HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2015-01-20 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorTO:
City
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188 -2544
The City of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: January 14, 2015
SUBJECT: Report for January 20, 2015 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.
I. Intergovernmental Update
• Youth Action Day: Teens for Tukwila and Nate Robinson will be in Olympia on January 25 & 26
for the annual Youth Action Day. Teens for Tukwila participates in Youth Action Day with
WorldVision and the Youth Empowerment Institute.
• King County City Managers /City Administrators Meeting: City Administrator David Cline
attended the monthly King County City Managers and City Administrators meeting. The group
discussed the upcoming legislative session with AWC staff members, reviewed SeaTac's
experience with the $15 minimum wage, and shared success stories across the County from
each City. We also heard a presentation from UW Evans School students who are interested in
becoming more active in local governments, such as opportunities for internships and case
studies.
• South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition Breakfast: Council President
Kruller, Councilmember Duffie, City Administrator David Cline, Council Analyst Laurel
Humphrey and Communications and Government Relations Manager Rachel Bianchi attended
the annual South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition Breakfast at Emerald
Downs. The main focus areas were statewide transportation issues as presented by State
Legislators and a Staff member from the Governor's Office and the recent coordination
between the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma.
II. Community Events
• MLK Day of Service: "Pitch in for Parks" has over 100 volunteers lined up to serve on Monday,
January 19 at TCC. Kris Kelly and Shannon Fisher have been working together to identify
volunteer projects for that day.
III. Staff Updates
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Public Safety
• Crystal Springs Park: Parks Maintenance staff continues to focus energies on the rejuvenation
project at Crystal Springs Park. Some of the more recent work completed includes leaf and
debris clean up, mulching of beds and retaining wall reinforcement. The goal of this project is
to enhance park safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal, ultimately providing a positive place for
people to play and be active.
Project Updates
• Urban Renewal: The City and owners of the Spruce Motel on Tukwila International Boulevard
have signed a purchase and sale agreement. The City now has permission to complete some
environmental testing on the property and anticipates closing escrow and taking ownership
before the end of February.
• i% for the Arts: Municipal Arts Fund: The City's Municipal Arts Fund was defined in section
2.30.050 of the Tukwila Municipal Code (Ordinance 2428) in late 2013 by dedicating 1% of all
qualifying Parks development and Public Works projects towards public art. An inter-
departmental committee is being formed to further develop the procedures and guidelines for
how the fund will be accessed and how funds will be implemented. A member of the Arts
Commission will be working with the Committee. The draft procedures and guidelines will be
presented to the Arts Commission then brought forward to the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee during the first quarter.
• Holiday Lights Contest: In late October a cross - departmental planning team organized the
return of the City's "Holiday Lights" contest. Flyers were distributed and contest information
was published in the Tukwila Reporter, on the City website and on social media
websites. Seven residences were awarded as 2014 Holiday Lights Winners including the
following: the Baker residence, the Chanes residence, the Duffie residence, the Gerdreau
residence, the Hecht residence, the Rudolph residence, and the Sires residence. Additionally,
Southcenter Square received the award for "Best Display in Commercial District." The staff
planning committee plans to reconvene in September 2015.
• Duwamish Hill Preserve: The Archaeological Survey for Phase II started on January 12, 2015
and lasted for two days. The draft report will be available for review at end of January with
final report due at end of February.
• Tree Thinning @ TCC: Parks Maintenance staff will be performing tree maintenance at the
Tukwila Community Center in late January. There are approximately 12 trees in the parking lot
that need to be removed as recommended by a certified arborist the City hired to perform
consultant services. All trees removed will be replaced at a 1:1 ratio somewhere else on the
grounds at TCC. As the trees have matured they have grown close enough to one another to
impede growth. Therefore the 12 trees that will be removed will ultimately promote healthier
long -term growth within the surrounding tress. The trees that will be removed will be recycled
to local woodworking clubs that have partnered with the Seattle Children's Hospital's "Wish"
Program. The program makes wood "wish bowls" for kids to collect their wish beads in.
Community Services
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• Youth Basketball: The youth basketball program is in full swing with more than 30o youth
enrolled, 32 teams (K — 6th grade) and almost 5o volunteers. 6o youth took advantage of the
new $25 fee if they qualify for the free or reduced lunch rate. Registration numbers are up by
40 youth (4 teams) as compared to the same age group as last year. This is an almost 10%
increase in resident participation. Practices are held throughout the week and games are held
each Saturday.
• REACH After School Program: The REACH program continues at all three of Tukwila's
elementary schools. Parks & Recreation extra labor staff spent 1,526 hours providing activities
and program support during the 4th quarter of 2014. Program participation is highest at
Tukwila Elementary - most likely because many of the students are fee paying participants
who previously participated in the After School Program at TCC.
• Briscoe /Desimone Levee Repair: In August, 2014, the City approved a shoreline variance and
shoreline substantial development permit for repairs to the Briscoe /Desimone levee located
adjacent to West Valley Highway and 18200 Cascade Avenue South. The repair to the levee
will provide flood protection to properties in the cities of Kent, Renton and Tukwila and will
allow the levee to be accredited by FEMA.
The City was recently informed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is now planning
to reconstruct the levee and use its preferred levee profile. DCD and Public Works staff will
review the COE plans and provide comments to the Corps. In addition, city staff may want to
provide a more comprehensive update to the Council on this topic.
• Comprehensive Plan —TIB Element Update: The first of two Joint Work Sessions for the City
Council and Planning Commission was a success with full participation by the Council and
Commission. Lots of ideas were generated that will provide the backbone for the goals and
policies analysis, discussion and update. A second work session is scheduled for February 25.
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