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Jim Haggerton, Mayor
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
The City of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: December 31, 2013
SUBJECT: Report for January 6, 2014 Regular Council Meeting
The City Administrator Report is meant to provide the Council, staff and community 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
• Family Homelessness Initiative Funders Meeting: Human Services met with Family
Homelessness Initiative Funders group which includes cities, King County, and non-
profits to discuss and plan for the conversion of shelter and transitional housing to a
rapid rehousing or permanent housing model for homeless families.
• Minor Home Repair Interlocal Agreement: Funds from the Minor Home Repair
Interlocal Agreement have been distributed to the participating 4 cities. Under the new
contract (2013) 19 households across the 4 cities were served between October 1 and
December 15.
• Changes to Homeless Families Eligibility for the Family Housing Connection
Coordinated Entry Program: The Committee to End Homelessness Interagency
Council approved the proposal to restrict the definition of homeless families eligible to
enroll in the Family Housing Connection Coordinated Entry program. This change limits
eligibility to those that have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place
not meant for human habitation. Families living in short term motels, doubled up living
arrangements, and on the verge of being evicted will no longer be eligible for Family
Housing Connection services in early 2014.
II. Community Events
• Police Department Annual Holiday Community Visits: On December 20, a group
of police officers and support staff made surprise visits to several Tukwila
neighborhoods, and played holiday music over loud speakers, passed out candy
canes and gave away stuffed animals donated by Jared jewelers in Tukwila.
• Shop with a Cop: The Police Department's annual Shop with a Cop program was
held on Saturday, December 7. Twelve elementary school children went shopping for
gifts for their families. These purchases were made possible through generous
donations made by local businesses and the Southwest King County. Chamber of
Commerce. Afterwards the children had lunch with the police officers.
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Ill. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Central Business District Patrol Emphasis: The Police Department concluded a very
successful patrol emphasis in the Central Business District the day after Christmas. We
centralized operations from the command vehicle which was parked in the old U.S Bank
parking lot. The Fire Department provided an AID crew and Batallion Chief Tomaso as
the safety officer. Six officers were on foot in the Westfield Mall and six bike officers
were in the immediate area vicinity of Andover Park West, Strander Blvd and
Southcenter Parkway. We also deployed two motorcycle traffic officers and a transport
car. Even with our strong presence, we had to intervene in large numbers to break up
several large juvenile gatherings/brewing fights that would have evolved into potential
media events.
• Cash & Carry Incident: All officers involved in the recent shooting at Cash & Carry have
returned to normal duty. Investigation is still ongoing.
• Police Department Strategic Planning: On December 20, 2013, the Police Department
met with Berk Consulting to further advance the completion of the final draft of our
Strategic Plan.
Project Updates
• City's first Government"101" Training: Staff facilitated the City's first Government
"101" training to Global to Local health promoters and liaisons ("Community
Connectors") on Dec. 19 and 21. Representatives from Fire and Police also provided
information about their departments and activities, and answered questions from the
group.
• Cultural Awareness Training: 35 staff members including Administration, Executive
Staff, Councilmembers and supervisors received two 4-hour sessions of Cultural
Awareness Training as a way to help deepen our understanding of the culturally diverse
people we serve. Additional sessions will be available for staff throughout 2014.
• Green River Trail Repairs: Trail repairs have been completed on the Green River Trail
at Fort Dent Park between the pedestrian bridge to the north and the pedestrian bridge
to the south.
• Sewer Repair at 6450 Southcenter Boulevard: Green River Construction completed
the underground repair of the sewer line from damages done by Comcast's
subcontractor. The sewer line is now running without the rented pump system. The final
restoration of the landscaping and sidewalk will occur in the next month or so. Staff sent
a letter to Comcast as advanced notice that we intend to bill them for the sewer line
repairs.
IV. Responses to Council/Citizen Inquiries
• Citizen concern from 11/12/13 C.O.W. meeting regarding individuals parking cars
and recreational vehicles on 5817 S. 144th: Traffic officers conducted area checks
several times. Though the street is narrow and the vehicles obstruct visibility, they are
parked legally with valid tabs. The vehicles are parked in different locations and are not
sitting for lengths of time.
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