City of Tukwila

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Tukwila Community Center Holiday Hours
2025-01-01 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE
December 21 – December 27
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Re-open on Saturday, Dec. 28th from 7:30am – 3:30pm.
Sunday, Dec. 29th – 7:30am – 3:30pm
Monday Dec. 30th – 6:30am – 9:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 31st – 6:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, January 1st – 8:00am – 4:00pm

OPEN ON NEW YEAR’S DAY – JANUARY 1, 2025
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

** Click here for Tukwila Parks & Recreation events and classes.

New Year's Day - City Offices Closed / Tukwila Community Center Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
2025-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
City offices closed.
Tukwila Community Center open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

City Council Work Session
2025-01-06 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
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City Council Regular Meeting
2025-01-06 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]#
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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

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Feedback on King County Metro's Proposed South Link Connections
2025-01-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
Have feedback or questions on our proposed South Link Connections plans? Please register for an online info session. Register at: https://bit.ly/4d2vb7t

Virtual Open House #1
Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 PM

Virtual Open House #2
Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM

Virtual Open House #3
Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

OTHER LANGUAGES AVAILABLE:
– አማርኛ (Amharic): https://bit.ly/49Gqa3m
– العربية (Arabic) : https://bit.ly/3DgL6Su
– 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese): https://bit.ly/3ZZ7msX
– 官話 (Traditional Chinese): https://bit.ly/3BAFB0s
– دری (Dari) : https://bit.ly/3ZXMu59
– Français (French): https://bit.ly/3VJEW3k
– 한국어 (Korean): https://bit.ly/3VIsYXO
– Русский (Russian): https://bit.ly/3ZW0xbv
– af Soomaali (Somali): https://bit.ly/3ZFtwyX
– Español (Spanish): https://bit.ly/3ZWgMp2
– Wikang Tagalog/Filipino (Tagalog/Filipino): https://bit.ly/3ZYmUgA
– ትግርኛ (Tigrinya): https://bit.ly/3ZZMUrC
– Українська (Ukrainian): https://bit.ly/49EYUCl
– Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): https://bit.ly/3VMVKGP

Library Advisory Board
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
For more information, contact John Dunn at John.Dunn@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-767-2325.

See Agendas and Minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/167793/Row1.aspx
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Apply to be on Boards, Commissions and Committees - Due by Feb 15
2025-01-08 17:00, 2025-01-15 17:00, 2025-01-22 17:00 | Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Currently accepting applications for Boards, Commissions and Committees – Due by February 15 at 5:00 pm.
The City of Tukwila is assisted in its operations in several areas by the volunteers who serve on our Boards, Commissions and Committees. These advisory bodies provide guidance to decision-makers and represent the diverse viewpoints of the community, bringing public participation into government. Volunteers serve a vital function by offering their time and expertise as members. The following advisory bodies have vacant positions or positions with terms ending March 31, 2025:
• Arts Commission – Resident Positions
• Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board – Business Position
• Equity and Social Justice Commission – Community Positions
• Human Services Advisory Board – Resident, Business and Faith-Based Positions
• Library Advisory Board – Resident Positions
• Park Commission – Community Positions

If you are interested in serving on one of these advisory bodies, please submit a completed Boards, Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment to the Mayor’s Office by 5:00pm on February 15, 2025. Information about all of the City’s boards, commissions and committees can be found on the City’s website at TukwilaWA.gov/Boards.
For more information, please call 206-433-1850.

Park Commission
2025-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 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

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Info & Help Session: Wetlands, Trees, Shoreline, Streams & Slopes!
2025-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Do you have questions? City Staff will be on hand to answer them – learn about critical area regulations, resources available and stewardship techniques. Tukwila is home to many wetlands, streams, shorelines, springs and steep slopes – drop in to find out more from the Department of Community Development’s Urban Environmental Specialist and Associate Planner.
Event will take place at the Tukwila Community Center in Meeting Room A on January 8, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Equity & Social Justice Commission - Rescheduled to Jan 9
2025-01-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila City Hall, 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 in-person, please join us at 5:30PM – Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila
To join the meeting video on your computer or mobile app: Click here to join the meeting
To participate in the meeting by phone: 253-292-9750, Phone Conference ID: 986 969 249#

For assistance during the meeting, please call Staff Liaison, Jo Anderson, at 206-658-7849.

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Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2025-01-09 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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2025 Charity Cup - South Sound Police vs Puget Sound Fire
2025-01-11 13:00 - 19:00 | ShoWare Arena, 625 W James St, Kent, WA, 98032
January 11, 2025
1:00 PM Charity Cup
followed by 6:00 PM Thunderbirds Game (included)

On Saturday, , , the Seattle Thunderbirds will be hosting a . For this event, a . will take place before the Thunderbirds take to the ice. For this charity game, the Puget Sound Fire/EMS Hockey Club will take on the South Sound LawDogs from Pierce County.Purchasing a ticket will get you into the charity hockey game at 1:00 pm as well as the Thunderbirds vs. Silvertips at 6:05 pm. Tickets are being offered at the group rate of $33.45 which includes the processing fee. If you purchase a ticket using one of the charity team links a portion of that ticket cost will go back to the selected charity.To support the Puget Sound Firefighters Foundation, please use this link with the password: [REDACTED]…To support the Behind the Badge Foundation, please use this link with the password: [REDACTED]…

Planning & Community Development Committee
2025-01-13 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
2025-01-13 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/

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2025-01-13 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

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Arts Commission
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | 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. Arts Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting May 15, 2024.
For more information, contact Michael May at Michael.May@TukwilaWA.gov.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

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Civil Service Commission
2025-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, 6300 Southcenter Blvd, 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.

Click here to join the virtual meeting
Participate in the meeting by phone: (253) 292-9750 Conference ID: 728 155 500#
For in-person, please join us at 5:00 PM
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Duwamish Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
For entry to meeting, please call Joy Maldonado at 206-658-5585.

See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/29749/Row1.aspx

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Tukwila Community Center Opens 8 am - 4 pm
2025-01-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

Martin Luther King Jr Day - City Offices Closed
2025-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | WA

Restoration Plans for Duwamish Hill Preserve
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Let’s talk about Duwamish Hill Preserve
Join Green Tukwila Staff Olena Perry and Maya Klem, King Conservation District Special Project Coordinator, for an evening of discussion and learning about the Restoration Plans for the natural areas at Duwamish Hill Preserve for the next two years.
Maya Klem recently collaborated with experts at King Conservation District to provide an overview of the site and make recommendations for work and plant lists moving forward.

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night
2025-01-21 18:15 - 19:45 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Are you a high school sophomore or junior interested in becoming a Professional Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Airline Dispatcher, or Airport or Airline Manager? If so, then you and your parent/guardian are invited to Aeronautical Science Pathway (ASP) Info Night!
Join us for a presentation and Q&A about how you can join the 2025-2026 ASP class to jumpstart your career in aviation. Info Nights occur monthly and alternate between in-person and virtual.
Please fill out the Student Inquiry Form below to register.

Upcoming Info Nights:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 [in-person at The Museum of Flight]
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 [virtual]
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 [in-person at The Museum of Flight]
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM Pacific
Registration is required.
Please register by completing our Student Inquiry Form below.
Student Inquiry Form
*ASP Info Night attendance is required for ASP enrollment

Planning Commission
2025-01-23 18:30 - 21:30 | 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.
For more information, contact Wynetta Bivens at 206-431-3670 or Wynetta.Bivens@TukwilaWA.gov.
See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/17011/Row1.aspx

Join on your computer or mobile app
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+1 253-292-9750
Phone Conference ID: 779 253 241#

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