage fans with thermostatic switches at various locations around the building to blow warm interior air into the enclosed overhang areas, preventing frozen sprinkler pipes at a fraction of the cost of other possible remedies. Meals on 4 -Wheels— On Friday, December 21st, Parks and Recreation employees Claudette Nussbaum and Lori Guilfoyle and their respective husbands delivered meals to homebound citizens as part of the City's senior citizen nutrition program. What is special about this effort is that both husbands volunteered to help their wives deliver the meals using their own 4 -wheel drive vehicles in the dangerous snow and ice. This unselfish action assured the seniors of being able to have their specially prepared meals. We would appreciate your sharing with us any examples of Excellence in Action you encounter when dealing with City staff. Please direct your observations to Rhonda Berry, Mayor's Office, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, 98188. We look forward to hearing from you. Your City needs you! Currently there are a number of vacancies on various boards and commissions serving Tukwila. These vacancies are filled by ap- pointments made by the Mayor, who draws on applications submitted by interested citi- zens. We are looking for interested citizens, willing to volunteer time and talent to serve their community. This is an excellent oppor- tunity to become involved and to help im- prove the quality of life in your City. Applica- tions are available at City Hall. Please contact Shelley O'Keefe in the Mayor's office for more information at 433-1850. ••••••••••••••••••••• • Collectors wanted • • City Hall has two glass display cases in • the lobby available to anyone wishing to • • exhibit artwork, collectibles, etc. If you'd • like to share your treasures, please con- tact the City Clerk's office at 433-1800. • • • • • • • ••••••••••••••••••••• Earn while giving to your community The City of Tukwila and the Independent Living Program, a service of Catholic Com- munity Services, are working together to ensure Tukwila's elderly and disabled resi- dents of getting the help they need at home. You can make a difference in a neighbor's life, with as little as two hours a week of your time. Earn money while giving back to your com- munity. Assist with light housekeeping and personal care help. Training is available. Please call 322-3637 for an application. Inter- views will be arranged in Tukwila. TICKET TO TUKWILA Community at the Crossroads Tukwila's own history book is nearing completion, and will be ready for distribu- tion early this summer. This is your last opportunity to take advan- tage of the special pre -publication prices on both the soft- and hard -cover editions of "Ticket to Tukwila". Order now so you won't miss out on this unique publication which details the history of our area from early times through the present. PRICES Hardcover;Cllectar's Edition .: 5... iris publ at 3n prlc Sa 1► r ti©n '$18 P#e• iii at ce ..$ l s ffyau sulsie to fur tz�vks r Atte to yar arld Seach for posy a/handling. ........:.....:..........:..................................................................................................................................... NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP Mail order form and check to: 'Ticket to Tukwila" c/o Tukwila City Hali, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188 Books may be picked up at City Hall after notification of publication, or mailed upon request. Pre -publication prices have been extended and are valid through March 31, 1991. HARDCOVER $30 each SOFFCOVER @ $15 each Tax ®8.1% Handling $3.50/book MAMMY AMOUNT TOTAL ENCLOSED Educational summit sets goals On Jun, 1 and 2, 1990, the South Central School District sponsored an educational summit directed toward "Building a Learning Community for the 90's". The participants — students, parents, faculty, administrators, city and government officials, local church leaders and local business representatives — agreed to assist the District in meeting the identified educational goals. The "South Central 2000 Planning Council" is facilitating the objectives identified at the summit. Recognizing that education is a life-long proc- ess, one objective is a focus on "community schools", the concept that our schools and facilities can be readily used to implement after-school programs to benefit the entire community. Such community access and involvement in our school results in broaden- ing and improving the education process for our youth as well as meeting the specific needs of citizens in our community. South Central 2000 is dedicated to finding a means of implementing the proven success of other community school programs and adopting a program that best meets the needs of our unique community. Another goal identified at the summit in- cludes the development of a community re- source guide, which is currently being com- pletedfor distribution o should be available and in August of 1991. Student participants at the summit identified a number of goals for the committee to assist in realizing at the middle and high school levels, including the improvement of student government, additional or alternative career programs for students, a broader array of student activities, and increasing parent and community participation in student programs. The committee's next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the Showalter Li- brary. The focus will be on implementing student goals that can be accomplished by the end of this school year. The meeting is open to the public and will feature an open student forum and small group discussion. Please join us at this important meeting; your input in this process is welcome and critical to furthering the summit objectives. Tukwila kids with bunny buddies! Easter Egg Hunt returns The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Depart- ment will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31st at 10 a.m. The hunt will be held at the Neudorf Football Field on 42nd and 144th in Tukwila. Toddlers thru children age 11 are invited to hunt for candy and prizes. Bring a container for the eggs. The staff would like to offer an area for special needs children. Parents of these children are asked to call the Department at 243-5198. Spring Break Day Camp The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Depart- ment will be offering Spring Break Day Camp the week of April 1 thru 5. Our program will consist of Regular Day Camp (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and Extended Day Camp (6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). Activities will include field trips, arts and crafts, special events, games, snacks, and lots of fun! City seeks artistic talent The City of Tukwila Arts Commission is look- ing for all visual and performing artists who live in the City of Tukwila. The Commission is starting a roster of artists that they can utilize for the performing arts programs or for art purchases throughout the year. These people will also be considered for possible ap- pointment to the Arts Commission when vacancies occur. Please send a publicity package or resume to Lynn Devoir, Tukwila Arts Commission, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188 Foster golf fee discount cards available to residents The annual golf greens fee discount cards are available to City of Tukwila residents. The discount card reduces the 9 -hole greens fee to $5.50, the 18 -hole fee to $8.00, and provides some reduction to the junior and senior fees as well. The card for use by the named card- holder only. To obtain a discount card, the applicant must come to City Hall and show proof of residence within the City limits. The City Clerk's office distributes the cards to qualifying citizens Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. An individual must pick up the card in person. No fee is charged for the card, which is in effect thru December 1991. "No School" Getaway Day There's no school on Friday, March 15th. Join the Tukwila Parks and Recreation staff for a fun -filled day away from school. Activities will include games, a trip to the park, arts and crafts, and lots of fun. Registration is required. Regular and extended hours are available. Please pack a sack lunch and bring a coat. Grades K-6. GIRA`1r E:.:: (must paid at the #fie + 're ' .;', : ariDa' Fee> >E tended'D' "::Fee'. ' P 3 +rte ,. .00.:.........:9.00 Aerobic dance class for senior adults offered So we may not wear the new neon bright fashions or labor through the toughest rou- tines, but the Senior Adults Aerobic class provides an enjoyable workout in a fun atmos- phere. Our aerobic exercise program in- creases muscle strength, endurance and flexi- bility while improving the heart and lungs. Americans are increasingly aware of the benefits of regular exercise and its importance to health and fitness for all ages. It is never too late to begin an exercise program! Senior aerobics is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Tukwila Commu- nity Center. The class is open to participants 55 years of age and over, and is instructed by Lori Guilfoyle. For questions, please call Lori at 243-5198. Busy City Council tackles variety of issues Paving a way to safety While the City makes various street improve- ments every year, they hope to also build pedestrian paths in 1991 to make the busiest streets yet safer for those who walk, jog or oth- erwise travel alongside cars and trucks. Pedestrian paths (or "ped paths") are paved interim sidewalks four or five feet wide, with buttons or curbing separating pedestrians from passing vehicles. When the street is im- proved, street crews will be able to build upon the ped paths without tearing them up. Streets scheduled for ped paths this summer include: 51st Ave., from S. 154th to S. 144th; S.42nd/40th Ave. S. between S. 154th and E. Marginal Way; S. 146th between Pacific Hwy. and Military Rd.; both S. 150th and S. 152nd from 42nd to Pacific Hwy.; and Interurban Ave. from 42nd to E. Marginal Way. More paths may be built as time and money allow. Keep on truckin' elsewhere In response to requests from citizens in the Riverton area, the City has posted "No truck traffic" signs at several sites to prevent big trucks from using neighborhood streets for thoroughfares. This program will be evalu- ated after six months to see if it should be continued or changed. Macadam's the name To reduce confusion for people trying to find addresses on Macadam Road where it changes names or jumps over I-5, the City Council will consider a citizen committee's recommenda- tion to extend the name of Macadam to those portions of the street on the west side of I-5 now identified as 51st Ave. S., S. 138th Street, S. 135th Street, and 43rd and 42nd Ave. south of S. 135th. On the east side of I-5, the street now called Macadam Road may be changed to Long Road, to honor City employee George Long. Residents living on those streets will be given a chance to voice their opinions as this issue comes before the Council in the near future. Preserving Tukwila's environment The Tukwila City Council is continuing its review of a Sensitive Areas Ordinance (SAO) that will limit impacts on the environment — steep hillsides, wetlands and streams and their buffers — from the negative effects of de- velopment. SAO policies have been recom- mended to the Council by both a citizens committee and the Planning Commission. Councilmembers have been meeting twice weekly to draft a fair and effective ordinance that ensures the City's growth will not lower the quality of life for current or future citizens. Members of the community will be notified about public hearings regarding the SAO once a draft version is produced. Before then, you are welcome to attend any Council meeting where the SAO is being discussed. Growth management As elsewhere in the Puget Sound region, new housing is claiming the green wooded vacant lots or "open space" that we're accustomed to seeing in Tukwila. Businesses encroach on our residential neighborhoods as land be- comes more scarce. The City Council has been dealing with legislation to cope with growth -related changes, including the recent passage of an ordinance regulating storm drainage in the City. Another issue being con- sidered is a Land Altering Ordinance (LAO) which regulates property that is to be cleared, graded and developed. A public hearing was held on Feb. 4, and the LAO ordinance is expected to pass in mid-February. The Coun- cil also plans, tentatively this spring or sum- mer, to enact legislation to protect trees dur- ing development. Home, Quality Home City administration and the Council are now working on a housing ordinance to improve the quality of rental housing in Tukwila. Multi -family design standards are also being studied to try to get higher quality construc- tion in multi -family housing. Council looks to citizens for input These and other important topics will keep the Council busy this year, and will affect you and how Tukwila looks in the future. To have input on these issues, read the paper for local news, call an elected official or City admini- stration for information, and come to Council meetings to share your viewpoint. Your City officials represent what they understand the citizens to want. Tell them how you feel and what other issues you think should be at- tended to this year. Please call about any issues that concern you. City officials home phones are listed here for you. To reach them during working hours, call the City at 433-1834. The City Council really does want to hear what you think! ' COttfCil ire ): fe ... 244 4280 . Joan Hernandez ..N. .244775? Dennis Robeirtson :. .....242 6373 Clarence M rlwaki .,433.8539 lean IEkberg........., :..2416904 Sieve; ,awtence .... ;./y431 926�n6{ 000.0.-243-6743 Spring Clean meets recycling The City's traditional Spring Clean-up will be held this year between April 13 and April 21. During this period, a free trip to the Bow Lake Transfer Station will again be offered to resi- dents. In early April the Citywill mail notices which can be exchanged for a free dump pass; the passes will be available at Tukwila City Hall, the Community Center, and all City fire stations during office hours. On Saturday April 13th, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment staff will offer free chipping of woody waste at the Allentown Pea Patch garden site on 42nd Avenue South next to the Duwamish River. In addition to woody type waste, leaves and grass (no ivy, juniper, or blackberry vine) clippings will also be accepted. Get on your coveralls and clean out your garages, because this is planned as the last time free dump passes will be available from the City. The City Council wants Tukwila to reflect the current trend of environmental awareness regarding the disposal of our waste. During 1991, the emphasis of Tukwila's clean- up periods will shift from the free dump pass to bulky waste and yard waste collection, reflecting a focus on increased recycling. The City hopes to encourage a new attitude about the amount of junk we throw out, what we buy, and how we can use, reuse and recycle it. From here on, we hope to meaning- fully reduce the amount of material our city contributes to the waste stream. More information will be forthcoming from the City outlining specific details for residen- tial and commercial recycling programs. Please contact Rebecca Fox of the Department of Community Development at 431-3683 if you have questions, comments or suggestions about recycling in Tukwila. Tukwila Fire Department makes most of holiday spirit The Fire Department's Christmas Outreach Program was again a huge success. Twenty- nine families (132 people of which 96 were children) were assisted with food and gifts. The following is a list of the local companies who, along with their employees, contributed food, gifts and funds: Assocfated;Crocers, Inc • I C Penney:; Cello Bag Company • N C Machinery Car tlrteota Can Corp • ; Acme Poultry; Exeharige Club 0/Highltne! • ITarget;!. ,r 7ikwila Presbyterian Church, 1 ten's Fellowshfp Employees of he Ctty of Tukwila Rhone Poulenc, In • M.A. Segale, Inc • Showalter Middle School • Alpac Container Central School Dist Advisory Council The Fire Department wishes to thank those listed above, along with many members of the City Administration, Council and their fami- lies, who helped wrap gifts and make deliver- ies to the assisted families. Making a difference During the last several months the Exchange Club of Highline, a service club made up of local business persons, purchased a Disney fire prevention video to be viewed by children in our elementary schools, and sponsored two families in our Christmas outreach program. The club also supported a fire prevention poster contest in each of our elementary schools; the winners, one from each school, will receive a $25.00 savings bond. :icee=i VARE: The Tukwila Police Department is pleased to announce that all 5th grade students from Thorndyke, Tukwila and Cascade View Ele- mentary Schools will graduate from 17 weeks of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Educa- tion) training on March 4, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. The combined school ceremony will be con- ducted by D.A.R.E. Officers Brendan Kerin, Tom Kilburg and Lori Rydeen. Students will receive a diploma and celebrate with cake and punch. Tukwila residents are encouraged to attend and support our students in taking a stand for a drug-free life. Tukwila again offers free security items to residents The Crime Prevention Unit of the Tukwila Police Department has again received a grant of $4,250 to buy and install deadbolts and smoke alarms in Tukwila's medium- and low- income households. Officers Brendan Kerin and Tom Kilburg have been taking the names of interested citizens and placing them on a waiting list to receive the locks and alarms for their residences. In- stallation is anticipated to start in March. Here are some examples of households who qualify: If you live in a household of two and make less than $33,200, or a family of four and make less than $41,400, you qualify. For more information, call Officer Kerin at 433-1822 or Officer Kilburg at 433-1823. It's fast, friendly...and best of all, it's FREE! Safety tips can prevent common traffic accident Each month the Tukwila Police Department investigates a number of traffic accidents that are caused by someone turning left across two lanes of traffic. Invariably, we are told by the person turning left that a vehicle in the closest lane to him had stopped and the driver had motioned him to proceed. The driver turning left then does so without having a clear view of the far lane and as he begins to cross that lane, he is struck by an oncoming vehicle. In situations such as this, the driver is cited for failure to yield. Here are a couple of tips that may prevent you from becoming involved in an accident such as this. If you are the person turning left, do not trust the person that is motioning for you to tum. Perhaps their intention for motioning you to tum is that it is okay for you to turn in front of them. Only cross that far lane of traffic after ensuring that it is clear and safe to cross. If you are approaching a stopped line of traffic, slow down and watch for gaps in the line. Beware that a vehicle may be coming through that gap into your lane of traffic. One other thing about making left turns: keep your vehicle and front wheels pointed straight ahead until you are ready to make your tum. Thatway,your vehicle will not be pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind. Remember to drive defensively. The life you save may be your own. Flood waters supplied extra work for Tukwila employees Residents of Western Washington may well be talking for years to come about the 1990 floods. The most recent major event involv- ing Tukwila occurred over the weekend of November 24th. As in January of 1990, maintenance crews and other emergency personnel were called out to battle the effects of heavy sustained rainfall. During the event, eight City streets were closed either totally or partially due to high water. Several areas around the City were sandbagged to prevent overflows of natural drainage systems and limit the effects of the overwhelming rainfall. Public Works personnel committed 135 hours of labor and $1,500 in equipment time and materials to respond to the emergency. In ad- dition, 16 volunteers — including members of Tukwila Police and Fire Explorer Units and Boy Scout Troop #350 — provided valuable as- sistance during the emergency. City Officials were pleased that the assess- ment of public damage sustained during this storm was considerably less than that associ- ated with the January flood. Total public damages from this flood are estimated at $37,000 as opposed to approximately $100,000 last January. According to Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, the reduction in damages was due to both a smaller storm event in November, and Surface Water crews eliminating many problem areas and perform- ing a tremendous amount of preventative maintenance on the ditched and piped sur- face water systems around the City. Public Works staff have applied for Federal and State disaster assistance funds to help defray the costs of flood damages. The City could re- ceive as much as $33,000 in assistance. Public Works project reduces back-ups The Southcenter Boulevard on-ramp to 1-5 northbound was revised adding a second lane to enter the freeway. This has substantially reduced the afternoon traffic jams along Southcenter Boulevard. THE HAZELNUT Published by the City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 Mayor's Message (continued from front page) Environmental Protection — The City Council is working to complete the Sensi- tive Areas Ordinance. When finalized it will provide guidelines and requirements for the development of property containing wetlands, watercourses or characterized by steep hillsides. This is a major piece of legislation being addressed by the Council. Community Enhancement — The initia- tion of this project is another major goal. I have asked my staff to form a task force to work with community representatives in developing a vision for the future of our neighborhoods. More will follow on this in succeeding issues of the Hazelnut. Perhaps the overriding area of emphasis for us this year is our effectiveness in serving you. The City Council and I have hopefully pro- vided the staff with the personnel, equip- ment, policy guidance and support to allow for responsive, efficient and effective service. This continues to be our chief focus. Our rapid expansion has created real challenges in meeting the standards that the pre -annexa- tion community had come to expect. We are trying hard, and I am proud to say that the staff has done an excellent job. We will continue to do our best to support and meet your needs. Our "Excellence in Action" program is di- rected toward enhancing the achievement of this goal. An article explaining that program is contained in this issue. Please let us know how we are doing and give us your ideas for improvement. In closing, I am pleased to report that the City is in sound condition. If we continue our careful and somewhat conservative long-term fiscal policies, we should be able to withstand the impacts of projected economic down- turns, without cutting back services and pro- grams or resorting to tx increases. Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor Maintenance crews respond to "Arctic Express" Public Works maintenance crews had their hands full over the holiday season trying to keep City streets clear of snow and ice. Crews worked a total of over 200 hours and put down in excess of 500 tons of sand and 9 tons of salt to help relieve dangerous driving con- ditions in the City. Much of the work was per- formed at night or in the early morning hours when temperatures were exceptionally cold due to wind chill factors. From the January 21, 1991 regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council The increased area of responsibility resulting from recent annexations did result in some delays in reaching all residential areas. An additional snow plow has been budgeted and should be acquired in 1991. Once this plow is added to the fleet, snow removal efforts should be restored to the effectiveness of past years. The patience of citizens with special concerns was greatly appreciated, as were the many compliments for the job performed by crews on residential streets. RESOLUTION NO. 1170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FOSTERING PEACE AND SUPPORTING UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT. WHEREAS, itis the heritage of the United States to promote peace throughout the world; and WHEREAS, the United States has pursued peaceful and diplomatic efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East; and WHEREAS, the United Nations has passed twelve resolutions directed towards ending Middle East hostilities; and WHEREAS, in agreement with the United Nations and the United States Congress, on January 16, 1991, military action was taken to liberate Kuwait; and WHEREAS, there are hundreds of Washington state citizens among the multinational forces in the Middle East; and WHEREAS, many of the military personnel have a direct affinity and connection to the people of Tukwila; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in the spirit of national unity, the City of Tukwila hereby declares our support for all United States military personnel in the Middle East and throughout the world and prays for their safety and their loved one's peace of mind; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, all of the nations of the world learn from the Middle East conflict and strive towards peaceful and harmonious relations to preclude the inhuman- ity of war. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this 21st day of January, 1991. Gary L VanDusen, Mayor Dennis L. Robertson, Council President 1:,•> �:•>ti»,:�,.,. ,...v., .ter,