City of Tukwila

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2018-10-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6300 Building – Foster Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd Suite 100, Tukwila, WA
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to transportation, traffic, streets, water, sewer, surface water, power, public works facilities, street lighting and signals, solid waste and recycling, river basins and levees, telecommunications and fleet. Members are Chair Thomas McLeod, De’Sean Quinn, and Zak Idan.

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2018-10-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

Civil Service Commission
2018-10-08 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

New Voters In-Person Registration Deadline
2018-10-08 08:30 - 16:30 | King County Elections, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, WA
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1. Online
You can register online , 24 hours a day, at the Washington Secretary of State’s website.
To register online , you will need:

A current Washington State driver license, or
A current Washington State ID card

If you do not have either of these, you can still register by mail or in-person.
2. By mail
Download and print a voter registration form and mail it to King County Elections. Forms are available in many languages.
3. In-person
You can register to vote in-person at one of our locations:

Renton: King County Elections Office
Seattle: King County Elections Annex

You can also register to vote at one of our community events.

City Council - Senior Chat
2018-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The City Council would like to invite seniors in our community to meet with us and share what’s on your mind. Join us for refreshments in the Social Hall at the Tukwila Community Center.

Green Tukwila Day
2018-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
Help us celebrate our 2nd 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!
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.
Sign up today: CLICK HERE

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2018-10-04 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.

Finance Committee
2018-10-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-09-18 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 De’Sean Quinn, Dennis Robertson, and Kate Kruller.

Library Advisory Board
2018-10-02 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

City Council Regular Meeting
2018-10-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-09-17 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

Public Safety Committee
2018-10-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-09-17 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 Kathy Hougardy, Dennis Robertson, and Thomas McLeod.

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2018-09-29 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.

Planning Commission
2018-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, 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

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
2018-09-25 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 Kate Kruller, Kathy Hougardy, and Zak Idan.

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting - Cancelled
2018-09-24 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

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

Tukwila Historical Society
2018-09-20 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.

SnackPack Volunteer Training
2018-09-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Southcenter Community Baptist, 14742 Macadam Road South, Tukwila, WA, United States
** SNACKPACK VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND ORIENTATION ON SEPTEMBER 20 @ SOUTHCENTER COMMUNITY BAPTIST **

RSVP HERE: https://www.evite.com/_ct/ad044d4926d380944fed7d16a61d1b44f41ac0ba/view_invitation_bt

Call SnackPack for additional information: 206-717-4709

Join the SnackPack team! We are now serving every school in the district and there will be plenty of new volunteer positions opening up in SnackPack assembly & distribution, food drives, our annual auction and so much more.

One place where we really need a steady flow of volunteers is our secondary distribution site. At the elementary schools, we drop off SnackPacks at each student’s classroom. For Foster HS and Showalter MS we have set up a mobile self-serve pantry at Tukwila Village. We need volunteers on Fridays from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm to help set up, serve, do crowd control, pick up garbage, and to generally interact with the kids. This is the only volunteer team that actually gets to interact with our students.

Arts Commission
2018-09-19 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

Tukwila Family Fest
2018-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Cascade View Park, 14211 37th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2018-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
This Fall come out to explore the Duwamish Hill Preserve while preparing the site for planting in October. You may catch a glimpse of birds flying overhead while working hard to remove invasive species like Scots Broom. This gem of a park is a culturally significant site in our region, and can use more helping hands to assist in its restoration. Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to get your hands dirty at this monthly work party!
Date: Saturday, September 15
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Duwamish Hill Preserve

To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org
Learn more: https://forterra.org/subpage/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.

Sounders 2018 Rave Green Run
2018-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
Join your fellow Sounders FC fans at the 2018 Seattle Sounders FC Rave Green Run presented by CHI Franciscan Health. This year’s race, a fun and fast 5K, is offered in the new location of Tukwila, WA – providing runners with an authentic Sounders FC experience as they run along Tukwila’s beautiful trails through Starfire Sports campus. More course details will be available soon. The race ends at Westfield Southcenter where runners and spectators can enjoy refreshments, entertainment and awards at the Finish Line Festival presented by Dasani.

Registration open now
The rates are as follows for registration:

Early $30 per participant now through June 30, 2018

Regular $35 per participant – July 1, 2018 – September 12, 2018

Late $40 per participant – September 13-14, 2018

Day of Event $45 per participant – September 15, 2018
In person: 7:00 – 8:30 AM

See link for more information: https://www.ravegreenrun.org/

Proceed benefit RAVE Foundation – the official charitable arm of Seattle Sounders FC. All proceeds from the Rave Green Run benefit RAVE Foundation, the official charitable arm of Seattle Sounders FC. RAVE Foundation uses soccer as a vehicle to inspire youth and strengthen communities.

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2018-09-13 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

Park Commission
2018-09-12 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

Equity and Social Justice Commission
2018-09-12 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.
For more information, contact Niesha Fort-Brooks at 206-454-7564 or Niesha.Fort-Brooks@TukwilaWA.gov.

See agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173950/Row1.aspx
