HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2026-03-02 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorThomas McLeod, Mayor
TO:
ayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrotor
The city of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor McLeod
Councilmembers
FROM: Marty Wine, City Administrator
DATE: February 24, 2026
SUBJECT: City Administrator's Report
The City Administrator's Report provides the Council, community, and staff with an update of City
activities and issues that concern Tukwila. Please let me know if you have any questions or need
additional information about any of the following items.
�. Intergovernmental Update
• Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (TPMPD) Feasibility Study: The TPMPD is
exploring options to address aquatic needs in the community. In cooperation with the City,
TPMPD is conducting a preliminary "test for fit" feasibility analysis of multiple locations, that
that includes city facilities such as Tukwila Community Center and City Hall. This work is
underway now, with results to be shared by early March.
• Meeting with Multi Service Center: Human Services staff held a January 27 contract
meeting to review annual goals for rental assistance and shelter programs.
• Monthly Tukwila School District Providers Meeting: On February 3 Human Services staff
attended the monthly Tukwila School District providers meeting.
• Sound Cities Association Board & Committee Orientation: Mayor McLeod, as a member of
the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board, attended the SCA Board & Committee Orientation
on February 4 at SeaTac City Hall.
• Stride Bus Rapid Transit Groundbreaking Ceremony: On February 4 Mayor McLeod
attended the Stride Groundbreaking ceremony at the Renton Transit Center.
• Sound Transit Board Committee Meetings: On February 5 Mayor McLeod attended a Sound
Transit Executive Committee meeting and a Sound Transit Rider Experience and Operations
Committee meeting as a member of the Sound Transit Board.
• Sound Cities Association Mayors Meeting: Mayor McLeod participated in a Sound Cities
Association Mayors meeting on February 10.
• Independent Accountability Audit Results: On February 12 Councilmembers Seal and Ho
and City staff were presented the results of the State Auditor's Office (SAO) independent
accountability audit for January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024. This audit examines areas with
the highest risk of fraud, loss, abuse or non-compliance. The audit found that City operations
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complied, in all material respects, with applicable state laws, regulations, and its own
policies, and provided adequate controls of public resources. SAO noted two matters in a
management letter related to credit card purchasing and safeguarding of small and attractive
assets (computers, tools and equipment). The City will resolve these issues, and we are well
underway to address both items through better review and security procedures.
• South King County Human Services Planners Meeting: On February 18 Human Services
staff attended the monthly South King County Human Services Planners meeting focused on
the upcoming funding cycle and technical assistance workshops.
• Meeting with Sound Transit: On February 19 Mayor McLeod and Director Miles participated
in a monthly check -in call with Sound Transit.
• Safety Tour of King County Metro EV Bus Station: Emergency Management attended a
safety tour of the new King County Metro EV bus station to better understand operations and
hazards, as well as build relationships.
• Meeting with Northwest Seaport Alliance: Mayor McLeod, Director Miles, and Economic
Development Administrator Speck met with the Northwest Seaport Alliance to discuss ways
to reduce truck traffic associated with trucks carrying intermodal containers.
• Meeting with King County Metro: Director Miles and Director Tetatzin met with King County
Metro staff to discuss how each agency can support one another on the Sound Transit board.
• Sound Transit Tabletop Exercise: Emergency Management attended a Sound Transit
Tabletop Exercise host by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The exercise
focused on information sharing and emergency response plans.
• Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority: At the February 18 Board Meeting a draft update of
the PSRFA Plan for 2026 was introduced, to include potential annexation of Fire District 43
(Maple Valley Fire & Rescue) and Black Diamond, and a change to the Governing Board
Structure, to two seated members of the legislative body of each jurisdiction.
B. Community Events
• Riverton Park Tiny Village Community Advisory Council Meeting: On January 28 Human
Services staff attended the Riverton Park Tiny Village Community Advisory Council Meeting
focused on resident success, staffing, and vacancies.
• Career and Technical Education Meeting: Inclusion and Engagement and Economic
Development staff attended the quarterly Career and Technical Education meeting at Foster
High on January 29.
• Skyway Library Resource Fair: On February 11 Transportation Demand Management staff
tabled at the Skyway Library Resource Fair. They provided transportation information,
distributed safety lights and ORCA cards.
• World Cup Watch Parties: Parks & Recreation are planning for 8 watch parties for the World
Cup. The events will transform neighborhoods into vibrant, soccer -inspired festival zones, to
include live game viewing on a large outdoor screen, music, interactive art and creative
installations, local food vendors, and family -friendly activities and games. Our partners, King
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County Library System and SHAG, will host six of the 8 watch parties at Tukwila Village, and
two at Foster High School Athletic Field and the Tukwila Community Center.
• People's Project Steering Committee: The resident -led group will be meeting on February
25. The group is now in assessment phase of the various projects submitted by the public.
• 2026 Surface Water Management Program Open for Comments: The 2026 Surface Water
management program plan welcomes comments through mid -March through Facebook and
community meetings.
• Duwamish River Symposium: The City of Tukwila is supporting the Port of Seattle and the
Duwamish River Community Coalition by hosting and providing planning and facilitation
support for the sold -out Duwamish River Symposium being held at the Tukwila Community
Center on February 27. Council President Papyan will provide welcoming remarks.
111. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Meeting with Seattle Police Department: On January 26 Chief Eric Dreyer, Deputy Chief Eric
Lund and Commander Phil Glover met with the Seattle Police Department to discuss mutual
aid for the FIFA World Cup event.
• Meeting with Bellevue Police Department: Meeting with On February 5 Chief Eric Dreyer,
Deputy Eric Lund and the Special Emphasis Unit attended a meeting with the Bellevue Police
Department to share information regarding homeless encampment and response plan.
• Homeless Outreach and Camp Cleanup: The Special Emphasis Unit conducted homeless
outreach and homeless camp cleanup on Tukwila International Blvd.
Project Updates
• Emergency Management Performance Grant Award: Emergency Management was
awarded the Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $10,600. It will be
used to purchase pet shelter supplies, and other items identified in our Continuity of
Operations Plan and Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• 42nd Ave Bridge Replacement Project: An important milestone for permitting and
environmental compliance, a Memorandum of Agreement regarding historic preservation has
been finalized with the Duwamish tribe, State Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation, WSDOT and Federal Highway Administration. A project update is planned as
part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update in April.
• Outreach re: Revive 1-5 and FIFA: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) staff are
partnering with King County Metro's ORCA Business team on outreach around Revive 1-5 and
FIFA World Cup. TDM staff will be reaching out to chambers of commerce to distribute $25
ORCA cards to employers between now and July. Metro will reach out later this year to
engage the businesses as potential ORCA Business customers.
• Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan: Parks staff, together with planning
consultant, SCJ Alliance, are preparing a review draft of an update to the 6-year PROS Plan.
The Park Commission continues to review the draft plan to provide feedback, along with
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public comment. This is the main planning document for parks and recreation, with an
inventory, assessment, and recommendations for future levels of service, recreation services,
facilities, maintenance/operations, and priorities for future park development.
• Comprehensive Trails Master Plan: OTAK, the City's trail planning consultant, has
completed a review draft of a new comprehensive trails master plan that will be incorporated
into the PROS Plan, to include a detailed inventory, condition assessment, and prioritized
recommendations for the maintenance/repair of the city's trail network, including priorities
for investments in new trail connections to resolve gaps.
• King County Geographic Information System (GIS) Tukwila Parks System Map and Guide:
Staff has collaborated with King County in developing a high -resolution printed park system
map and guide that be available for distribution this spring. The guide will include a highly
detailed map denoting trails, parks, recreation amenities, public facilities, and will feature a
matrix of amenities and recreation opportunities in Tukwila.
• Fort Dent Levee Repair: In advance of King County's Fort Dent Levee Repair project, the
County just completed removing large maple trees along the trail. Project construction is
tentatively slated for July, pending permit approvals.
• 2025 Annual Awards: Thank you to our city staff for their great work in 2025!
2025 Department Employee of the Year Awards
Joseph Mose, Community Development
Mindy Roberts, Finance
Jenny Ayres, Mayor's Office
Candace Morrison, Municipal Court
Jefri Peters, Parks & Recreation
Craig Gardner, Police
Steven Wade, Public Works
2025 Citywide Awards
The Mayor's Award: Derek Speck
The Big Idea Award: 1st Annual Women's Safety Tactics Conference: Lana Umbinetti, Alison
Fisk, Katie Gehring-Laiseni, Danielle Roberts, Christina Titialli, Josh Hinson, Dustin Johnson
Leadership Award: Laurel Humphrey, Nick Waggood
Spirit Award: Fane Katoa
Pride in Service: Mike Marcum, Bryan Still
Teamwork in Action: Parks & Recreation Halloween Carnival Team: Matthew Austin, Roth
Leahy, John Dunn, Darren Hawkins, Jefri Peters, Bellamy Montoya, Jewels Jugum, Karrie
Morrison, Sheri McConnaughey, Olena Perry, Michael May
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Employee Service Anniversaries
January 2026
Sherri McConnaughey
Seniors Program Coordinator, Parks & Recreation
37 Years
Craig Gardner
Police Officer, Police
31 Years
Marc Schutt
Police Officer, Police
19 Years
David DeGroot
Streets Superintendent, Public Works
15 Years
Patrick Hisa
Police Officer, Police
14 Years
Candace Morrison
Court Operations Trainer & Tech Coordinator,
Municipal Court
10 Years
Zachary Line
Police Officer, Police
10 Years
February 2026
Eric Hines
Police Officer, Police
35 Years
Jason Wollam
Police Officer, Police
20 Years
Ken Hernandez
Police Officer, Police
19 Years
Stephanee Myers
Records Specialist, Police
18 Years
Victor Masters
Police Officer, Police
11 Years
Henry Linehan
Police Officer, Police
11 Years
Gordon Hanscom
Maintenance & Operations Foreman, Public Works
10 Years
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 March 18. 2026.
2 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Resident Position.
• Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for March 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 March 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.
• 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.
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• Library Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for March 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 March 11, 2026.
2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Community position and Student Representative.
Appointment recommendation for Community Position is scheduled for confirmation by City
Council on March 2, 2026.
• Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Business position and 1 Resident position.
Appointment recommendations to fill vacant positions are scheduled for confirmation by City
Council on March 2, 2026.
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