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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2014-10-06 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT The City of opportunity, the community of choice TO: Mayor Haggerton Councilmembers FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: October 1, 2014 SUBJECT: Report for October 6, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Jim Haggerton, Mayor 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. Intergovernmental Update • ICMA Annual Conference: City Administrator David Cline attended the ICMA Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina and gave a presentation about Private Public Partnerships and the path taken to make Tukwila Village a reality. • Tourism Promotion Area Formation: In the spring the City Council adopted an ILA with the cities of SeaTac and Des Moines to form a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA). Under the ILA, the City of SeaTac will act as the legislative authority for the TPA and conduct all required hearings. A public hearing for formation of the TPA has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 P.M. The hearing will take place at SeaTac City Hall. • King County City Administrators/Managers Meeting: At the recent monthly meeting, the following items were discussed: • Federal Partnerships: staff from each of the local congressional offices discussed how cities can partner with the federal government on grants, events and resident services. • Solid Waste Update: King County provided an update on their long-term planning efforts, which includes an increased goal for recycling. • Community Events • Tukwila Heritage & Culture Celebration: The 4th Annual Taste of Tukwila, A Community Heritage and Cultural Festival had approximately 300 Foster High School students and community members attend to enjoy food samples prepared by Project Fest. The samples represented a variety of countries, many of which are represented at Foster High School. The Old Spaghetti Factory attended the event and provided free spumoni ice cream. The Spirit of Ojah and Gansango performed, as well as a youth Mexican dance group and an Indian dance group. Staff from City Departments hosted booths and assisted at the Cultural and Heritage Festival at Foster High School. The event was very well attended by students, families, district personnel, City Councilmembers, Commission members and others, • Physicals and Immunizations: Four immunization and physical clinics are scheduled between September 27-October 18 available through collaboration between the School District, Human Services, HealthPoint and Swedish Providence. • Volunteer Appreciation Eat & Greet Event: The annual appreciation event to honor our City volunteers will be held on Thursday, October 9 from 5:30-7pm at the Tukwila 69 City Administrator Report Page 2 Community Center Social Hall. Dessert and drink samplings from around the world will be provided by P ject Feast. Please RSVP to Shannon Fisher at Tukwila Community Center, (206) 768-2822. � HERO Scholarship Fundraising Event: The Pizza with a Purpose — California Pizza Kitchen event will be held on Tuesday, October 14 at the California Pizza Kitchen located at 150 Andover Park West. Tukwila Parks & Recreation will receive 20% of all purchases including dine-in, take out, catering and beverages the entire day (must present flier) Funds from this event will be used specifically to support scholarships for the youth basketball league program. � Trash or Treasure: The first Antique Appraisal Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 18.1O:3Oann-1:5Opnnot the Tukwila Community Center. Free entry, with a $5 suggested donation for each appraised item. Donations proceeds support recreation program scholarships. • Gully Gardens: The dedication of Gully Gardens is scheduled for Satunday. October 25 at 10:00 a.m. The dedication sign will be unveiled and light refreshments will be served. Staff Updates Public Safety • Citizen's Academy: The police department has reinstated their Citizen's Academy. This first class of 7 students/citizens met on September 24 and will meet one evening a week for the next two months. Mayor Haggerton opened the class with a warm vve|conne, followed by Deputy Chief Linton. The first class consisted of reviewing the police department recruiting process and a tour of the police department facilities and vehicles. The class was well received and a lot of great questions were fielded. Project Updates • Washington Place Groundbreaking: On Thursday, September 25, Mayor MagQerton, Council President Quinn, Councilmembers Duffie, Seal, Hougardy, and Kruller, City Administrator David Cline, and numerous City staff attended the groundbreaking for Washington Place. Former Governor Gary Locke was also in attendance. The event was reported in the Seattle Times and numerous other media outlets. • Klickitat Drive Siope Repair: WSDOT's contractor has mobilized and begun work to remove and replace the unstable hillside and ensure slope stability. All work is scheduled to be completed by early November. Their traffic control is simplified by the recent removal of stop signs on Klickitat at the SR 518 off-ramp. � Permit System: The City's permitting system is back up and running. Staif had to enter data for approximately 50 permits and enter 136 inspection results. * Lean - Next Steps: Larisa Benson met with Code Enforcement on next steps for the Lean process. The next mapping session is scheduled for October 16. Brian Willett from the State Auditor's Office has also provided 2 recent Lean workshops for about 25 staif — Logic Models and Performance Measures. ° City Facilities Study: Staif has ramped up the public outreach and engagement effort with recent presentations to TIBAC, COPCAB and Tukwila Rotary. Upcoming presentations include Chamber of Connnneroe. Friends of the Hill, Southcenter Rotary, Planning Cornmniaa\on, Historical Society, Equity and Diversity Connrnisoion, Human Services Connnnisaion, Library Advisory Board, Arts Commission, Parks Commission, and Sustain Tukwila Pool. The next Steering Committee will be planned after a summary of these presentations has been prepared. • Outdoor Fitness Equipment: Equipment has been installed adjacent the playground at Joseph Foster Park. The equipment was funded largely in part from a grant from King County and is part of the ICANN initiative in South King County. 70 City Administrator Report Page 3 Community Services • Clean and Green Event: On Saturday, September 27 the City partnered with Waste Management to provide a bulky item collection event at the Tukwila Community Center, and for the first time, Saar's Super Saver Foods on International Boulevard. Both events were very well attended. 71