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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2026-02-02 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorThomas McLeod, Mayor TO: ayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator The city of opportunity, the community of choice Mayor McLeod Councilmembers FROM: Marty Wine, City Administrator DATE: January 27, 2026 SUBJECT: City Administrator's Report The City Administrator's Report is meant to provide the Council, staff, and the community with an update on the activities of the City and on issues that concern Tukwila. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information about any of the following items. I. Intergovernmental Update • Sound Transit System Expansion Committee Meeting: Mayor McLeod attended a Sound Transit System Expansion Committee meeting on January 8. • Valley Communications Board Meeting: Mayor McLeod participated in a Valley Communications Board meeting on January 9. • Partnership with Department of Health: Inclusion & Engagement Manager is a "Thought Partner" with the Department of Health and participated in the Carceral Health Equity Work Group on January 13 and the Collaborative on January 14 to learn about and contribute to responses of disparate health issues. • Miracle Village Community Action Committee Meeting: Human Services staff participated in the Community Action Committee meeting for Miracle Village on January 14. Miracle continues to uphold contractual requirements. • King County Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting: Public Works staff attended the King County Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting on January 14. • Monthly SCORE Financial Meeting: On January 20 Finance staff attended the monthly SCORE Financial meeting to review financial updates, cost allocation, and budget items. Ongoing participation ensures the City remains informed of financial impacts and future budget considerations. • Roundtable Discussion with Senator Murray: On January 20, Mayor McLeod participated in a roundtable discussion with Senator Patty Murray, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain, and leaders from other cities to discuss the December flooding event and next steps for recovery. Tukt rid CityHa 6200 Southeent u ward * 'Tukwila TktitA.ot 97 City Administrator's Report January 27, 2026 Page 2 • Association of Washington Cities (AWC) City Action Days: On January 21, Mayor McLeod, Council President Payan, Councilmember Ho, and Directors Miles & Tetatzin participated in AWC Action Days and visited with State Legislators in Olympia. The City's primary purpose of the meetings was to continue to advocate for funding for 42nd Ave Bridge. • Quarterly Sub -Regional Human Services Planners Meeting: Human Services staff participated in the quarterly sub -regional HS Planners meeting on January 21 with 17 King County cities in the Human Service Funding Consortium. • Meeting with King County Flood Control District: Public Works met with the King County Flood Control District Executive Director on January 21 as part of a recurring meeting series. The February 4 Advisory Committee meeting will discuss budget amendments to capture costs related to preliminary post -flood evaluations. • Washington Recycling Association Board: Public Works staff attended a Washington State Recycling Association Board meeting on January 21. • Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board Meeting: Mayor McLeod participated in a Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board meeting on January 22. • Sound Transit Board of Directors Meeting: On January 22 Mayor McLeod participated in a Sound Transit Board of Directors meeting. II. Community Events • People's Project Resident Steering Committee: On January 8 The People's Project Resident Steering Committee on January 8 to finalize a list of idea submissions for a feasibility study before proposed ideas go to the community for voting. • Green Tukwila Program: The Green Tukwila program continues to support Tukwila's natural environment throughout the seasons. January saw three volunteer events: a planting at Cottonwood Corner on January 8, and restoration events at Riverton Park on January 13 and along the Green River Trail on January 14. • Oceania NW Village Market: The Inclusion & Engagement Manager visited Oceania NW's Village Market on January 9. At the market you can get a hot meal, fresh produce, meat, roots and grains, clothing, and baby diapers available. • HealthPoint Topping Off Ceremony: On January 16 Mayor McLeod, Councilmembers, and staff attended the HealthPoint's "topping off" celebration in which their general contractor placed the top beam in the building. Construction of the building is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. • Church By the Side of the Road Tiny Home Village Open House: City staff joined Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) for an open house on January 22 at Church by the Side of the Road for the new tiny home village. The meeting was well attended, and participants were overall positive about the project. • Tax Staff Met with Local Business: The Finance Tax Manager met with local business leaders to share information and address questions related to the City's B&O tax. The meeting was productive and provided valuable insight for both the City and the business community. Phone: 206-43 -1800 • Email; Mayor TukwilaWA.gov • W bsit ; Tukwila A,gv 98 City Administrator's Report January 27, 2026 Page 3 • Free Flood Debris Collection: In response to ongoing flood recovery efforts, King County Solid Waste Division is extending free flood debris collection at three transfer stations. There will be no charge for flood debris brought to the following stations on Saturdays and Sundays, through February 8, 2026. o Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station o Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station o Enumclaw Recycling and Transfer Station iii. Staff Updates Public Safety • Retail Theft Task Force Meeting: Deputy Chief Eric Lund attended the monthly organized retail theft taskforce meeting on January 6. • Valley Chiefs' Executive Board Meetings: Chief Eric Dreyer and Deputy Chief Eric Lund attended the Valley Chiefs' executive board meetings (VNET, SWAT, VIIT, SCORE) on January 21. • Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Accreditation: The Tukwila Police Department has been accredited under the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) since November of 2021. The purpose of accreditation is to professionalize law enforcement efforts by certifying the use of industry best practices and standards. Departments are required to re -accredit every four years, with the last accreditation cycle ending on December 31st, 2025. The accreditation process includes a WASPC review in which the Police Department must present proof of continuing to meet established standards. During the recertification review in November 2025, the department met 147 of the 148 standards. Not being 100% compliant with all 148 standards means that Tukwila PD lost its accreditation status on January 1, 2026. The one non -compliant standard related to maintaining officers' ballistic vests due to a flaw in our process that has since been corrected. The department must take a one-year break from accreditation and TPD will re -apply and be eligible for accreditation again in Spring 2027. Project Updates • Tree Education Campaign Project: Community Development staff hosted a kickoff meeting with King County for the tree education campaign materials creation project funded by the Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative Small Cities Cohort Resiliency Grant. • Employer Language Access To Tukwila Minimum Wage Ordinance: In December Labor Standards staff partnered with the King County Executive's Office to improve employer language access to Tukwila Minimum Wage Ordinance requirements. The collaboration resulted in King County fully funding an additional 19 language translations of our Notice to Employees flyer. Employers covered by the Ordinance are required to provide the flyer to employees and display it at all Tukwila locations. Flyer translations, now totaling 23 languages including English, address city equity goals with improved Tukwila employer support. Phone: 20 -4 -1 t 0 • Em il; t ayor TukwrlaWA.gov • W site; Ta k ilaWA.gov 99 City Administrator's Report January 27, 2026 Page 4 • Orillia Road South Overlay: Design work continues to progress towards 90% plans and estimated completion. Coordination with Bow Lake Transfer Station, utilities, and a multi- family project developer is ongoing. This federally funded project is scheduled for construction in September2026. • Annual Small Drainage: Annual Small Drainage work will resume the week of January 26 on 42nd Ave S across from Southgate Park, impacting traffic for three days. Traffic control signs will be in place each day and full detour route on Tuesday. Work includes roadside drainage improvements and installation of a water quality vault to treat stormwater before it enters Southgate Creek. • Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Draft Regional Transportation Plan: Public Works staff reviewed PSRC's draft Regional Transportation Plan and drafted comments to express the City's perspective on transportation investment priorities. • Flood Damage Assessment: Public Works coordinated with King County River and Floodplain Services division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks to complete the damage assessment of all flood control structures in city limits and prioritize requests for federal assistance under the PL 84-99 program. • Tukwila Teen Council: The Parks & Rec department launched its new Tukwila Teen Council in 2026. The council is a fun and creative way for teens to: • Share ideas and help shape recreation programs for teens, by teens • Help plan special events, activities, and programs • Learn leadership, teamwork, and real -world planning skills • Make new friends and get involved in your community • Have a real voice in what happens in Tukwila's parks and community spaces Boards, Commissions and Committees We welcome the City Council to encourage community members to apply for vacant Board & Commission positions. • Arts Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2026. 2 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026. VACANT: 1 Resident Position. • Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026. 1 resident position term expires March 31, 2026. No vacancies. • COPCAB: The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026. 3 resident position terms expire March 31, 2026. VACANT: 1 Business position and Student Representative. • Equity & Social Justice Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2026. 1 City Employee position term expires March 31, 2026. 2 Education position terms expire March 31, 2026. 1 Community position term expires March 31, 2026. VACANT: 1 Community position. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwitaWA.gov • Wsit:: TukwlaWA.gov 100 City Administrator's Report January 27, 2026 Page 5 • Human Services Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026. 1 Resident position term expires March 31, 2026. 1 School District position term expires March 31, 2026. 1 Medical/Health position term expires March 31, 2026. No vacancies. • Library Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2026. 3 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026. VACANT: 1 Resident position and Student Representative. • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is in the process of being scheduled. All positions are 1-year terms. VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative & 1 Business Funded by Tax Representative. • Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026. 2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2026. VACANT: 1 Community position and Student Representative. 3 applications have been received and are under review. • Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026. VACANT: 1 Business position and 1 Resident position. 3 applications have been received and are under review. IV. Responses to Council/Community Inquiries Date of Inquiry Inquiry Response January 12 Encampments along Status reports will be provided in the CA Report when there are river. Councilmember highlights or updated information. Kruller would like Council • The Police Special Emphasis Unit conducted homeless to be more informed on outreach and cleanup between January 15 and January 26 any actions being taken, including offerings of under the 518 Bridge on 42nd Ave South, 51st and Southcenter Boulevard, west side of West Valley pedestrian services, to help bridge, Bicentennial Park bridge, bike path under Grady Way communicate with near the Family Fun Center, and under Starfire Sports bridge. public. • In coordination with the Police, Public Works conducted encampment clean-up under Grady Way Bridge near Family Fun Center on January 20. • WSDOT removed the encampment and debris under the I- 405 bridge on January 20. • Encampment cleanup is planned for Nelsen Side Channel site on January 26. This work is being coordinated across WSDOT, Public Works, and Police. • On January 23, Parks & Rec staff confirmed that the site identified near the river at BECU was vacated and cleared of all debris. Phone; 2 6-43 -1 00 • Email; M y r Tukwil W, .gov * Website; T kwilaWA.gov 101