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SeaTac Report
City of SeaTac Quarterly Newsletter | Winter 2018
Inside this issue Port of Seattle and City of SeaTac Partner
for Mutual Success
The Port of Seattle Commission and the Mayor Michael Siefkes, Deputy Mayor Pam
SeaTac City Council approved a new Fernald and Council member Peter Kwon
Interlocal Agreement (2018 ILA) on were the elected members of the City’s
December 12, 2017. The completely negotiating team. The five elected positions
new ten year agreement replaces all prior represent the Joint Advisory Committee
agreements between the two governments. (JAC) which oversees the ILA and other
The City’s incorporation in 1990 commenced related issues. More than two dozen staff
2 ����Your City Council a different relationship between the Port members from the two organizations
and the local community. The first formal provided the subject matter expertise.
3 ����Outstanding City
Employees agreement was adopted in 1997, then
“This new ILA is a good step forward for the
Recognized modified and extended 4 times. The new
community and our working relationship with
ILA will take effect on February 17, 2018
4 ����Parks, Community the Airport. There are additional measures to
exactly when the current agreement expires.
Programs and address current and ongoing impacts while
Services “Elected officials and staff of both the Port providing resources to the City to help with
5 ���� Winter Safety Tips and the City of SeaTac have worked hard those efforts,” said Mayor Michael Siefkes.
over the last couple of years to strengthen
6 ����Library Corner The formal purpose of the ILA is to establish
the relationship between our two agencies,”
a mutual and cooperative system to recognize
6 ����Appointed SeaTac said John Creighton, outgoing Port of
Citizens jurisdictional authorities and to avoid disputes.
Seattle Commissioner. Commissioner
“The goals of the ILA are better communication,
7 ���� Public Works Courtney Gregoire was the other elected
Project Updates member of the Port’s negotiating team. See ILA, continued on page 3 ...
8 ����Annual Safety
Changes to City Hall
Inspections Urged
9 ����2018 Neighborhood
Grant Program Over the last several months, areas on the
first and third floors of City Hall have undergone
9 ����2017 Good
modifications to improve access and functionality
Neighbor Award
for the visiting public. City Hall’s main reception
10 ����2018 Waste area moved to the third floor, with a much bigger
Reduction & lobby area. Council Committees and larger
Recycling Programs meetings will enjoy the expanded Riverton Room
11 ����Recology now conveniently accessed from the first floor
CleanScapes News lobby. Visitors making Court payments or conducting Police business will share a common
12 ����Controlling Rats lobby for better flow. Additionally, signage will be updated in 2018 to help visitors navigate
better throughout City Hall.
The SeaTac Report is printed on recycled paper and can be found on-line at www.CityofSeaTac.com.
Meet Your New Councilmembers
At the January 9, 2018 Regular Council clothing store for over 30 years. I have a degree from
Meeting, the City Council selected the State University of NY in Business, Management,
Michael J. Siefkes as Mayor and Erin and Economics. Having worked since I was ten years old,
Sitterley as Deputy Mayor for terms I have over 55 years in business. I am an entrepreneur
ending December 31, 2019. having owned three successful businesses in my life.
November Election Results I have been married for over 23 years to my beautiful wife,
The City welcomes two new Maria, and have four stepdaughters who I love dearly and
Michael J. Siefkes Councilmembers, Joel Wachtel and five grandchildren. After many visits to Washington State,
Clyde Hill. Councilmember Pam Fernald we chose to retire in SeaTac; it’s a decision that we’ve
ran unopposed; she has been on the never regretted!
Council since November 2009 and
Position 4 - Clyde Hill
served as Deputy Mayor from March 22,
I am known to many as “Fuzz”. I am
2016 to January 9, 2018.
a long time resident of the Highline
Councilmembers Rick Forschler, area and a graduate of Renton Technical
Peter Kwon, Michael Siefkes, and College and George Washington
Erin Sitterley were not up for re-election, University business programs.
Erin Sitterley
as City Council terms are staggered.
My entire professional career has been
Tony Anderson retired after 12 years
Clyde Hill
in the private sector. My experience
on the Council and Kathryn Campbell
includes customer service, business and
was unseated.
technical analysis, as well as project and personnel manage-
Position 2 – Joel Wachtel ment. With the exception of nearly two decades volunteering
I was born and raised in New York City, extra time to several community based organizations, this will
(though I have lived in Maryland, be my first official position in public office.
Washington D.C. and Spartanburg S.C.)
I intend to focus on public safety, community development
My parents were second-generation
and expanding retail and food services.
immigrants who ran a successful
Joel Wachtel
YOUR CITY COUNCIL
Michael J. Siefkes Erin Sitterley Rick Forschler Joel Wachtel Peter Kwon Clyde Hill Pam Fernald
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
Councilmember Councilmember Position No. 1 Position No. 2 Position No. 3 Position No. 4 Position No. 6
Position No. 5 Position No. 7 206.397.5752 206.247.4694 206.418.8033 206.247.4693 206.552.4761
206.475.3110 206.475.3113 rforschler@ jwachtel@ pkwon@ chill@ pfernald@
msiefkes@ esitterley@ ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us
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City Recognizes Outstanding Employees ILA, continued from page 1 ...
continuous cooperation, no
Each year the City of SeaTac selects employees for
Those employees with 5, 10, surprises and less litigation”
citywide awards who have demonstrated outstanding
15, 20 and 25 years of service said City Manager Joseph
performance. Awards are given for customer service, going
were also recognized. The Scorcio during one of the public
the extra mile and demonstrating SeaTac’s core values. service awards were given to: meetings on the agreement.
Employees are nominated by their fellow staff members
and an employee committee determines the selection 5 YEARS: New or enhanced elements
of the recipients for the Customer Service, Extra Mile and Mike Fitzpatrick contained within the ILA include:
The SeaTac Award. The awards were presented at the all Debra McClung
• Fair and reasonable provisions
City staff meeting and appreciation dinner on November
17 held at Bahama Breeze. The awards given for service
10 YEARS: which balance key issues
Tammy Philips affecting both organizations
to the City of SeaTac and its residents in 2017 were:
Zenetta Young • Support for public safety and
Aaron Wiseman traffic enforcement including
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Linda Croasdill ($1.4 M/yr).
Joyce Kennedy
Tom George • Support of traffic impact
Cindy Corsilles fees, permit fees and
stormwater fees ($1.3 M/yr).
15 YEARS:
Mark Johnsen • Unique land use, environ-
Nicole Jones mental and development
EXTRA MILE regulations and procedures
AWARD 20 YEARS: • Integration of all Port devel-
Alexis Briggs Lau Siva opment permits into the City
Bart Perman system with a quality assurance
Allen Van program ($226K/yr min.)
Sandi Hutchison
• Support for City business
Eric Proctor
license compliance for
THE SEATAC AWARD 25 YEARS: vendors and operators within
Gwen Pilo Sean Clark the Airport.
• A 10-year agreement, with a
2 year termination notice and
5th year mandatory review
City Council Study Sessions and Council
City Council Meetings Meetings are recorded and can be viewed • Clearly defined oversight
City Hall Council Chambers by Comcast subscribers on SeaTV, Channel 21 and meeting responsibilities
Study Sessions at 5:00 PM at 2:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the JAC
Regular Meetings at 7:00 PM
beginning Thursday evening following • Total financial commitments
2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
a Council Meeting. The meetings can also be of more the $29M over the
To view Council agendas and
found online by visiting www.CityofSeaTac.com. 10 years (increase depending
minutes, or meeting times
and dates, please visit the City’s Select the grey SeaTV Online box from the on the activity levels at
website at www.CityofSeaTac.com. homepage. From there you can choose to view
the Airport).
Meeting times may change. any Council Meeting from within the last year.
Please call the City Clerk’s If you have any questions regarding viewing The 2018 ILA document can be
Office at 206.973.4660 for the Council Meetings please contact the City found on the City’s webpage.
the latest information. www.ci.seatac.wa.us/
Clerk’s Office at 206.973.4660.
2018City-Port-ILA
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Parks, Community Programs and Services
TIME TO APPLY FOR 2018 PHOTOGRAPHY WE HAVE YOUR NEW YEAR’S
RECREATION SCHOLARSHIPS EXHIBIT RESOLUTION SOLUTION!
The Recreation Scholarship program WINNERS Good physical fitness is a life long
assists youth, ages 3-19, who live in This year’s journey that is well worth the effort. If
the City of SeaTac to participate in all photography your goal is to get in better shape and
youth and teen programs at up to exhibit, held in lead a healthier lifestyle we can help.
70% off the regular October, had a Join one of our many fitness classes
costs. Programs total of 23 entries. The City presents and get started on a healthier you!
available include the exhibit to show quality • Weight Room at SeaTac
soccer, fencing, photography of regional Community Center:
karate, before and photographers and to purchase work SeaTac residents may purchase
after school care, for their permanent collection. a monthly weight room pass for
summer camps and Photos are displayed at the SeaTac $25 per month for adults and
more. Those who Community Center, City Hall and the $20 per month for seniors 55+.
qualify must reapply Maintenance Facility for everyone to Drop-in fees are $5 per visit for
every calendar year. enjoy. Following are the purchase adults and $2.75 for seniors 55+.
For more information about the award winners: Non-residents please call the
scholarship process and the programs SeaTac Community Center for fees.
William Harris – “Beach Ride”
available, please call the SeaTac
Sam Ruljancich – “Quiet Canopy” • Fitness Maximizer: Take advantage
Community Center at 206.973.4680.
Robert Berg – “Mt. Rainier Sunrise” of the maximum fitness program.
Sign up for any adult fitness class
COMMUNITY GARDEN
and you can add a monthly weight
REGISTRATION OPEN
room pass for just $10 per month.
The City’s community garden is
located in North SeaTac Park, adja-
SAVE THE DATES
cent to the Highline SeaTac Botanical
ABC…123 Preschool Enrollment
and Japanese gardens. Garden plots
Opens for 2018-2019 School Year:
are available to SeaTac residents for
rent (April-October) for $40 per year. March 15
For more information, please call or Purchase Award Winners: Robert Berg, Annual Easter Egg Hunt
visit the SeaTac Community Center William Harris and Sam Ruljancich at Angle Lake Park:
at 206.973.4680 or online at Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 AM
www.ci.seatac.wa.us/communitygarden. WARMING SHELTER AT
SEATAC COMMUNITY CENTER The Great Summer Camp
Registration Opens:
Community Garden 2017 Reminder: When the weather forecast
is 32 degrees or below for two or April 2
more days, the SeaTac Community
VALLEY RIDGE PARK SPORT
Center will act as a “warming shelter”
FIELD RENOVATIONS
during normal business hours.
Renovation of the sport fields at Valley
Community Center Hours: Ridge Park will begin this year. The
Monday – Thursday: synthetic turf on Fields 1, 2 & 3 will be
8:30 AM – 9:30 PM replaced. Field 4 will be upgraded
from natural grass to synthetic turf
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
making Valley Ridge Park an even
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM more desirable location for leagues
and tournaments. Other amenities will
include new restrooms, concession
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area, perimeter fencing and storage for Winter Safety Tips
park maintenance. Closure of fields 1 Winters in Western Washington are unpredictable
thru 3 will rotate while replacing the and can range from the very mild to days of severe
synthetic turf. We anticipate the project snow, wind, and rain. Because winter’s worst weather
will be complete by the summer of 2018. is often between January and March, here are some tips
and information to help keep you and your family safe.
Use candles with care. Often used decoratively or during power outages,
candles should not be used as a substitute for flashlights unless there are
no alternatives. Follow these candle safety rules:
• Always use a sturdy base under your candles that will resist tipping.
• Keep candles away from flammable materials such as curtains or bedding.
ANGLE LAKE PARK NATURE TRAIL
• “When you go out — blow it out”. Never leave burning candles, unattended.
The lakeside nature trail at Angle Lake Park
Also, during power outages many families utilize gasoline powered generators
is complete and ready for visitors. Visitors
until the household power comes back on. These generators can supply power
may access the quarter mile trail from the
to furnaces, lights, stove tops, and other appliances. Generators can literally
southeast corner of Angle Lake Park or
be life savers when used correctly. Unfortunately, every winter we read stories
from International Boulevard on the
about people who were affected by carbon monoxide (CO) that was produced
north side of the new Residence Inn
by a generator that was brought into or near a home and left running.
Hotel. People will enjoy this two-acre
park with tall fir trees, natural pathways, Carbon monoxide is a colorless, almost odorless, and tasteless gas which is
native plants, interpretive signage and the present during any type of burning. When inhaled, it depletes the oxygen
serene lake view. Damaged trees were supply in the blood stream. Symptoms of CO poisoning include lightheaded-
removed and milled on site to be used for ness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, decreases levels of
wooden benches and trails. Forrest Garden consciousness, and in extreme cases, death.
Construction prides themselves on using
natural elements found on site to develop It is not just generators that pose a hazard; barbeques — especially the
beautiful, natural surroundings. An eight charcoal type, vehicles left running in a garage, wood stoves, and certain
foot wide asphalt trail provides a pathway non-electric space heaters also produce the potentially deadly gas.
along the shore making it accessible to all. You can reduce the chance of CO poisoning by following some basic rules:
S. 188TH STREET FENCE • Never bring generators or barbeques into the home or attached garage.
BEAUTIFICATION • Purchase and install a carbon monoxide alarm in your home.
The City is in the design stage of a • If anyone in the home begins to complain of CO poisoning symptoms
beautification project for a right-of-way or the CO alarm activates, leave the residence and call 9-1-1.
fence on S. 188th Street. ELM
• Have all CO producing appliances inspected and serviced according
Environments Architects has been hired
to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
to create visual improvements on an
existing chain-link fence along the active This winter take the time to make sure you use candles safely and
arterial road. The fence located on the that the danger of carbon monoxide is not present in your home.
north side of S. 188th Street between
33rd Avenue S. and 37th Avenue S. is
seen by city residents and thousands
of visitors each day traveling to and
from the airport. We anticipate that the
project will be completed by the summer
of this year.
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Library Corner
FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: FOR ADULTS: Computer Classes
Family Story Times Valley View Library First Saturday of the month, 2:00 PM
Mondays, 7:00 PM Book Club Everything from e-mail to Microsoft
Thursdays, 10:00 AM Last Tuesday of the month Excel spreadsheets, with a different
All ages welcome, ages 5 and 7:00 – 8:30 PM topic for each class. Check the
younger with adult. Stories, rhymes, Join the Valley View Library’s book schedule online or in the library,
song and dance! group for lively literary discussion. or give us a call at 206.242.6044.
2018 selections will be published in
Study Zone Drop-in to Learn about Ebooks
the library’s online calendar at
Monday-Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Last Saturday of the month,
kcls.org, and on flyers in the library.
(when school is in session) 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Drop in for free homework Citizenship Class Learn how to download eBooks,
help from trained Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 AM magazines, comic books, movies
volunteer tutors. Learn how to become a United States and other online services from KCLS!
Citizen. Study for the naturalization Bring your eReader, tablet, phone,
test, including civics questions, or just your questions.
reading and writing English and The library is always planning special
practicing your interview skills. events, creating meaningful
Classes are free, join anytime! opportunities for people of all ages
to connect with learning, exploring,
Talk Time discovery, and fun! You can check
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 PM the library’s online calendar at
Practice speaking English with other kcls.org/events, call 206.242.6044, or
English language learners. Learn pick up a paper copy of the monthly
about American culture and meet events calendar at Valley View Library,
people from around the world. 17850 Military Road S.
Classes are free, join anytime!
Appointed SeaTac Citizens
The following individuals have been appointed to a SeaTac Community Services Advisory Committee
Citizen Advisory Committee. We value their civic interest Kent Palosaari Appointed November 14, 2017
and willingness to be a part of the working team of our City. Anela Delalic Appointed November 14, 2017
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee:
Dennis Anderson Appointed July 25, 2017 Jeffrey Bauknecht Reappointed September 22, 2017
Frederick Geraldsen Reappointed November 14, 2017 Cathy Heiberg Reappointed November 14, 2017
Donna Ellenberger Reappointed November 14, 2017 Richard Scherzinger Reappointed September 22, 2017
Arts, Culture & Library Advisory Committee Planning Commission
Bruce Bryant Appointed November 14, 2017 Brandon Pinto Appointed November 14, 2017
Tani Rae Standridge Appointed November 14, 2017
Sidewalk Advisory Committee
Jim Todd Appointed November 14, 2017 Miranda Hemmings Appointed November 14, 2017
Pete Daigle Appointed November 14, 2017
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SeaTac Report | Winter 2018
Public Works Project Updates
ADA (Americans with Disability and controls to manage on-street and the I-5 bridge. Work will include
Act) Sidewalk Transition Plan parking demand. For any information rubblization of the existing concrete
Open House regarding this project, please contact road in place and overlaying with hot
February 1, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the City Janet Mayer at jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us. mix asphalt, construction of storm
of SeaTac City Hall Council Chambers water improvements, addition of
Military Road S. & S. 152nd Street
Please join us at an open house to pedestrian facilities and bicycle lanes,
Design is ongoing for this road
share information about the Federal signal upgrades, roadway channeliza-
reconstruction and safety improvement
ADA requirements and how the City of tion, and permanent signing.
project. Improvements include construc-
SeaTac is addressing these needs in its Also included with this project is work
tion of buffered bike lanes, curb and
first ADA Sidewalk Transition Plan. This at the intersection at S. 200th Street
gutter, sidewalks, new pavement,
event includes a combination of presen- and 26th Avenue S. Improvements at
installation of street lighting, upgraded
tations and interactive displays to gather this intersection are comprised of
and interconnected signalization with
community input on pedestrian issues installation of ADA compliant sidewalks
pedestrian crossings, construction of
and priorities. We would appreciate you and ramps, pavement overlay, pedes-
a right turn lane on eastbound S. 152nd
joining us to provide feedback for a more trian signal upgrades, signal loop
Street and the elimination of the skewed
accessible community. For language detectors and channelization.
intersection at Tukwila International
translations or other accommodations,
Blvd. and Military Road S. A public
please contact Janet Mayer at Both projects are in design and will be
meeting will be scheduled in early 2018
jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us. constructed under a single contract.
to share progress and information
Construction is scheduled for summer
Permit Parking Program related to the project design. This
2018. For any information regarding
City staff and its consultant, Transpo project is scheduled for construction
this project, please contact Hien
Group, are finalizing the report that this summer. For any information
Nguyen at hnguyen@ci.seatac.wa.us.
outlines the City’s Permit Parking regarding this project, please contact
Program (PPP) for Council approval. Janet Mayer at jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us. S. 166th Street Sidewalk Project
This Safe Routes to School Program grant
An open house was held on September 12th Place S. and
funded project includes construction
25, 2017 to update the community on 13th Avenue S. Overlay
the progress of the PPP. Another public of sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm
The pavement overlay limits of this
meeting is scheduled for early this year to drainage facilities, installation of an
project are between 12th Place S. and
share the final report with the community. enhanced crosswalk and radar speed
13th Avenue S. from S. 200th Street
feedback signs. This project is scheduled
The PPP is being developed in response to S. 207th Street and S. 207th Street
for construction in the summer of 2018.
for the need to manage increased between 12th Place S. and 14th Avenue
demand for on-street parking and its S. Highline Water District (HWD) will A public meeting was held on
related community impacts in SeaTac. be replacing all of their water lines October 25, 2017 at McMicken Heights
The PPP will address citizen concerns and services within the project limits. Elementary School. It was well attended
related to on-street parking involving Design is finalizing for this project by 25 residents and staff. Staff received
safety, commercial/for hire vehicle and construction is planned for early and is compiling valuable information
parking in neighborhoods, and littering summer 2018. For any information shared by residents that will help guide
that have been documented in numer- regarding this project, please contact the design of the project. A second
ous community meetings since 2013. Janet Mayer at jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us. public meeting is planned for early
Interim measures, such as no-parking spring 2018 as the design progresses
Military Road South S. 200th
signage at intersection corners, were to 60% to follow up with the community.
Street/I-5 northbound to
implemented with varying levels of For any information regarding this
S. 209th Street and S. 200th
effectiveness. It was determined, and project, please contact Janet Mayer at
Street/26th Avenue S. Intersection
supported by Council, to develop a jmayer@ci.seatac.wa.us.
This project will reconstruct Military
strategic plan that will address processes
Road South between S. 209th Street
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Annual Inspection Urged by US Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) • Replace smoke and CO alarm batteries when you change
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the time on your clocks each spring and fall and check
are urging consumers to schedule a professional inspection batteries monthly.
of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, • If an alarm sounds, leave your home immediately and
boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys, call 911.
flues and vents, and to be vigilant against carbon monoxide
• Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect CO
(CO) poisoning and fires in our homes.
poisoning and are feeling dizzy, lightheaded or nauseous.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. This colorless, odorless, Fireplaces:
poisonous gas kills nearly 500 U.S. residents each year.
• Have flues and chimneys inspected before each heating
CO poisoning is most common during the winter months,
season for leakage and blockage by creosote or debris.
as this is not only when furnaces are
• Open the fireplace damper before
most used, but also when the second
lighting the fire and keep it open
leading source of CO poisoning,
until the ashes are cool. Never close
vehicles, is most likely to kill or injure
the damper if the ashes are still
people as they warm up their cars and
warm. An open damper may help
trucks inside garages.
prevent build-up of poisonous gases
The most common symptoms of CO inside the home.
poisoning are headache, dizziness,
• Store fireplace ashes in a fire
weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest
resistant container and cover it with
pain, and confusion. CO poisoning
a lid. Keep the container outdoors
can cause loss of consciousness and
and away from combustibles.
death. People who are sleeping or
intoxicated can die from CO poisoning
Space heaters:
before ever experiencing symptoms. • Place the heater on a level, hard and
nonflammable surface (such as
Gasoline-powered generators used ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or
during winter weather-related power carpets or near bedding or drapes.
outages can also be a source of carbon monoxide poisoning Keep the heater at least three feet from bedding, drapes,
and consumers are advised to use generators outside, far furniture and other flammable materials. Keep children and
away from their homes. A generator’s exhaust contains deadly pets away from space heaters.
carbon monoxide which can kill in minutes.
• To prevent the risk of fire, NEVER leave a space heater
Portable heaters, including space heaters, are the top on when you go to sleep or place a space heater close to
cause of deaths in home heating equipment-related fires. any sleeping person. Turn the space heater off if you leave
To help prevent deaths and injuries, here are some the area.
helpful tips to ensure your safety: • Use a space heater that has been tested to the latest safety
• Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas standards and certified by a nationally-recognized testing
or oil burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician laboratory. These heaters will have the most up-to-date safety
every year. features; older space heaters may not meet the newer safety
standards. An unvented gas space heater that meets current
• Install battery-operated CO and smoke alarms in
safety standards will shut off if oxygen levels fall too low.
your home.
Charcoal grills:
• Locate smoke alarms on each level of the house and
inside every bedroom. • Never burn charcoal inside of homes, vehicles, tents,
or campers. Charcoal should never be used indoors,
even if ventilation is provided.
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2018 Neighborhood Grant Program
The City of SeaTac is now accepting applications for the 2018 the grant fund, two dollars of
Neighborhood Grant Program. Applications will be accepted match must be provided by
until May 15, 2018, unless an extension is announced. Decisions the applicant group. Applicant
on grant awards are scheduled for June 2018. Until the applica- group portion of the grant is
tion/project receives City approval, the City is not responsible typically volunteer labor,
for, nor will it pay for, any expenses or costs incurred by the donated materials, supplies
applicant for the project prior to project final approval. and/or professional services.
SeaTac is committed to promoting and sustaining an environ- Examples of projects include:
ment that is responsive to resident involvement. The purpose neighborhood identity (signage,
of the program is to encourage the formation of neighbor- kiosks), play areas, neighbor-
hoods that work together for neighborhood identity through hood events (Block Watch, Map
collaborative projects. It is the goal of the Neighborhood Your Neighborhood), neighbor-
Grant Program to build viable partnerships between the City hood clean-up, youth projects,
and its residents. artwork/neighborhood beautifi-
cation, or other similar projects.
Total grant funds available for the overall 2018 Neighborhood
Grant Program equal $4,000. Only qualified applications will • Projects must meet the programs requirements.
be considered. Awarded projects will be determined by the • 2018 program is limited to a total program budget of $4,000.
amount of qualified applications the City receives and is
For information and application please contact Resource
limited to how many projects can be accommodated within
Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator
the program budget.
Trudy Olson at tolson@ci.seatac.wa.us or 206.973.4763.
The 2018 Neighborhood Grant Program projects require Applications are also available at City Hall and on the City’s
a two (neighborhood) to one (City) match for City funds website under the Public Works Department’s web page at
awarded (2:1 match). For every dollar requested through www.ci.seatac.wa.us/neighborhoodgrantprogram.
2017 Good Neighbor Award Recipient
At the October 10 Regular Council has made to their neighbors and Paavo and Rauni Sillanpaa
Meeting Mayor Michael Siefkes community by being an example Melissa Wells
presented the 14th Good Neighbor of a ‘good neighbor’.
Congratulations to Angela Hockley and
Award to Angela Hockley. Angela
There have been 14 recipients of the all the previous recipients for being
was nominated by her neighbor
City of SeaTac Good Neighbor Award. recognized as representatives of positive
Nitivia Jones.
community involvement in SeaTac!
Chuck D’Arielli
The Good Neighbor Recognition
Michael Doughty Look for Good Neighbor Award
Program is a city-wide recognition
Bruce and Pat Ernst guidelines, forms and instructions at
program, where SeaTac community
Lonnie Goulet www.ci.seatac.wa.us/goodneighbor.
members are encouraged to nominate
You can also find hard copies at City
individuals and/or groups for their acts Angela Hockley
Hall, and the SeaTac Community
of neighborly/community goodwill. Peter Kwon
Center. For more information, contact
Nominations allow community Vicki Lockwood Resource Conservation/Neighborhood
members to call attention in a positive DeDe McConnell Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at
way to the contribution the nominee
Floyd and Doris Moe tolson@ci.seatac.wa.us or 206.973.4763.
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2018 Waste Reduction & Recycling Programs
SeaTac is dedicated to reducing waste, encouraging recycling, and promoting reuse.
SPRING SPECIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION EVENT
SAVE March 31, 2018
THE Tyee Educational Campus Parking Lot
DATE 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Watch for the flyer in the mail in early March.
Yard Debris Options for SeaTac Residents The following materials are accepted only during Recycle
Area hours:
CURBSIDE SERVICE WITH
• Commingled recyclable • Mercury-containing light
RECOLOGY CLEANSCAPES
materials bulbs and tubes
Yard debris collection is available at no extra cost to SeaTac
residents that subscribe to curbside garbage service with • Appliances • Textiles
Recology CleanScapes. Food scraps may go into the yard • Yard waste
waste curbside container so you might be able to downsize Starting January 2018, at the Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer
your waste container and save! If you are interested in Station, customers must separate the following materials
learning more or would like to sign up for service, please and place them in marked recycling bins or areas. Look for
contact Recology CleanScapes at 206.767.1166 or visit recycling signs and ask employees if you have questions.
www.recology.com/recology-cleanscapes/seatac.
• Cardboard • Clean wood (unpainted,
SELF-HAULING OF YARD DEBRIS • Scrap metal untreated lumber,
SeaTac residents who choose to self-haul their yard debris • Yard waste plywood, pallets)
may take it to the Bow Lake Transfer Station — accepted only
For further information on the Bow Lake Transfer Station
during Recycle Area hours. Please note that fees apply.
please visit http://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/
Bow Lake Transfer Station accepts yard waste for recycling; facilities/transfer/bow-transfer.aspx
drop-off only. Includes leaves, grass clippings, weeds, brush,
MISSED A COLLECTION EVENT, OR HAVE ITEMS
Christmas trees, and branches (must be 4 inches in diameter
NOT ACCEPTED AT THE EVENTS?
or less, and less than 8 feet long). Yard waste must be
Visit King County’s “What do I do with…?” website at
separated from garbage. No dirt or sod. No plastic of any
http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wdidw/ or visit the
kind. No food scraps allowed in yard waste dropped off at
Earth911 website at http://earth911.com/ to find information
Bow Lake Transfer Station.
on where to take your items.
Bow Lake Transfer Station – Tukwila (18800 Orillia Road S.)
206.477.4466
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
www.HazWasteHelp.org
STATION HOURS:
(different from Recycle Area hours listed below) Products are considered hazardous
Monday – Thursday: 24 hours a day if the label has the words “Poison”,
Friday: 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM “Danger”, “Warning”, or “Caution”.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Remember: Never pour excess
hazardous waste down any drain or
RECYCLE AREA HOURS:
sewer or dispose of it in the garbage!
(different from Station Hours listed above)
Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Household Hazards Line 206.296.4692
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
For more information contact Resource Conservation/
The facility is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at
New Year’s Day. 206.973.4763.
10SeaTac Report | Winter 2018
Recology CleanScapes Launches New Website
Recology CleanScapes’ recently
launched a new website,
designed to improve user
experience and enhance
customer service. Visitors will
To Report a Spill notice improvements in speed,
– Call the flow, organization and style. The
Spill Hotline new site also features an FAQ
page to answer questions about
The City of SeaTac has carts and collection, hazardous
established a Spill Hotline waste, account and billing
for residents and businesses information and more. Looking for information in a different language? Recology’s
to report spills or water new website provides Google Translate functionality in real time. Take a minute and
quality issues. stop by www.recology.com/recology-cleanscapes/seatac to peruse the new features.
Monday – Friday:
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM call
206.973.4770
Discounts for Qualified Low-income Senior
After hours/weekends/
and Low-income Disabled Residents
holidays: call the You may qualify for a 50% discount on your Recology CleanScapes basic curbside collec-
King County 24-hour tion fees if you are a SeaTac resident that is 62 years of age or older, or a SeaTac resident
dispatch at 206.296.8100 who is receiving permanent disability benefits from Social Security, and can meet the limited
income requirements ($33,600 or less if one person in household; $38,400 if a two person
**If spill is hazardous,
family; $43,200 if a three person family; $48,000 if a four person family). Proof of SeaTac
do not approach and
residency, age, disability status, and income required. For more information please contact
call 911**
Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at 206.973.4763.
What to Report?
Clearly indicate:
1) Your name, the date,
2018 Recology Puget Sound Starts Here
time, and location. CleanScapes Service Visit the Puget Sound Starts Here website
2) The type of material and Rates to Increase to explore and learn about the Puget Sound
size of spill/discharge. through short
City of SeaTac Recology CleanScapes
If material is not known, films, photos,
(RCS) customers will have an increase
identify with indicators and articles
in their service fees effective January
(i.e. odors, colors, about our
1, 2018.
vegetation, staining, etc.) amazing region.
3) Contact information of Rate increases are due to the annual Check out the upcoming events section,
the responsible party Consumer Price Index rate adjustment read about current impacts to the
(if known). for RCS solid waste collection services Puget Sound waters, and connect
provided in the City’s hauler contract. to resources on how to help Puget Sound
If possible, wait for first
Rate increases will be reflected in thrive for future generations to enjoy.
responders to arrive.
customer invoices starting January 1.
https://www.pugetsoundstartshere.org/
Contact information for RCS in SeaTac www.facebook.com/PSStartsHere
is 206.767.1166.
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With the colder weather naturally rolling its way in,
City of SeaTac Garbage
so comes the need for warmth. Around this time of year,
973.4800 and Recycling
rats might go hunting for a warm area to tuck away in. There are 973.4763
City Clerk
steps you can take to make sure that area isn’t your property. 973.4660 Human
City Code Compliance staff addresses rat issues by focusing Resources
City Council
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Facilities, Parks
• Stacking your firewood off the ground and away from buildings. Court
and Public Works
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Maintenance
• Keeping the lid on your garbage can closed tightly.
Facility Community
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