HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2015-05-04 Item 8C - Report - City AdministratorTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188 -2544
The City of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: April 29, 2015
SUBJECT: Report for May 4, 2015 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.
Intergovernmental Update
• Valley Cities Mayor's Meeting: Mayor Haggerton hosted the Valley Cities Mayor's meeting
and Joyce Trantina provided an overview of the Community Connector Program and other
activities across the City that are helping us build relationships, understand our customers and
encourage greater involvement by our residents.
11. Community Events
• Earth Day: Staff participated in an Earth Day event at Gateway Corporate Park, and had the
opportunity to meet with Tukwila businesses to promote recycling, waste prevention activities
and Tukwila's Recycling Program.
• Career Day at Foster High School: On April 23 several staff were guest speakers at Foster's
Career Day, sharing information about a wide range of jobs and careers in public service. Other
staff hosted booths and helped coordinate various activities. The Community Police Team
offered advice and mentoring to students interested in a career in policing.
• Parent Career Night: The Tukwila School District, in combination with Human Services, and
other Community Based Organizations hosted a parent career night on April 23. 125
individuals attended and received information on services, education, and employment
options.
111. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Speeders®tukwilawa.gov: The Tukwila Police Department Traffic Unit has a new email
address for anyone who has complaints about traffic issues in the City of
Tukwila: speeders ®tukwilawa.gov. This email is intended to be an easier way to contact the
Traffic Unit about the following issues (not just "speeders "):
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• Speeding vehicle complaints (not single vehicles, but more of a general complaint
about a street or area)
• Parking complaints
• Abandoned vehicles
• Requests for Radar Trailer placement
• Any other traffic questions or issues
We will try our best to respond to any emails within one business day. We had seven emails
come in from citizens in the first day and we were able to respond to all of the emails. This
email address does not replace the 911 system. If something is occurring that needs police
attention as soon as possible, citizens are encouraged to call 911 or the police non - emergency
number at 206 -241 -2121.
• DARE Graduation: On April 17, the Tukwila Police Department DARE instructors helped
approximately 220 students from Thorndyke, Cascade View and Tukwila Elementary schools
celebrate their completion of the DARE program. The event was well- attended by the Police
Department, Councilmembers, City Administration, other City Department Directors and local
businesses. We also announced the winners from each school and the grand prize winner of
the Night Out Against Crime Poster contest, which was put together by the Department's
Community Relations Committee.
• Certification Training Exams: The Region 4 Fire Investigation Council conducted certification
training exams at the Spruce Motel. Small, controlled "burns" were conducted in some of the
rooms, and Fire staff were tested on various components. The building was subsequently
boarded and secured.
Project Updates
• Alvin Ailey Dance Camp is coming to Tukwila: The Seattle Theatre Group has selected the
Tukwila Community Center to be the home of the Alvin Ailey Dance Camp beginning in 2016.
The camp will be the first AileyCamp in the Pacific Northwest, the only other west coast site is
in Berkley, CA. " AileyCamp" is an innovative summer program for children ages 11 -14 that
uses disciplined dance training, creative writing instruction, personal development, and
communication workshops, to help campers develop a respect for themselves and others that
meaningfully impacts their lives. Since its inception in 1989, the program has reached
thousands of youth across the country, providing direction and hope to children who are most
in -need of knowing there can be a bright future.
• Tukwila Community Center Facility Rentals: TCC continues to host large facility rentals.
Two large events being held at TCC are the Washington Multi - Family Housing Association
annual Maintenance Summit on April 29 with over 500 attendees and the annual Pacific
Northwest Numismatic Association Coin Show, May 1 -3, which attracts attendees from WA,
OR, and ID.
• Healthy Earth, Healthy You Fun Run: Nearly 100 people participated in the 5th Annual
Healthy Earth, Health You fun run on April 25. After the run many participants planted trees
and shrubs along the riverbank restoration site behind BECU. Several participants
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commented how trees they planted in the past are growing strong. A partnership between
BECU, Tukwila Parks and Recreation and DCD make this event possible.
• Park Appreciation Event: The first park appreciation event was held on Saturday, April 25 at
Crystal Springs Park. Parks and Recreation staff along with a handful of volunteers and park
neighbors were on hand to spread bark chips, plant seasonal plants, and remove ivy.
• Ashley Furniture —17601 Southcenter Pkwy: A pre - application meeting was held this week to
discuss partial redevelopment of the Ashley furniture site. The potential new owner of the
property is proposing to convert the existing warehouse space (55,000 square feet) to retail
and the remaining 31,920 square feet of warehouse to covered parking. They are also
proposing a 2,88o square foot restaurant or retail pad at the north end of the property adjacent
to the joint drive aisle next to the Azteca restaurant.
• Metro Long Range Public Transportation Plan: Staff attended the Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) meeting on April 21. Metro staff introduced the TAC to the project website,
where an Existing Conditions and Planning Context Report was recently posted. The group
looked at maps of areas in the county where future growth in jobs and housing are expected to
occur as reported by each jurisdiction to the Puget Sound Regional Council.
• 16659 53rd Ave 5: All Code Enforcement violations have been corrected by the bank that owns
the property. All weed overgrowth has been cut and removed; rubbish and garbage removed;
and the property has been secured.
• 15026 42nd Ave 5: A King County Superior Court action has been initiated against the property
owner for violation of the Voluntary Correction Agreement. The property is still in violation
of: weed overgrowth; graffiti; accumulation of rubbish /garbage; unfinished construction.
• Meeting regarding Community Safety: A meeting was held with the City's Community
Connectors, Forterra, G2L staff, and City representatives from Police, Emergency
Management, Community Policing and others, to develop an understanding of safety related
issues and concerns in diverse neighborhoods, and collaborate on a range of activities to help
address these areas.
Phone: 206- 433 -1800 • Email: Mayor @TukwilaWA,gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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