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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2007-02-13 Item 2E - Report - Fourth Quarter/Year End Report FOURTH QUARTERlYEAR END REPORT TO COUNCIL October 1 - December 31, 2006 Prepared for Community & Parks Committee DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2006 YEAR END SUMMARY Development Activitv: The value of new construction permitted in 2006 was over $95 million, an increase of approximately 38% over 2005. The increase in private sector development activity is even more impressive considering fully one-third of 2005's $69 million construction value came from the Link light rail project (private development value in 2005 was approximately $47 million). The total number of permits issued in 2006 was 852, up from 623 in 2005. Proactive Code Enforcement: Successfully transitioned from a "reactive" code enforcement model to a "proactive" approach. City Council continued to provide important code enforcement tools with adoption of a "vacant structures" ordinance. Assumption of Plumbina Code Permits and Inspections: The City Council adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code and International Fuel Gas Code. The Building Division formally assumed responsibility for plumbing and gas piping permits and inspections in April. This has provided a major convenience to property owners and builders and resulted in better coordination of construction projects. Westfield South center expansion: Site development and parking garage permits were issued. This work is underway with one garage completed in time for the Christmas shopping season. Mall expansion permit expected to be issued in first quarter 2007. Southcenter Square: Design approval and site development permits issued for 235,000 square foot shopping center at former Penney's warehouse site. 2006 4th QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES Tukwila Pond: Conducted design charrette and completed conceptual plan for future development of Tukwila pond property. Pacific Court Apartments: Code Enforcement led an interdepartmental effort resulting in the vacation of 28 dilapidated and unsafe apartment units at the Pacific Court Apartments complex; the owner is undertaking repairs and reconstruction necessary to allow re-occupancy. BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS Administration 1. Complete Tukwila Urban Center Plan and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Tukwila Urban Center "Planned Action" desiqnation: Pending. 2. Complete Tukwila South Master Plan and Annexation: Pending completion of Development Agreement. 3. Public review and decision on off-site wetland mitiqation: Completed. 4. Public review and decision on cell facilitv master plan: Completed. 5. Inventory and draft Shoreline Master Plan update: Completed. 6. Miscellaneous zonina code update: Completed. Code Enforcement Proactive code enforcement in the areas of unsafe and uninhabitable buildinas; trash. debris and abandoned materials; scrapped vehicles and iIIeaal parkina on residential property; and araffiti: Approximately 70% of 480 cases opened in 2006 resulted from proactive efforts. 2005 Fourth Quarter Report to Council Prepared for Community & Parks Committee Page 2 Permit Coordination and Building 1. Evaluate current permit procedures and application requirements to ensure consistency with International Buildinq Code and simplify where possible: Completed. 2. Complete annual update of assessor's data in Permits Plus: Delayed due to completed upgrade of Permits Plus software. 3. Develop standard operatinq procedures coverinq Buildinq Division responsibilities as part of emerqency manaqement plan: Completed. Additional training to occur in 2007. 4. Evaluate staff traininq needs and provide necessary traininq related to Uniform Plumbinq Code and International Fuel Gas Code: Completed. 5. Assume enforcement and inspection responsibilities for Uniform Plumbinq and International Fuel Gas Codes: Completed. 6. Develop information bulletins for Buildinq, Mechanical Plumbinq, and Fuel Gas Codes: Not completed. 7. Evaluate feasibility of assuminq responsibility for Electrical Code permittinq and inspections: Completed. City Council approved budget necessary to implement in 2007. Ordinances necessary to implement will be introduced first quarter of 2007. Planning Commission 1. Review Tukwila Urban Center Plan: No activity this quarter. 2. Review Lonqacres Transit-Oriented Development Plan: No activity this quarter. 3. Review cellular antennas master plan: Completed. 4. Review off-site wetland mitiqation proqram: Completed. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF 2006 SIGNIFICANT ISSUES The Department hosted many city-wide special events and joined in on the summer fun with the All Nations Cup held at Fort Dent Park in July. The Department brought back a few old programs to the City including the free summer playground program at Cascade View Park and the hanging flower baskets around the Central Business District. The Tukwila Community Center fitness room was outfitted with new fitness equipment for our wellness customers; and the Parks Division installed new playground equipment at Tukwila Park. The Tukwila City Pool continues to be a popular community gathering place for all ages, and Foster Golf Links rounds of play increased significantly from last years' season. 4TH QUARTER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES The Parks and Recreation Department finished up the busy year with a successful Holiday Adopt-A- Family program. Over 30 Tukwila families were assisted with holiday gifts to over 100 children. Other holiday events included the popular Holiday Craft Bazaar and Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Tukwila Rotary. The Tukwila senior softball team enjoyed a successful softball tournament in Hawaii and the entire senior program participated in the annual Rotary Thanksgiving Celebration. The Parks and Golf staff kept busy with the many winter storms this quarter and removed many large trees that had fallen on City property. BUDGET PROGRAM GOALS Administration 1. Direct, support and manaqe all Parks and recreation division qrants, sponsorships and marketinq opportunities: Ongoing. 2. Manaqe Phase I development of Duwamish Riverbend Hill Park: In process. Monthly volunteer work parties have been held since March. Master Plan for Hill has been completed. 3. Oversee the construction of Cascade View Community Park Pea Patch Garden: Completed. Twenty-four pea patch plots became available on May 1. Patch location was changed from Cascade View Community Park to Riverton Park. 2005 Fourth Quarter Report to Council Prepared for Community & Parks Committee Page 3 4. Develop a new Parks, Recreation and Golf Open Space 6-Year Plan for Council approval: In process. The RFP is currently in draft form and plan development is expected to be completed in 2007. 5. Complete a new marketinq plan for improved revenues at Foster Golf Links: The Department has implemented the new "Golf Made Easy" marketing plan. 6. Complete the new Macadam Winter Garden Park for public use: Currently on hold until additional funding is secured. Partial funding will be provided in the 2007 budget. 7. Oversee and monitor all revenue qeneratinq proqrams in recreation, oolf and aquatics: Ongoing. All revenues are reaching projections at this time. Recreation 1. Develop and implement a new Senior Information and Referral Fair: Completed. The first Senior Information Fair was held in February. The fair featured 32 vendors from various agencies and was attended by approximately 100 people. We hope to host a similar event annually. 2. Expand the Senior Meals on Wheels proqram participation throuqh identification of additional qualified residents: Ongoing. Staff has worked with Tukwila Human Services and Senior Services of Seattle/King County to identify local seniors who would benefit from the Meals on Wheels program. Through this outreach, participation in this program has increased by 10%. 3. Sponsor a quarterly proqram or event throuqh the "Step Up to Health" prooram to promote community-wide healthy Iivinq and wellness: Completed. A Family Fun Walk was held as part of the annual May Fair special event. A Family "Obstacle Course" was held as past of the annual Tukwila Days Festival. 4. Support City-wide efforts to provide a multi-Iinqual information and marketino for proorams and services: In process. Working to have information and marketing materials translated to better reach Tukwila citizens. 5. Provide increased staff assistance to City-wide special events includino the Backyard Wildlife Fair and the Tukwila International Farmer's Market: Completed. Recreation Division staff and Tourism & Marketing are currently serving on the Backyard Wildlife Festival Advisory Committee. The City will now be acting as the fiscal agent for the event. The Tukwila International Farmer's Market is now under the direction of the Recreation Division. 6. Develop and manaqe new volunteer opportunities in Tukwila: In process. The City has filled a new %-time position for volunteer management. 7. Update the Recreation Division portion of the City's website: Ongoing. Recreation staff continues to work with IT staff to update and revise the Recreation portion of the City's website. Aquatics 1. Ensure that 100% of all pool staff is trained for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) emerqency Iifesavinq use: Ongoing. AED training is taking place both individually and at bi-monthly staff in-service trainings. A new AED trainer was purchased in November to help in training pool staff and other Parks and Recreation staff as well. 2. Increase aquatic revenue fee and rental use by 10% of 2005 total: Ongoing. Aquatic fee revenue is up overall by 10% and rental revenue is up by 33% through the end of November. 3. Continue to upqrade the 30-year-old facility with HVAC efficiency and capabilities: We have had to service our existing equipment including adding new components to the main HVAC fan. This project will carry over to 2007. 4. Recruit. train and maintain more quality Iifequards and swim instructors for city swim proqrams: Ongoing. We have had the opportunity to create a new Swim Instructor position thus allowing a pay increase for our swim lesson instructors. A Lifeguard Training Challenge was recently completed, and Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor classes are in the planning stages for 2007. Parks Maintenance 1. Assimilate new parks into the Parks Division (Codiqa Farm Park and Macadam Winter Garden) and develop maintenance plans for each: Currently on hold until additional funding is secured. 2. Provide assistance to the Recreation Division for City-wide special events includino the Backyard Wildlife Fair and the Tukwila International Farmer's Market: Completed. 2005 Fourth Quarter Report to Council Prepared for Community & Parks Committee Page 4 3. Reinstate the flower basket proqram: Completed for 2006. Will begin again in Spring 2007. 4. Replace swinos and plavoround equipment at Tukwila Park: Completed. Equipment was installed in May. 5. Desiqn and construct a new Pea Patch Garden at Cascade View Communitv Park: Completed. Due to community preference, a pea patch garden was only constructed at Riverton Park, not at Cascade View Community Park as originally planned. 6. Oversee all volunteer park enhancement proiects annuallv: Ongoing. In 2006, REI employees removed ivy from the trees at Southgate Park and Girl Scouts planted trees and shrubs at Tukwila Pond Park. Golf Course Maintenance 1. Remove 11th hole bunker and rebuild front apron: Bunker retained and drainage improved. 2. Rebuild second half of 16th tee for improved qualitv and plav: Completed. 3. Aerate all tees and fairwavs annuallv for improved turf conditions: Completed. 4. Complete drainaqe projects on 1st fairwav (lake) gth qreen and 15th tee to fairwav: Completed. 5. Conduct weed eradication on all new construction areas and 2nd throuqh 6th fairwavs. as well as heavy weed areas on remainder of course: Completed. 6. All capital projects to be desjqned and constructed bv in-house oolf maintenance staff: Completed. Golf Course Pro Shop 1. Increase rounds plaved bv 10% on Mondavs and Tuesdav's mid-dav and after work durinq prime qolf seasons (Mav throuqh September): Completed. 2. Work with Gordv's manaqement to identify common customers of both restaurant and oolf course in order to conduct new joint marketinq efforts: Completed. Gordy's has offered special discounts to golf leagues. Gordy's has been successful in beginning a Monday night golf league. 3. Update and improve fosterqolflinks.com website as new marketinq tool: Completed. Web membership continues to grow and monthly golf promotions are available to subscribers. 4. Expand Director of Instruction role as Tournament Director to increase tournament revenues and streamline tournament schedulinq and operations: Completed. Arts Commission 1. Purchase and install permanent art on Tukwila International Boulevard: Completed Artwork installation is complete; unveiling will take place in 2007. 2. Purchase and install artistic benches at Crestview and Riverton Parks: In process. Benches have been purchased. A large lion has been installed at Riverton Park. Work needs to be completed at Crestview Park prior to bench installation. 3. Continue to obtain orant fundinq for the Citv's performinq arts proqram: In process. Grant notification has been made in the applications have been completed and submitted for the 2006-2007 grant cycle. 4. Develop and create a new art selection policv: In process. 5. Evaluate condition of current artwork and identify items that require repair: In process. Parks Commission 1. Attend the Washinqton Recreation and Park Association (WRPA) boards and commissions traininq workshops as well as the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) activities in the Seattle area: Ongoing. The annual WRPA conference was held in April. One Commissioner was able to attend a pre-institute training on volunteer board and commission expectations. 2. Participate in the Duwamish Riverbend Hill Advisory Board: Ongoing. Brooke Alford, Parks Commissioner, has been chosen to sit on the Advisory Board. 3. Assist Parks and Recreation Administration to review Department fee structure: In process. 4. Assist Parks and Recreation Administration in the implementation of the volunteer tree plantinq and adopt-a-qarden proqram at Macadam Winter Garden: Forthcoming upon garden completion. 5. Sponsor new park orand openinq for Macadam Winter Garden: Forthcoming upon completion of park. 2005 Fourth Quarter Report to Council Prepared for Community & Parks Committee Page 5 Library Advisory Board 1. Report annually to the City Council on the status of library services and facilities available to Tukwila citizens: Completed. Board members presented annual report to City Council on March 27, 2006. 2. Maintain and improve communication between the two libraries within Tukwila city limits, the Tukwila Library Advisory Board, the Tukwila City Council. the Kina County Library System, the two "Friends of the Library" orqanizations. and the Tukwila qeneral public: Ongoing. 3. Sponsor special events held at the Tukwila library location: Completed, The Library Advisory Board has opted to sponsor activities and events during established Parks and Recreation special events. The Board sponsored some activities at the Tukwila Spring Break Camp in April and participated in the Community Center's Annual Halloween Carnival.