City of Tukwila

Short Course on Affordable Housing
2019-05-29 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join the City Council and the Planning Commission for a “Special Short Course on Affordable Housing” in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. View the agenda here.

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee - Cancelled
2019-05-29 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.

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
2019-05-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2019-05-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-05-13 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

Finance Committee
2019-05-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-05-13 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.

Tukwila Community Center Spray Park Opens
2019-05-27 10:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center Spray Park, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
Cool down in the summertime at the Spray Park from May 27 through September 2.
FREE LUNCHES served Monday-Friday from 11am to 12pm!
For information, call the Community Center Front Desk at 206-768-2822.

Memorial Day - City Offices Closed
2019-05-27 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony
2019-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
For The Community – For The Veterans – For Their Honor
Join Museum of Flight on Saturday, May 25 over Memorial Day weekend for the momentous grand opening and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park!

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
Located behind the Aviation Pavilion
9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

The new park will feature our B-52G Stratofortress, memorial statue and a tribute wall with personalized plaques from people honoring the veterans in their lives. The inspiring program begins at 11:00 AM and will include aircraft fly-overs, an Honor Guard presentation and a special pinning ceremony for Vietnam veterans in attendance to honor their service.
We’re offering FREE general admission to the Museum for Veterans (plus one adult and any children under 17) for Saturday (5/25), Sunday (5/26), and Monday (5/27) to celebrate this event.

See link to RSVP: http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events/4907/vietnam-veterans-memorial-park

Special Parking Information

Unable to attend?
Watch the Livestream

Ceremony Schedule:

10:20 AM – Cascade Warbirds Flyover

11:00 AM

Welcome, Matt Lorch, Q13 FOX Evening News

“National Anthem” w/ U.S. Flag raising
“Eternal Father” w/ Military Branch Flag raising
“Dvorak’s 9th Symphony, 2nd Movement” w/ POW/MIA Flag raising
EA-18 Growler Flyover, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island VAQ-135 “Black Ravens”

Invocation, Reverend Canon John Fergueson
Opening Remarks

Allan Ekberg, City of Tukwila Mayor
Lourdes “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos, Washington State Director of Veteran Affairs
Matt Hayes, President and CEO, The Museum of Flight
Pam Valdez, Vice President of Air Force Services for Boeing Global Services
Jim Farmer, Museum of Flight Trustee, Vietnam War B-52 Pilot, and Project Welcome Home Chairman

Keynote Address, General Jim Mattis (Ret.) USMC & 26th Secretary of Defense
Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony, as part of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War, Matt Lorch, Q13 FOX Evening News
Huey and Cobra Helicopter Flyover, Northwest Helicopters

Music courtesy of the Boeing Employee Concert Band.

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2019-05-25 | 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.

Planning Commission
2019-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 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

Early Release Arts Hang Out
2019-05-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The Artists in Residence will host their last Early Release Arts Hang Out Wednesday, May 21st at 11:30am at the Sullivan Center. Join the artists for snacks, music, and free art projects!

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2019-05-21 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

City Council Regular Meeting
2019-05-20 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

Public Safety Committee
2019-05-20 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.

SnackPack Oodles of Noodles Drive
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | SAAR”S Super Saver Foods, 3725 South 144th Street, Tukwila, WA, United States
Many of our students and their families struggle to find enough to eat. That is especially true on weekends and over holidays.
Tukwila Weekend SnackPack Program sends a bag of seven weekend meals home with over 250 Tukwila School District students who are facing hunger and housing instability.
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10:00 – 2:00 pm, with your help we will meet our “Oodles of Noodles Challenge” of collecting 5,000 Cup Noodles at
Saar’s Super Saver Foods
3725 S 144th St
Tukwila, WA 98168

VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT!

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

1st Shift of Volunteers – Please arrive at 9:45 am

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2nd Shift of Volunteers – Please arrive at 11:45 am

2:00 PM

Clean Up and Unload Crew: Volunteers follow the bus to our storehouse to unload

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2019-05-18 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.

Bike Everywhere Day at Bicentennial Park
2019-05-17 07:00 - 10:00 | Bicentennial Park, 7200 Strander Boulevard, Tukwila, 98188
Happy Bike Month! It is a fine time to try out a leg of your commute on two wheels. The Tukwila Transportation Demand Management team invites you to celebrate Bike Everywhere Day in Bicentennial Park Friday, May 17th from 7:00am-10:00am.
Come get revved up with coffee, snacks and safety gear giveaways. You can practice loading your bike onto a King County Metro Bus in a controlled environment and find resources to make biking an achievable choice.

View the map of May 17th Celebration Stations for your morning and evening commute.
Check out riding safety tips from Cascade Bicycle Coalition.
Join the Where There’s Tukwila There’s A Way City Team logging trips up for the Bike Everywhere Challenge throughout May.
If you log 3 bicycle trips on RideshareOnline.com in May, you can enter a $20 REI gift card contest!

Tukwila Historical Society
2019-05-16 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.

Park Commission & Art Commission Joint Meeting
2019-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
See Park Commission agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/179376/Row1.aspx
See link for Art Commission agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2019-05-14 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.

Civil Service Commission
2019-05-13 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

Police Officers Memorial Ceremony
2019-05-13 09:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
In observance of Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, the Police Department will be having a ceremony at the flagpole in front of City Hall. Please join us to remember those that have fallen in the line of duty.
See proclamation: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/1/doc/314285/Page1.aspx
