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Home My WebLink About2002-03 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 23 No. 2THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 23, NUMBER 2 MARCH 2002 There's a lot going on in Tukwila Event Date Public Meeting: Comp Plan Amendments March 18 See page 8 Public Hearing: Cargo Containers as Storage March 18 See page 8 Public Works Open House: Cascade View Drainage March 20 See page 2 Springfest Craft Fair at TCC March 23 See page 4 Special "Chipper" Day (Quarantine Zone) March 23 See page 12 Public Works Open House: Duwamish Revitalization March 28 See page 2 Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt at TCC March 29 See page 4 Easter Egg Scramble and Annual Egg Hunt March 30 See page 5 Northwest Natural Yard Days at Seattle Center April 6 See page 11 Rainier Symphony Spring Concert April 7 See page 2 Teen Dance Cruise aboard Argosy Sightseer April 12 See page 4 Annual Spring Plant Exchange April 13 See page 4 Spring Break Day Camps April 15-19 See page 5 Special "Chipper" Day (Quarantine Zone) April 20 See page 12 A.P.P.L.E. Parenting Class begins April 25 See page 10 2002 Special Recycling Collection Event April 27 See page 11 Third Annual Backyard Wildlife Fair May 11 See page 2 S. 180th Street Project Road Closing May 2002 See page 1 Construction Alert: S. 180th Ir:Awir-"Ar Street Project will close road cos for one year starting in May I„_,/4 k l The City of Tukwila has awarded the contract for construction of the grade separation on S. 180th Street between West Valley Highway and Oaksdale Avenue. The contract for $14,915,226.27 was awarded to low bidder Wilder Construction Company of Everett, WA. Construction activity will begin in March 2002. 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. What this means to YOU South 180th Street will beginning in May 2002. A Example of similar railroad underpass (S. 228th) be closed at the railroad tracks for one year The main detour route will use West Valley Highway, 1601St. Renton sw Aith st Scheduled To tae --� j Completed AW June 2002 etSt Co.d Octobvmpw2001 South 196th Street (that opened in March 2001) and 80thAvenue S. Please refer to the route map. We realize this project will cause delays for all travel- ers. Our main objective is to provide a safe and effi- cient roadway for this heavily traveled corridor. This construction project will eliminate the current delays associated with trains and promote smoother traffic flow. Call the Public Works Dept. at 206-433-0179 for more information, or visit the "Public Works — Construction Activity” page at Tukwila's website, http://ci.tukwila.wa.us Please join Tukwila Public Works at an OPEN HOUSE Roads. Water. Sewer. Storm drainage. These are the visible and important infrastructure and services that your city's Public Works Department provides in striving to keep Tuk- wila a livable community. Plan to attend an open house, and feel free to ask questions or share your thoughts. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 - 6:00 to 8:OOPM in the Cascade View Elementary School Common Room Main Topic: CASCADE VIEW DRAINAGE PROBLEMS The Cascade View neighborhood has experienced many drainage and groundwater problems. The City has con- ducted a comprehensive drainage plan. The plan includes the area bounded by Tukwila Int'l Blvd, South 140th Street, Military Road, and South 130th Street. Please join us for a brief presentation at 7:00Pm for the proposed recommendations. We will also be available for all current projects planned throughout the City. For more information, please con- tract Ryan Larson at 206-433-0179. 2 Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 7:00 to 9:OOPM Tukwila Community Center - 12424 - 42nd Avenue S Main Topic: DUWAMISH REVITALIZATION We'll also discuss the following projects: • South 180th Grade Separation • Allentown Revitalization Phase 2 • Foster Point Revitalization • Codiga Farms Side Channel • Cascade View Drainage • Cascade View Park • Golf Course Club House Need more info? Call Tukwila Public Works at 206-433-0179. Join Tukwila's Wildlife Habitat Community Here is your opportunity to be a part of Tukwila history! The grand celebration is in the works to honor Tukwila as Washington's first nationally certified Wildlife Habitat Community. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 11. But first we need your help. The Tukwila Wildlife Habitat Committee is looking for 33 more backyards to qualify as "wildlife habitats" in order to finalize our goals. If you are a homeowner with trees and shrubs on your property, please call Michelle Roedell at 206-244-6394. Certifying your yard is quick and easy. Also needed are volunteers for the May 11 Fair. Last year's event attracted nearly 3,000 people from near and far. Don't miss out on this fun and festive day - be there to help Tukwila bask in the limelight! Tukwila s hrts Cowruuissiowpresents tke xainiersYmiak°"y' io, aUtotheper form -44w& o f the, 2001-2002 cot cert seasorti, "Take. Five" SPJUNQ CONCERT" SUNDAY, APRIL 7 at 3: OOpm Foster High Sckool Perforrtiuvtg Arts- Cewter 4242 Socttk 1441 Z Street, Tukwila, r4(zxetC�irskh Cortdactor Featarlit9: mocusor1sky griea Pictures at art, Exkibitiow Peer gyvtt Suite No. 1 RaciattcatiPtov.... Piaao Corwcerto No. 2 iw C wticwr RAINIER r Jairo gerovmto, pia/4o / Tickets:.4dult/$12; Ser L r or Stu�/deefrtt/$7 Visit our website www:rairuer y"way.or9 For 1420re al forucatiouh please call 206-781-5618 THE HAZELNUT Tukwila, SeaTac join forces to bring tourist dollars to "Southside" cities The cities of Tukwila and SeaTac have signed a three-year Interlocal Agreement for the purposes of promoting tourism on the Southside, and each city plans to contribute $350,000 annually to the effort. "Our two cities individually have a lot to offer the visitor, but together we have an increased ability to stimulate potential tourists' interest and desire to visit us," said Tukwila Mayor Steve Mullet. "We complement one another extremely well," said Joe Brennan, SeaTac's deputy mayor and chair of that city's Hotel Motel Tax Advisory Committee. "Whereas SeaTac has the lion's share of guest rooms, meeting facilities and the airport, Tukwila is an important regional center for retail shopping, dining, and family entertain- ment. Tukwila has more than 5 million square feet of retail shopping, world famous Museum of Flight, eight -acre Family Fun Center, golf, Movie Theater, and much more." Last year, Sea -Tac International Airport brought 13.5 million tour- ists to the area. The cities' proximity to downtown Seattle and the airport makes Southside an ideal destination for out-of-town guests. Most hotels/motels offer complimentary airport shuttle service. Regularly scheduled shuttle services are available to hotel/motel guests round trip to downtown Seattle for only $12. Together SeaTac and Tukwila have approximately 7,800 guest rooms available within five minutes of the airport. This represents 26 percent of the lodging capacity in King County. The area included in the two -city cooperative agreement features a full range of guest accommodations, from short -stay to extended -stay facilities. These hotels are typically priced 20 to 30% less than lodging in downtown Seattle. The initial action plan of the two cities includes a $230,000 media branding blitz to promote Southside tourism, as well as a website, a kiosk program in all hotels, and a toll-free number serving all Tukwila and SeaTac hotels. Potential visitor calls can be transferred directly to any hotel during business hours. An after-hours auto- mated attendant/directory will allow callers to reach their hotel of choice. Travelers will be encouraged to dine at Southside restaurants through the use of concierge books placed in hotel lobbies. These publications will feature photos, sample menus and restaurant hours. "The Southside has traditionally proven attractive to regional trav- elers from eastern Washington and Alaska," said Katherine Kertzman, Program Director, Seattle's Southside Visitors Information Services, the new name for the two -city cooperative program. "Many travel destinations with such regional markets did well, even in the recent downturn, because people chose to travel shorter distances. We plan to continue to develop this regional market for the Southside". Visit their website: http://www.seattlesouthside.com Council Corner by Richard Simpson, Council President A line in the shifting sand Amid the daily news reports about funding and spend- ing cuts at state and county levels, you might be wondering what's going on in your city. Is there a budget crisis? Are City revenues declining? How will that affect me? These are but a few questions we've heard in recent weeks. If we continue to spend as we are currently, theCitywill experience a budget deficit in 2006. The City Council, the Mayor and City staff are all looking at ways to avoid this. Given our current policy of spending 88% of funds on Operations and Maintenance (O&M) items, and 12% on capital (Capital Improvement Program or CIP), the City will have to make permanent cuts of $635,000 and $87,000 respectively. This will allow us to maintain our current 88%-12% split and keep us out of red ink. There are many ways to make these reductions. City Department Heads have been asked to submit proposals reducing their department budgets by 2, 5 and 10% - easier for some than others. Staffing and policy decisions are complicated by the fact that we sit at the crossroads of major freeways and are accessed by lots of folks other than those who live here. We have a resident population of 17,000, but we staff public safety departments based on the 100,000+ folks that travel through Tukwila every day. That is but one example of the complexity of the kinds of issues that we deal with. A basic question that the City Council has to answer is whether or not the 88/12 split is a policy that should be reconsidered. The flip side of spending and service cuts is revenue increases. This is not the time, we believe, to increase taxes or fees for services. In reality, that may be a luxury that we can avoid for only so long. The Council is always interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas, but especially now. If you have comments regarding pro- grams or service offerings you think could be changed, please let us know. There is a place on our meeting agenda for citizen comments, every Monday night (except 5th Mondays). You may also contact us by mail or e-mail (see below) if you prefer. We look forward to having you join us. Council Email Address _L tukcounc@ci.tukwila.wa.us Message Line - 206-431-3652 Agenda Info Line - 206-431-3656 MARCH 2002 3 Parks, Gold and Recreation Happenings •••••••••••••••••••••• • • • Springfest Craft Fair • • Come to the Tukwila Community • • Center on Saturday, March 23rd • • to celebrate Spring! The annual • • Arts & Crafts Festival will feature • local vendors showcasing a variety • • • of unique and handmade items • •• • available for sale. Admission is free. • • • • • • • • • Coming in July: TU KWI LA DAYS Red, White, & Blue in 2002 Annual SPRING PLANT EXCHANGE Saturday April 13 1 O:OOAM to 1:OOPM at the Tukwila Community Center TEENS FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT Friday, March 29 Easter Egg Hunts aren't just for kids... except teens have to do it in the dark! 6th -10th graders can bring $3, a flash- light, and something to collect their prizes in, to the Tukwila Community Center by 8:45PM. Hunt will start at 9:00PM sharp! Prizes will include gift certificates to favorite restaurants, movie tickets, CD's, candy, and more. DON'T MISS OUT! TEEN DANCE CRUISE Friday, April 12 It's time for another ever -popular Dance Cruise aboard the Argosy Sightseer. Music, dancing and pizza makes this night well worth it, with teens from many local cities. Bring extra money for beverages and group pictures. Register early at the Tukwila Community Cen- ter, or call 206-768-2822 for more infor- mation. For 6th -10th graders only. Cost: $12 before April 9th $15 after April 9th Now being offered at the Tukwila Community Center HIP HOP fitness class For teens and adults, get in shape the fun way! Improve your cardio fitness while learning the latest dance moves. It won't even feel like exercise! No experience required, so sign up now! Visit our Recreation Guide online at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us for days and times of this new fitness offering, as well as a complete listing of all of our classes, programs and upcoming events. 55 Plus Coed Senior Softball The "Tukwila Magic" Coed Softball team is back again for another fun -filled sea- son in 2002. We are currently accept- ing the names of interested players to form a second team, which will repre- sent the Tukwila Recreation Dept.. Spread the word to all men and women over 55: come play softball for the City of Tukwila! For Kids ages 3-6: Start Smart Sports Development Program The Start Smart Sports Development Program is a proven instructional program that prepares children ages 3-6 years for the world of organized sports without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Start Smart also teaches parents how to become positive sports parents and how to teach their child basic sports skills. Age appropriate equipment by Koosh is used in teaching basic sports skills — throwing, catching, kicking, and batting. Top motor -skill development specialists in the field of youth sports developed the Start Smart program. Parent-child groups perform motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence in children while they are having fun at the same time. The Start Smart Sports Readiness Test helps parents objectively measure kids' abilities. As the program progresses and children improve, the skill stations are altered so that each child remains challenged. Parents spend quality time together with their child while learning how to properly teach them and support them in sports. Each couple will receive a participant manual and a workbook to take home. Wednesdays, May 1—June 12 (no class 5/15) Location: Tukwila Community Center Gym Enrollment: Min. 4 couples, max. 10 couples Fees: Resident/$50, Non-resident/$55 4 THE HAZELNUT YOUTH CAMPS SPRING BREAK CAMP April 15-19, 2002 Don't miss out on another great Spring Break Camp! K -4th grade campers will enjoy silly stuff, fun stuff, serious stuff, games, arts and crafts, field trips, and much, much more! Camp will be held at Cascade View Elementary School. Hours of the camp are 6:30AM to 6:00PM. Fee: $90/resident, $95/non-resident. ADVENTURE SPRING BREAK CAMP April 15-19, 2002 Are you in the 5th grade and looking for a little adventure? If so, then join us as we head out to explore our surround- ings. Each day will be a new adventure! Adventure Camp will be held at Cascade View Elementary School. Hours of the camp are 6:30Am to 6:OOPM. Fee: $90/resident, $95/non-resident. SUMMER CAMP SNEAK PREVIEW Summer Sports Camps Baseball June 24-28 Gymnastics July 15-19 Sports for Shorts Preschool Camp July 29 Aug 2 UK Soccer Camp August 5-9 Basketball Camp August 12-16 Tennis Camp August 19-23 Summer Day Camps Preschool Camp Camp Tukwilly Adventure Camp Summer Teen Camp Look for the complete description of these popular camps in the upcoming Spring -Summer Recreation Brochure! Celebrate a special birthday at TCC! Want an unforgettable birthday party for your child but don't have the time? Sign up now for our exciting Birthday Party Packages and leave the planning to us! Parties are offered on Saturdays. Please call 206-768-2822 for more information and rates! Making good use of old tools Is your garage or workbench cluttered? Did you just buy a new hammer or get a new set of tools for Christmas and now you don't know where to put the old ones? The Tukwila Volunteer In-service Program has the solution. Recently, it came to our attention that Saltwater State Park is in need of tools and supplies such as nails, but cannot afford to purchase new items. The Tukwila VIP has volunteered to organize a tool drive to help out. So begin that spring-cleaning early! If your used tools are still in good condition, bring them on in! No damaged or broken tools or tools with broken handles, please. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the Tukwila Community Center through April 10. Saltwater State Park and the Tukwila VIP thank you for your generosity and commitment to help maintain Washington's natural state parks. Contact Holly Miskey at the Tukwila Community Center with questions or concerns at 206-768-2822, or Saltwater State Park at 253-661-4956. Saltwater State Park is located at 25205 - 8th Place South, Des Moines WA, 98198. • 0 'NN O M M. Irt!` �OODOpO4 111111111 Easter Egg Scramble & Annual Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30th For ages 1-10 Breakfast: 8:00-9:45AM Hunt begins: 10:OOAM Cost: $3.50/breakfast 8 hunt, $1.00/hunt only Something old, something new at this year's Easter celebration, sponsored by Tukwila Parks and Recre- ation with the help of the Tukwila Rotary and the Firefighters Local 2088. Build up your strength for this `eggciting' annual hunt by joining the Easter Bunny for breakfast, sponsored by the Tukwila Rotary, with all proceeds to benefit the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund. A professional photographer will be available to take your picture with the bunny (additional fee). After breakfast we'll have our tradi- tional mad dash for candy and treats, and maybe even the prize winning egg! Grand prizes will be donated by the Firefighters Local 2088 — stick around after the event for the fire truck on display! MARCH 2002 5 VOLUNTEER! TU KWI LA CITIzEN5 REATING OMMUNITY Volunteers are needed for clerical projects Tukwila's Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments are looking for volunteers with clerical skills. Read on for position descriptions... then come lend a hand! Fire Department: Volunteers are needed to transcribe fire investigators' tape recorded notes of fire scenes. Tran- scribing to be done at Tukwila's Fire Station 51 during agreed-upon hours between 8:3OAM-5:OOPM, Monday through Friday. Police Department: The Records De- partment is seeking a volunteer with data entry skills for a records mainte- nance project. Volunteer hours to be arranged with project supervisor, but could include evenings and weekends. Project location at Police Department, Tukwila City Hall. Public Works Department: Our City engineers need volunteers to assist with general office projects: filing, copying, and word processing. Work to be per- formed at the City's 6300 Building dur- ing agreed upon hours between 8:30AM 5:OOPM. Preferred schedule 3 to 4 hours a day, 2 to 3 days a week. For more information about these op- portunities or others listed on the City's website (www.ci.tukwila.wa.us), please call Roberta Nelson at 206-433-7182 or e-mail rnelson@ci.tukwila.wa.us. City benefits from nearly 12,000 volunteer hours Volunteers in City -sponsored projects amassed an impressive 11,815 hours last year. That represents an increase of 35% over the year 2000, which showed 8,775 hours. This growth is attributable to the addition of volunteers in existing departmental programs, the development of new volunteer opportunities, and the tracking of volunteer positions previously overlooked. City -sponsored volunteers fall into two categories: those who work periodically within a department doing an ongoing project, and those who perform short-term tasks generally of one day or less. The ongoing projects include — but are not limited to — a variety of clerical duties, Meals on Wheels delivery, assisting with senior sports, and serving in the Volunteer Traffic Safety Program. Short-term projects include park and trail clean-ups, the annual Earth Day Celebration, and yearly holiday projects such as the serving of the senior adult Thanksgiving Dinner, and the children's Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Carnival. A big thank you to all the City -sponsored volunteers, as well as persons in all other community volunteer organizations, including the All -City Volunteer Committee, LOVE, Inc., Tukwila Citizen Patrol, Tukwila School District, the Wildlife Habitat Committee, and Tukwila neighborhood associations. Hometown Mentors sought You can contribute to the success of Tukwila youth by becoming a Home- town Mentor! As a Hometown Mentor, you will pro- vide academic and career guidance to Foster High School students who have received the 2002-2003 Achievers Scholarship, offered through a partner- ship of the Gates and Washington Edu- cation foundations. The minimum time commitment is one hour each month. For more information, contact Brigette Blue at 253-373-7006 or email blue@tukwila.wednet. e du. Free garden class, plant exchange offered The City's Senior Adult Program is once again sponsoring a free garden class. Taught by expert gardener June Cappetto Brandner, the class features information on gardening, landscaping, and floral design, as well as refreshments, door prizes — and good times. The class is held in the Social Hall of the Tukwila Community Center, on Tuesdays at 1:OOPM. Come and join the fun! Also mark your calendars for the annual Spring Plant Exchange set for Saturday April 13, from 10:OOAM to 1:OOPM at the Tukwila Community Center. City Council seeks members for Student Government Board The Tukwila City Council is offering nine high school students a hands-on opportunity to learn how City government works. The Council is seeking sopho- more, junior and senior students to apply for its Student Government Board. The Board meets with City staff and officials to discuss issues of importance to both the teen group and the City. Board members, who are invited and encouraged to attend City Council meetings, also make recommendations to the Mayor on issues related to their age group such as recreation programs, volunteer projects, student govern- ment days, and joint City -teen programs. For additional information regarding the Student Government Board, contact Councilman Joe Duffie at 206-901-7514 (duffiej@tukwila.wednet.edu) or Legisla- tive Coordinator Lucy Lauterbach at 206-433-1834 (llauterbach@ci.tukwila.wa.us). 6 THE HAZELNUT Masons adopt litter control area on Tukwila International Boulevard The Brethren of Delta -White Center Lodge No. 172 have adopted a section of Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) and obligated themselves to keeping it litter free. The Masons adopted the TIB section from South 130th to South 133rd. Tukwila International Boulevard is the portion of Highway 99 (SR99) bvithin the Tukwila city limits. On Saturday, January 19, five Brethren joined members of the Highway 99 Action Committee in their monthly litter pick-up. The two groups netted 280 pounds of rubbish in their hour's work. That raised the Action Committee's five- year total to 9,780 pounds. The Masons helping out were the Worshipful Master Paul R. Dean, Greg Martin, Manuel Venoza, Kevin Waltrip, and Mike West. Action Committee members, who were led by Donna West, included Joe Leversen, Dwight and Nancy McLean, Roberta Nelson, Colleen Schaller, Richard Simpson, Matthew Roy Steinauer, Geovanny Valle, and Molly West. Thanks to all the volunteers for their efforts in keeping Tukwila International Boulevard clean! And hats off to the Masons for their other volunteer activities as well. LOAaa as �o0GI CA GA acwauaoa no 000aoaaoo, �oaa CI CI Teens help seniors learn computer skills A successful computer class for Tukwila's seniors continues this year thanks to the spirit of volunteerism. The class, partnering the City's Senior Adult Program with the Tuk- wila School District, allows seniors to learn computer skills free of charge. Lee Weissenfels, a computer teacher at Showalter Middle School, and six of her students are volunteering their time to help seniors increase their skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and accessing the internet. Students assisting Ms. Weissenfels are Katie Bussey, Candace Fowler, Lina Letoe, Michelle Nam, Lauren Pike, and Brukab Sisay. Ms. Weissenfels said she truly enjoys the class. "It offers the students an excellent opportunity to learn teaching skills, and it gives both the students and myself a chance to give back to the community. Tukwila citizens have been very supportive of our schools." The computer course, which started in January, will run through the beginning of April. According to Sheri McConnaughey, the City's Senior Recreation Coordinator, the class will be offered again next year. For more informa- tion call the Senior Adult Program, 206-768-2822. Board helps set the course of TUkwila's Community -Oriented Policing program A new year full of business awaits Tukwila's Community - Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB). The COPCAB is comprised of citizens who live and work in Tukwila. The board members volunteer their time and serve as a liaison between the community and the police department that serves them. Police Chief Keith Haines meets monthly with the board to hear about issues directly from those in the community. Positive results Recently, the subject of improving Spanish communication was discussed, since Spanish is the prevalent secondary language spoken in Tukwila. Officers must be able to communicate with those they come in contact with, whether it is simply giving directions, responding to a call, or handing out a ticket. The consequences of not being able to speak each other's language could be devastating. For this reason, in support of the City's need for Spanish training, the COPCAB sponsored Spanish language lessons for 40 Police Department personnel in 2001. Also during this year, the COPCAB spearheaded a fireworks education and awareness campaign that resulted in a reduction of firework -related accidents and injuries, instigated a needed traffic revision on Tukwila International Boulevard, and recog- nized an officer and a citizen for their community policing efforts in 2001. Current COPCAB members are as follows: Gregg Kats — Chairman, Business representative, Boeing Employee's Credit Union Mike Cline — Board member, Glacier Printing & Graphics, Business representative Art Rosengren — Board member, Tukwila resident Christine Smith — Board member, Tukwila resident Jan Tolland — Board member, Tukwila resident Michael Spain — Board member, Tukwila resident Jeri Frangello-Anderson — Board member, Tukwila resident The Advisory Board meets at 6:30pM on the second Wednesday of each month in the Boeing Employees Credit Union building. If you have a comment, suggestion or issue, simply want to learn more, or wish to attend a meeting, please call Marja Murray at 206-433-1808, or e-mail her at mmurray@ci.tukwila.wa.us. MARCH 2002 7 Public meeting to be held regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments The City of Tukwila is beginning its annual consideration of possible changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The Comprehensive Plan contains the broad land use goals and policies that will guide Tukwila for the next 20 years. The Zoning Code carries out the Comprehensive Plan's policies with specific requirements for land development. This year, in addition to Tukwila's regular yearly process, the State of Washington has mandated that all cities also review their Comprehensive Plans to be sure that they are up to date with statewide planning requirements and the Growth Man- agement Act (GMA). The City of Tukwila has submitted one application with several parts. The remaining amendment was proposed by a member of the public. Meeting State requirements will be the focus of this year's update, including the following proposed amendments: • Revise Sensitive Areas Ordinance to include "best avail- able science" and update inventory of sites (File #L01-076, Applicant: City of Tukwila) • Revise Transportation Element to update Concurrency Ordinance (File #L01-076, Applicant: City of Tukwila) Other proposed amendments are as follows: ■ Change the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial at 13136 42nd Avenue S. (File #L01-075, Applicant: Gregory Johnson) • Consider the boundaries for Low Density Residential (LDR) adjacent to Commercial/Light Industrial (CLI) zoning near S. 135th /Macadam Road and 48th Avenue South (File #L01-076 , Applicant: City of Tukwila/deferred from 2001) • Revisions to Transportation element to encourage appro- priate development near high-capacity transit stations (File #L01-076, Applicant: City of Tukwila) To give residents and businesses the opportunity to express opinions about the proposed amendments, there will be a PUBLIC MEETING 7:OOPM — Monday, March 18, 2002 City Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard There will be additional opportunities for public input during the spring and summer of 2002. The City of Tukwila wel- comes both written and verbal comments about the proposed Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code amendments from the residential and business community. Please contact Rebecca Fox of the Tukwila Department of Community Development at 206-431-3683 if you have ques- tions. You may address written comments to the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188. If you prefer, you may also comment via e-mail to rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us Storage container issues to be considered by Council You may have noticed that some of your neighbors and local businesses have begun using cargo or shipping containers as storage sheds. The City Council is considering regulations that would limit the use of these containers in all areas of the City except industrial zones. Under the draft 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. • In residential areas, new cargo containers will only be allowed for institutional uses such as schools or hospitals. • New cargo containers maybe allowed in commercial zones with a permit. • In order to get a permit, you would have to show that the container was screened from your neighbors and the street and that it met setback distance requirements. 8 • Containers would still be allowed on construction sites in all areas for temporary storage of materials and equipment. The City Council will be holding a public hearing on these changes on Monday, March 18th at 7:OOPM, and you are welcome to come and share your thoughts about the issue. For additional details, please call Nora Gierloff in the Department of Community Development at 206-431-3670. THE HAZELNUT Mountain View Apartments to undergo rehabilitation - inside and out Downtown Action To Save Housing (DASH), a King County -based non-profit real estate development firm, acquired the Mountain View apartments in December 2000. The goal of the acquisition is to stabilize the local community through reducing and stabilizing the residents housing costs. This will now allow the families of the Mountain View Apartments to: • Become more active in their community because they are not constantly moving in search of lower rent. • Become more involved in their children's local schools. • Become better consumers in the local economy because they have more disposable income. • Have more income to improve their health care • Have more income to begin saving for the American dream, a home of their own to own. This past November, together with Shelter Resources Inc (SRI), DASH started to renovate the Mountain View Apartments. This renovation will cost $1 5 million dollars, and is intended to improve the quality of the residence and to enhance to overall neighborhood "curb appeal". This renovation, estimated to take nine months to complete, will include: • A completely new exterior look that will feel more solid and homelike. • A completely new roof for all buildings. • All new apartment bathroom and kitchen fans and living room forced air heating. New kitchen and bathroom cabinets, appli- ances, carpeting, bathroom and kitchen flooring, doors, paint and other improvements to the apartments as required. • A new community room for the residents immediately adjacent to the pool. This is a very important addition to the Mountain View Apartments because now the residents will have a place of their own where they can meet communally to form a stronger community at the Mountain View Apartments. This new com- munity room — complete with rest rooms, a full kitchen and a securable office — will also allow the residents to meet with City officials who are interested in community building right within their immediate community at the Mountain View Apartments. This community room will also be available to the residents for family occasions such as larger birthday parties, small wedding receptions and other festive family occasions. The improvements to the Mountain View Apartments will also nicely complement the City's own planned investment in the immediate community through the creation of a new park across the street from the Mountain View Apartments. This is DASH's first project in the City of Tukwila. For more information, feel free to contact DASH's Executive Direc- tor Mark E. Thometz at 425-646-9053. Small businesses can benefit from King County loan program If your business is located in King County (outside the Seattle city limits) you may be eligible for funding from the King County's Small Business Loan Program. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This Program is designed to provide financing and technical assistance to those small businesses that are unable to secure credit from traditional sources. Eligible businesses must be located in King County, outside the city limits of Seattle. TERM OF LOAN: Installment loan from 1 to 5 years. AMOUNTS: From $5,000 to $50,000. CURRENT RATE: Rates are negotiated on an indi- vidual basis. USE OF FUNDS: Loan proceeds may be used for equipment and inventory purchases, contract financ- ing and working capital. START-UP BUSINESSES: New businesses can be funded; however the proposed venture will be evalu- ated on the feasibility of its business concept, potential market and business experience of the owner(s). CREDIT CRITERIA: More flexible than that of a traditional lender in the areas of collateral, credit his- tory and length of time in business. However, you should be able to provide the following: • Some form of collateral (lack of collateral does not automatically disqualify you): • Some equity (your own resources) invested in the business; • Proof and documentation of the creation of one full time job for each $35,000 loaned; positions created must be available to or held by low -to -moderate income persons. WHO TO CONTACT: Community Capital Development — 206-324-4330 THE PROCESS: After a brief interview over the telephone, an application/checklist will be mailed to you. Community Capital Development must receive all of the required information before your application can be processed. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Assistance with business planning, financial projections and analysis, marketing and/or organizational operations is provided during the loan process and throughout the term of the loan. MARCH 2002 9 Mtat s New(S) 1N Etiinan Sevvices Human Services Office 206-433-7180 206-433-7181 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Get help from local resources for job search During these economic times, it's help- ful to have a variety of resources avail- able to assist with the job hunt. If you have a computer available, the follow- ingwebsite has some great leads. Check outwww.metrokc.gov/exec/orpp/ed/ worklink.htm. This website, within the County's eco- nomic development program, has links for the Searching for Training and Em- ployment Programs (STEP), the Wash- ington State One -Stop Career Center, Washington Employment Web Pages, and more. Another great resource, just minutes from Tukwila, is WorkSource for Se- attle -King County. WorkSource repre- sents a partnership of public and com- munity-based organizations which pro- vide a range of tools and services for job seekers and employers. The WorkSource Center, located at 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 125, has a comprehensive Re- source Library and Job Search Room which is free of charge and open to the public. It includes posted job listings, direct access to employers on site, labor market information, cover letter and resume development software, catalogs from local community and technical colleges, and area newspapers, periodi- cals books and videos for job search and employment research. WorkSource also offers a Computer Center, providing a classroom and work- room equipped with state-of-the-art com- puters. Internet access is available. Workshops are offered on a variety of career planning and job search topics, as well as basic personal computer skills. Renton WorkSource's phone number is 206-205-3500. Their website is www.worksourceskc.org. 10 Registration open for free parenting classes Registration is now open for the spring quarter A.P.P.L.E. Parenting Classes in Tukwila. Classes begin April 25th. APPLE offers an opportunity for parents to learn some parenting tricks, discipline and communication tools to make parenting easier and more fun. It's also a great way to meet other parents, win door prizes, and have a good time! Day and evening classes are available; both provide programs for children through age eight during the time that parents are in class. Children's programs provide nurturing care, lots of play, a snack, and a chance for preschool and early school -aged children to work on social skills such as sharing, turn taking, and making friends. Both morning and evening classes are available. Call Karen, 206-764-5801, for information and registration. Free class for babies and parents at Foster Library Baby and Me offers fun for children through the age of eighteen months J l and their parents. Babies enjoy music, toys, parent-child activities -15 and baby friends. For mom and dad, we offer parent-child activi- ties, a chance to talk with other parents, and information on such topics as early brain growth and helping baby learn. You will — r also learn about safety, and nutrition issues such as weaning �K and beginning solid foods. Each parent makes a "memory book" with pictures taken at baby's "first class"! / Parents and babies may join this group at any time. `•..i Call Karen at 206-764-5801. County program helps low-income residents get job training Individuals 21 and over who are low income and looking for a job may be eligible for free employment training in the following fields: • Electronic assembly • Hazardous materials technician • Certified nursing/hospital assistant • Short -haul truck driver • General Office/Customer Service • Medical clerical/general clerical • Automotive • Manufacturing basics The program that supports these services, the King County Jobs Initiative, aims to assist low-income people in obtaining the skills needed to get and keep good jobs (at least $8 hour, including health benefits). Transportation, child care and emergency services may also be available to allow the person to take advantage of the job training. Interested individuals need to live in Tukwila, Burien, Kent, SeaTac, North Highline unincorporated King County and the West Hill Community (Skyway). Tukwila residents can contact Nelia Woods at 206-574-0613, or Anu Wako at 206- 575-4675. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RESOURCE REPORTER 2002 SPECIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION EVENT Saturday, April 27, 2002 — 9:OOAM to 3:OOPM Foster High School - 4242 South 144th Street The following materials will be collected and recycled: m' Anti -freeze << Motor oil and filers << Lead acid batteries ma 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) ma Bulky yard waste (no rocks, brush, leaves, sod) « Scrap wood (untreated, unpainted wood only) Refrigerators/freezers/air conditioners ($25 will be charged for each unit) ma Appliances ($5 for each water heater with insulation) «Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) T Used clothing « Reusable household goods a- Cardboard (Please flatten. No wax -coated cardboard) lig. Porcelain toilets and sinks (Remove toilet seats, hardware and base wax rings, $5 charge) ma Residential propane tanks ($5 charge) - Electronic equipment: Computers, printers, mouse, keyboards, fax machines, cellular phones, and scanners. Computer monitors will be collected for $10 each. New item for this event: (a- TV sets ($15 charge per TV; info about size restrictions to come) Note: All user fees will be CASH ONLY Please do not bring: A Hazardous waste A Garbage A Window glass A Concrete A Paint, etc. A Mattresses A Plastics You will receive a mailing with additional information on materials to bring and those to leave at home. 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 MARCH 2002 Helpful resource and recycling guides available The City of Tukwila has prepared a 12 -page pamphlet "Guide to Recycling & Resource Conservation" for single-family home resi- dents. It complements the "Guide to Multi- family Recycling" which was mailed to all apartment and condominium residents in December 2001. The "Guide to Recycling & Resource Conservation" is being sent to all single-family homes. If you'd like a copy of either guide, please call 206-431-3670. Recycling and Resource Conservation Guides — Check these phone numbers!! The following phone numbers appeared incorrectly in our recent Recycling and Resource Conservation Guides. Please make a note of the correct numbers in your guide for future reference. The numbers have been corrected on the website. We're sorry for any inconvenience! Sea-Dru-Nar Recycling - 206-467-7550 (on page 2) City of Tukwila Recycling Information - 206-431-3683 (on back cover) Spring into some great deals! NORTHWEST NATURAL YARD DAYS Saturday, April 6 — 8:OOAM-3:OOPM at the Seattle Center, in the 5th Avenue parking lot • Learn about "grasscycling" and other natural yard care practices! • Enjoy great discounts on mowers and more natural lawn care and water -conserving products! • Recycle your old mower at no cost! For more info, call 206-296-4466, or visit http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/ resre cy/events/naturalyard. shtml Sponsored in part by the City of Tukwila 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.ci.tukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@altukwila.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 lst/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 CityJob 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 "Chipper Days" coming to Tukwila for quarantine zone Attention, Tukwila residents and businesses in the quarantine zone: We need your cooperation to stop the potential spread of the Citrus Longhorned Beetle. "Chipper Days" are scheduled to assist you with disposing of items that cannot be moved out of the Washington State Quarantine Area*. Please bring your driver's license or utility bill for proof of Tukwila residency. DATES: LOCATION: Saturday, March 23, 2002 — 10:OOAM to 1:00PM Saturday, April 20, 2002 — 10:OOAM to 1:OOPM Foster High School parking lot, 4242 S 144th Street We will accept the following types of materials: • Untreated hardwood grown in quarantine area • Firewood from hardwood species • Deadwood, tree trunks/branches of hardwood species • Tree prunings • Live hardwood trees, and hardwood trees or parts of trees cut within the quarantine area Please ensure that these materials are not mixed with items to be chipped: • Material containing rocks, dirt, or nails • Lumber & fence posts • Grass • Leaves • Trash • Stumps • Wire & twine Extensive information on the beetle, including Frequently Asked Questions, Fact Sheets, and Quarantine Zones can be found at the Washington State Department of Agriculture Website: http://www.wa.gov/agr/CitrusLHBeetle.htm If you have additional questions please call the Tukwila Public Works Department at 206-433-0179, or the Department of Agriculture at 1-800-443-6684. * On November27, the State Department of Agriculture placed a quarantine on the area around the Tukwila site where three citrus longhorned beetles were captured in August. The quarantine prohibits moving the beetle or any plant material that may be infested with the beetle out of the quarantine area. The quarantine area extends approx. 1/2 mile in all directions from the intersection of Macadam Road S. and S. 144th St. The citrus longhorned beetle is considered a serious orchard pest in Asia. It is closely related to the Asian longhorned beetle that has caused thousands of trees to be destroyed in New York City and Chicago. Both beetles attack and eventually kill hardwood trees. They represent an even larger threat to trees in this country where they have no natural enemies. Forests and landscapes could be severely damaged if the citrus longhorned beetle becomes established here. 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.