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Home My WebLink About2003-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 24 No. 4THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 24, NUMBER 4 ULY 2003 juuy in TukWtla 20036 There's se much to de @o@ and hear n see!' Take a peek inside and discover everything that Tukwila offers to keep you and your family busy during July (and beyond)! FAMILY FOURTH AT THE FORT - Celebrate the holiday with us! TUKWILA DAYS - Our annual festival and community events! SUMMER DAY CAMPS - Keeping Tukwila's kids busy all summer! MUSIC IN THE PARK - Free lunchtime concert performances! COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Concentrated bargain shopping! . • TRE OSCHA E A REMINDER ABOUT SETTING OFF FIREWORKS IN TUKWILA • r Ny 0:1,0 RMED OS�E `__: + '� 1N,.�RO,NGTR SAj„ r immit W1�RT iE UN\1TS . ---..,,,..„. OORPORA 4�y is ; •• ...---F.114 cm 0 O0.. . , F SHE \I OH1B��ED.... ,,s0 --N NS `�v Shooting off fireworks in Tukwila �� ' is not allowed at any time. In the interest of public safety, police officers will be on the lookout for fireworks violations. Those individuals involved will have their fireworks confiscated and may be subject to a civil infraction with a monetary penalty. .000014 Tukwila City Council Actions for April -May 2003 April 2003 Appointed Allan Ekberg to the Planning Commission. Reappointed Renea Blanchette, Dennis Sivak to the Parks commission; Bill Arthur, Henry Marvin, Kirstine Whisler to the Planning Com- mission; Beilly Georgiadis, Audrey, Kathy Znak, Kate Ostrom to the Sister Cities Committee; Art Rosengren, Hohn Hammons to the Community Policing Advisory Board; Kasey Clay to the Hu- man Services Advisory Board. Awarded a contract for widening Inter- urban Bridge and building a new Inter- urban Trail bridge to A.A. Cary Corp. Adopted a new salary schedule for the office of Mayor which increases the 2004 salary to $80,000 and thereafter the same cost of living increases as pro- vided to department heads. Approved a grant application for the purchase of Grandmother's Hill, also known as Poverty Hill. Awarded a contract for the annual bridge inspections and design of the Boeing Access Road bridge overlay to Sargent Engineers, Inc. Awarded a contract for construction of Cascade View Community Park to Rodarte Construction, Inc. Awarded a contract for the Foster Golf Course improvements to Bernhardt In- dustries, Inc. The project will improve the #2, #8, #9 greens, the #1 and #9 tees, and the putting greens. Adopted an ordinance enacting a six- month moratorium on applications for electronic signs. During moratorium, the City will develop regulations to ad- dress the new type of electronic signs. Adopted an ordinance making it unlaw- ful to engage in street racing or to at- tend unlawful street races within desig- nated No Racing Zones. Accepted Public Works Trust Fund Loan for the design of a drainage project in the Cascade View neighborhood. Awarded a contract for a GIS inventory and mapping of the infrastructure in the northern part of the City to Perteet En- gineering, Inc. Awarded a construction management services contract for Interurban Bridge widening project to Entranco, Inc. Awarded a contract for analysis of the local transit network, in conjunction with the Urban Center/CBD Master Plan and the update to the Comprehen- sive Plan's Transportation Element, with Perteet Engineering, Inc. Approved purchase of a new Water Util- ity maintenance van to replace a van that is at the end of its service life. Approved purchase of play equipment, benches, trash receptacles, game tables for Cascade View Community Park. May 2003 Approved the Cascade Glen Final Plat consisting of 20 single-family lots on 6.78 acres, located in the vicinity of 40th Ave S, just south of S 130th St. Appointed Guillermo Larios to the Com- munity Policing Advisory Board, Bruce Linton to the Equity & Diversity Com- mission, and Sarah Fenton to the Hu- man Services Advisory Board. Awarded a contract for a project on S. 134th Place to replace failing driveway culverts, improve drainage, and overlay the road to SCI Infrastructure LLC. Adopted an ordinance creating an emer- gency management program to develop and implement a plan for responding to natural and man-made disasters. Approved Valley Special Response Team interlocal agreement which creates a multi -jurisdictional team to effectively respond to serious criminal occurrences. Approved an interlocal agreement to provide law enforcement mutual aid between jurisdictions of King County. Approved $50,000 to the Airport Com- munities Coalition (ACC) for litigation of cases currently before federal district court and the State Supreme Court. Approved a resolution to reallocate money from a future bond to street projects on S. 144th St. and Tukwila International Blvd. You can find Tukwila City Council agendas — past and present — as well as meeting minutes, calendars, and ordinance/resolution summaries at: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us Comcast announces basic cable TV rate adjustment Effective July 1, 2003, Comcast will be implementing a rate adjust- ment to its Basic Service beginning with the July 2003 customer billing statements. Beginning in July 2003, the monthly price of Basic Service in Tukwila is decreasing from $14.30 to $14.14. If you have any questions regarding the rate decrease or have cable TV issues, please give Frank Iriarte a call at 206-433-0179, or you can send him an email: firiarte@ci.tukwila.wa.us. 2 2003 ELECTION REMINDERS Candidate Filing Week: July 28—August 1 Primary Election: September 16 General Election: November 4 For more information, call the King County Records Et Elections Dept.: 206-296-1565 THE HAZELNUT COUNCIL CORNER by Pam Carter, Council President The best time to look toward the future What makes a city vital and alive? Some people might cite statistics on new housing starts, parks per resident, or other such measures, but I would argue that it is evidenced in an attitude, a way of doing business. I believe many people per- ceive Tukwila as a young, vital city because we are not con- tent with the status quo but are always looking for new op- portunities. Given the current state of the economy, it would be easy for Tukwila to decide this is the time to retrench, take a conser- vative approach, and coast for several years. On the face of it, this would seem to be a sensible approach. However, the folly of this decision would become evident when the economy rebounded and other cities began to surge ahead. At that point, Tukwila would be in the never-ending position of playing catch-up to other, more farsighted communities. Your city leaders have decided we need to continue our efforts to revitalize some neighborhoods and to ensure the vitality of areas which are currently doing well. Next year, we will revisit the City's Comprehensive Plan, our blueprint for the future. We'll be asking if its goals and policies will take us in the direction we need to be heading. At our recent Vision Tukwila meetings, we heard many suggestions on ways to improve our city. People expressed pride in their commu- nity and a desire to make it even better. It's that attitude which will guide your Council and Mayor as we look to the future. A quick examination of recent history illustrates the success achieved in just one neighborhood. Fifteen years ago, the future of the notorious "strip" along Highway 99 looked pretty bleak. Then citizens made the de- cision to annex to Tukwila and work to turn things around. They were successful, and the crime rate decreased dramati- cally. The City of Tukwila and its citizens had a vision for a revitalized Tukwila International Boulevard, and worked to- gether to remove the light rail route from the highway. Suc- cessful resolution to that challenge enabled the City to begin the reconstruction of the highway and allows Tukwila Village to break ground next spring. These investments will bring a new vitality to our city. We'll have a beautiful new public plaza to enjoy, and a new library and shops to patronize. Next spring, our new Cascade View Community Park will bring a welcome patch of green to a neighborhood of dense apart- ment development. It is now - in the worst of times - that Tukwila is taking the bold step to plan for the best of times. With your support and enthusiasm, Tukwila will continue to be a regional leader, setting an example for other cities to follow. Council email address: tukcouncAd.tukwila.wa.us Message Line - 206-431-3652 Agenda Info Line - 206-431-3656 Plan a get-together for the National Night Out Against Crime — Tuesday, August 5 National Night Out Against Crime is an effective, inexpen- sive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships in our fight for a safer community. Help send a message to criminals letting them know that out neighborhoods are organized and fighting back! Organize a party and invite your neighbors over - it's a great way to meet the new family on the block. Need party ideas? Consider: • Potluck • Desserts • Pizza • BBQ • Salads • Ice cream social • Food bank collection • Bike parade • Chalk art • Face painting • Funny hat contest Call, fax, email, or write to the Crime Prevention Office and let use know what event you're planning. Members of the Police and Fire Departments and the Mayor's office will visit you that day/evening. For more information about this event, please contact Robbie Burns, Community -Oriented Policing Coordinator, at 206- 242-8084, or email rburns@ci.tukwila.wa.us. South 180th St reopens to cross -valley traffic Late Friday afternoon on May 16, Wilder Construction Com- pany completed the final paving, signing and striping on the South 180th Street grade separation project, opening the busy street to traffic. The road had been closed since April 15, 2002, allowing construction crews to relocate all utilities to a new utility corridor just to the north of the new underpass. An amazing quantity of labor, equipment and materials was used on this unique $15 million project which utilized state- of-the-art Cement Deep Soil Mixing (CDSM) technology, pro- viding greatly improved strength and watertightness. And now, a few facts - the Top 8 Quantities Used on this project: Reinforcing Steel Bars 1,600,000 pounds Cement Deep Soil Mixing 54,000 cubic yards Roadway Excavation 43,000 cubic yards Railroad detour fill 24,000 cubic yards Drilled Shafts 11,867 lineal feet Structural Concrete 10,000 cubic yards Railroad detour track 5,146 track feet Railroad Flagging 5,500 hours JULY 2003 3 ACTivilms volt EVERYONE! TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT They're happening now (and all summer long)! SUMMER DAY CAMPS PARKS ❖ RECREATION Don't miss out on the very best fun in town! Great daily activities for kids of all ages, plus exceptional field trips, like: • Enchanted Village/Wild Waves • Northwest Trek • Pt. Defiance • Seattle Center • E.M.P. • Pattisons West • Bowling • Lazer Quest • Gametown • Mariners • Sounders • Evergreen State Fair And... check out our Team Tukwila Sports Camps; have fun while developing skills in base- ball, soccer, basketball & tennis! For information about our Camp Tukwilly, Adventure Camp, Teen Camps and Sports Camps, give us a call at the Tukwila Community Center: 206-768-2822. AQUATICS ❖ GOLF Music in the Park Weds., July 9—August 13 NOON to 1:OOPM in Tukwila's Bicentennial Park Join us for this popular lunchtime mu- sic series sponsored by the City of Tuk- wila Arts Commission and the King County Arts Commission. Bring your lunch & enjoy the FREE entertainment! July 9 - ISLANDERS STEEL DRUM BAND Happy, rhythmic, upbeat music July 16 - RAUCOUS Popular, country, 50's, 60's & 70's July 23 - JUAN L. SANCHEZ ENSEMBLE Spanish/Latin American new folk July 30 - MILES FROM CHICAGO Energetic blues, soul, R & B August 6 - TILLER'S FOLLY Celtic, bluegrass, country & rock folk August 13 - TRIVIA Rock 'n' roll from the 50's and 60's Bicentennial Park is located at 6000 Christensen Road, along the Duwamish/Green River Trail at Strander Boulevard FAMILY FOURTH AT FORT DENT PARK Friday, July 4 4:00-11:OOPM This fabulous event kicks off the annual Tukwila Days celebration! • The 17th Annual Dare Dash starts at 10:OOAM and provides a scenic run along the Green River for all ages. • Kids activities begin at 4:OOPM, in- cluding inflatable bouncers, slides, a climbing wall and miniature golf. • Enjoy roving clowns, face painters and balloon artists. • Bring along your picnic, or purchase food from one of the food vendors. • Great main stage entertainment: 5:30-6:30PM - The New Blues Brothers 7:00-8:OOPM - The Nowhere Men 8:30-10:OOPM - Doctor Funk FIREWORKS SHOW starts at 10:OOPM sharp! Fort Dent Park - Interurban Ave. & Southcenter Blvd/Grady Way (parking is limited, so be sure to arrive early!) THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPS MAKE TUKWILA DAYS A SUCCESS! 1Ia1j&r: Steve Mullet Parks/Rec Director: Bruce Pletcher Citj Council: Pant Carter, c&e Dvefjfie, Dave Eeni&n, Jim iagger1on, Joan ffernandeb Pant Linder, Richard Sirnps&n Ares Commission: Russell Bradlej, CCnthia Chesak, William Gorjance, Brian Kennedd, Alida Tustison Parks Commission: Renes Blanchette, Sue Marvin, Joanne McManus, Dennis Sivak, Linda Stanleg Tukwila Dap Starfef:Tvkwil a Parks & Recreation Dept. • B&eing fmplwes Credit Uni&n • Cristal Springs Water N. • Poster High Scho&I • King Countij Arts C&mrni&Sion • King Cruntj Credit Union • King Covnti Journal 11ewspapers • The Magtag Store • Rainier S,mphon, • 11C Power Szgstems • SW King Ccvnij Chamber oaf Commerce • Tukwila Art Commission • Tukwila Ciig Departments: Eire, Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Works • Tukwila Parks Commission • Tukwila Rotarrr • Tukwila Sister Cities Committee • Westfield SFioppin,town Southcenter 4 THE HAZELNUT TAKE A LOOK AT TU KW I LA DAYS 2003 There's Se Mush to See! FAMILY FOURTH AT FORT DENT PARK FRIDAY, JULY 4TH -4:00 TO 11:OOPM Don't migg tPiC fabulous efamilg event that kicks off the annual Tukwila Dap Communitg Pegiival. Kids activitie, begin at 4:00Pm, and include inflatable bouncer, glide, a climbing wall and miniature golf. There will alio be roving clown, face pain1erg and balloon arti. Bring ijovr picnic with goy, or you can purcFage food from one of the food vendor. We've lined vp this great entertainment for the main stage: 5:30-6:30Pm - The 12ew Blveg BroiFiers 7:00-8:00Pm - The 12o -where Men 8:30-10:00Pm -Doctor Punk Tib' Pneaw RK8 SHOW STAT 71S AT 10:O0SHAIZPI (Parking ig limited, go be gyre to get to Port Dent earlp.) Por more information about this great event, please call the Tukwila Cornmvnijj Center - 206 768-2522. SEVENTH ANNUAL ART COMPETITION AND SHOW ENTRY: THURSDAY, JULY 10 — 2:00 TO 5:OOPM RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JULY 11 —6:00TO7:OOPM ART SHOW: SATURDAY, JU LY 12—10:OOAM TO 4:OOPM Thig Tukwila Dago event ig gpongored bj the Tukwila Arlg Commiggion. To be added to our mailing Iii or to receive an en1rr form or further information, please call 206-767-2342. anGrg forms are al &o available on the CiGvg's weI ut e: http://www.ct.tvkwilawa.vg p://www.ci.ivkwil awa.vg Come to appreciate tFie wonderful art en1rieg su1mitted for /ear's on digplaj in the Banquet Room at tFie Tukwila Commvnitj Center. Thi ig a great opporiuni Gj 1e gee dome fine work from 1 ocal arlis1g. PvrcFiaemai be made direciIg with tFie artigtg. SATURDAY, JULY 26 &SUNDAY, JULY 27 SATURDAY, JULY 12 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE THE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL TrJ1 M Por information about this annual event, please call Tvkwila's Rebecca Pox at 206433.7178. 5:00-10:00Am Sister Cities Pancake Breakfast id (F (ov ti ti 10:00am-4:00rm Vendor Pair / Art 11:00,0n-3:00Pm 10:30am-3:00Pm `for Kids and Pamili 11 iio it v oE . , A v 64 ra Li. c PI Mfr ®40 ti "` v `m ci am. W i�v Y 0 c ._ = �' W OM ROW w J) FRIDAY, JULY 4TH FORT DENT PARK 4:00 to 11:00Pm - See front page ef&r details. TUESDAY, JULY 8TH SPORTS FOR HUNGER VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - This double -elimination non -spiking O co zra 1,23 tournament, Field at the Tukwila Comm/nitCenter, ig limited to the, first eight teams. Cost is five cans 4 information, please call the pool at 206-267-2350. and registration, call Dave Johnson at 206-765-2822. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 FRIDAY, JULY 11 & SATURDAY, JULY 12 MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES - 7 N CG a� F H Z Zc rt 0X 'JI- FREE MUSIC PERFORMANCE both nights -This gear's CASTT 1:00Pm at Bicentennial Park - 6000 Christensen Road pereformanceg efollow the theme "Summer Love KID'S STAGE 10:30am - The Bubbleman 11:30am - Buck & ta'/t abeth Tukwila". Come enjog these ,fou - Will Steadman's Parrot ti The performances will be held at the Poster Pereform- 1:15Pm - D4me De,f (kid-,friendl4 rap) ing Arts Center. Admission is PRt~'g, but canned ,food 1:30Pm - Buck & Elizabeth will be collected at the door, for the Tukwila flood 2:30- - The noise Gvg Communitj Center at 206-768-2822. TUKWILA DAYSARTSHOW RECEPTION ETe e • e Ca v W 112 +' v. _v v IZ .� w mo z F W T ' i' W ti 4 azmv ti _ (G . . J a v ' ,a UN i a O +� +v; �4. el V ; vvv as w v 4 V v L 33 = T. co CG' v Z_ and regitration, call 206-767-2323. This event is Work begins on South 134th Place overlay and drainage improvement project Roadway and drainage improvements are underway along South 134th Place between South 133rd Street and 48th Avenue South. The scheduled work includes the replacement of five undersized and failing driveway culverts within Southgate Creek; completion of a creek high-flow bypass at 48th Avenue South; and widening and overlaying the road- way. This work will require the relocation of Seattle City Light power poles and utility relocations at each of the five drive- way culverts being replaced. Work is scheduled to be com- plete in September. The roadway will remain open to local traffic during construction. For further information on this project, please contact Ryan Larson at 206-433-0179. 2003 Overlay Projects The City's Annual Overlay Program is designed to maintain roadway surfaces throughout the City. This year the project was awarded to Lakeside Industries in the amount of $798,559.75. Construction will begin in July and comple- tion is anticipated by the end of September. Locations of Roadway Resurfacing Work: • 42nd Ave S (S 154th St to S 160th St) • Baker Blvd (Andover Pk W to Christensen Rd) • Tukwila Int'l Blvd (Bridge to Boeing Access Rd) • S 153rd St (65th Ave S to East Dead End) • 40th Ave S (S 133rd St to S 139th St) • 51st Ave S (S 139th St to South Dead End) Also scheduled this summer is the overlay of the Boeing Ac- cess Road bridge deck under a separate contract. Cascade View Drainage Project Update The City received a loan of $100,000 from the State's Public Works Trust Fund to start design of the drainage improve- ments in the Cascade View neighborhood. Consultant selec- tion for design is scheduled in July. We have also applied for a construction loan through the Trust Fund, with results ex- pected in August. Tukwila International Blvd Project Update Construction is underway on Tukwila International Boule- vard between South 152nd and South 138th Streets. The main line of storm drainage is complete and undergrounding power and installation of street lighting is progressing. We are scheduled to start installation of curb, gutter, sidewalks and bus shelters in July, paving in September, and landscap- ing in October. 8 GIS Survey of City's north end (S 116th Street north to Seattle City Limit) being conducted The City of Tukwila is in the process of developing a Geo- graphic Information System (GIS) of its stormwater, sanitary sewer, water and street systems. This GIS will enable the City to better maintain and operate its facilities, provide informa- tion to property owners concerning the storm facilities, and better respond to emergency conditions such as flooding and earthquakes. The City has retained Perteet Engineering, Inc., to collect field survey information to help us in this process. We are asking you to grant permission so those Perteet Engineering employees may access your property to gather this survey in- formation. The vehicles they will be using clearly identify the name of their firm. They will be using Geographic Position- ing System (GPS) or optical survey equipment in performing this task. To gather detailed information, they will open storm sewer catch basins and manholes. In some cases they will be accessing storm water treatment facilities that are located behind fences and gates. On your property they may locate other City facilities such as fire hydrants, water valves, and fire department hose connections. They will not be causing damage or disturbing any portion of your property. If you have any hesitation about who the surveyors are repre- senting or what they look like, you can visit our website for a map of the area and photos of Perteet's staff at http:// www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/pubwks/gis.htm. If you have any questions or concerns about this City effort, call Senior Engineer Ryan Larson at 206-433-0179. Thank you for your cooperation. English as a Second Language students tour Fire Station 54 and learn about fire safety This fall, literacy and English as a Second Language classes will be available to adults in Tukwila. The class schedule begins again on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30PM, in Room 213 at Foster High School. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Patty Lewis Worthington at 206-901-8002. THE HAZELNUT Preserving Community Pride: Temporary signage Everyone loves a clearance sale or a grand opening... but we need to be sure our signs and advertising comply with Tukwila's sign ordinances. Most sign violations occur with temporary signs: banners, A -boards, window signs, pen- nants and balloons. Some key things to keep in mind: Temporary signs — including window signs and banners — REQUIRE A SIGN PERMIT, and must meet size, location and duration specifications. Portable signs, or strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, wind -animated objects, balloons and similar devices of a carni- val nature are PROHIBITED. Sandwich boards, A -boards of any kind, or other advertising worn by individu- als are strictly PROHIBITED. Most temporary signs can be issued within 3-5 business days. Copies of Tukwila's Sign Code Guide are available in the Department of Community Development Office, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. Before putting up any permanent or temporary sign, please call us at 206-431- 3670 for further information, or check our website at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Citizenship classes in Tukwila Do you want to become a U.S. citizen? The City's Equity and Diversity Commission is offering free classes in citizenship to Tukwila residents this summer. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30PM at City Hall. The class will be led by a Highline College teacher experienced in teaching citizenship classes. To be eligible for citizenship, a person must have lived in the U.S. for five years, or been married to a U.S. citizen here for three years, or have served in the armed forces with some restrictions. Low-income residents are eligible for financial help with application fees for citizenship. We will also offer ESL classes on Wednes- day evenings. For more information, please call Lucy Lauterbach at 206-433-1834. Check out these summer events at the Tukwila Library Wizard Schools International Monday, July 7 at 7::OOPM Delve into the magic of books by au- thors such as Tolkien, Doyle, Scott, Jacques and J.K. Rowling with Payne Fifield. Tricks and tips that truly will make reading magical! Game Time Tuesday, July 8 at 10:30Aa Every story a game, every game a story. Join us in the park for a rompin', fun - filled Story Time. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy afterward in Hazelnut Park. Magic Around the World Monday, July 14 at 7::OOPm Join Jeff Evans as you are transported on an imaginary journey to unique des- tinations using magic! Unlock the mys- teries of the library and travel to exotic locations around the world! Summer Daze Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30Am All the splendor of summer, in this kick- off -your -shoes, lie -in -the -sun, tales of summer Story Time. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy later in Hazelnut Park. Tukwila Library - 14475 - 59th Ave S 206-244-5140 Calling all Veterans! What do you have in that box in the attic that remains from your service in the military? The City is looking for pictures, uniforms or other artifacts from Tukwila veterans. We will involve them in a Veteran's Day service here, and any articles will be treated very carefully and will be returned in the same condition as they were loaned. We appreciate your service to country, and would like to honor you. To that end, we are actively looking for pictures, flags or old uniforms (they don't have to fit you now!) from any branch of the service. Please call Lucy Lauterbach at 206-433-1834 if you have anything we can come pick up for use in an exhibit. This is a good chance to dig into that trunk in the basement, garage or extra room. We hope to hear from you! JULY 2003 9 WFfAT'S NEW(5) IN HUMAN SERVICES Human Services Office Crisis Clinic Evie - 206-433-7180 (24-hour line) Stacy - 206-433-7181 206-461-3222 National "Do Not Call" List Tired of running to the phone only to find that a telemarketer has just hung up? Tired of saying "hello" and - right when you're ready to hang up - a salesperson comes on the line? The Federal Trade Commission has just released its schedule for the "Do Not Call" registry, which will give you a choice about whether to receive most telemarketing calls. Starting in July, you will be able to put your phone number on a national registry, which telemarketers will be required to ac- cess. As of October, it will be illegal for most telemarketers to call a number on the "Do Not Call" list. When registration opens in July, you will be able to register for free online or by telephone. The FTC will announce the website address and the toll-free number in June. Initial sign-up by phone for the registry will be phased in, region -by -region, over an eight-week period. Visit www.ftc.gov/donotcall for additional updates. About that "dead air" resulting from the use of automatic -dialing equipment ring- ing up more phones than sales people, the FTC now requires that telemarketers come on the line within two seconds of the consumer's greeting. /tel Telemarketers also will be required to transmit their phone number and name (if possible) to your caller ID service. Just remember, the ONLY way to get on this list is to call or email the FTC. If you receive a call from someone who can "get" you on the list early for a mere $10 or $15, it's a scam. And, remember to never give out your bank account, credit card or social security number over the telephone. Seeking Board member Free Elder Law Clinics The Tukwila Office of Human Services seeks a Tukwila resident representative to serve on Tukwila's Human Services Advisory Board. Want to learn about human service needs and resources in the Tukwila community? Would you like to better understand how the City decides what to fund to assist people in need? We meet every two months for an hour and a half during the day at the Office of Human Services. You'll be joined by six other members who bring a wide range of experience on human service issues. Experience with human services is helpful, but not required. For more information or an application, contact Evelyn Boykan at 206-433-7180. Whether drafting wills or handling con- sumer problems, legal issues can be quite costly to seniors on a limited in- come. To help ease the challenge of finding trustworthy, affordable legal help, Senior Services Elder Law Clinic will offer free legal advice from 1:00 to 3:OOPM, on the first and third Fridays of each month at the Senior Services Lillian Rice Center in Seattle, or the second and fourth Fridays at the Kent Senior Center. The Elder Law Clinic is a partnership between Senior Services and the King County Bar association, providing se- niors with free basic legal consultation to discuss their legal needs and options. For more information, please call Senior Rights Assistance at 206-448-5720. 10 THE HAZELNUT VISTA opportunity available A Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) position is available with the Tukwila Community Schools Collabo- ration program, at the Tukwila School District. The mission of the collabora- tion is "To enhance the living, working and learning of children and families by building sustainable coordinated ser- vices with community, school, govern- ment, and foundation resources through the Tukwila schools." The VISTA member will work with stu- dents and parents to identify factors con- tributing to student academic failure and student -on -student violence. They will assist in organizing trainings, strategy development and support meetings, and offer assistance on solutions to issues. The member will support student lead- ership around issues of cultural compe- tency and empower youth to be agents of change, dedicated to building cultural understanding and equality. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills; be personable and outgoing; have the ability to support others by developing their leadership skills; be self-directed and able to work with a diverse population; have the abil- ity to work with a team. Monthly sti- pend is $868. Education award is $4,725 or $1,200 in cash. Check the website for additional information. As part of our recruitment of VISTAS, MLK VISTA Corps posts all sites' posi- tions on the Fremont Public Association web site: http://www.fremontpublic.org/ vols/volunteerism.html (206-675-3200), and Corporation for National Service Website (http://recruit.cns.gov/index.asp). The position is open until filled. Please contact Deborah Spangle -York, Program Director, Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration, 4640 S 144th, Tukwila, WA 98168 206-901-7648. TUKWILA RESOURCE REPOR TER WILL BE BUSY IN JULY!! WOW! RECYCLERS 10th Annual Community Garage Sale - July 26 Et 27 The 10th Annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale will be held on Sat- urday & Sunday, July 26 & 27. This event provides a fun way to recycle and reuse items, meet neighbors, tidy up your basement or attic, and shop for bargains. A large number of yard sales in Tukwila on the same day is bound to draw the maximum number of shoppers to YOUR sale – and/or give you lots to buy! We hope you will join in the fun! What will I do? • Plan to have a garage sale at your home on July 26 and 27, 2003. • Tell the City before JULY that you'll be holding a sale on these days. • Hold your sale – make money – and have fun! What will the City do? • Place a list of all sale locations in a local newspaper and other places (see below). • Give you a bright yellow "Tukwila Community Garage Sale" sign to mark your home. How do 1 sign up? Give us your NAME, MAILING ADDRESS (with zip), ADDRESS of garage sale and PHONE NUMBER (so we can contact you if needed) beforeJULY 7. You may: • Register by calling the special garage sale line at 206-433-7178; or • Register via email to rfox@ci. tukwila. wa. us; or • Register by mailing a note to Rebecca Fox, City of Tukwila, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188. How will 1 know where to shop? After July 23, a list of sale locations will be available during hours of operation at City Hall, the Tukwila Community Center, Foster Library and Tukwila Library. Sale addresses will also be posted on the City of Tukwila's website: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us, and they'll be published in a "garage sale" ad in the King County Journal on Friday, July 25. Or you can just drive around Tukwila's neighborhoods, looking for the bright yellow signs. Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or email to rfox(d2ci.tukwila.wa.us Household Hazardous Wastemobile in Tukwila WHEN: July 25, 26 and 27, from 10:00AM to 5:00PM WHERE Foster High School 4242 South 144th Street http://www.metrokc.gov. hazwaste/wastemobile, or call 206-296-4682 MORE NFO? SPECIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION EVENT Saturday, July 19, from 9:OOAM to 3:OOPM Foster High School – 4242 S. 144th St. The following materials will be collected and recycled: « Antifreeze « Motor oil and filters Lead acid batteries « Household batteries - AAAA, AAA, AA, A, B, C & D cell batteries only (a- Tires (6 per load. No rims, no heavy truck or backhoe tires) - Bulky yard waste (no rocks/brush/leaves/ sod) ga Scrap wood (untreated, unpainted only) (.- Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) « Reusable household goods and clothing « Cardboard (Please flatten. No wax -coated cardboard) « Refrigerators/freezers/air conditioners ($25 cash will be charged for each unit) «Appliances ($5 cash for each water heater with insulation) « Porcelain toilets and sinks (Remove toilet seats, hardware & base wax rings, $5 charge) « Residential propane tanks ($5 charge) « Electronic equipment: Computers, printers, mouse, keyboards, fax machines, cellular phones, and scanners. Computer monitors will be collected for $10 cash each. « TV sets ($15 charge per TV; no "big screens") Please do not bring: A Hazardous waste A Garbage A. Plastics A Furniture A Window glass A Concrete A Paint, etc. A Mattresses A Grass, leaves JULY 2003 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30AM-5.:00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www.cLtukwila.wa.us E-mail.: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pam Carter, Pres. 206-244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 206-994-7229 Dave Fenton 206-246-4980 206-244-7846 206-248-0260 206-439-2473 206-243-7715 Jim Haggerton Joan Hernandez Pamela Linder Richard Simpson Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor Steve Mullet 206-433-1805 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Human Services 206-433-7180 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir206-433-1835 Tourism/Marketing206-575-2489 Fire Department Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3681 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Parks/Recreation Department Bruce Fletcher, Dir 206-767-2342 Police Department Keith Haines, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Dir 206-433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Jessop, Dir 206-433-1831 City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800 Personnel 206-433-1831 City Job Line 206-433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-768-2822 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 Restaurant 206-241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a bimonthly newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff. Editing/production: Stacia Norris New Fire Department organization provides community with level of service that citizens have come to expect In January 2003, the Tukwila Fire Department added three "Shift Commander" positions to its roster. A Shift Commander serves as the third level of authority after the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief, and is the ultimate authority in the Department when the chiefs are not on duty. There was a growing concern that any delays experienced in establishing "incident command" (in the past, the ar- rival of the Chief or Assistant Chief) could leave us vulnerable in a major fire situ- ation. Now, each of the three Shift Commanders is on the job for an entire 24-hour shift, providing around-the-clock command staffing and bringing a higher and more consistent level of training and accountability to all three shifts. Through a mutual agreement between the Fire Department's rank and file and its Administration, we were able to reallocate personnel within the Department, al- lowing us to incorporate the new positions with the addition of only one firefighter. That this could be done in a period of immense budget constraints is a testament to the hard work and problem -solving attitude of our Fire Department. An area of concern to everyone was ensuring our citizens the continuation of the emergency response levels demanded by Tukwila's wide-ranging needs in that, during times of minimum shift staffing, our "aid car" would be out of service. Fortunately, every Tukwila firefighter is a trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and all of our emergency vehicles are similarly equipped to deal with any medical — as well as fire — emergency. We are confident that the public will expe- rience the same level of quality service. If you call 911 for a medical emergency and you see a fire engine or ladder truck show up in front of your house or business instead of the aid car, you can rest assured that you will still receive the finest care available from the best trained and most dedicated firefighters around. Any questions or concerns you have regarding the Department's operations may be directed to Chief Olivas or Assistant Chief Flores at 206-575-4404. Steve Mullet, Mayor City offices are closed on Friday, July 4. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800.