SeaTac Report

City of SeaTac Quarterly Newsletter | Fall 2011

City Establishes 2012 Budget Calendar Inside this issue In June 2011, the City Council held a retreat regulations. at City Hall. Preliminary General Fund • Moving forward with the South 154th light budgetary forecasts presented at that retreat rail station development to establish a clear showed that the City’s financial outlook had focus and attract ideas from developers. improved over the last year. For instance, • Enhancing code enforcement effective- monthly sales tax receipts have increased ness within all neighborhoods and areas in steadily over 2010 receipts. Based on these the city. early projections, the City is optimistic about continuing to deliver the high level of • Establishing a plan for infrastructure costs services SeaTac’s residents and businesses relating to the vision of both 154th and 2 ��� Appointed have been accustomed to into the rest of 200th streets stations. Tie both to trans- SeaTac Citizens 2011 and 2012. Additionally, the City portation SR 509-lightrail-airport. 2 ��� SeaTac Police Manager is confident that a • Assisting, expediting, and Explorer Program balanced General Fund budget facilitating the design and 2 ��� Your City Council with reserves equal to three continuance of light rail south 3 ��� Construction Updates months of operating expen- to 200th street. 4 ��� Comprehensive Plan ditures will be maintained. The proposed budget will be Amendment Process Since the retreat, City presented at four to five City 5 ��� Light Rail Extension administration has been Council budget workshops in Coming in 2016 busy preparing the 2012 addition to a public hearing. 6 ��� Parks & Recreation annual operating and six year The City urges SeaTac 6 ��� What is a (2012 – 2017) capital budget stakeholders to participate in CPPW Grant? requests. First round depart- this important process. Please 7 ����Help Wipe Out Graffiti ment requests were reviewed by join the City Council and City Administration at any or all of the 8 ��� Waste Reduction and the Finance Director in August. Recycling Programs After the initial Finance Department budget meetings at SeaTac City Hall. 9 ��� Help Save Puget review, departments met with the City Budget Workshops will be held at City Hall Sound Water Quality Manager to conduct a thorough review and in Council Chambers beginning at 9 AM. 9 ��� Housing Repair Help analysis of the revenue forecasts and expendi- ture estimates. In addition to reviewing budget Friday, October 7 10 ��� Library Corner figures, the City Manager collaborated with all Friday, October 14 10 ��� Fire Department departments to ensure that the 2012 goals set Safety Tips Saturday, October 15 for their departments align with City goals 11 ��� Get Involved...VOTE! and vision. Goals set for 2012 by the City Saturday, October 22 12 ��� SeaTac’s Department Council include: Meeting dates and times may change. of Community and Economic • Promoting Economic Development to attract Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 973.4660 Development and retain businesses and jobs while or check the calendar on the City’s website maintaining reasonable laws and for the latest information.

The SeaTac Report is now printed on recycled paper. Appointed SeaTac Citizens SeaTac Police The following individuals have been Civil Service Commission: Explorer Program appointed to SeaTac Citizen Advisory Erin Sitterley re-appointed June 14, 2011 The Explorer program is for youth Committees or Commissions. We value Civil Service Commission ages 14 - 20 that are interested their civic interest and willingness to be a The City of SeaTac has an immediate in law enforcement, corrections, part of the working team of our City. vacancy for a Civil Service Commissioner. public safety or criminal justice as Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee: The SeaTac Civil Service Commission a future career or just interested in growing in your personal life. Jeffrey Bauknecht appointed August 9, 2011 ensures that hiring and promotions­ are fair and competitive and that all personnel The program requires both Caroline Curtis appointed August 9, 2011 rules are fairly administered for City Fire commitment and some financial Vickie Molzer appointed August 9, 2011 Personnel. The SeaTac Civil Service responsibility. The post currently Cathy Heiberg re-appointed August 9, 2011 Commission is composed of three has 13 Explorers and 6 Advisors. Frank Welton re-appointed August 9, 2011 commissioners who are appointed by The Explorer Post meets twice the City Manager. Commissioners serve Library Advisory Committee: a month at SeaTac City Hall and a four year term. The Civil Service participates in community events John Glover re-appointed August 9, 2011 Commission meets on the second that support the City of SeaTac. Planning Commission: Monday of each month at 3:30 PM at For more information or if you Jeff Guite appointed July 26, 2011 SeaTac City Hall. If you are interested would like an application, please in serving on the Civil Service Human Services Committee: contact Community Service Officer Commission, please contact the City Ronald Altier appointed June 28, 2011 Mechee Burnett at 973.4917 email: Clerk’s Office at 973.4660. [email protected]

Your City Council

Terry Anderson Gene Fisher Rick Forschler Tony Anderson Ralph Shape Pam Fernald Mia Gregerson Mayor Deputy Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Position No. 3 Position No. 1 Position No. 2 Position No. 4 Position No. 5 Position No. 6 Position No. 7 244.3516 242.0716 419.5170 280.6754 592.8270 552.4761 423.1210 terrya@ gfisher@ rforschler@ aanderson@ rshape@ pfernald@ mgregerson@ ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us

City Council Meetings City Council Committees All meetings will take place at City Hall. City Hall Council Chambers Administration and Finance To view Council agendas and minutes, or Regular Meetings at 6:00 PM 2nd Tuesday, 3:00 PM meeting times and dates, please visit the City’s website at www.ci.seatac.wa.us. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Public Safety and Justice Please call City Hall to verify schedule. 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 PM Meeting times may change. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 973.4660 for the City Council meeting agendas are posted Transportation and latest information. at City Hall, City website, Valley View Public Works Library, and SeaTac Community Center. 4th Tuesday, 2:30 PM City Council meeting minutes are Land Use and Parks available at City Hall, City website, and 4th Tuesday, 3:30 PM Valley View Library.

2 SeaTac Report | Fall 2011

Construction Update S. 154th Street Improvements Project pedestrian safety and mobility for residents and SeaTac R. W. Scott Construction Company is working to complete Community Center patrons. The City thanks the residents the City’s road improvement project along S. 154th Street along S. 138th Street, utility and transit agencies, and the from 32nd Avenue S. to 24th Avenue S. The improvements entire community for their patience during construction of include new concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm this project. Please look for an upcoming announcement for drainage facilities, turn lanes, bike lanes, and relocating the ribbon cutting celebration later this fall! overhead utilities to underground. Once complete, these S. 164th Street Pedestrian Improvement Project improvements will This August, the City welcomed the community to an open improve pedestrian house to review and comment on the preliminary layout of and bicyclist safety new sidewalks along both sides of S. 164th Street between and provide Military Road S. and 34th Avenue S. The City will use the non-motorized­ feedback gathered at the open house to refine the project’s options for design to limit the impact to the adjacent residents. commuting­ and Construction of this project will begin in the spring 2012. recreation. These These pedestrian improvements will increase pedestrian improvements will S. 154th Street Improvements project access and safety. For more information please contact also improve the Toli Khlevnoy, Civil Engineer, at 973.4736. neighborhood’s access to the Tukwila International Boulevard Light Rail Station and the future Metro RapidRide F-Line bus Valley View Sewer District will be constructing a new sewer route along S. 154th Street. The construction is currently on main extension in conjunction with this project. For more schedule to be complete by summer 2012. information on the sewer main extension project please contact Dana Dick, General Manager, 242.3236. The City appreciates the community’s continued patience during construction of this project. The traveling public Military Road South Improvements Project should anticipate traffic delays through and near the project Design has started on the next phase of road improvements site. Considering alternate routes is recommended. along Military Road S. from S. 176th Street to S. 166th Street. Appropriate notification, signing, and traffic control will This project will be designed to enhance traffic operations be used during construction. Additional detour and project and safety for vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic along information can be found at www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index. this corridor. The project design is scheduled to be complete aspx?page=496. by end of 2012 with construction anticipated to begin in For more information, please contact Eric Proctor, Civil spring 2013. For more information please contact Florendo Engineer, at 973.4735. Cabudol, Assistant City Engineer, at 973.4740.

S. 138th Street Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements 2011 Street Overlay Project The City’s contractor, Tri-State Construction, Inc., is finishing The 2011 Street Overlay project was awarded to Puget up construction of this year’s pedestrian improvement project. Paving & Construction, Inc. on July 12, and was completed New sidewalks, in September. The project resurfaced a stretch of S. 182nd curbs and storm Street from Military Road S. to 51st Avenue S. then south drainage facilities along 51st Avenue S. to its south terminus. Pavement repair were added to both work was also completed on S. 188th Street from International sides of S. 138th Boulevard to 46th Avenue S. Also included in the project were Street between new pavement markings, retrofits to existing sidewalk ramps, 24th Avenue S. and and repairs to storm drainage facilities. The City would like Military Road S. to thank the residents and businesses adjacent to the project, This project pro- and all the traveling public, for their patience and coopera- vides improved S. 138th Street Neighborhood Pedestrian tion with the work efforts. Improvements

3 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process The Comprehensive Plan is the City’s “blueprint for future The easternmost­ of these is owned by Puget Sound Energy growth and development.” It contains a future land use map, (PSE) and contains an existing substation. These four proper- and goals and policies to guide the City as we grow and ties are shown as the colored area on Map A-3.1 change to meet the challenges of a growing region. Each year This Comprehensive Plan amendment and associated the City invites the public to participate in the process to rezones are contingent on the properties, except the PSE update its Comprehensive Plan. parcel, having been acquired by Sound Transit. Proposed Changes This year, there are three areas where the Comprehensive In addition to the Map Amendments noted above, the Plan’s Land Use Plan Map is proposed to be changed, shown City is also considering amendments to the text of policies as the colored areas on the maps to the right. related to affordable housing, as well as other information in the Plan. Map Amendment A-1. Properties located at 18205, 18220, 18366, & 18420 8th Avenue S. Review Process (Proposed by Property Owner) The City Council established the 2011 Final Docket of This proposal affects the Park-N-Jet site, the service station Comprehensive Plan Amendments on July 26. The Planning at the north end of the Park-N-Jet site (intersection of Commission and the City Council will continue their review of 8th Avenue S. & Des Moines Memorial Drive S.), and a large proposed amendments during October and November. That vacant parcel immediately to the south of the Park-N-Jet site. review will include a Public Hearing. Property owners located The proposal is to change the designation of the subject near the proposed amendments will be notified by mail of the parcels from Industrial or Business Park to Commercial High Public Hearing date. All members of the public are invited to Density. The proposed change would allow a rezone to review and offer comments on any of the proposals. Community Business (CB) for all four properties. That would Schedule allow the Park-N-Jet operation to expand to the south, The Planning Commission will review the proposed amend- occupying the vacant parcel adjacent to the current operation. ments at their regular meetings, and will hold the Public Map Amendment A-2. Properties located at 19453 Hearing, which is tentatively scheduled for October 18. The City & 19521 28th Avenue S. (Proposed by Property Owner) Council is scheduled to take action on the amendments at the This proposal is to change the designation of two parcels November 22 Regular Council Meeting. The full schedule for from Aviation Business Center to Airport. This would allow a the 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process is posted future rezone to Aviation Commercial (AVC). The properties on the Comprehensive Plan page, under the “Government” tab are owned by the Port of Seattle. on the City’s website at ci.seatac.wa.us.

Map Amendment A-3. Properties located on the City Council and Planning Commission Meetings east side of 28th Avenue S., north of S. 200th Street Please refer to the City Calendar on the website for the (Proposed by City of SeaTac, on behalf of Sound Transit) regular schedule of City Council and Planning Commission This proposal is to change the designation of the subject meetings, which are always open to the public. Meeting and properties from Airport to Aviation Business Center. The Public Hearing dates are subject to change, so please call the proposal would also rezone the subject properties from Planning Division at 973.4830, or check the City calendar on Aviation Operations (AVO), and AVC to Aviation Business the website to confirm final meeting dates and times. Center (ABC) to accommodate construction of the S. 200th More Information Street light rail station and associated facilities. For more information, call Mike Scarey ([email protected]) In a related action, four adjacent properties would be at 973.4830, or come to City Hall and talk to Planning rezoned from UH-900 to ABC under this proposal. Division staff.

4 SeaTac Report | Fall 2011

Light Rail Extension to S. 200th Street Coming in 2016 The Sound Transit Board recently voted to extend light rail south, from Sea-Tac Airport to a new station at S. 200th Street, on an accelerated schedule. The plan is to begin running trains in September Map Amendment A-1 2016, the same time that train service begins to the University of Washington. Opening to S. 200th Street in 2016 is four years earlier than envisioned in the ST 2 plan approved by voters.

Light rail will extend approximately 1.6 miles south on an elevated guideway from the current SeaTac/Airport Station to a new elevated station at S. 200th Street. The station will include a new 700-stall park-and-ride garage. Additional parking will be available at a nearby interim lot to accommodate the expected parking demand before additional extensions can move light rail further south to a station near Highline Community College. The S. 200th Street station will also feature bus connections, an off-street passenger drop-off area, secured bicycle parking, improved pedestrian and bicycle connections, street improvements and public art.

Map Amendment A-2 The estimated cost of the extension is $383 million with the work being done under a design/build contract. Sound Transit is actively pursuing federal grants to help fund the S. 200th Street extension. For more information contact Soraya Lowry in the City Manager’s Office: 973.4813 or [email protected], or Sound Transit: 398.5000 or www.soundtransit.org.

Passport News Passport applications are accepted at City Hall on Thursdays only from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The current processing time for passports is 4 - 6 weeks. The City accepts personal checks or money orders only for passport fees. Passport fees are non-refundable.

Map Amendment A-3 US PASSPORT US PASSPORT BOTH (Book & Card) BOOK FEES CARD FEES 1st Time Applicants

Age* Adults Minors Adults Minors Adults Minors Passport Services $110.00 $80.00 $30.00 $15.00 $140.00 $95.00 Fee

City of $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 SeaTac Fee

Total $135.00 $105.00 $55.00 $40.00 $165.00 $120.00

Map Amendment A-3.1 * Adults 16+, Minors Under 16

5 Parks and Recreation – Fall 2011

Annual Juried Following is a brief descrip- underway. The project will be Photography tion of what we offer: approximately 10,000 - 13,200 square feet with a lot of fun Exhibit ABC…123 Preschool features. A community October 3 - 28 (Ages 3 - 5) meeting will be scheduled SeaTac City Hall Valley Ridge Community later in the year to gather Exhibit open during Center – mornings input for the design team. City Hall hours. SeaTac Community Center Please check our website For more information – afternoons call 973.4680. in late October for the date Before and After School and time. Target completion Holiday Bazaar Program (Ages 5 - 12) date is May 2012. This Saturday, November 5 Bow Lake Elementary School project is fully funded by the 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM the City owned Hughes Teen Drop-in Center Community Development SeaTac Community Center Property. Divers collected (Grades 7 - 12) Block Grant. Please contact trash from the bottom of the Interested vendors should Lawrence Ellis, Assistant Valley Ridge lake while other volunteers call 973.4680. Parks and Recreation Community Center picked up garbage along the Director at 973.4681 if you Annual Tree Home School Gym shoreline and on site. have questions. Lighting Program (Grades K - 6) Through their effort over a Thursday, December 1 SeaTac Community Center ton of garbage was removed. International 6:30 PM Festival For more information, please New Skate Park SeaTac City Hall visit the City website or call at SeaTac Nice weather, great enter- tainment and delicious food Pre-School, Youth the SeaTac Community Community Center Center at 973.4680. brought out the crowds and Teen School Beginning and intermediate to enjoy the Year Programs skaters can look forward Clean Sweep International Fall programs are in full to a new place to board in Volunteers from Angle Lake Festival. The swing for preschoolers, the Neighborhood Park at Shore Club gathered on Children’s youth and teens. The Parks SeaTac Community Center. Saturday, July 23 to perform Area was a & Recreation Department The design phase of the a clean sweep along the huge hit with offers programs for children new skate park is currently shoreline of Angle Lake and the kids! throughout the school year.

What is the CPPW Grant? CPPW stands for Communities Putting SeaTac Safe & Complete Streets and community meetings on the Safe & Prevention to Work. The City of SeaTac Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Complete Streets Plan in order to was awarded a CPPW Grant through Recently, SeaTac City Council’s Land Use ascertain what residents, visitors, and Public Health Seattle-King County as and Parks Committee (LUP) authorized workers want to see while walking and part of a county-wide effort to increase staff to proceed with a new Safe & bicycling in the City’s neighborhoods. physical activity in King County cities. Complete Streets Pedestrian and Bicycle For More Information SeaTac is focusing its grant activities on Plan. The plan will enhance SeaTac’s Additional information on the CPPW identifying and proposing policies and existing Sidewalk Program and create a Grant and opportunities for public input procedures that encourage physical new Bicycle Plan. The main goals of the are available on the City’s website at activity through safe and complete project are to create a more accessible www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=563 streets that allow residents, workers, and connected pedestrian and bicycle Or, please contact Kate Kaehny, Senior and visitors to reach destinations like network throughout the City. Planner, at 973.4830, or by email at schools, transit, grocery stores and [email protected]. small markets by walking or bicycling. This fall, SeaTac will host stakeholder

6 SeaTac Report | Fall 2011

Together We Can Wipe Out Graffiti Over the course of the last couple of The kit contains: years, there has been a spike in “tag- • Paint can ging” in SeaTac. Most residents and • Soy poly stripper & remover business owners agree that graffiti is • 2” chip brush unsightly, costly to clean up, and results • Scrub brush in lost productivity for those who must restore the damaged areas. • 4” sandpaper (fine) • 2 re-useable clothes The City of SeaTac is seeking partners • One roll of masking tape to join the City and local retailers, • Two sets of disposable powdered businesses and other organizations to SKIS Paint Company provides unused gloves prevent graffiti, provide resources, and paint that is left over from paid help eradicate graffiti in the community. paint jobs. If you see “tagging” in progress, call 911. If you are a victim of graffiti or see The City of SeaTac has partnered with The City of SeaTac will provide “Graffiti existing “tagging” in your community, SKIS Painting Company in Kent. SKIS Removal Kits” to individuals who have please contact our Wipe-Out Graffiti painting company supports several become a victim of graffiti, but have hotline, 973.4991 or Community Service graffiti programs in surrounding cities by limited means to deal with removing it. Officer Mechee Burnett. providing paint to the cities to offer to These kits will be made available for residents and businesses within their city. SeaTac businesses and residents only.

Take Action Against Domestic Violence October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Domestic violence is not physical abuse alone. which is a time to honor victims and raise awareness about Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of the devastating impact of domestic violence. All across the which is to gain power and control over a spouse, country concerned citizens, service providers, and domestic partner, girl/boy friend or intimate family violence survivors stand together to inform citizens about member. Some common ways to control include what they can do to end violence, mourn those who have isolation, emotional abuse, using children, lost their lives, and to celebrate the advancement of com- dominating finances, physical and sexual abuse. munity responses. To help a friend, you can listen to their story and believe Domestic violence touches the lives of people of all ages, them, hold what you are told in confidence, encourage your leaving a devastating impact on women, men and children friend to think about safety. Help your friend make concrete of every background and circumstance. plans that deal with the most likely “what ifs”. You can reach out to a domestic violence program.

Resources National Domestic Violence Hotline King County Coalition Against DV Refugee Women’s Alliance 800.799.SAFE 568.5454 957.2029 www.ndvh.org www.kccadv.org www.rewa.org

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Domestic Abuse Women’s Network Asian PI Women & Family Safety Ctr. 866.311.9474 425.656.7867 467.9976 www.loveisrespect.org www.dawnonline.org www.apisafetycenter.org

Washington State Coalition South King County YWCA NW Network of LGBT Against DV 461.4888 Survivors of Abuse 800.799.SAFE www.ywcaworks.org 568.7777 www.wscadv.org www.nwnetwork.org

7 2011 Waste Reduction & Recycling Program

SeaTac is dedicated to reducing waste, encouraging recycling, and promoting reuse. Watch for our next recycling event in spring 2012.

Did You Miss the Fall Unwanted or Expired Medications For more information, please contact Recycling Event? Medicine take-back programs are the Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Not sure where to take items? only secure and environmentally sound Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at These websites will help you. way to dispose of leftover and expired 973.4763. medicines. To find a medicine return Holiday Tree Recycling location to dispose of your medications safely, visit www.takebackyourmeds.org. SeaTac residents who subscribe to Allied Waste’s yard waste collection, Household Hazardous Waste can put their trees and greens out on Products are considered hazardous if their regular collection day at no extra the label has the words “Poison”, charge during the week of January 3 - 7, “Danger”, “Warning”, or “Caution”. 2012. Trees should be cut into sections, Remember: Never pour excess three feet long or shorter to fit into the hazardous waste down any drain or collection trucks. Sections should be sewer or dispose of it in the garbage! bundled with natural string or twine. Household Hazards Line No flocked trees or tinsel. 296.4692 SeaTac residents who do not currently www.lhwmp.org/home/HHW/hhw.aspx subscribe to yard waste collection can put their trees and greens out for an King County’s Solid Waste Division South Seattle Household Hazardous “What do I do with…” additional $15 fee. To schedule a Waste Collection Facility www.kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith pickup, you must contact Allied Waste 8105 Fifth Avenue S., Seattle (South of 296.4466 at [email protected] the First Avenue South Bridge) This website has a translation link at or 682.9735. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday the bottom of the page. Year-round, except public holidays, Allied Waste Discounts Earth 911 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Available for Qualified earth911.com Senior and Items in good condition can Disabled Residents This website can help you find local be sold or given away. Visit: recycling options, and also has infor- KC Online Exchange: You may qualify for a 25% discount on mative articles on recycling in general. your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ your Allied Waste curbside collection exchange/index.asp fees if you are a SeaTac resident that is E-Cycle Washington 62 years of age or older, or a SeaTac E-Cycle Washington is a free recycling 2Good2Toss: resident who is receiving permanent program for computers, monitors, www.2good2toss.com disability benefits from Social Security laptops, televisions. or the Military, and can meet the Craigslist: Call 1.800.RECYCLE or visit 1800recycle. limited income requirements ($23,000 seattle.craigslist.org wa.gov to find authorized E-Cycle or less if a single person, $29,400 if a Washington collection locations. The Freecycle Network: two person family, $32,700 if a four person family). Proof of City of SeaTac EPS Styrofoam and Packing Peanuts www.freecycle.org residency, disability status, and income V&G Styro Recycle free drop off center Local donation options: required. For more information, please at 800 SW 43rd Street, Renton, west of Goodwill, Salvation Army, St. Vincent contact Resource Conservation/ IKEA. www.styrorecycle.com DePaul. Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at 973.4763.

8 SeaTac Report | Fall 2011

Have You Seen the PSSH Outreach Display Board? The City of SeaTac now has a very unique display board as an educational outreach resource to To Report a Spill promote the Puget Sound Starts Here (PSSH) – Call the message ‘Puget Sound is in trouble. You are Spill Hotline the solution. Together, we can fix it’. The City of SeaTac has The board is used at community, school and established a Spill Hotline City events to promote the PSSH message for residents and busi- that our beautiful Puget Sound is in trouble nesses to report spills or and everyone has an opportunity to help save water quality issues. our waters. Stormwater programs use the boards to bring attention to the issues of water pollution Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM and what we can do to prevent it. to 3:30 PM call 973.4770

The PSSH board recently was on display at SeaTac City Hall, complete with handouts on our After hours/weekends/ City curb marker and car wash programs along with informational stormwater handouts that holidays: call the are available to the public. If you have a SeaTac event that you would like the display to be at, King County 24-hour please contact Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at dispatch at 296.8100 973.4763 for availability. **If spill is hazardous – If you see a PSSH display board at any event, please stop by to become ‘stormwater smart’ also call 911** and find out what you can do to help save Puget Sound for future generations to enjoy.

Housing Repair Assistance Program The City of SeaTac is once again Services provided include: How do I apply? providing minor home repair services Electrical – faulty lights, switches, plugs, To apply for this program please follow to City resident homeowners who have circuits or exhaust fans these directions: “extremely low” to Plumbing – faulty toilets, clogged drains, 1. Request an application by calling the “low” incomes, leaking faucets, faulty water heaters Human Services Office at 973.4815 based on U.S. Department of Disability Aids – installation of grab 2. Complete the application forms and Housing and Urban bars, hand rails, hand held showerheads, mail them with the supporting docu­- Development bath seats, access ramps and applica- mentation to the City of SeaTac Human income guide- tion of non skid surfaces Services office at: 4800 S. 188th Street. lines. This is Safety – installation of smoke alarms, 3. Once your application is processed done by provid- carbon monoxide alarms & locksets and evaluated you will receive a ing free repair Other – faulty furnaces, faulty gutters and phone call informing you of your services to improve roof leaks, broken window glass panes acceptance or non-eligibility for the health and safety our program. Upon acceptance your of our residents as How do I qualify for these job will be referred to one of our they live in their free services? contractors who will call you to make homes. In turn, this 1. Live within the SeaTac City limits and an appointment to perform those helps keep housing safe be an owner/occupant for at least services. Services that are required and affordable and one year with no intention to sell in for your health and/or safety are the improves the comfort and the next 12 months highest priority. livability of our neighborhoods. 2. Complete the application process

9 Library Corner

We want to remind students that Valley For Teens: Kinect and wii. Stop by Valley View View Library has a variety of services Read Three, Get One Library and test your gaming skills! that provide homework Free, the teen reading Family Story Times help. Volunteer tutors staff incentive program Every Thursday Starting October 6 our Study Zone at the continues throughout thru October 27 and November 17 library and On-line the year. Teens read three books, write thru December 15, 10:00 AM Study Zone tutoring three short reviews, return the entry is also available. For form to any King County Library and All ages welcome. additional information on receive a free book. Read. Read. Read. Join us for a half-hour of stories, finger Homework Help databases, websites, Enter as many times as you want. plays, music and dancing! Lots of volunteer­ opportunities, or any of wiggling and giggling guaranteed. the programs listed, please visit our Go to www.kcls.org, scroll down to website www.kcls.org. Pages for Teens (green box at the right) Pajamarama Story Times for a variety of information of interest to Every Monday starting New this fall is the Valley Re-Viewers teens, including “Hot New Reads” and October 3 thru Book Club for kids ages 4 to 9 years booklists arranged for grade levels, October 24 and old. At each meeting we’ll read and subjects and genres. Free SAT Prep November 14 thru discuss a book and have a related classes schedule can also be found on December 12, 7:00 PM project. On that day, we’ll assign the Teen Page. All ages welcome, ages 6 a book to read for the next session. and younger with adult. The session will be one Saturday per month, the next session is Join us for a fun-filled, October 15, at 11:00 AM. half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and music. Lots of We’ll be scheduling a back-to-school Every Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:30 PM wiggling and giggling guaranteed. concert, too! Please check teens can relax and have some fun Kids, wear your pjs! www.kcls.org/valleyview for details playing a variety of electronic games, Registration not required. of all upcoming events. including games for PS3, XBOX 360,

Fall and Winter Safety Tips from the Fire Department As we begin to approach the end of the Halloween a pan fire is to heat the pan slowly and year, your Fire Department would like Halloween night is full of potential never cook on high heat. to provide residents, businesses, and dangers for children. Make sure that Make the area in front of the stove and visitors with some tips to help make this yours wear bright colors or reflective oven a “kid free zone”. Turn all pot and fall and winter safe and enjoyable. material, carry a flashlight, and are pan handles towards the back of the School Children supervised at all times. Only trick or treat stove to reduce the chance of bumping a Children are back in school. Watch for in neighborhoods you are familiar with pan or of a child grabbing a panhandle. and discard any candy that is not in its them when in school zones, obey Candles are decorative, can be a part of a original wrapper or that looks suspicious. speed limits, and drive carefully when family’s culture, and add cheer to any near loading/unloading school busses. Holidays holiday. Unfortunately, they can also lead Remember that children may not realize This holiday season; keep an eye on to residential fires. Reduce the chance of the dangers of stepping out into the what you fry. Never leave the kitchen a fire in your home by blowing out street and when exiting a school bus, when you have anything cooking on the candles when you leave the room; ensure so drive defensively. If your child rides stove top. Keep pan lids and a portable the candles are in sturdy, non-tip holders; his or her bike to school, make sure fire extinguisher handy in the event of a keep candles away from flammable they wear a fitted bicycle helmet. pan fire. One of the best ways to avoid materials such as curtains or bedding;

10 SeaTac Report | Fall 2011

Want a say in Your Local Government? VOTE… Upcoming Election November 8, 2011 - General Election

How to Vote: King County conducts forms at www.kingcounty.gov/elections. all elections by mail, which means that Voter registration forms are also available all registered voters receive their ballots at King County Elections, King County in the mail rather than going to a polling Community Service Centers, City Clerk’s place. To vote, register with King County Office in City Halls, all branch public and make sure your information is up libraries, all public schools, and fire stations King County Elections Office up to date. in Tukwila, Southcenter, and Renton. to eight days before the election.

You can return your ballot by mail To be eligible to vote, you must be For more information, — requires first class postage and must registered to vote at least 29 days please contact: in advance of an election. If registering be postmarked by Election Day. You King County Elections Office can also return your ballot at a ballot by mail, your application must be 919 Southwest Grady Way drop box or an accessible voting center postmarked­ by the 29-day cutoff or Renton, WA 98057-2906 by Election Day. it will not become effective until after www.kingcounty.gov/elections the election. Register to Vote: To register to vote 296.VOTE (8683) in Washington State, you must be a citizen If you are not registered in Washington, TTY: Relay: 711 / FAX: 296.0108 of the United States, a legal resident of you can register in person at the [email protected] Washington State, and you must be at least 18 years old by Election Day. 29 day mail-in registration Date of Eight-day registration and address change Election deadline * You can register on-line, 24-hours a day deadline by visiting the Secretary of State’s website wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/secure/ November 8, 2011 Monday, October 10, 2011 Monday, October 31, 2011 pages/Onlinevoterregistration.aspx, or * People not currently registered in the State of Washington have until 8 days before download and print voter registration the election

keep children and pets away from prepare early. Power outages are always Stock up your vehicle with the items candles; never use lit candles to decorate a possibility so have flashlights ready you will need in case you get stuck in a tree. Remember to lock up all matches and make sure you stock up on fresh bad weather. and lighters in your home. Children batteries. Avoid using candles for Blankets, warm clothing, food and water, playing with matches or lighters can lead illumination when possible. flashlights, and flares should all be stored to injuries, property damage, and death. Never bring a BBQ or generator into the in the trunk of your vehicle. Before you If your family celebrates with a Christmas house for heating, power, or cooking. drive in bad weather, make sure you have tree, keep it well watered, decorate it These devices produce carbon monox- the proper tires mounted and that your using “indoor” rated lights, and dispose ide, a deadly gas. Consider installing a vehicle’s fluids have been “winterized”. of it when the needles begin falling off carbon monoxide detector in your home. The SeaTac Fire Department hopes that in large numbers. Many non-profit Have your furnace, fireplace, and wood everyone will be safe in the remaining groups will pick up your tree curbside stove checked regularly by a profes- months of 2011 and have a happy new for a small fee following the holidays. sional before you use it this fall. Ensure year in 2012. Fall and Winter Weather that it does not need cleaning, repair, For more information, contact us at In the great Northwest, we never know or replacing. 973.4500. what kind of weather to expect so

11 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE City of SeaTac PAID City Manager’s Office SEATTLE, WA 4800 South 188th Street PERMIT NO. ____ SeaTac, WA 98188-8605

ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER

SeaTac’s Department of Community and Economic Development City Directory Area Code 206 SeaTac’s Department of Community and Economic Development was formed in early 2011 to create a one-stop permitting center, increase the level of service and assist in the facilitation City of SeaTac Fire 973.4800 Department of economic development by creating a more cohesive approach to real estate develop- TDD Phone 973.4500 ment and job creation. The new Department is directed by Cindy Baker and is comprised of 973.4808 Garbage four divisions: Economic Development, Planning, Engineering Review, and Building Services. Fax and Recycling 973.4809 973.4763 The Economic Development Division strives to create and retain jobs and increase the City’s Building Human tax base to help improve the quality of life and enhance the community. Jeff Robinson, the Division Resources division manager, works with the City’s current and potential businesses and developers 973.4750 973.4650 to create a city with a well-balanced economic base. Jeff also tracks legislative trends and City Clerk Human 973.4660 Services proposed legislation that would affect the operations of the City and its residents. 973.4815 City Council The Planning Division, managed by Barbara Nelson, is mainly responsible for Long Range 973.4800 Job Line 973.4655 Planning, Current Planning, and Environmental Services. The Division works with the City City Manager 973.4820 Municipal Council, Planning Commission, State agencies responsible for Growth Management, private Court sector developers and other city divisions and departments to plan the future of the City for Code 973.4610 Enforcement the next 20 years. This is accomplished by preparing a Comprehensive Plan and Sub-Area 973.4750 Planning and Community Plans that speak to the desires of the public. In addition, the Division also reviews land use Economic Development applications such as subdivisions and portions of commercial building projects. Development 973.4830 973.4812 Police The Building Services Division reviews building permits for compliance with the Engineering Non-emergency International Building Code (IBC), which includes numerous structural, electrical, and 973.4730 296.3311 mechanical standards. The division manager, Gary Schenk, is also the Building Official, Facilities, Parks Police and Public Works who according to State law is responsible to comply with the IBC. Gary also is responsible Administration Maintenance 973.4900 for the permit counter and code compliance. Facility 973.4770 Public Works 973.4720 The Engineering Review Division has oversight of all the engineering plans submitted to the City Finance for development permits. The Division reviews storm drainage, roads, grading, right-of-way Department SeaTac 973.4880 Community use and much more. The Division works closely with the Public Works Department to maintain Center seamless construction in the city. Ali Shasti, a professional engineer, manages the Division. 973.4680

12