City of Tukwila

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2018-10-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-10-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to transportation, traffic, streets, water, sewer, surface water, power, public works facilities, street lighting and signals, solid waste and recycling, river basins and levees, telecommunications and fleet. Members are Chair Thomas McLeod, De’Sean Quinn, and Zak Idan.

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2018-10-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-10-08 17:30 - 19:00 | 6300 Building – Foster Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd Suite 100, Tukwila, WA

FREE Seattle Symphony Concert
2018-10-21 14:00 - 14:30 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Cellist Seth Parker Woods joins the Seattle Symphony and Associate Conductor Pablo Rus Broseta in a program full of color and drama. Experience Shostakovich’s electrifying Two Pieces for String Octet, Ravel’s interpretation of the Jewish mourning song Kaddish, and the remarkable exploration into new colors and expressivity in British composer Rebecca Saunders’ Ire.
RSVP recommended, but not required.

Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village
14350 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98168

See link: https://www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets/calendar/2018-2019/symphony/comm2

Friends of the Tukwila Library Book Sale
2018-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Great prices! Wonderful selection!
Proceeds support programs at the Tukwila Library throughout the year.
Book donations gladly accepted.

Duwamish Alive, Duwamish Hill Preserve & Shoreline
2018-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
“Join friends and neighbors for the first fall planting of the year at Duwamish Hill Preserve and the Duwamish Restoration Challenge sites.” Come out and enjoy some great fall weather with friends and neighbors. Plant a tree – it feels good!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org

Residential Clean Up Event
2018-10-20 08:30 - 15:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

Arts Commission
2018-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials on arts matters, encourages citizen participation in the arts, promote art projects. Advises the Mayor on expenditure of arts-related budget appropriations.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

Finance Committee
2018-10-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-10-02 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to financial management and fiscal operations of the City, personnel issues, library, information technology, and finance and administrative services. Members are Chair De’Sean Quinn, Dennis Robertson, and Kate Kruller.

City Council Regular Meeting
2018-10-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-10-01 19:00 - 22:00 | City Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Regular Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. At these meetings the Council conducts general and routine business and adopts ordinances and resolutions. At these meetings, the Mayor presides but does not vote unless it is to break a tie.
See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

Public Safety Committee
2018-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Public Safety Committee considers and provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to police, fire, municipal court, public safety facilities, animal control, and emergency services. Committee members are Chair Kathy Hougardy, Dennis Robertson, and Thomas McLeod.

Planning Commission
2018-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Planning Commission acts as the land use advisory body for the City Council and reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Plan, Subdivision, Zoning and Sign Codes.

See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/17011/Row1.aspx

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2018-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Duwamish Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. (2nd Floor), Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Community Oriented Policing Citizen’s Advisory Board (COPCAB) is an official City board that works with the Chief of Police to promote public safety and community policing. The Board consists of nine members: five residents, two business owners/managers, one school representative and a local high school student. Members are appointed and serve for a term of four years.
See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/182539/Row1.aspx

Equity and Diversity Commission
2018-10-11 17:15 - 18:15 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Advises city and school officials of opportunities to promote understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity in our community.

See agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173950/Row1.aspx

Park Commission
2018-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials regarding the acquisition, development, expansion and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs. Meets in the Senior Game Room at the Tukwila Community Center.

See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/179376/Row1.aspx

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2018-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Valley View Sewer District, 3460 South 148th Street, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
TIBAC meets every 2nd Tuesday at Valley View Sewer District – 3460 South 148th Street.
The Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) is a group of residents and businesses working to revitalize Tukwila International Boulevard. The committee was formed in 1995 to address social, economic and crime issues on the corridor.
â€¢ The focus of the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee is: “Neighbors working together making a difference in Tukwila.”
â€¢ The group’s vision: “A Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood that is vibrant and diverse”.
â€¢ Mission: “Working in collaboration with the City of Tukwila to discourage criminal activity, support local businesses, and improve the livability of the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood.”
For information, please contact Police Chief Linton at 206-433-1815.

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
2018-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee will provide policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to housing policies and programs, planning and land use, code enforcement, community engagement and outreach, parks, recreation facilities, economic planning and tourism, and human services. Committee members are Chair Kate Kruller, Kathy Hougardy, and Zak Idan.

Open House - Shoreline & Critical Areas Updates
2018-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Learn about shoreline and critical areas updates at an open house on October 9, 2018.
COME TO OUR OPEN HOUSE!
October 9th, 2018
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42 nd Avenue S, Tukwila 98168
5-7 PM with a presentation at 5:30 PM

Under Washington State’s Shoreline Management Act there are specific rules for activities and development within 200 feet of the Green River. Tukwila is conducting a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) to ensure that it is current with changes in law and is consistent with other Tukwila plans and regulations. We are also making some required changes to our rules for critical areas such as wetlands, streams and steep slopes to reflect best available science.
Learn more about the Shoreline Master Program and rules for critical areas on our City Website:
Shoreline Management:
http://www.TukwilaWA.gov/Shoreline
If you would like to be added to an email group about shoreline updates reply to Shoreline@TukwilaWA.gov
or call Nora Gierloff at 206-433-7141.
Wetlands, Streams & Steep Slopes Code Update:
http://www.TukwilaWA.gov/CriticalAreas
For critical areas updates reply to Criticalareas@TukwilaWA.gov or call Minnie Dhaliwal at 206-431-3685.

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2018-10-08 19:00 - 22:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The COW meets to coordinate the work of the committees and to discuss items before they are referred to a Regular Meeting. No official action is taken other than referring matters to committees or a Regular Meeting. The Council President presides at Committee of the Whole meetings.
See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

Civil Service Commission
2018-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Administrative Services Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 115, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Provides the manner in which civil service (all police personnel and commissioned fire personnel) examinations, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, reinstatements, suspensions and discharges are made. Decide appeals from suspensions or terminations.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/29749/Row1.aspx

New Voters In-Person Registration Deadline
2018-10-08 08:30 - 16:30 | King County Elections, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, WA
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You can also register to vote at one of our community events.

City Council - Senior Chat
2018-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The City Council would like to invite seniors in our community to meet with us and share what’s on your mind. Join us for refreshments in the Social Hall at the Tukwila Community Center.

Green Tukwila Day
2018-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
Help us celebrate our 2nd annual Green Tukwila Day! The Green Tukwila Partnership works to restore Tukwila’s parks and urban forests for future generations – and we need your help! Volunteers will prepare Tukwila Park for the fall planting season by removing Himalayan blackberry and English ivy. All community members are welcome, and no experience is necessary! The event is family friendly and open to all ages. Come see what a difference a committed group of volunteers can make in your community!
What to bring: Come dressed for the weather (rain or shine) in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes (rubber boots, hiking/tennis shoes), long sleeves, long pants, warm layers and bring a rain jacket. We’ll have tools and gloves for you to use! Help reduce waste by bringing your own refillable water bottle if you have one.
All ages are welcome, but we encourage all volunteers under the age of 15 to be accompanied by an adult. If you are a volunteer under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, we will need to have a Youth Waiver Form.
Sign up today: CLICK HERE

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2018-10-04 17:15 - 18:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Advises City and School officials of opportunities to promote understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity in our community.
See agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/1/fol/287184/Row1.aspx
For more information, contact Niesha at Niesha.Fort-Brooks@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-454-7564.

Library Advisory Board
2018-10-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials on library services in the City, promotes library services and activities, promotes library gift giving.
See Agendas and Minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/167793/Row1.aspx
