City of Tukwila

Diversity and Recruitment Workshop
2023-12-10 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Fire service mentors will be discussing the ins and outs of written exams, physical and mental wellness, oral boards, medical and psychological exams and more! This workshop is open to everyone at least 16 years of age. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Shoreline Location

** Sign-up by Dec 10 **
Click here for information.

Community Services & Safety Committee
2023-12-11 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: Mohamed Abdi, Chair; Thomas McLeod, Tosh Sharp
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/
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Meeting ID: 240 283 110 324
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Finance & Governance Committee
2023-12-11 17:30 - 19:00 | hybrid, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Finance & Governance 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, City Hall/6300 Building, and other ad hoc matters as assigned.
Members: Kate Kruller, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, De’Sean Quinn
Finance & Governance 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 Duwamish Conference Room located in the 6300 Building, 6300 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/
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Meeting ID: 282 055 371 649
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City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2023-12-11 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

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Volunteer or Donate to SnackPack
2023-12-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-12-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-09 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.

Finance Class Series for Seniors
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
FINANCE CLASS SERIES FOR SENIORS
Register for the following FREE classes.

October 11 – Identifying and Avoiding Scams
October 17 – Prevent Identity Theft
November 14 – Choosing a Financial Caregiver
December 12 – Choosing an Executor

Email HealthyTukwila@TukwilaWA.gov for more information or assistance!

To register for the classes, click below link & select SENIOR ENRICHMENT CLASSES:
https://tukwilaparks.perfectmind.com/23426/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=e806283e-3c92-4e3f-90c1-f5a9a01875b4&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&embed=False

Park Commission
2023-12-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-01-10 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

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Restoration at Riverton Park Work Party
2023-12-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Riverton Park
RESTORATION AT RIVERTON PARK WORK PARTIES:
Work parties are led by Park Staff and resident Forest Steward, Debbie G. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Feb 8 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Love your LOCAL PARK CLICK HERE
Mar 8 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Apr 12 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Earth Month CLICK HERE
May 10 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Jun 14 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Jul 12 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Aug 9 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Sep 13 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Oct 11 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Nov 8 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Dec 13 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE

If you are unable to find the location, please reach out to the Tukwila Community Center at (206) 768-2822 or stop by: 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
To cancel, or have questions please reach out to Olena.Perry@Tukwilawa.gov.

Below are additional work parties in Tukwila to sign-up. Or, click on this link to view on the map and sign-up: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/map/

COTTONWOOD CORNER / RIVERTON CREEK WORK PARTIES:
Homeschool Stewardship Squad and neighbors come together on Thursdays to make an impact.

Feb 9 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Love your LOCAL PARK Planting Event CLICK HERE
Apr 13 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Earth Month work party! CLICK HERE
May 11 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CLICK HERE
Jun 8 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CLICK HERE
Oct 12 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CLICK HERE

DUWAMISH HILL PRESERVE WORK PARTIES:

Mar 18 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CLICK HERE
Apr 15 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Spring Duwamish Alive Event CLICK HERE
May 20 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CLICK HERE
Sep 16 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CLICK HERE
Oct 21 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Duwamish Alive CLICK HERE
Nov 18 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Green Tukwila Day CLICK HERE

Park Commission
2023-12-13 17:30 - 18:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, 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.

To join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/179376/Row1.aspx

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Plant and Mulch at Cottonwood Corner
2023-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 | WA
Join the community to get the last young native plants in the ground for 2023. Local forest steward Heidi Watters will lead and teach the community the basics of how to plant and why it is so important to have healthy urban forests.
All tools and training provided.
Open to the public
All ages OK
3 out of 20 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 Creek – 37th Ave S and S 128th St., Tukwila, WA 98188
The site is a corner lot, gather by the JOBOX down in the site with the circle of log rounds.

Where to Park
Lots of street parking in the neighborhood and around the site.

RESTORATION AT RIVERTON PARK WORK PARTIES:
Work parties are led by Park Staff and resident Forest Steward, Debbie G. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Dec 13 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE

If you are unable to find the location, please reach out to the Tukwila Community Center at (206) 768-2822 or stop by: 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
To cancel, or have questions please reach out to Olena.Perry@Tukwilawa.gov.

Special Planning Commission
2023-12-14 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

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King County Emergency Medical Technician Training & Recruitment
2023-12-15 17:00 | WA
Apply to be considered for the February 2024 class program. This is a free 12-week EMT course for individuals who excel at working in diverse communities. Upon completion of the program, a path to obtaining certification and a career will be provided.
Applications due Dec 15
Click here for information.

Rainier Symphony Concert
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Buy tickets here: https://www.rainiersymphony.org/tickets.shtml
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, programs and artists may change without notice.

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** CLASSICS CONCERT **
Saturday, October 21 – 7:30 pm

Sunday, October 22 – 3:00 pm

Silvestre Revueltas
La noche de los mayas (The Night of the Mayas)

Antonin Dvorak
Symphony No. 7

** HOLIDAY CONCERT **
Saturday, December 16 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 17 – 3:00 pm
Celebrate the season with traditional holiday favorites and carols the entire family is sure to enjoy!

** CLASSICS CONCERT **
Saturday, February 24 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 25 – 3:00 pm

W.A. Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro Overture

Ney Rosauro
Concerto No. 1 for Marimba; Jeffery Lund, marimba

Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4

** CLASSICS CONCERT **
Saturday, April 13 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 14 – 3:00 pm

Virgil Thomson
A Joyful Fugue

Margaret Bonds
Montgomery Variations

Virgil Thomson
A Solemn Music

Paul Hindemith
Symphonic Metamorphosis

** SYMPHONIC POPS! **
Saturday, June 1 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 2 – 3:00 pm
Featuring Blush Fox Trio

Darius Milhaud
La creation du monde (The Creation of the World)

George Gershwin
An American in Paris

AND songs from the Great American Songbook!

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Support Rainier Symphony

Your donation helps keep classical music alive and affordable in South Sound communities.

Planning & Community Development Committee
2023-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.
Members: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; De’Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod
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 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/
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Meeting ID: 237 817 126 335
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Phone Conference ID: 604 773 150#

Tukwila City Hall Pop-Up Blood Drive
2023-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
To make an appointment, visit: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/71618

Civil Service Commission - Cancelled
2023-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.
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.

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Christmas Day - City Offices and Community Center Closed
2023-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 | WA

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2023-12-30 | WA
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at 206-200-3616.

New Year's Day - City Offices and Community Center Closed
2024-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | WA

Library Advisory Board
2024-01-02 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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Equity & Social Justice Commission
2024-01-04 17:30 - 19:00 | 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 Staff Liaison, Jo Anderson, at 206-658-7849.

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City Council Special Meeting
2024-01-08 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.
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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City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2024-01-08 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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Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2024-01-11 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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