City of Tukwila

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2017-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 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

Human Services Advisory Board
2017-03-24 11:00 - 12:30 | WA, United States
The Human Services Advisory Board advises the Mayor and City Council on the status of human service needs and programs in the city. The Board assists in monitoring and assessing the need for human services in Tukwila; provides recommendations for prioritizing human service needs; and recommends policies and programs for funding.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/182533/Row1.aspx

For more information, please contact Hodo Hussein at (206) 433-7181 or Hodo.Hussein@tukwilawa.gov.

Planning Commission - Cancelled
2017-03-23 18:30 - 20:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., 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

City Council Regular Meeting
2017-03-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-03-06 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

Arts Commission
2017-03-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2017-03-15 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

FREE Tax Preparation
2017-03-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-03-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Get your taxes done for FREE at Tukwila Community Center! No tax help March 20-26.
You can have your taxes prepared by IRS-certified volunteers through United Way of King County’s Free Tax Campaign. Along with tax preparation (including back-year taxes), you can get help with health care enrollment, credit report pulls, and access to other benefits.
United Way of King County is offering free tax preparation services in 27 locations throughout King County from January 9th through April 20th.
Households making under $64,000 can have their taxes prepared plus they can get connected to additional public benefits. OR, file your taxes online for free with UNITED WAY’S FREE TAX tool if your household makes under $64,000 at http://www.unitedway.org/myfreetaxes/
This community service is 100% FREE. No appointment is needed – walk-ins are welcome. Returns are e-filed and you’ll receive your refund fast!

For details on what to bring, languages spoke at the site, and to answer any other questions, visit www.uwkc.org/taxhelp or call 2-1-1.

Public Safety Plan Open House and Pancake Breakfast
2017-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Fire Station 54, 4237 South 144th Street, Tukwila
Join us for an Open House!
Residents recently approved a Public Safety Bond to ensure a safer Tukwila for generations to come. The bond pays for vital updates to safety facilities and equipment, organized under the Public Safety Plan.
Join us to:

Learn about safety improvements
Tour Fire Station 54
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, provided by the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2088
Share your thoughts.

Also…

Parking is available across the street at Foster High School
Child care and child friendly activities will be provided

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2017-03-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Come join us friends, neighbors, and volunteers along the Green-Duwamish river for a day of environmental service! At the Duwamish Hill Preserve we will be tackling some invasive weeds to help native plants as they wake up for Spring! This is a great way to give back to your local community, and also is an awesome opportunity to meet some new faces, to get your hands dirty, and to get outside and connect with the Green-Duwamish River!
WHAT TO BRING: Please dress for the weather because we will be working rain or shine! Boots or comfortable athletic shoes, work clothes, appropriate layers for rain and sun. Volunteers should also bring a refillable water bottle. Restoration training, snacks, tools, and gloves will be provided. No experience necessary, so make sure to bring along your friends, family, and neighbors!
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS: If you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please come to the event with a Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Youth Waiver for Forterra Restoration Events

To RSVP, email Nicole Marcotte at nmarcotte@forterra.org!

About the Property: In 2001, Forterra, the City of Tukwila, and a local citizen group formed a partnership to work for the preservation of an undeveloped parcel of land on the Duwamish River. The property will be managed as a public open space preserve devoted to the interpretation of the site’s Native American cultural significance and other aspects of Duwamish River Valley natural and cultural history. The Hill is culturally significant for its association with southern Puget Sound Salish oral tradition and history, as a key location in the stories collectively known as the “Epic of the Winds.”
Forterra is a proud partner of the Duwamish Alive Coalition, which is a collaborative effort of local communities, municipalities, non-profits and businesses within the Duwamish River Watershed to preserve and enhance habitat for people and wildlife towards improving the health of the Puget Sound. The Coalition works to improve the ecological health of our watershed through community engagement and volunteer-based habitat restoration.

Tukwila Historical Society
2017-03-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
MISSION / VISION STATEMENT
Collecting, preserving, and displaying the historical, archaeological, and ethnological artifacts, collections, records, and stories that pertain to Tukwila and the surrounding region.
Join us on the third Thursday of each month.

FREE Tax Preparation
2017-03-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2017-03-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2017-03-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2017-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Get your taxes done for FREE at Tukwila Community Center. No tax help March 20-26.
You can have your taxes prepared by IRS-certified volunteers through United Way of King County’s Free Tax Campaign. Along with tax preparation (including back-year taxes), you can get help with health care enrollment, credit report pulls, and access to other benefits.
This community service is 100% free. No appointment is needed – walk-ins are welcome. Returns are e-filed and you’ll receive your refund fast!
For details on what to bring, languages spoke at the site, and to answer any other questions, visit www.uwkc.org/taxhelp or call 2-1-1.

Equity and Diversity Commission
2017-03-11 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

Coffee With a Cop
2017-03-11 10:00 - 14:00
Please join us for a very informal coffee. Get to know your neighborhood officers and let us get to know you. Share your concerns and let us answer any questions you have.

Starbucks @ 333 Strander Boulevard

EarthCorps Duwamish River Work Party
2017-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila as we work to improve the Duwamish River near the Tukwila Community Center. A healthy array of plants on the banks of the river is important for migrating and resident fish, birds and other wildlife. Currently, much of the Duwamish riverbank is covered in aggressive weeds that provide little to no shelter, shade or food for wildlife. A variety of native plants are also critical for filtering polluted rainwater that runs off of parking lots, roads and roofs. Not to mention the enjoyment people can get by sitting in the shade of a tree by the river! Please join us
The Basics
EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required: work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc.)
Rain gear and warm layers (check the weather!)
Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
Travel mug for tea/coffee

The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to help create healthy forests, the work can include:

Removing aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)
Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)

Groups
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active role in our events. Please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org before the event to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff (in bright yellow vests) and arrive early in order to help guide your group members.
Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. All volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 that are not with a parent or guardian must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event.
Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Team to take care of all necessary preparations.

** Sign Up March 11 10am-2pm Number of volunteer positions available: 14
** Sign Up May 13 10am-2pm Number of volunteer positions available: 15

FREE Youth Symposium Event
2017-03-11 09:00 - 15:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
YOUTH INVESTMENT: BUILDING A FUTURE FOR IMPACTFUL LEADERS
Event for Middle & High School Students from grades 6-12.
The 2017 Youth Symposium theme is “Youth Investment: Building A Future for Impactful Leaders”. The goal of this year’s symposium is to engage locally and globally by strengthening their minds, bodies, and perspectives. Breakfast and lunch provided. The Museum of Flight will help youth build robot garages.
The event organizers are asking all students to sign up using the link below so that they have enough robot parts for students.

9:00am – 3:00pm
Church By the Side of the Road
3455 South 148th Street, Tukwila

See link to register: https://twitter.com/SeattleSGRho/status/834899119881662465

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2017-03-09 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

Fundraising - The Habit Burger for Tukwila Parks & Recreation
2017-03-09 11:00 - 21:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
Make giving a “Habit” by supporting the Tukwila Parks and Recreation HERO Fund!
Enjoy delicious Charburgers, sandwiches, salads and shakes! Present the flyer when you order and the Habit will donate 20% of the receipts generated to the HERO Fund.

Dine at the Habit Burger – Southcenter Parkway on:
Thursday, March 9
11:00am – 9:00 pm
17065 Southcenter Parkway

See link for flyer: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/doc/285903/Electronic.aspx

Park Commission
2017-03-08 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

Library Advisory Board
2017-03-07 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

Civil Service Commission
2017-03-06 17:00 - 18:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 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

FREE Dr. Seuss Night
2017-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Bouncers, arts & crafts, food, games….and much more!
Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance and you will receive a free book for being a part of the celebration!

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2017-03-02 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.
