City Council Regular Meeting
2022-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-06 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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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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FREE Virtual CPR / AED Class
2022-05-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join Medic One Foundation for a free online or in-person Hands-only CPR/AED class to gain the lifesaving skills and knowledge necessary when responding to a sudden cardiac arrest.

To register, please visit mediconefoundation.org/events.

See flyer: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=375690847935418&set=a.365104808994022

Civil Service Commission
2022-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 | 6200 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.

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See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/29749/Row1.aspx
For more information, contact Human Resources at 206-433-1831.

Stories of Arrival Book Launch and Poetry Reading
2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Spice Bridge, 14200 Tukwila International Boulevard, Suite 141, Tukwila, 98168
All are warmly invited on May 19th to celebrate the newest poetry anthology from Tukwila’s Stories of Arrival: Refugee & Immigrant Youth Voices Poetry Project at Foster High School. In collaboration with Spice Bridge, the Book Launch and Poetry Reading will feature project poets reading from the new anthology.

Published by Seattle’s Chin Music Press, the book has poems and art created by students from 17 different countries. Co-directed by poet Merna Ann Hecht and Foster High School Multilangual Learner Teacher Carrie Stradley, the project has just completed its ninth year.
Students from the project will present their powerful work. A new exhibition of lively poems celebrating the food of their homelands will be part of this special evening.

This event is FREE and open to everyone.

See link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/TukwilaSchools/photos/a.202917543226705/1916173375234438/

Tukwila Historical Society
2022-05-19 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.

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2022-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Green Tukwila is restoring 138 acres of forest and open green spaces over the next 20 years. The only way to accomplish this goal is with the support of partners and volunteers. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

Green Tukwila is following Public Health Guidelines to keep volunteers and staff safe during work parties.
Work parties are limited to 20 people. If you need to cancel let us know so we can open up the opportunity. If work parties fill up we may open a second work party on the same day.
All participants must:

Wear a mask.
Social distance, 6 feet away from all other households.
Please eat before attending the work party and bring your own gloves. If you do not have gloves we will provide gloves for you.

TO SIGN UP AND GET MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteering/green-tukwila-partnership/

March 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up
April 16, Duwamish Alive event, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up
May 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Restoration at Riverton Park, second Wednesday, year-round.

April 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
May 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
June 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
July 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
August 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up

Community Services & Safety Committee
2022-05-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
This 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: Chair Kathy Hougardy, Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp

Community Services & Safety Committee agendas/minutes/audio

This meeting is offered in a hybrid format. The meeting room is the Hazelnut Conference Room located in Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard. 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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Finance & Governance Committee
2022-05-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to financial management and fiscal operations of the City, administrative services, insurance, personnel, compensation, technology systems, government performance, public records, and other ad hoc matters as assigned.
Members: Chair De’Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson

Finance & Governance Committee agendas/minutes/audio

Meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting, conducted both onsite and virtually via MS Teams. The meeting room is the Duwamish Conference Room located in the 6300 Building, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. 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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City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2022-05-23 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:
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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 PACKETS ON FRIDAYS: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/

Arts Commission
2022-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
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

Planning Commission
2022-05-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International 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.
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

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To attend in-person, please join us by 6:15 pm:
Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2022-05-28 | 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.

Let's Give Blood
2022-05-28 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You’re the type to help save lives.
DONATE BLOOD WITH BLOODWORKS AND FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM TO WIN A BIG PRIZE THIS MONTH!
Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. No matter who you are, you can help. Here are what types of blood we most urgently need right now.

Your donation is critical! To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-398-7888.
Click here for more information and to schedule an appointment online.

Memorial Day - City Offices Closed
2022-05-30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2022-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International 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 Rachel Bianchi, Equity and Social Justice Staff Liaison, at 206-396-0341.

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

Rainier Symphony Concert
2022-06-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-06-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Saturday, June 4 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 5 – 3:00 pm
Foster Performing Arts Center
4242 South 144th Street, Tukwila
Program to be announced.

Single concert tickets:

Adults/general admission: $20
Students & seniors 62+: $14
Children 12 and under: Free

Group Discounts: Do you have a group of 10 or more? 20% off! $16 adults, $11 students and seniors for any combination for a total of 10 or more paid tickets. All of the tickets must be purchased in a single transaction at the box office. You can leave a voicemail at 206-781-5618 or email tickets@rainiersymphony.org and we will have the group of tickets waiting for you in the lobby.
Purchase Tickets Online: Avoid the in-person lines and purchase your tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Online purchases can be made until Saturday morning at 7:00am. You can either print your tickets at home or choose Will Call and pick them up from the Will Call table in the lobby.
Purchase Tickets In Person: You can also purchase tickets in the lobby before the concert. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. The box office opens 45 minutes before the concert.
We are not offering season tickets for the 2021-22 season, and we do not sell tickets by phone.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, artists and music may change without notice. In the event a concert is cancelled, refunds will be issued via the purchase method; online sales would be refunded to the credit card, and cash or check would be refunded by check.

** In the event of unforeseen circumstances, programs and artists may change without notice.

Got info? Stay in touch with R.S. this year…
…by joining our email list! We are happy to keep you up-to-date on all of the exciting things going at Rainier Symphony by sending you concert reminders and newsletters, just click this link to subscribe.

Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee
2022-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
The Transportation & Infrastructure Services 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, aviation, telecommunications, shops facilities, fleet, and other ad hoc matters as assigned.
Members: Chair Kate Kruller, Mohamed Abdi, Tosh Sharp
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Agendas/Minutes/Audio
Meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting, conducted both onsite and virtually via MS Teams. The meeting room is the Duwamish Conference Room located in the 6300 Building at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. 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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Planning & Community Development Committee
2022-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
This 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, planning and tourism, workforce development, environment and sustainability, and other ad hoc matters as assigned.
Members: Chair Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Kathy Hougardy, De’Sean Quinn
Planning & Community Development Committee Agendas/Minutes/Audio
Meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting, conducted both onsite and virtually via MS Teams. 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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Library Advisory Board
2022-06-07 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.
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

Click here to sign-up for weekly emails to the Council, Council Committee, Boards and Commission agenda packets: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/

Restoration at Riverton Work Party
2022-06-08 11:30 - 13:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
GREEN TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP

A MEMBER OF THE GREEN CITIES NETWORK

The City of Tukwila
joined the Green Cities Partnership, a regional collaboration of cities working to steward natural open spaces in 2017. Tukwila’s program and
initiative are called “Green Tukwila.” Together with Forterra, EarthCorps, Duwamish Alive Coalition, Dirt Corps, King County Parks, and the Tukwila community, Green Tukwila will care for public parks and natural open spaces across the city. Throughout the next 20 years, the partnership will work to restore and maintain 138 acres of Tukwila’s urban forest.

GET INVOLVED TODAY!
To do this great work we need everyone’s help. Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families outside to learn about trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces to enjoy in the future.

Restoration at Riverton Park, second Wednesday, year-round.

May 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
June 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
July 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
August 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up

TO GET MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteering/green-tukwila-partnership/

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Duwamish Hill Perserve, third Saturday, March – May.

March 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up
April 16, Duwamish Alive event, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up
May 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up

Park Commission
2022-06-08 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 Senior Game Room at the Tukwila Community Center.
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

Park Commission
2022-06-08 17:30 - 19:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2022-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila Justice Center Emergency Operations Center Conference Room, at 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

Stormwater Management Action Planning Online Survey Due Today
2022-06-10 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACTION PLANNING (SMAP) PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
The City is seeking public input to help prioritize one watershed in the city that would benefit most from stormwater management actions intended to conserve, protect or restore streams; reduce pollutant loading; and address hydrologic impacts from development. For the selected watershed, the City will identify and develop strategies and/or actions to reduce pollution and improve overall water quality. Please help guide the process and better focus our funding resources by completing the online survey by June 10th.
Click here for more information on the SMAP work completed so far.
If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 206-431-3650.

Equity and Diversity Commission
2022-06-11 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
