City Council Regular Meeting
2019-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila City Hall, 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

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2019-09-17 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 transportation, traffic, streets, water, sewer, surface water, power, street lighting and signals, solid waste and recycling, river basins and levees, telecommunications and fleet. Members are Chair Zak Idan, Kate Kruller, & Thomas McLeod

Sound Transit Drop-In Session
2019-09-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Station, 7301 Longacres Way, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Investments coming to Sounder South! Sound Transit studied several options for adding capacity – now they want to hear from you. What are the best ways to serve more riders on Sounder?
HOW TO COMMENT
Online: soundtransit.org/sounder-capacity
In person: come by anytime during this drop-in session
QUESTIONS?
Contact Community Outreach Specialist Melanie Mayock at 206-689-4877 or melanie.mayock@soundtransit.org .

Tukwila Historical Society
2019-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Tukwila Historical Society, 14475 59th Avenue South, Tukwila, WA, United States
Collecting, preserving, and displaying the historical, archaeological, and ethnological artifacts, collections, records, and stories that pertain to Tukwila and the surrounding region.
If you have any questions, then contact Louise Jones-Brown at 206-244-4478.
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

FREE Household Hazardous Wastes Collection - Fri-Sun
2019-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | WA, United States
FOR KING COUNTY RESIDENTS: Household hazardous wastes are accepted with no additional fee at 4 fixed collection sites in Seattle and King County. In addition to these four sites, the traveling Wastemobile provides household hazardous waste collection services within many communities in King County.

SEPTEMBER 18-20 10am – 5pm
Burien Wastemobile Fred Meyer – 14300 1st Ave S

OCTOBER 9-11 10am – 5pm
Renton Wastemobile McLendon Hardware – 440 Rainier Ave S

See link for more information and other Wastemobile locations and event dates:
kingcountyhazwastewa.gov/households

ARE YOU A BUSINESS? Your business may be eligible to receive no-fee hazardous waste disposal up to 4 times a year. To quality your business must be:

Located in King County or King County portions of Bothell, Pacific, Auburn and Algona.
A Small Quantity Generator

Visit link for more information: https://kingcountyhazwastewa.gov/en/business-disposal

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2019-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The unique ecosystems at the Duwamish Hill Preserve highlight oak savannahs, camas prairie, wet sedge meadow, and the tule wetland. The hill itself is a geological wonder and is actually older than Mt. Rainier! Join the Friends of the Duwamish Hill to get outside and be a part of helping this amazing community park! All ages and abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary!
Learn More About the Duwamish Hill Preserve!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org
Location: Duwamish Hill Preserve

Learn More About the Duwamish Hill Preserve!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org.

Location: Duwamish Hill Preserve
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, please print and bring this Green Tukwila Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Rave Green Run Event
2019-09-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join your fellow Sounders FC fans at the 2019 Seattle Sounders FC Rave Green Run presented by CHI Franciscan.
Located in Tukwila, WA – this flat and fun 5k gives runners an authentic Sounders FC experience as they run along Tukwila’s beautiful trails through Starfire Sports. The race ends at the Finish Line Festival presented by Dasani, where runners and spectators can enjoy refreshments, entertainment and awards.

All proceeds from the Rave Green Run benefit RAVE Foundation, the official charitable arm of Seattle Sounders FC. RAVE Foundation builds small fields for free play and uses soccer as a vehicle to inspire youth and strengthen communities.
Learn more at www.ravefoundation.org.
The Rave Green Run is organized in partnership with City of Tukwila and Starfire Sports.

International Food Truck Rally
2019-09-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
International Food Truck Rally presented by Westfield Southcenter. Grab some international eats from over 12 food trucks from Tukwila’s own CuliNex Kitchens. Admission is FREE and the event will be held in the east parking lot off Andover Park West near JCPenney.
See event: https://www.westfield.com/southcenter/events/all-events

Finance Committee
2019-09-23 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 Thomas McLeod, Verna Seal, and De’Sean Quinn.

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2019-09-23 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
2019-09-24 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 De’Sean Quinn, Dennis Robertson, and Verna Seal.

Arts Commission - Cancelled
2019-09-25 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

Planning Commission - Cancelled
2019-09-26 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

Planning Commission
2019-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States

SnackPack Volunteer Training and Orientation
2019-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Southcenter Community Baptist, 14742 Macadam Road South, Tukwila, WA, United States
Join the SnackPack team as a volunteer!

We are now making food available to every child in the Tukwila School District that is struggling with housing and food insecurity, so there will be plenty of new volunteer positions opening up in SnackPack assembly & distribution, food drives, our annual auction and so much more. If you aren’t able to attend, but know someone else who might be interested, please feel free to forward this invitation to them. For more information about our program, visit us at https://www.tuksnackpack.com/

See link: https://www.facebook.com/events/472527993300143/

Coffee with a Cop
2019-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
Please join us for as much coffee as we can all drink in 3 hours. Open conversation about anything and everything. Everyone is welcome.
Stop by to talk with our officers, meet Apollo, and drink coffee!
Westfield Southcenter Mall – Macy’s Court right outside of Starbucks

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2019-09-28 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at (206) 200-3616.

Council Chat with Council President Hougardy
2019-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Meet with Councilmember Hougardy to discuss issues in our community.

Socktober Sock Drive Month
2019-10-01 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Community Sock Drive for October!
Many people are surprised to hear that socks are the least-donated clothing items and yet the most in-demand for needy locals. Help keep toes warm for Tukwila residents by brining new socks, any size to the Tukwila Community Center during the month of October. All donated socks will be given during the month of October. All donated socks will be given out during Spirit of Giving.

Bloodworks Blood Drive
2019-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | National Cremations Society, 672 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA, United States
Please sign up with Justine White at Justine.White@Sci-us.com or call 425-277-1192.
Walk-ins welcome around scheduled donors. Guests are welcome inside for food, drinks, music and a chance to win a raffle prize!

DON’T FORGET:
Eat something substantial (before and after you donate), stay hydrated and bring your photo ID or donor card.

Library Advisory Board
2019-10-01 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

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2019-10-03 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.

Passport Acceptance Fair
2019-10-05 08:30 - 15:30 | King County Black River Community Service Center, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA, United States
Need to apply for your passport?
King County Community Service Center will be accepting passport applications. Walk-ins only.
See link for applications, fee chart, and additional information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/passports/special-passport-acceptance-fairs.html
If you are eligible to renew your passport, you should renew by mail.

Green Tukwila Day & Work Party
2019-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
2019 Green Tukwila Day, Live Music, Plantings and More!
Description

Help us celebrate our 3rd 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!
See link to sign-up: https://volunteer.uwkc.org/need/detail/?need_id=415333
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.
Green Tukwila will email the week before with youth waiver forms, directions and information for the event.

Additional Details

Is Family Friendly

Register by Sep 30, 2019

Is Outdoors

Inclement Weather Plan: This event is Rain or Shine

Is Wheelchair Accessible

Public Safety Committee
2019-10-07 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 Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller, & Zak Idan.
