City of Tukwila

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Storypalooza Event
2024-03-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join Tukwila Parks and the King County Library System for our first annual Storypalooza!

Enjoy storytelling and other amazing activities, pick up a new book at our book exchange, and discover the joy of reading at this FREE event!

You don’t want to miss it!

Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village
Saturday, March 9
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Click here to register: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390907968456973/?ref=newsfeed

Let’s celebrate Read Across America Week!

Planning & Community Development Committee
2024-03-11 17:30 - 18:45 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
The Planning & Community Development Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to housing policies and programs, planning and land use, annexations, building and development regulations, code enforcement, economic development, tourism, workforce development, environment and sustainability, and other ad hoc matters as assigned.
Planning & Community Development Committee Agendas/Minutes/Audio
Meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting, conducted both onsite and electronically via MS Teams. The meeting room is the City Council Conference Room at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila 98188. Information about how to access the meeting is printed on each agenda. Sign up for the Council Agenda Packet Email List here: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/
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Community Services & Safety Committee
2024-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
The Community Services & Safety Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to police, fire, emergency services, municipal court, public safety facilities, animals, community engagement, human services, parks, recreation, youth and senior services, golf course, community center, library, public art, social equity and justice, and other ad hoc matters as assigned.
Members: Dennis Martinez, Chair; Mohamed Abdi, Armen Papyan
Community Services & Safety Committee Agendas/Minutes/Audio
Meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting, conducted both onsite and electronically via MS Teams. The meeting room is the Hazelnut Conference Room located in City Hall at 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Information about how to access the meeting is printed on each agenda. Sign up for the Council Agenda Packet Email List here: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/

Planning & Community Development Committee - Cancelled
2024-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
This meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee has been cancelled.

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting - Cancelled
2024-03-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The meeting will be conducted BOTH on-site at Tukwila City Hall and also virtually.

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.

THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IS:
1-253-292-9750, Access Code [REDACTED]#
To view the meeting, join at this link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
For Technical Support during the meeting call: 1-206-433-7155.

Those wishing to provide public comments have the ability to address the City Council both on-site at City Hall or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the agenda. To provide comment via phone or Microsoft Teams, please email citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov with your name and topic by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Please clearly indicate that you would like to make public comment during the meeting, and you will receive further instructions.

See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE LINKS TO COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, BOARDS & COMMISSION PACKETS ON FRIDAYS: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2024-03-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States

SmileMobile Dental Service
2024-03-12 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-13 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-14 08:30 - 17:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The SmileMobile is in Tukwila!

The dental team will see babies (first tooth) children, youth, adults, and families with Apple Health (state Medicaid) and no dental insurance (at no cost).

March 4 – 8, 2024

March 12 – 14, 2024 (Extended)

Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98168

At your SmileMobile appointment, we may do one or more of the following:

Dental examination
Oral health education
Fluoride varnish
Sealants
Simple extraction
Filling
X-rays

Please call 888.286.9105 to schedule your dental appointment.

Volunteer or Donate to SnackPack
2024-03-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-19 09:30 - 12:00 | WA
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON WEDNESDAYS. Pack snacks every Wednesday at 9:30 AM.
To volunteer, email Director Abigail Tabason at Stillwatersfamilyservices@gmail.com.
To deliver food, click here to register with Tukwila School District.

SnackPack has volunteer duty options:

Pack about 200 bags filled with meals, snacks and water every week.
Unload van of meals, snacks and water.
Deliver to our Elementary schools: Cascade Elementary, Thorndyke Elementary and Tukwila Elementary.

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TO DONATE AND HELP K-12 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS:
Please donate to feed our Tukwila kids. Click here to donate online or mail checks to Still Waters, PO Box 88984, Tukwila WA 98138.
SnackPack distributes food bags on Fridays to Tukwila students in need. Click here for the Snack Pack list.

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SNACKPACK MISSION STATEMENT
Leading with our mission, we support families overcome food insecurities while unhoused. Tukwila Weekend Snack Pack provides shelf stable-kid friendly meals for the weekend to students in Tukwila.

Restoration at Riverton
2024-03-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Riverton Park
Riverton Park is a beautiful community park with picnic tables, a playground, Gully Gardens P-Patch, and a walking loop with a natural border that offers something for everyone. The natural plant board of the park has largely established mature trees that support wildlife, reduce pollutants in the air, and help to bring shade on hot days. Unfortunately, these trees are in danger due to English ivy, which grows aggressively and chokes out native plants and trees. The good news is YOU ARE HERE to help; as a community, we can save these trees and install a healthy native forest; plus, it is a ton of fun!
All tools, materials, and training will be provided at the start of the work party.
Restrooms are onsite May-October. Otherwise, you may use the restroom at the Tukwila Community Center quick drive down the street
Open to the public
All ages OK
1 out of 6 participants registered.
What to Bring
Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, weather-appropriate clothes, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves, please bring them.
Where to Meet
Riverton Park: 13263 Macadam Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Work parties are taking place next to the Gully Gardens P-Patch on the lower section of the park. You will see a 6ft toolbox (JOBOX) meet there.
Meeting Location Map
Where to Park
Parking lot for Riverton park is located on 131st at 4124 S 131st St, Tukwila WA, 98168.

Date & Time
March 12, 2024 11:30am – 1:30pm
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/173/
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

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Click here for other Tukwila work parties: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/map/

Park Commission
2024-03-13 17:30 - 18:30 | WA
Advises City officials regarding the acquisition, development, expansion and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs. Meets in the Executive Conference Room at the Tukwila Community Center or you can participate virtually on Microsoft Teams.
For information, contact Kris Kelly at Kris.Kelly@TukwilaWA.gov.
See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/179376/Row1.aspx

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE LINKS TO COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, BOARD & COMMISSION PACKETS ON FRIDAYS: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2024-03-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International Blvd, 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.
For more information, contact COPCAB Liaison Phi Huynh at p.huynh@TukwilaWA.gov.
See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/182539/Row1.aspx

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Special Planning Commission - Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
2024-03-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The City of Tukwila Planning Commission will conduct a virtual and in-person Public Hearing to solicit public testimony on the Draft 2024-2044 Update to the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
SUMMARY:
The Comprehensive Plan provides the policy framework that will establish the City’s priorities and programs for the next twenty years. These amendments address changes in legislative requirements, regional and countywide policy changes, new conditions existing in the City of Tukwila, and public input received at community outreach events held over the last two years. Many of the updated policies focus on how the City will address issues of housing availability and affordability, climate change preparedness and resiliency, and equity for all community members.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Those wishing to provide public comments will have the opportunity do so as follows:
Advanced Written Comments: Written comments may be submitted up to 5:00 PM the day before the Public Hearing (March 13, 2024) to Department of Community Development, Planning Division 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188, or by email to 2044CompPlan@TukwilaWA.gov.
Comments received in advance will be forwarded to the Planning Commission.

Written Comments: Written comments may also be submitted during the hearing. Comments submitted during the hearing will be included in the record for the hearing.
Verbal Comments: Verbal testimony may be given in-person at the hearing, by joining the Teams meeting, or by calling into the meeting at (206) +1 253-292-9750 Access Code: [REDACTED]# .

The Draft Comprehensive Plan is available at https://TukwilaWA.gov/CompPlanDrafts for review.
TO JOIN THE PUBLIC HEARING ONLINE OR BY PHONE:
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Access Code: [REDACTED]#

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are in need of interpretation or translation services for this public hearing, please contact the City at 206-433-7141 or 2044CompPlan@TukwilaWA.gov by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7th.
For further information contact Nancy Eklund, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager, by e-mail at nancy.eklund@tukwilawa.gov or by phone 206-433-7141.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE LINKS TO COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, BOARD & COMMISSION PACKETS ON FRIDAYS: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/

Free Hyundai Anti-Theft Software Updates
2024-03-15 08:00 - 17:30, 2024-03-16 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-17 08:00 - 14:00 | WA
For Hyundai car owners, you can get your FREE Hyundai anti-theft software at 4 locations. Specially trained mobile service technicians will be on-site to install and complete the software upgrade, which should take less than 30 minutes. This technology, which will be installed by Hyundai technicians, will come at no cost.

HYUNDAI OWNERS: This one is for you! This weekend, Hyundai is providing FREE software upgrades at four locations across our region. We HIGHLY recommend making this a priority this weekend if you haven’t already had the anti-theft software installed at a local dealer.

NO APPOINTMENT | NO REGISTRATION | NO COST

To see if your vehicle needs the upgrade, please use Hyundai’s VIN checker, click here.

Click here for locations.

Restore Duwamish Hill Preserve
2024-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join Friends of the Hill and volunteer Forest Stewards to help keep the Duwamish Hill Preserve healthy! We will meet at the Duwamish Hill Preserve at 10 and spend the morning removing weeds to prepare for fall plantings.
No experience is necessary, lend a hand! Tools, gloves, and instructions will be provided. All ages and identities are welcome.
Open to the public
All ages OK
2 out of 42 participants registered.
What to Bring
A full water bottle, clothes that can get dirty, gloves if you have them, and closed-toe shoes.
Where to Park
Across the street from the park, next to the river.

Date & Time
March 16, 2024 10am – 1pm
REGISTER HERE TO VOLUNTEER: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/176/
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

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Click here for other Tukwila work parties: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/map/

City Council Work Session
2024-03-18 17:30 - 18:45 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Monday, the City Council will convene in a work session to informally discuss topics of general interest or to receive presentations. No formal action is taken.

Hybrid Meeting: Council Chamber and MS Teams
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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Meeting ID: 238 629 963 322
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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+1 253-292-9750,,56095437# United States, Tacoma
Phone Conference ID: 560 954 37#

City Council Regular Meeting
2024-03-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The meeting will be conducted BOTH on-site at Tukwila City Hall and also virtually.

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.

THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IS:
To listen, call: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code [REDACTED]#
To view the meeting, join at this link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
For Technical Support during the meeting call: 1-206-433-7155.

Those wishing to provide public comments have the ability to address the City Council both on-site at City Hall or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the agenda. To provide comment via phone or Microsoft Teams, please email citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov with your name and topic by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Please clearly indicate that you would like to make public comment during the meeting, and you will receive further instructions.
See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE LINKS TO COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, BOARDS & COMMISSION PACKETS ON FRIDAYS: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/

Workforce Discovery Lab for High School Students - Apply now!
2024-03-20 17:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
2024 Workforce Discovery Lab

Student Application

Success Foundation, in partnership with the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce, is proud to present its 2024 Workforce Discovery Lab! Aimed at all high school students in the Seattle Southside area, this FREE program focuses on preparation for and exploration of a myriad of post-secondary education opportunities right here at home.
Over five days, participants can look forward to developing skills to improve their chances of success in any professional setting as well as exploring local internship and career opportunities available in their own backyards. Students who meet all program requirements will earn a $500 stipend on behalf of the Success Foundation.
** Space is limited–apply now!
WHO: Students who will be in 9th through 12th grade in the fall of 2024
WHAT: Developing skills, exploring careers, and earning money
WHEN: August 5th through August 9th
WHERE: Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Office*
*This program is intended to be an in-person camp at the Seattle Southside Chamber office, located inside SeaTac City Hall.

Learn more at www.SeattleSouthsideChamber.com/Success
For questions email successfoundation@seattlesouthsidechamber.com or call 206-575-1633.
