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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 33 No. 3A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 23, NUMBER 3 MAY 2002 LOOK INSIDE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT - South 180th Street closure - Skate Park grand opening - Memorial Day at the Museum of Flight - Summer Day Camps for Kids - Tukwila Days Art Show - D.A.R.E. Dash - Citrus Long -horned Beetle quarantine update - Storage container regulations - Summer Recreation programs - Tips to avoid auto theft - Tukwila joins King Conservation District - Recent Council actions - Tukwila Days Art Show Mark your calendar and plan to attend Tukwila's very first FAMILY FOURTH AT THE FORT Tukwila proudly presents its first old-fashioned family 4th of July celebration. Held at Fort Dent Park, this free family affair is complete with games, entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display. The celebration kicks off at 4:OOPM. Folks can stake out their spot on the lawn and enjoy entertainment that includes the Rainier Symphony's brass quartet, the Steve Ryals Trio, The King Bees, and The Mark Whitman Band. There will be children's entertainment at 4:OOPM and 5:00PM. Kids can have their faces painted, meet Uncle Sam and Abe Lincoln, play in the bouncers, and even do arts & crafts. Come out and play old-fashioned games like the potato sack race and the milk -can toss. Clowns will be on hand to entertain and amuse the crowds. Families can pack a picnic meal or purchase food items from the Rainforest Cafe and Bangkok Bistro. There will be ice cream, kettle korn, cotton candy and — of course — espresso available. The fireworks extravaganza at 10:30PM concludes the event. Parking is free at the park. Free shuttles from Southcenter Mall will begin at 6:00PM and run until midnight. For more information, please call 206-575-2489. Hard getting started with your spring cleaning? This should fit your schedule just fine... the Tukwila Summer Clean -Up! Many citizens have inquired and others are probably wondering about the status of this year's Spring Clean-up. Due to construction activity to expand the weigh station area of the Bow Lake Transfer Station, distribution of dump passes has been delayed. So this year, the disposal station coupons will be available at City Hall beginning July 22, and can be used July 26 through August 4. Look for more information in the July Hazelnut. Conducting the business of the City: Tukwila City Council Actions for January -April 2002 ADOPTED/APPROVED: • Election of Councilmember Richard Simpson as Council President for 2002. • An Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac for tourism and mar- keting services. • The minimum price for which sur- plus property located at 4501 S. 134th Place could be sold; retained services of commercial real estate broker to facilitate the property transfer. • A contract with Kenyon Dornay Marshall, P.L.L.C., in the amount of $297,273.00 plus extraordinary ex- penses for legal services in 2002. • A contract amendment with Kirshen- baum and Goss, Inc., P.S., for Public Defender Services. • Resolution #1482 expressing support of the Tukwila School District levy. • Ordinance #1987 adopting the 2002 WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifica- tions. • Tukwila Urban Center/Commercial Business District Master Plan Consultant's Agreement. • An amendment to the Yakima County Jail Contract. • Resolution #1483, setting guidelines for annual employee awards banquet. • Resolution #1484 in support of the Highline School District levy. • A contract with KPG, Inc., in the amount of $78,585.60 for the 2002 Repair and Overlay Program. • A Motion to file necessary petition with King County Conservation Dis- trict to begin process of becoming a member of the District. • A contract amendment with Analytic Assets, in the amount of $29,500.00, for completion of Phase II tasks asso- ciated with connectivity issues. • Accepted as complete the contract with West Coast Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $404,049.42 for the 2001 Small Drainage Projects; authorized release of retainage. • Resolution #1485, approving sole source purchase of skateboard park equipment. • A contract amendment with Ball Janik, in the amount of S10,000.00 per month, to secure appropriations for Tukwila Village, BNSF issues, and Sound Transit issues. • A contract amendment with Martin J. Durkin, Jr., extending the agree- ment's duration, and approving work with local, regional, and state officials on general matters of interest. • A contract amendment with Ragsdale Consulting Group, LLC., extending the duration of the agreement for technical guidance in the areas of Tukwila Village, Sound Transit, Tuk- wila Urban Center, and Tukwila In- ternational Blvd. • Plans for the City's first Fourth of July celebration at Fort Dent Park. • Ordinance #1988 adopting the 2001 Comprehensive Solid Waste Manage- ment Plan. • Accepted turnover of storm drainage facilities within 46th Ave. S. (Dreamcraft Properties). • A consultant's agreement with KPG, Inc., in the amount of $184,081.84 for the design of S. 144th Street im- provements and half -street frontage improvement adjacent to Cascade View Park. • A contract with McAndrews Group, LTD, in the amount of $49,853.00 to perform the survey for Tukwila Village. • An interlocal agreement with the City of Renton for the S. 180th St. Grade Separation and the Strander Boulevard Extension projects. 2 THE HAZELNUT • Unbudgeted expense of $35,202.00 for purchase of Bauer Breathing Air Compressor with Cascade System for the Fire Department. • Ordinance #1989, regulating the use of cargo containers as accessory build- ings. • Ordinance #1990, amending Ord. #1930 previously setting greens fees. • Resolution #1486 establishing greens fees at Foster Golf Links. • Resolution #1487, approving the Final Bylaws of the Suburban Cities Association. • A Memorandum of Agreement with King county for the King County Jobs Initiatives. • A rental agreement with Farwest Golf Cars of Washington, in the amount of $2,879.00 per month for 36 months (May 1, 2002 -May 1, 2005), for rental of 30 golf carts for use at Foster Golf Links. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD: • Riverton Creek Lodge Senior Hous- ing Project. • An ordinance clarifying and updating Zoning Code provisions regulating the use of cargo containers as acces- sory buildings. • Comprehensive Plan amendment process (public meeting) BIDS AWARDED: • A contract to Ashford Electric and Construction Co., in the amount of $51,451.52 for the North Hill Reser- voir Station Upgrade. • A contract to C.A. Goodman Con- struction Co., in the amount of $42,595.20 for construction of the Christensen Road Water Line Exten- sion. Please contact the City if you have questions regarding any of these council agenda items — 206-433-1800. Council Corner by Richard Simpson, Council President Working together to keep Tukwila lookin' good One of the issues we have all struggled with in the city is how to keep our streets, neighborhoods, and commercial areas clean and attractive. The Highway 99 Action Committee accomplishes this by selecting an area of the highway once a month and picking up the trash. To date, they have removed five tons of trash, making the highway more attractive. Another citizen has taken responsibility for cleaning and mowing a vacant lot on the corner of South 144th and 42nd Avenue South. If you or another citizen picked up trash on a block or two in your neighborhood once a month, it wouldn't take long for you and your neighbors to see an improvement. An issue that we have dealt with is junk cars in people's yards. With a citizen patrol responding to complaints from people about junk cars, and with a junk car amnesty program, many such cars have been removed which has also improved the appearance of some streets. If you want a junk car removed, call 206-431-3652. The most recent action we've taken is adopting an ordinance to regulate the use of cargo containers which have recently become more popular. While they can be useful for people short on space in their homes, they can also be an eyesore for neighbors or to someone driving through a neighborhood. The Council's solution was not to ban cargo containers, but rather to regulate their appearance so that they are properly screened from view. You can read details about the new regulations in this issue. We want to allow cargo container use, but in a way that doesn't offend neighbors or others who drive by your home or business. Although the free dump pass program is delayed until summer this year, spring cleaning can still be done during these spring months. Yard waste (outside the citrus longhorned beetle quarantine area) can be collected from your home if you have signed up for that service, and weekly garbage trips to the dump or garbage collection from you house can convey smaller items that need to be discarded. Together, by picking up trash where we see it, banding with others to clean up a street or highway, and tidying our own place where we live, we can make this a brighter, cleaner city. Now, if it would only stop raining long enough so I could get out and mow that yard! Happy spring! � �111. Council Email Address �—��� tukcounc@ci.tukwila.wa.us MAY 2002 Message Line — 206-431-3652 Agenda Info Line — 206-431-3656 EUW2-07-4! ! nsINI 1t has begun... South 180th Street project closes road for one year South 180th Street across the valley was closed to traffic at the railroad tracks on April 15, 2002 and will be closed for approximately one year. The main detour route will use West Valley Highway, South 196th Street and 80th Avenue S. The contractor on the project, Wilder Construction Company, began construction of the grade separation on South 180th Street between West Valley Highway and Oaksdale Avenue in March. The project will construct an underpass beneath the railroads for four lanes of traffic, an Interurban Trail bridge, a one-track Union Pacific railroad bridge, and a three -track Burlington Northern bridge. This will result in the elimination of the existing railroad grade crossings providing a significant increase in motorist safety and eliminating the need to wait for passing train traffic. For more information, call the Public Works Department at 206-433-0179, or visit the "Public Works – Construction Activity" page at Tukwila's website, http://ci.tukwila.wa.us. 1v Scheduled To Be Completed About I June 2002 AnBc peted to be Closed to Through Truffle In May for 12 Months 3 Parks, Goltalld Recreation Happenings Safe Sitter Babysitting Class Saturday, June 1, 9:OOAM-4:30PM For ages 11 thru 13 Fee: $55 (includes a pizza lunch) Get ready for those summer jobs! Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches teens how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Teens will learn what to do when a child is choking, how to call for help, basic childcare skills, how to entertain children, and how to run your babysitting business. This class is instructed by Franciscan Health Systems. Pre -Registration in required. Call 206-768-2822 for more information. A heartfelt "Thank You!" The Tukwila VIP — in conjunction with Saltwater State Park, its employees and visit -ors — would like to thank all who contributed to the tool drive. Thanks to you, Christmas came early for the park rangers this year. A special thanks to Tukwila resident Doris Mead for her extreme generosity. If you missed the tool drive, don't worry. Give Holly Miskey a call at the Tukwila Commu- nity Center at 206-768-2822, or call Saltwater State Park at 253-661-4956. 4 Join us as the Tukwila Skate Park celebrates its grand opening! Saturday, May 18 — 2:00 to 6:OOPM Don't miss the Grand Opening celebration for the new temporary Skate Park located at the Tukwila Community Center. The park will feature HUNA ramps, 1/4 pipes, grinding rails, fun boxes, and more! This celebration event — in conjunction with the annual MayFair Teen Festival — is FREE and will feature professional demos, music, a henna artist, game attractions, a free BBQ, and more! The City's Parks and Recreation Depart-ment have been working with a group of local youth skaters to plan a skate park in Tukwila. A committee was formed to choose a final location and begin park design; youth committee members helped design the new park and made a presentation at a Tukwila City Council meeting. Special thanks go to Council -member Dave Fenton for participating on the skate park committee. Call 206-768-2822 for more information. Now accepting applications The Tukwila Community Center is now accepting vendor applications for arts & crafts and food & beverage booths, as well as community, non-profit, and busi- ness information and sales booths, for the "Red, White, and Blue in 2002" Tukwila Days Community Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2002. Applications are available online at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us or by calling Meredy at 206-768-2822. Don't forget... about our fun summer classes. Check them out on our website at http:// www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Youth Movement Classes for preschoolers and school age kids run all summer! • Pre -Gymnastics • Parent/Toddler Gymnastics • Pre -Ballet, Ballet and Jazz Combo • Tae Kwon Do, Karate After Easter, we want to thank everybunny... The Tukwila Parks & Recreation Department would like to recognize )f and thank the following for their contributions to and support of the A 2002 Easter Egg Hunt Hunt and Breakfast: Firefighters Local 2088, Tukwila Rotary, Best Western -Tukwila, Doubletree Guest Suites- Southcenter, Red Lion -Seattle Airport at Southcenter, Smith Brothers Dairy, and Continental Mills/Krusteaz. All sponsors helped contribute to the success of this annual community event attended by over 700 local residents. Rotary breakfast proceeds will benefit the Tukwila Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship fund. We would also like to recognize the following businesses for their support of the annual Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt: Taco Time, Dominos Pizza, Starbucks, Wendy's, Gametown, and Shasta. Each business donated prizes distributed at the event enjoyed by 100 local youth. Thanks to all for your invaluable community partnership with Tukwila Parks & Recreation! THE HAZELNUT The fun and activities begin on June 24! Look for the complete description and registration information for these popular camps in the Spring -Summer Recreation Brochure now available online at www.cLtukwila.wa.us SUMMER DAY CAMPS CAMP TUKWILLY Where will you spend your summer vacation? Join us as we as we enjoy swimming, weekly field trips, games, arts and crafts, camper days, special events, and meeting new and old friends. Camp is open to those en- tering grades K thru 5 at the start of the '02-'03 school year. Camp hours are Monday -Friday 6:30AM-6:OOPM. ADVENTURE CAMP Calling all 5th and 6th graders... come and spend your summer with a program designed just for you! Campers will be traveling almost everyday to exciting locations around the Seattle area, including a couple of overnighters. We will also play some cool games, create some awe- some arts and crafts projects, and participate in community service. This is a more advanced camp, only open to participants entering grades 5 or 6 in the '02-'03 school year. Camp hours are Monday -Friday 6:30AM-6:OOPM SUMMER SACK LUNCH PROGRAM A free lunch program is available to all summer camp participants. Please sign up for the program at the time of camp registration. We are unable to accommodate special dietary re- quests. MAY 2002 TEEN CAMP This could be the best summer yet! Teen Camp will give teens some- thing positive to do during their sum- mer break. Daily trips and endless opportunities for adventure, friend- ship, and fun set this program apart from the rest. This camp is open to students who will be attending grades 7 thru 9 in the '02-'03 school year. Camp hours are Monday -Friday, 6:30AM-6:OOPM. PRESCHOOL CAMP Too young for the other camps? Don't worry, we didn't forget about you. Preschool camp will provide 3- 5 year olds with an exciting summer full of activities such as arts and crafts, music, games, science and nature activities. Campers must be potty -trained in order to attend. Camp hours are Monday -Friday 9:OOAM-Noon. TEAM TUKWILA SPORTS CAMPS Back by popular demand! Week- long sports camps offer youth the opportunity to enjoy learning and practicing new skills in a designated sport, all while having fun. Camps are open to participants of all skill levels and a variety of ages. Week- long camps will be offered in Base- ball, Gymnastics, Basketball, Soc- cer, Tennis, and a "Sports for Shorts" preschool sports camp. Camp hours, fees, and registration deadlines are varied. PLAYGROUND PROGRAM Another summer of fun awaits you at our neighborhood -based, free drop- in program for youth ages 5-12 years. This program will operate from 10:OOaM-1:00PM, Monday—Thurs- day at the following sites: Mondays, Tukwila Elementary; Tuesdays, Crys- tal Springs Park; Wednesdays, Cas- cade View Elementary; and Thurs- days, Foster Memorial Park. Free Summer Sack lunches will be served from 11:30Am-12:30PM each day of the program. The program will run July 1 thru August 29. FOR MORE INFO... about programs, registration, weekly schedules, field trips, etc., call the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. 5 Tukwila Arts Commission announces its sixth annual Art Competition and Show In conjunction with "Tukwila Days", the Arts Commission is sponsoring its sixth annual Art Competition and Show on Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13. The entry date is Thursday, July 11 from 2:00 to 5:OOPM. Entry categories are oil painting, watermedia, graphics (drawing, printmaking & mixmedia), and a special new category titled "Tukwila History". Monetary prizes will be awarded in each category. Up to three entries are accepted. First entry is $10, second and third entries are $5 each. (Note: Recipient of award in the "Tukwila History" category must sign waiver allowing artwork to be reproduced by the Tukwila Historical Society.) Artwork must be current within the last two years. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive an entry form or for further information, please call 206-767-2342. If you just want to appreciate the art entries submitted for this year's show, please plan to attend the art show reception and show to see all the wonderful art pieces on display. The reception will be on Friday evening, July 12 from 6:00 to 7:OOPM, with entertainment provided by members of the Rainier Symphony. The show will run all day on Saturday, July 13. The reception and show will be held in the Banquet Room at the Tukwila Community Center. This is a great opportunity to see the fine work of local artists. Purchases can be made directly from the artists. "Tukwila History" category In honor of the centennial of the Interurban Railway, this area's first mass transit third rail train, the Tukwila Historical Society is inviting artists to submit works which recall the days of the Interurban. The train ran from downtown Seattle to Tacoma on the South through Tukwila. Interurban Av- enue takes its name from the train. Pic- tures are available through the Museum of History and Industry, the Tukwila History Book ($10 at City Hall), or the Interurban video at local King County libraries. Other subject matter includes local his- toric homes in Tukwila, trails and parks with monuments, and other modes of historic transporta- tion, like the flat-bottomed river boats or canoes. The Societywelcomes portrayals of - farms. The Codiga Barn in Allen- town is a great subject for a picture. 16th Annual nua viDASHrev De, 10K RUN,3K RUN OR WALK New Day for 2002! THURSDAY, JULY 4 — 5:OOPM Grand Prize Drawing - Anyone can win! $200 Gift Certificate for Southcenter Mall The D.A.R.E. Dash — which raises funds for the Tukwila Police D.A.R.E.Program — will be a scenic run along the Green River, starting and ending at Fort Dent Park. Everyone entrant will receive a D.A.R.E. Dash T-shirt and a bag full of D.A.R.E. goodies. There will also be random prize drawings for all registered participants. The 2002 D.A.R.E. Dash is part of the City of Tukwila's first "Family Fourth at the Fort" celebration (see page 1), taking place at Fort Dent Park from 4:00 to 11:00PM.There will be plenty of fun for all ages,with live entertain- ment, games for kids, food booths, and — of course — a spectacular fireworks show to con- clude the evening. Want more information about the Dash? Please call Officer Ted Rutt at 206-433-1808. 6 Tukwila votes to join the King Conservation District On February 19th, the Tukwila City Council approved a motion to become a member of the King Conservation District (KCD). Established in 1949, the KCD works to maximize productive land use while conserving natural resources and protecting water quality. Tukwila's primary interest in KCD membership is their support of salmon conservation efforts throughout the County. Tukwila will join 13 other local jurisdictions within the Green/ Duwamish Watershed who are currently members. Once approved by the Washington State Conservation Commission, each tax parcel within the City will be assessed a $5.00 fee per year to fund the KCD programs. Of this amount, $3 is allocated to the Green/Duwamish Watershed Forum for salmon habitat restoration programs, $1 is allocated to the City in the form of a non-competitive grant, and $1 funds the activities of the KCD. In the past, the City independently funded these programs through the City's General Fund. This not only put an additional burden on the City's budget but also disqualified all projects within the City from seeking KCD matching funds. Tukwila continues to be committed to salmon recovery. The City is an active member of the Green/Duwamish Watershed Forum, with Tukwila Mayor Steve Mullet serving as Chairman. The City is heading up or participating in other planned projects within the City, including the Codiga Farms Side Channel, Site -1 Side Channel, Gilliam Creek Flap Gate Modification, and Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal. Past development practices, flood control facilities, and ongoing stormwater runoff have caused significant degradation of salmon habitat. The projects listed above and future projects funded in part through the KCD will help restore some of the lost habitat. THE HAZELNUT Museum of Flight hosts Black Sheep Squadron reunion and programs at special Memorial Day weekend event The Museum will be hosting surviving members of the famous Black Sheep Squadron of World War II during its annual Memorial Day Weekend Salute to America's Armed Forces. Flying F4U-1 Corsairs under the leader- ship of sometime Seattleite Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, Marine Fighting Squadron 214 — better known as the Black Sheep — amassed one of the most impressive combat records of any Allied unit in the Pacific theater, from Septem- ber 1943 to January 1944,: 94 aerial victories in slightly less than 90 days in the combat zone. Far from being the "collection of misfits and screwballs" portrayed in the 1970's TV show Baa Baa Black Sheep, the members of the real Black Sheep were a highly effective combat force that played a vital role under unbelievably difficult circum- stances in securing victory in the island - hopping Pacific war. Approximately a dozen pilots from the Boyington Black Sheep will be at the Museum over Memorial Day Weekend for a program dedicated to their courage and sacrifice and that of their squadron mates. In addition, the Museum will host several pilots from the pre- and post-Boyington incarnations of VMF- 214, which also fought with distinction. Pilots will take part in a panel discus- sion, following which they will be avail- able to sign autographs. The discussion and autograph signing are free with Museum admission. The mount of the Black Sheep was the formidable Vought F4U Corsair, which married the smallest practical airframe to what was then the largest available engine, making it the first single-engine American fighter to exceed 40mph. The Museum's collections features a Corsair that was painstakingly restored to flying condition after having spent 33 years at the bottom of Lake Washington follow- ing a midair collision in 1950. Other events during the three-day week- end celebration include family fun but- ton -making workshops, Corsair flybys and displays, presentations by Black Sheep historians and authors, and a Monday performance by the Boeing Em- ployees Concert Band The Memorial Day Weekend Salute to America's Armed Forces is sponsored by the City of Tukwila, Wash. A MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY - MONDAY, MAY 27 Tukwila City Offices will be closed Sail away with, the, RartierSyr iouy far the, "Take Firm" seasorz fatale POPS CONCERT-' SUNDAY, MAY 19 at 3:OOnm Artkur Shaw; gctest Coudactor Foster Ffi9ly School Perforkuiu9 Arts Cutter 4242 loath 144th Street, Tukwila, Tickets: Adult/$74; Senior or Student/$9 Vitt oar website: www:ratnlersykapko y.orj! For u -tore ire foratatior, teLledse, call 206-781-5618 RAINIER MAY 2002 Presented by tete City of Tukwila, Arts- Comnfisstou, rel 4 FPATURINg: Mahler "Scherzo' fror,Syr lcortiy No. 1 witI fil4w `Classical Sail" Lalo Cello Concerto — witiv Ra jan, Krisluca swa vi, cello von, SinePoet and Peasant- Overtax& Serrzste-Overture to "Caudide" Stiteetan v The olcia u, 7 Beetle Notes - A Citrus Longhorned Beetle Update Chipper Days To assist Tukwila residents and businesses in the quarantine zone, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will conduct monthly "Chipper Days". Held in the Foster High School parking lot, "Chipper Days" are sched- uled for the third Saturday of each month through the end of the year. The event is scheduled from 10:00am to 1:00PM. Please bring your drivers license or utility bill for proof of Tukwila residency. Quarantine Status The "temporary" quarantine was scheduled to expire in May 2002. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) submitted a proposal to make the proposal permanent. The quarantine was adopted on April 17 and officially started in May. Proposed Actions WSDA is working on a proposal to proactively stop the potential spread of the Citrus Longhorned Beetle. These actions include: A Proactive removal of host trees on Washing- ton State Department of Transportation prop- erty up to 1/2 mile north and south of Bonsai Nursery. A Proactive removal of host trees up to 1 /8 - mile radius from the Bonsai Nursery. I, Pesticide injection of host trees up to 1/4 - mile radius from the Bonsai Nursery. A Removal of infected trees. Please visit the City of Tukwila website at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us or WSDA's website at http://www.wa.gov/agr/CitrusLHBeetle.htm for additional information. If you have addi- tional questions, please call Tukwila Public Works Department at 206-433-0179 or WSDA at 1-800-443-6684. 8 Name that park! The Parks and Recreation Department will be constructing Tukwila's newest park this summer in the Cascade View neighborhood. The project has been called Cascade View Park for many years, but the City would like to hear from you if you have any other park name suggestions. To submit a new park name for consideration, please send your ideas to: Parks and Recreation Director, 12424 - 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98168, OR e-mail to bfletcher@ci.tukwila.wa.us. Park names will be forwarded to the Tukwila Parks Commission, and a recommendation will be forwarded to the Tukwila City Council for approval. Washington State Department of Ecology conducts soil tests to study Tacoma smelter contamination The Washington State Department of Ecology recently released results of the soil tests conducted on the South King County mainland. The purpose of the test was to determine the extent of arsenic and lead contamination that was allegedly caused by the ASARCO copper smelter in Ruston on Tacoma's waterfront. Of the 75 locations sampled, 62 showed arsenic readings that were above the acceptable State standard, while 13 had lead readings above the standard. The State cleanup standard for arsenic is 20 parts per million and 250 parts per million for lead. Within the City of Tukwila, samples were taken in the vicinity of Riverton Hospital. Samples from that location show arsenic concentration of 30 parts per million which is above the State cleanup standard. The highest lead concentration from the samples show lead concentration of 200 parts per million. This is below the State cleanup standard. According to the King County Public Health Department, there is a long- term health concern but there is NO emergency. Citizens can reduce potential exposure and health risks by: Ar- Removing shoes before entering the house. • Washing hands before eating or drinking. oir Damp mopping frequently to keep dust levels down, especially if there are toddlers in the house. (a- Keeping children out of bare patches of dirt in the yard. • Washing all fruits and vegetables before eating. Web Links Additional suggestions for community protection measures at http://www.metrokc.gov/health Click the "Arsenic and Lead Soil Safety" link. For more details of the study, please visit http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/sites/tacoma_smelter/ts_hp.htm THE HAZELNUT Detering auto theft: Police offer tips to help safeguard your vehicle Every day, more than 100 cars are stolen in Washington State. That's an average of one every 15 minutes, each and every day of the year. This past year in Tukwila we responded to 495 reports of vehicle theft— a substantial number which demands our time and close attention. Your Police Department is serious about reducing auto theft and needs your assistance. We recommend thatyou take the following safety precautions to help protect your vehicles from being stolen: ■ Always lock your vehicle and take the keys. Over 25% of all stolen vehicles had the keys left in the vehicle. • Don't hide a spare key in or under the vehicle. They are easily found. • Always park in well -lighted areas and be familiar with your surroundings. Most vehicles are stolen at night. • Keep all valuables and packages out of sight. Leaving valuables in plain view provides a tempting target to thieves. ■ Use anti -theft devices. The use of devices such as steering wheel locks, electronic alarms, an ignition kill -switch, window VIN etching and vehicle tracking devices all protect your vehicle and deter theft. ■ Register your vehicle in the Watch Your Car program at the Tukwila Police Department. The program will help deter vehicle theft while you are asleep between the hours of 1:00 and 5:OOAM — when many vehicle thefts occur. Call 206-433-1808 for more information. * * * * • * * * * ****** * **** * * * * * * Want to become a citizen? The Equity and Diversity Commission is offering a program to those wishing to become U.S. citizens. They can help Tukwila residents with their citizenship application fee, and will offer free citizenship classes to immigrants who live in Tukwila. Those who have some English skills, have lived in the U.S. for five years and in Tukwila for four months, and who meet low- income standards set by Housing and Urban Development are eligible for financial assistance with their applications. The Commission is holding an open house on May 30th at 6:30PM at Foster High School. Come to this event to find out more about this program and about how the Equity and Diversity Commission can help. Have any questions? Call Lucy Lauterbach at 206-433-1834. MAY 2002 Council establishes new City regulations for storage containers After considering the issue for a year, the City Council has adopted regulations that would limit the use of cargo or shipping containers for storage in Tukwila's residential and commercial areas. These are the corrugated metal containers, usually 8 feet wide and 20 to 40 feet long, originally designed to hold cargo on trucks, trains or ships. The Council has taken this action in response to citizen complaints about rusting and unsightly containers, primarily in residential areas. Industrial zones and businesses using the containers for the transporta- tion of freight are exempt from the new regulations. Under the new regulations: • All existing containers in residential or commercial areas would have to apply for a permit from the City or be removed within one year (4/15/03). • All new containers in residential and commercial areas would require an approved permit before being installed. • In residential areas, new cargo containers will only be allowed for institutional uses such as schools, food banks and hospitals. • Containers would still be allowed on construction sites in all areas for temporary storage of materials and equipment. Permit requirements: • Only one existing container can be grandfathered per residential lot. Commercial lots can keep up to two. • Only two new containers will be allowed per commercial lot or institutional use in a residential zone, and they may not be stacked. • The container(s) must be located and screened to minimize visibility from the street and neighboring properties. • The container(s) cannot occupy any required parking spaces and must meet setback requirements. • Cargo containers next to buildings must be painted to match the building's color. • Outdoor containers may not be refrigerated. For more details about the new rules, call Nora Gierloff in the Department of Community Development, 206-431-3670. 9 7uha1 Mt) in E,an Sevvices Human Services Office Crisis Clinic 206-433-7180 (24-hour line) 206-433-7181 206-461-3222 Human Services funding: Figuring out where the money should go This year the Office of Human Services will be reviewing human services funding proposals for Tukwila residents in need. With state and county cuts to area human services, combined with the tightening of City budgets, we need to make thoughtful and careful decisions as to which services to support. We will look for quality programs that are cost effective and accessible to City residents. Programs that address the ability of people to meet their most basic needs will be considered, as well as those programs offering prevention and treatment services. Proposals will be reviewed by a seven -member Human Services Advisory Board; recommendations will then be passed on to the Mayor's Office for review. The Tukwila City Council makes the final decision on funding programs. We'd appreciate knowing YOUR opinion about what types of support should be made available to Tukwila residents in need. (You do not need to mention whether they apply to your own circumstances or not.) Please feel free to contact us: • send an email to eboykan@ci.tukwila.wa.us; or • call 206-433-7180 and speak with Evie; or • write to Tukwila Office of Human Services, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188. "English as a Second Language" instruction available for visually impaired and blind St. James English as a Second Language (SJESL) provides ESL instruction to people with visual limitations. With Kaizen Program for new English Learners with Visual Limitations, SJESL offers enhanced ESL services to immigrants and refugees with visual impairments. The program is now accepting students for this specialized program. Refugees and immigrants with visual limitations can succeed in all areas of life when they receive adequate support in developing the skills and understandings they need. Many have little or no experience living independently with visual impairment. Blind or visually impaired since childhood, few have had the opportunity to attend school or to work. In many countries assistive services are minimal. Additionally, most ESL instruction is geared toward sighted students. SJESL students are refugees or low-income immigrants to the United States. Volunteer tutors are screened and trained before being matched with their students, based upon student needs and goals, tutoring skills, and availability. Instruction is defined by the student's expressed goals. For further information, please call 206-382-4511, or send an e-mail to cwalsh@stj aures -cathedral. org 10 Affordable minor home repairs available to low-income residents If you've have ever had to call a plumber, you know how expensive it was, regardless of the complexity of the repair. Now, if you are a low- to moderate - income homeowner of any age, you can have your minor home repairs performed for a mere $10.00 an hour plus the cost of materials. Those with homes in need of repairs will not be turned away due to financial difficulties. This subsidized program offered by the City of Tukwila is funded through federal Community De- velopment Block Grant dollars. The repair contrac- tors work for the Minor Home Repair program from Senior Services of Seattle -King County. During 2001, this program assisted 33 Tukwila households with services such as toilet repairs, step rebuilding, outlet replacement, window and lock repair. To request information or to schedule a visit, please call 206-727-6210. Monthly meetings about domestic violence open to everyone Would you like to learn more about the impacts of Domestic Violence in your community? The City of Tukwila welcomes you to attend the monthly Do- mestic Violence Task Force meeting. The task force meets every third Thursday of the month, from 9:30 to 11:OOAm. If you are interested in attending, please call Stacy at 206-433-7181. Food bank looks forward to autumn donation campaign The Tukwila Food Pantry will again be participat- ing in the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry, on September 28, 2002. This day is designated to increase awareness about hunger as well as in- crease donations to local food banks and pantries. Local food stores will be participating, and donation food barrels will be set up at these stores. A list of suggested food items will be available, and shelf tags will be set up on the store food items that are useful for donations. All donations from Tukwila stores assist in feeding Tukwila's residents. Stay tuned for more information regarding the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry! THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RESOURCE REPORTER Ask the Roving Recycler Q Do I have to remove the cello- phane from a window envelope or remove staples from paper be- fore recycling it? No! When Tukwila started its recycling program nearly ten years ago, people thought these items needed to be removed. Today's recy- cling equipment is sophisticated and can do it for you. The staples are caught by a big magnet at the paper processor or are washed away in the water drain where they are captured in the recycled water tanks. QWhat should I do with used batteries? 74 Portable electronic rechargeable appliances (cell phonoes, laptop computeres, dust busters) use Nickel -Cadmium (Ni -Cad) batteries that can be recycled. A list of the dozens of local retailers accepting these batteries can be found at www.rbrc.com or by calling 1 -800-8BATTERY. The most commonly used Alkaline bat- teries (AA,C, D, 9 volt, etc.) cannot be recycled and go in the garbage. Help the stuff in your closet find a new home! 9th Annual Community o Garage Sale - July 20 Et 21 The 9th Annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale will be held on Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21. This event provides a fun way to recycle and reuse items, meet neighbors, and tidy up your basement or attic. Nearly 150 Tukwila house- holds participated in last year's Community Garage Sale, making it a great success. Holding and advertising many yard sales in the same community on the same day is bound to draw the maximum number of shoppers to your sale! We hope you will join in the fun! Here's what you will do: • Plan to have a garage sale at your home on July 20 and 21, 2002. • Tell the City before JULY 1 that you'll be holding a sale on these days. • Hold your sale — make money — and have fun! Here's what the City will do: • Compile a list of all households participating in the Garage Sale event. • Sponsor an ad in a local newspaper listing the locations of the sales. • Provide you with a bright "Tukwila Community Garage Sale" sign to identify your home. Here's how to sign up: Give us your name, mailing address, address of garage sale and telephone number (so we can contact you if needed) before July 1. 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. What's "Clopyralid"? You may have seen news recently about "clopyralid" and compost. Clopyralid is a weed - killing chemical used by some lawn care companies and farmers. Unlike most pesticides, clopyralid doesn't break down well during composting. Even at low levels, it can damage garden plants like tomatoes, peas and beans. The good news is that most compost producers in our area (like Cedar Grove) are now testing each batch of compost to prevent contamination, and the Washington State Department of Agriculture is proposing a ban on all lawn use of this chemical. To learn more, visit either of the following sites: www.cityofseattle.net/util/clopyralid/ or www.dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/resrecy/composting/clopyralid/ MAY 2002 • Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or email to rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30AM-5::OOPM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www.citukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Richard Simpson, Pres. 206-243-7715 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Joe H. Duffie (beeper #) 206-994-7229 Dave Fenton 206-246-4980 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Joan Hernandez. 206-248-0260 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1 st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor Steve Mullet 206-433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 206-433-1832 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Human Services 206-433-7180 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir206-433-1835 Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489 Fire Department Tom Keefe, 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 VikiJessop, 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 Mayor's Message: Some miscellaneous mayoral musings In a recent trip to Wenatchee, I spoke with others about ideas for preserving and restoring salmon habitat around the state. The strategies for balancing the needs of people, business and salmon vary tremendously between watersheds. Our own strategy for the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound watershed (WRIA-9) is to involve as many interested groups as possible. King County and 16 cities have partnered with conservation groups, businesses and tribal representatives to find the most cost-effective, science -based use of our resources in dealing with salmon. As chair of the WRIA-9 Forum, I can report that what we do in our highly urbanized environment is working, putting us years ahead of many other areas in the State. On another note... I recently attended the annual League of Women Voters' legislative breakfast. Each year they host a very informative dialogue with our South King county cities on issues of the day. This year representatives from Renton, SeaTac, Burien, Federal Way, Vashon Island, Auburn, Enumclaw, Normandy Park and Tukwila came to the Burien Community Center to field questions about budgets, parks, human services, the State income tax, and the demise of truck farms in the valley. The conversations were lively and informative. (Good food, too... mark your calendar for next year.) And speaking of human services... You've probably heard that the County and State budgets have cut some service programs. This is especially bad news in slow economic years when people are losing jobs. Cities will be unable to replace many of these services, but we will do our best. The good news is that our churches and civic organizations are working hard to bring extra support to food and clothing banks in our area. Thanks a lot, folks. That's what Tukwila is all about: neighbors helping neighbors. Which reminds me... At the last performance of the Rainier Symphony (which played wonderfully), Betty Gully was honored for 40 years of volunteer service to the community. Also of interest, Tukwila won a national award at the recent National League of Cities conference for "City Cultural Diversity," thanks to our Equity & Diversity Commis- sion, working hard to ensure all our residents the opportunities needed to succeed. And last but not least... I need to thank the Southcenter and Tukwila Rotaries for their great work in our communities. Each year these two groups put thousands of hours and dollars back into our Tukwila Community. SLIMit.� Steve Mullet, Mayor 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.