HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2015-06-01 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila jim Haggerton, Mayor
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The City of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: May 28, 2015
SUBJECT: Report for June 1, 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
• Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Business Roundtable: Mayor Haggerton,
Council President Kruller, Councilmember Ekberg, and economic development staff attended
the quarterly Business Roundtable at Westfield Mall. Mayor Haggerton provided an overview
on current projects and Linda Stewart form the Port of Seattle explained the process for
adopting a Sustainable Airport Master Plan and requested Chamber suggestions for business
outreach.
• Sound Cities Association Meeting: Mayor Haggerton hosted the Sound Cities Association
(SCA) monthly Board Meeting at Billy Baroo's. After the meeting Bob Giberson, Public Works
Director and Jack Pace, Community Development Director provided a tour of the City to the
SCA board members.
• Annual Tourism Networking Meeting: Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS) hosted the
annual tourism networking meeting with over 75 people in attendance including Council
President Kruller, Councilmember Ekberg, and economic development staff. SSVS Executive
Director Katherine Kertzman presented on the importance of tourism to the local economy
and on the transition to the new public development authority.
• Presentation to the King County Housing Authority: On May 18 Economic Development
Administrator Derek Speck presented to the Board of the King County Housing Authority on
development activities and opportunities along Tukwila International Boulevard.
• Forterra's Annual Breakfast: On May 1g Councilmembers and numerous City staff attended
Forterra's annual breakfast.
• Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Update: The Regional Fire Authority Annexation Steering
Committee is continuing its monthly meetings and learning about fire service functions as well
as budgeting. The focus of the Finance Sub- committee is on developing an expenditures
number for incorporating the Tukwila Fire Department into the Kent RFA. Staff of the Kent
RFA and Tukwila have been meeting to determine costs associated with supporting the Fire
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Department. The costs associated with the Tukwila Fire Department will include operational
costs for fire suppression and emergency medical services as well as facility and asset
replacement costs. The Kent RFA is also requesting a preliminary decision on any services for
which Tukwila may choose to contract, such as fire investigation and or permitting services.
II. Community Events
• See You in the Park Summer Events: Staff representing all City departments are excited to
collaborate in planning See You in the Park events this summer. Events are scheduled for July
8 at Foster Memorial Park, July 15 at Riverton Park, July 22 at Duwamish Park, July 29 at
Tukwila Park and August 4 (in conjunction with National Night Out) at Crestview Park. The
goal is to establish communication opportunities between neighbors and staff; establish
positive relationships with neighbors; improve image and awareness of programs; and increase
safety in parks.
III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Citizen's Academy Graduation: On May 20 ten participants graduated from the Citizen's
Academy offered by the Police Department. Councilmembers Ekberg and Robertson, Deputy
Chief Bruce Linton, Sergeant Todd Rossi, Community Orientated Policing Coordinator Chris
Partman and a large number of friends and family were present to applaud for the graduates.
• Park Safety: The Police Department, Public Works and Parks & Recreation are working
collaboratively to address park maintenance and safety concerns at the City parks. Officers
have increased walking patrols and citizen interaction at various parks throughout the City.
• Community Connectors: On May 20, Joyce Trantina facilitated a discussion with
representatives from the Police Department and the City's Community Connectors to
determine what areas are of greatest interest to our diverse communities. A similar discussion
will be held with representatives from Fire and Emergency Management in June, with a
planned community safety discussion planned for early fall.
Project Updates
• Tukwila Village - New Library: On May 20, the City closed escrow on the sale of a parcel of
land to the King County Library System (KCLS) for the new library. On May 21 KCLS issued the
bid notice for construction. Bids are due by June A. The City has approved the building
permits and they are ready for the library to pick up. KCLS expects to start construction in July
and be complete in fall 2o16.
• Tukwila Village - Building A: (8o apartments, street level commercial, 4 live /work units) plus
the cafe, community meeting room, and plaza - The building permits have been approved.
Developer can pick up the permits after he buys the land.
• Government Performance Consortium Training Forum: On May 21 staff from several City
departments and Council President Kruller attended a training forum: From Public Good to
Public Great sponsored by the Government Performance Consortium and other agencies. The
forum included a presentation by Ken Miller, author of "We Don't Make Widgets ", and a panel
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of leaders who have been at the forefront of transforming local government in Washington
State. Staff participated in small group discussions with other leaders from government to
share best practices and lessons learned. The City of Tukwila is one of the founding members
of this consortium committed to creating high performing city organizations.
• Interurban Ave 5: The Contractor continues to work on placing backfill for the soldier pile wall.
Sidewalk forms are being placed on the east side of the street and additional fill will be needed
to meet the required grades. Traffic is expected to be shifted from the west side to the east
side in early June so that construction of west side improvements can begin. Due to delays in
installing the retaining wall and storm detention vault, the project will be slightly delayed
beyond October 2015.
• Thorndyke Safe Routes to School (South 15oth Street from TIB to 42nd Ave 5): The project
will be complete in June with the final thermoplastic pavement markings expected soon.
• WSDOT - Paving SR181 (West Valley Hw /W: West Valley Hwy is now completely resurfaced
from 1 -405 to S.18oth St. Upcoming activities will be focused on raising utility covers to grade
and final restoration /cleanup. The project will then be suspended for a few weeks until the
pavement has cured and then the new pavement markings can be installed.
• 2015 Overlay Program: The 2015 contract is expected to start construction in July after a
May /June bid advertisement and bid award process. This year's repair and overlay roadway
segments include portions of Gateway Drive, South 124th St, Tukwila Parkway, Southcenter
Boulevard, and the Fort Dent Park parking lot.
• Washington Place — 223 Andover Park E: A permit application was received for the
construction of a new 1g -story 111,115 square foot hotel and 288,898 square foot apartment
complex with an attached four (4) level 118,38o square foot parking garage. The building
permit value forthe new building is $84..3 million. A separate foundation pilings permit was
submitted in June 2014 and has been reviewed and approved by the necessary departments.
The Circuit City building located on this site was demolished last week with site clean -up
continuing this week.
• 1521 Macadam Av 5: This property has been subject of multiple complaints from residents
and Police. Weeds cut and removed, rubbish removed and boarding of house have been
completed.
• 4232 5164th St: This property has received many complaint from citizens, visitors and Police
regarding illegal activities, overgrowth, illegal dumping and unsecured structures. Code
Enforcement sent requests to contractors on the small works roster for estimates for the
abatement of this property. The scope of work includes: cut /remove overgrowth, remove
rubbish, paint over graffiti, and secure structures. Proposals are due to Code Enforcement by
May 22.
• NW Arena Project: Staff issued a combination Notice of Application /Notice of EIS Scoping for
the NW Arena project on May 21. A public meeting is scheduled on June 2 from 4.:30 — 6:3o at
the Community Center and comments will be accepted through June 12.
• Comprehensive Plan Update Open House: Planning staff hosted an open house showcasing
the proposed updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan on May 20 at the Valley View Sewer
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