City of Tukwila

Public Safety Committee
2018-05-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2018-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Tukwila Historical Society Event
2018-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | WA
Reception at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center commemorating Southcenter’s 50-year anniversary. Historical Society will honor the Southcenter Shopping Mall that originally opened on July 30, 1968. A display will be presented that shows aerial photos of the area prior to the mall and other development.

$10 per person and RSVP is required.
To RSVP, please contact Louise at (206) 244-4478 or email us at tukwilaheritagectr@tukwilahistory.org .

Green Tukwila Partnership, Duwamish Hill Preserve
2018-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Did you know that in the heart of the industrial setting of Tukwila lies a cultural landscape significant in Puget Sound Salish traditional stories?! And this place is open and free to the public to explore? The Duwamish Hill Preserve encompasses a beautiful area, but it needs your help to stay that way. Join the Friends of the Hill at our monthly work party to help contribute to the restoration of this area. All ages and abilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org
Learn more: https://forterra.org/subpage/duwamish-hill-preserve

Bike to Work Day Celebration
2018-05-18 07:00 - 09:30 | Bicentennial Park, 7200 Strander Boulevard, Tukwila, 98188
Come join the City of Tukwila for refreshments, bicycle safety gear, and transportation resources! Stop by and:

Pick up a free souvenir.
Join Cascade Bicycle Club at our once-a-year discounted rate (Fremont Station only).
Ask a bike mechanic to look over your bike or air up your tires.
Fuel up with snacks, coffee, or juice (varies from station to station).

South King County Transportation Options will also be hosting a Bike to Work Day Celebration Station on Friday, May 18 in Tukwila along the Green River Trail at Bicentennial Park. Come check out the new bike / pedestrian bridge and practice loading and unloading your bike on a King County Metro bus bike rack!

Tukwila Historical Society
2018-05-17 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.

Arts Commission - Cancelled
2018-05-16 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

Green Tukwila Partnership, Duwamish Shoreline Spring workparty
2018-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 | WA
Join us to give back to your community and your local river! We will be working hard to keep up the progress on combating invasive weeds along the shoreline of the Duwamish, and we need your help! All ages and abilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Get involved and give back to ensure a healthy environment for all.

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
2018-05-15 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.

National Police Officers Memorial Ceremony
2018-05-15 09:00 - 09:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
You are cordially invited to attend the Tukwila Police Department’s National Police Officers Memorial Day Ceremony. Memorial Ceremony will be held in front of the Tukwila City Hall.
See link for the proclamation honoring our law enforcement officers: 2018-05-15 Proclamation – Peace Officers’ Memorial Day

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2018-05-14 19:00 - 22:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 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

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2018-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
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
2018-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | 6300 Building – Foster Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd Suite 100, Tukwila, WA

22nd Annual Tukwila Arts Commission Art Show
2018-05-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
For more show specifications and how to enter, click HERE.

Community Meeting - Proposed Affordable and Sustainable Housing Community
2018-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Cascade View Elementary School, 13601 32nd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Please join Homestead Community Land Trust for an informational event to learn more about Riverton Cascade, a proposed development in the Cascade View neighborhood of Tukwila.
This proposed community of 18 compact, 3- to 4-bedroom homes would be built at the intersection of Military Road S. and S. 140th St using net-zero, deep green practices and offer affordable homeownership for households making less than 80% of King County median income.*
Community Meeting Details:
May 12, 2018, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Formal presentation at 10:30 a.m.
Cascade View Elementary School
13601 32nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Event Flyer
The meeting will be led by the project developer, Homestead Community Land Trust, a non-profit organization that provides affordable homeownership opportunities for people with modest incomes and helps support their long-term success.
Learn more www.homesteadclt.org

Backyard Wildlife Festival & River Run 5K
2018-05-12 09:30 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
As always, the Backyard Wildlife Festival features a marketplace with garden starts, native plants, handcrafted arts and gifts, and the Tukwila Arts Commission Art Show. Local and regional non-profits will have a variety of resources to help you create summer gardens that attract birds, bees & butterflies while protecting native plants and salmon. Let’s not forget about the kids – hands on art projects with a local teaching artist, chalk-a-palooza, bubbles and the list goes on. NEW this year is the River Run 5K, a family friendly 5k run and walk along the beautiful Duwamish River. Here’s the official schedule to help you celebrate and learn about urban wildlife and gardening:
9:30 am: River Run 5K check in opens
10:00 am: Backyard Wildlife Festival BEGINS, Tukwila Art Show opens
10:00 am: River Run 5k start
10:30 am: Live music with Biff, local Tukwila musician
11:00 am: The Falconer: Birds of prey talk and demonstration with live raptors
12:00 pm: Ella Bella Bee and the Pollinators, children’s performance
1:30 pm: Garden Talk w/ Ciscoe Morris
2:00 pm: Live music with Pickled Okra
3:00 pm: Event winds downâ€¦.

River Run/Walk 5K 10:00am
Run or Walk along the beautiful Duwamish River Trail

Families, Strollers and Pets Welcome!
Backyard-Wildlife-themed costumes encouraged!
FREE Face Painter on site starting at 8:30am.

** Register online CLICK HERE

For more information visit: www.backyardwildlifefestival.org

FREE Health Clinic
2018-05-12 08:30 - 10:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
New Hope Health Center serves the people living in south King County.

Primary Health Care to all adults with no medical insurance, regardless of income

New patients are screened on a first-come, first-served basis during our patient screening sessions which take place on Saturday mornings at:
Redemption Fellowship 15880 Military Road S, in Tukwila (not a valid mailing address)

The clinic is usually open 2 Saturdays per month (depending on doctor availability). They screen from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (first-come, first-served) for medical appointment openings each Saturday that they open.

Please bring ID (to verify date of birth and spelling of name) and proof of income (food stamp letter, 1-2 months of pay stubs, or copy of most recent tax return for example) in case you need to be referred for x-ray or specialty care.

** NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED **
Unable to provide child care during medical or dental care – if you need to bring a child or children with you, you will need to bring someone to watch them while you are being cared for.

See link for updated information: http://www.newhopehc.org/

New Hope provides General Adult Physical Exams as well as:

Chronic Disease Management:
Non-Emergent Acute Illness:
Minor Injuries:
Emotional & Behavioral
Issues:

Diabetes
Arthritis
Asthma
COPD
Hypertension
High cholesterol
Heart disease
Depression

Bronchitis
Sore throat
Bladder infections
Coughs
Rashes
Cold/ flu/ fever

Sprains
Minor burns
Minor wounds (no open lacerations)

Anger/ conflict
Fear
Sadness
Feelings of loss
Death of a loved one
Worry
Feeling overwhelmed
Trouble sleeping
Feeling a loss of control

New Hope is unable to treat the following at this time:

Chronic pain
Bipolar/ any complex psychiatric disorder
Fibromyalgia
ADD
Pap smears – will refer to Public Health
L&I cases/ injuries
Disability testing
Patients taking blood-thinners (such as warfarin or coumadin)
Immunizations/vaccinations
School/sports physicals

Equity and Diversity Commission
2018-05-11 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

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2018-05-10 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
2018-05-09 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

Public Meeting - High Density Residential Application
2018-05-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Public Meeting on SEPA and Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map change from Low Density Residential (LDR) and Commercial Light Industrial (C/LI)

Meet the applicant, review the proposal, and ask questions. See link for more information:
2018-05-09 – Public Meeting – SEPA, Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Change to High Density Residential

Contact Moira Bradshaw, Senior Planner, if you have any questions: moira.bradshaw@tukwilawa.gov or 206-431-3651

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2018-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Valley View Sewer District, 3460 South 148th Street, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
TIBAC meets every 2nd Tuesday at Valley View Sewer District – 3460 South 148th Street.
The Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) is a group of residents and businesses working to revitalize Tukwila International Boulevard. The committee was formed in 1995 to address social, economic and crime issues on the corridor.
â€¢ The focus of the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee is: “Neighbors working together making a difference in Tukwila.”
â€¢ The group’s vision: “A Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood that is vibrant and diverse”.
â€¢ Mission: “Working in collaboration with the City of Tukwila to discourage criminal activity, support local businesses, and improve the livability of the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood.”
For information, please contact Police Chief Linton at 206-433-1815.

Finance Committee
2018-05-08 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.

City Council Regular Meeting
2018-05-07 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

Civil Service Commission
2018-05-07 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

Recycling Collection Event
2018-05-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Foster High School, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
2018 Tukwila Residential Recycling Collection Event and Rain Barrel and Worm Bin Sale
No vehicles may enter after 3 pm.
We reserve the right to refuse oversized, commercial, contaminated, excessive, or unacceptable loads.

See flyer for more information: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/1/edoc/304508/page1.aspx
Event information, call 206-433-7162. Alternative formats on request (206-433-7162). TTY Relay: 711.

Community Dinner and Workshop
2018-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Thorndyke Elementary School, 4415 S 150th St, Tukwila, 98188, United States
As the City begins working on the 2019-2020 budget, we want to make sure that the goals we created together in 2012 still reflect the priorities and values of the community.
Join your neighbors for a Community Workshop on Thursday May 3rd from 6:00 to 8:30 at Thorndyke Elementary. We will provide food and child care, and interpretation services are available upon request. Come hear what your neighbors are saying about the strategic plan and the budget, help us prioritize all of the feedback and draft a final recommendation for City Council to consider.

Learn more about the Strategic Plan update process, and take a survey.

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2018-05-03 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.

Library Advisory Board
2018-05-01 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

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
2018-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
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

Meeting will be held in the Westfield Management Offices at Westfield Southcenter Mall.
The public is invited to attend.
For more information, please contact Brandon Miles, Business Relations Manager, at (206) 431-3684.
