Equity & Social Justice Commission
2017-09-07 17:15 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

SEAPEX Stamp Show 2017
2017-09-08 10:00 - 18:00, 2017-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-09-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

Council Chat
2017-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Council Chats are an informal opportunity to meet with a member of the Tukwila City Council to talk about anything that’s on your mind regarding the community.

Equity and Diversity Commission
2017-09-11 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

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2017-09-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-09-25 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

Park Commission
2017-09-13 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

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2017-09-14 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

United Way Day of Caring
2017-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
Healthy forests create healthy community. Join us for a half day of restoration at Tukwila Park. Our staff will teach you everything you need to know about restoration, healthy forest, and tool safety.
Please register through the United Way of King County’s website at: www.uwkc.org/events/day-of-caring
Follow us: @TukwilaParks

Duwamish River Work Party
2017-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Community Center: Duwamish River (Puget Sound Steward Led)
Sign Up Saturday, September 16th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19

Sign Up Saturday, November 11th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19
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!
The Basics
We will supply the gloves and tools and 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 prior experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
This event is led by the Puget Sound Stewards, who are part of our program that matches enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to nearshore habitat restoration sites in need of longterm stewardship.
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 such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc. NO sandals, flats, or heels)
Rain gear and warm layers (check the weather!)
Sack lunch and snacks
Full water bottle

The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the forests, shorelines, and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests and shorelines are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally 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
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 and integral 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 meet 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.
Directions
Address: 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Heading SOUTH on I-5:

Take I-5 south at Exit 156, take ramp right for Interurban Ave toward Tukwila
Turn right onto Interurban Ave S
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Arrive at the Tukwila Community Center on the right. The last intersection is Interurban Ave S. If you reach S. 124th St, you’ve gone too far.
Look for EarthCorps event signs

Heading NORTH on I-5:

Take I-5 north and at Exit 156, take ramp right for SR-599 North toward Tukwila / W. Marginal Way
Turn left onto Interurban Ave S
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Arrive at the Tukwila Community Center on the right. The last intersection is Interurban Ave S. If you reach S. 124th St, you’ve gone too far.

Look for EarthCorps event signs

Sign Up Saturday, September 16th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19

Sign Up Saturday, November 11th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19

Tukwila Historical Society
2017-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-09-21 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.

Public Safety Committee - Note Special Start Time 6:00 p.m.
2017-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , 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, emergency services and code enforcement. Committee members are Chair Thomas McLeod, Joe Duffie, and De’Sean Quinn.

City Council Regular Meeting
2017-09-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-02 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
2017-09-20 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

Diversity and Inclusion Industry Panel and Resource Event
2017-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Foster High School Performing Arts Center, 4242 South 144th St., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Learn about apprenticeship pathways to construction careers where you can earn money while you learn a trade, and what the industry is doing to promote diversity and inclusion in the construction trades.
Featuring:

10+ apprenticeship/pre-Apprenticeship programs
Construction industry employer panel
Diversity panel of apprentices/journey workers
Highline Schools’ Puget Sound Skills Center
King County Priority Hire Program
Employment and resource providers
Free sandwiches and refreshments

Limited space! Register online today:
www.diversityinconstruction.eventbrite.com
Event Flyers:

English
Amharic
Arabic
Chinese
French
Somali
Spanish
Vietnamese

Event Partners:

WorkSource
Partner in Employment
Communities of Opportunity
City of Tukwila
Global to Local
King County
Tukwila School District

FREE Salmon Seeson Event
2017-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Codiga Park, 12535 50th Pl S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join us for a morning in the park celebrating the epic journey of the Green-Duwamish Salmon. Come and meet Shorline Stewards and learn about all 5 species of salmon that pass through Tukwila. There will be booths to learn about how you can help the salmon and get involved in sustaining healthy habitat in Tukwila. Plus live music, see you next to the river.
Please park at Tukwila Community Center, we will have a shuttle running every half hour to the park.
See Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/280250409122493

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
2017-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Major duties: Provide recommendations to Mayor and Council regarding the levying and application of Hotel/Motel tax collections.
Appointed by Council, Res. 1381
See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/258749/Row1.aspx

Candidates Night
2017-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Red Lion Seattel Airport Hotel, 18220 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, 98188, United States
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce has invited the candidates running for King County Sheriff, City Council (Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila) and the Port of Seattle Commissioners Positions to attend, and to meet and greet with Chamber members. All candidates in attendance will also have an opportunity to address the full audience.
Hope you will join Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce in this opportunity to engage with our future elected officials.
Parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to carpool. Additional over-flow parking is available next door at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport.

Contact Information:

For addition Event details or for questions about registration please contact Emma Oglesby at 206-575-1633 or by email.
Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

$25 early registration for Chamber Members. $35 after September 20th.
$50 for guests (non-members)

Location:

Red Lion Seattle Airport Hotel
18220 International Blvd, SeaTac 98188Parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to carpool. Additional over-flow parking is available next door at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport.

Date/Time Information:

September 27, 2017
5pm-8pm

Tree and Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
2017-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | City of Tukwila – Rainier Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100, Tukwila, 98188, United States
The Tukwila Tree and Environment Committee first met in 2012-2013 to assist with drafting goals and policies related to the natural environment and urban forestry for the update of Tukwila’s Comprehensive Plan. These goals and policies were adopted by the City Council in 2013 and can be found in Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan.
To implement the new landscaping and urban forestry goals and policies, the City is now updating its landscaping code, which has not been updated substantially in 17 years. Updating the City’s tree regulations will follow after the landscaping code update. The Tukwila Tree and Environment Advisory Committee reconvened to assist in the initial review of a draft landscaping code. Materials related to the Committee’s review of the draft regulations, including the Committee’s recommended draft landscaping code, are posted below. The Committee made a number of revisions and forwarded the draft regulations on to the Tukwila Planning Commission.
See link for more information: http://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/community-development/community-planning/tree-environment-advisory-committee/

Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee
2017-09-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee is made up of four community members, two City Councilmembers, and the Public Works Director. The Siting Advisory Committee:

Provides and participate in public outreach strategies;
Ensures community feedback is incorporated when feasible; and
Provides feedback on potential sites, siting process, and outcomes.

Committee members were appointed on May 15th, 2017, and will serve until the siting activities are complete.
The Committee meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 in the Hazelnut Conference Room at City Hall.

Planning Commission
2017-09-28 18:30 - 20:30 | City Council Chambers, 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

FREE Training - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
2017-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
When disaster calls – how will you respond?
The City of Tukwila Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management are offering the FEMA-sponsored Community Emergency Response Team training at no charge starting September 30, 2017!
To register, call 206-971-8742, e-mail CERT@tukwilawa.gov, or fill out a Training Application Form.

Following a large scale emergency, professional responders may not be immediately available as they are tasked with multiple priorities. Through CERT training, individuals and organizations learn life-saving response skills to help each other until professionals arrive.
CERT includes 21 hours of training, plus a simulated disaster drill. Topics include the following:

Hazard Identification & Disaster Preparedness
Response Team Organization and Communication
Fire Safety and Suppression
Light Search and Rescue
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Disaster Medical Operations
Terrorism Awareness
Disaster Psychology and Emotional Impacts
Comprehensive Final Drill

Classes run three Saturdays in a row, September 30th, October 7th, and October 14th, from 8am to 5pm each day, and will include a Final Drill on the last day. Lunch will be on your own. Participants must attend all classes and the drill in order to receive a certificate of completion.

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2017-09-30 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Civil Service Commission
2017-10-02 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 Senior Health & Information Fair
2017-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Education for a Safer, Healthier and Happy Life.
Join us for a free health and information fair. Various vendors will be here to help you with your fitness, health, transportation, care giving, senior housing, medical, insurance, minor home repair, just to name a few needs.
There will be demonstrations, booths and free health screenings.
