City Council Regular Meeting
2025-04-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-21 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.

THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IS:
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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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Free Puget Sound Training Center
2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Drop in to learn about free employment services and skills training programs provided by Puget Sound Training Center.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least 7 days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
Suitable for: Adults (Ages 18 and older)
For information, call Tukwila Library at 206-242-1640.

Park Commission
2025-04-09 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 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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Riverton Creek - Cottonwood Corner Work Party
2025-04-10 11:00 - 13:00
Join local Forest Stewards Heidi & Greta for a fun work party removing noxious weeds and learning about healthy eco-systems. All tools and training provided.
✔️ Click here to sign-up.
What to Bring
Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, clothes that are weather-appropriate, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves please bring them.
Where to Meet
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.
If you have questions or concerns, please get in touch with Heidi Watters at heidiwatters@gmail.com or 206.679.8820.

Free Tax Assistance - Tax Due on April 15
2025-04-10 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-12 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
It’s time to maximize your tax refund. If you make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers), the United Way Tax Team is here to help you prepare and file your taxes for free. They’ll help you claim every tax credit you deserve, including the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working Families Tax Credit to maximize your refund.
They’re open all tax season long (Until April 19, 2025) and no appointment is necessary. All clients are welcomed on a first come, first served basis. To learn more about locations, dates and what to bring, visit FreeTaxExperts.org or call 211.

In-Person assistance available in Tukwila:
Westfield Southcenter Mall
2426 Southcenter Mall, #2005 (2nd Floor)
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
All our tax sites are first come, first serve. No appointments necessary!
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Or, you may also get your tax prepared online by Virtual Tax Assistance or File Your Own Taxes for FREE!

Virtual Tax Assistance
Interested in filing your taxes virtually but don’t feel comfortable doing it on your own? We’re happy to help! Virtual services open January 30th.

File Your Own Taxes—For Free!
Feeling good about filing your own taxes but want to do it for free, without any hidden fees? We’ve got you.

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:00 | 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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Duwamish River Nurture Nature Work Party
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
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!
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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.

Food Waste Reduction Workshop
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
How To Reduce Wasted Food and Save Money
Join us for a fun, interactive class to learn how to maximize your food through proper storage, label reading, and innovative recipes. All participants will receive a kit from City of Tukwila to take home that will help reduce wasted food at home, including a food storage guide. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration preferred; walk-ins welcome
✔️ Click below link to register.

Saturday, April 12 2 pm – 3 pm
Tukwila Library – 14380 Tukwila International Blvd
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Tuesday, May 13 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S

Rainier Symphony Concert
2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Season 2024/2025 Program for Rainier Symphony
** Buy tickets here – https://www.rainiersymphony.org/tickets.shtml **

Classics Concert
Saturday, October 5 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 6 – 3:00 pm

Gioachino Rossini
L’italiana in Algeri

Richard Wagner
Siegfried Idyll

Ludwig von Beethoven
Symphony No. 7

Classics Concert
Saturday, November 16 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 17 – 3:00 pm

Robert Schumann
Manfred Overture

Richard Strauss
Song Cycles

Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto

Hector Berlioz
La Captive

Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 14 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 15 – 3:00 pm
Celebrate the season with traditional holiday favorites and carols the entire family is sure to enjoy!

Classics Concert
Saturday, February 22 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 23 – 3:00 pm

Giuseppe Verdi
La Forza del Destino

Henri Tomasi
Trombone Concerto

Florence Price
Symphony No. 1

Classics Concert
Saturday, April 12 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 13 – 3:00 pm

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Suite from Mlada

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Idyll for Orchestra

Sergei Prokofiev
Symphony No. 5

Symphonic Pops!
Saturday, May 31 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 1 – 3:00 pm

John Williams arr. Custer
Highlights from Jurassic Park

Hans Zimmer, arr. Wasson
Music from Gladiator

Danny Elfman, arr. Wasson
Spiderman

John Williams
Star Wars Suite

Support Rainier Symphony

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

Give Blood to Save 3 Lives
2025-04-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Bloodworks Donation Center, 660 SW 39TH ST #100, Renton
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.

BLOODWORKS DONATION CENTER
660 SW 39TH ST #100, RENTON (1 block from IKEA)

You can also donate umbilical cord blood after the birth of your baby to save a life.
Click here for information.

Free Financial Basics: Understanding Credit Workshop
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Learn how to navigate the U.S. financial system through this finance education series at the library.
Session 3 will focus on credit. Learn how to build credit and how to check their credit score.
Registration not required. Walk-ins welcome but space is limited.
In partnership with Seattle Credit Union.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Free Swim Lessons - Multiple Locations - Week of Apr 7 and Apr 14
2025-04-14 08:00 - 17:00
No More Under & YMCA are offering free swim lessons for new & beginner swimmers (ages 5-18). Other locations available.
✔️ Register now: bit.ly/seattlefreeswim
See flyer for more information: tinyurl.com/zpxakute
Matt Griffin YMCA (SeaTac)April 7 – April 11 – 12-1:30 PM Must attend all 5 days – includes a free swim cap & goggles!
(Also available at other locations the following week – Apr 14 – Apr 18)

Special Civil Service Commission
2025-04-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Civil Service Commission meeting will be
held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Join the meeting video on your computer or mobile app:
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Participate in the meeting by phone: +1 (253)-292-9750 Phone Conference ID: 352 319 882#
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For in -person, please join us at 5:00 PM

15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188
EOC Conference Room in the Justice Center
For entry to the meeting, please call Joy Maldonado at (206)-658-5585

MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Call to Order
II. Business Items
a. New Park Ranger Position approved in 2025-2026 budget — New job classification
b. Reinstatement of two police officers
III. Adjournment
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov

Planning & Community Development Committee
2025-04-14 17:30 - 18:45 | 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.
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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Community Services & Safety Committee
2025-04-14 17:30 - 18:45 | 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.
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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City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2025-04-14 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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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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Arts Commission
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | 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. Arts Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting May 15, 2024.
For more information, contact Michael May at Michael.May@TukwilaWA.gov.
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Civil Service Commission
2025-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

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For in-person, please join us at 5:00 PM
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Duwamish Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
For entry to meeting, please call Joy Maldonado at 206-658-5585.

See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/29749/Row1.aspx

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WorkSource Job & Resume Assistance
2025-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Stop by Worksource tabling in the library for assistance with your resume, preparing for interviews, finding job fairs or exploring your career options.
For ages 13 and older. Registration not required.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

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Coffee With a Cop at the Mall
2025-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
Join us for Coffee with a Cop at Westfield Southcenter, a welcoming and informal opportunity to connect with local law enforcement over a cup of coffee. This community event fosters open conversations, allowing shoppers and residents to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the officers who serve their community—all in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Stop by, say hello, and build positive relationships with your local police department.
Location: Level 1 at Food Court entrance in the Police center.

Community Resource Fair
2025-04-19 11:30 - 14:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Come for a resource fair serving community members in need of support. Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

** See other events and fun activities at the Tukwila Library. Click here for information.

Tukwila Community Center Closed
2025-04-20 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Community Center closed in observance of Easter. All parks and trails open.

City Council Work Session
2025-04-21 17:30 - 18:45 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Monday, the City Council will convene in a work session to informally discuss topics of general interest or to receive presentations. No formal action is taken.

Hybrid Meeting: Council Chamber and MS Teams
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Free State Park Day
2025-04-22 05:00 - 20:00
The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025.
On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
The 2025 Discover Pass free days are:
Wed., Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes
Mon., Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Junior Day
Sun., March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
Wed., March 19 – State Parks’ 112th Birthday
Tues., April 22 – Earth Day
Sat., June 7 and Sun., June 8 – Free Fishing Weekend
Thurs., June 19 – Juneteenth
Sat., Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday
Sat., Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day
Fri., Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day
Mon., Nov. 11 – Veterans Day

More on the free days
New Year’s Day, the first free day of 2025, provides people the opportunity to participate in Washington State Parks’ annual First Day Hikes event. First Day Hikes is a national initiative led by America’s State Parks, encouraging people to ring in the new year surrounded by nature. Last year, more than 1,700 participants hiked, biked and snowshoed 2,907.2 trail miles at Washington state parks. Distance and rigor vary from park to park, but all hikes aim to create a fun experience for the whole family.
Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014), a member of the Nisqually Indian Tribe, was a powerful voice leading up to the 1974 Boldt Decision that followed Washington’s “Fish Wars.” He fought tirelessly to affirm the Tribes’ fishing treaty rights. Frank was also the former chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. His lifelong dedication to protecting endangered salmon and restoring justice for the Nisqually Indian Tribe helped shape Washington’s environmental laws and expand treaty rights for Native Americans nationwide.
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities since June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. The news reached them two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth became an official federal holiday in 2021.
New this year is a free day celebrating Smokey Bear’s birthday.
“For decades Smokey Bear has emphasized the importance of fire safety to our communities with his central message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires,” Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said. “As folks are enjoying Washington’s public lands on Discover Pass free days next year, and especially on Smokey’s birthday, I hope that they’ll keep his mission in mind and recreate responsibly.”
National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and is held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. It celebrates the connection between people and green spaces in their communities, inspiring environmental stewardship and encouraging the use of open space for education, recreation and health benefits.
World Mental Health Day was designated as a free day to acknowledge the power of nature to restore mental health. Studies show time spent in nature boosts serotonin, dopamine and vitamin D and lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels, helping our bodies combat stress.
About the Discover Pass
State land free days align with 2011 legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 to $35 annually, or $10 to $11.50 for a one-day visit, depending on the point of purchase. The pass is required to park on state lands managed by Parks, DNR and WDFW. Purchasing a Discover Pass helps all three agencies preserve and conserve public lands for future generations. The Discover Pass legislation directed all three agencies to designate up to 12 free days when the pass would not be required to visit state-managed lands.
The free days do not apply to Sno-Parks. During the winter season, November through April, visitors to Sno-Parks will need a Sno-Park permit. These permits are available for purchase online or from vendors throughout the state. For more information about winter recreation permit requirements, visit Parks’ website.
