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The City of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor Ekberg
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: August 10, 2016
SUBJECT: Report for August 15, 2016 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.
I. Intergovernmental Update
• World Affairs Council Meeting: On July 27 Mayor Ekberg, Human Services staff and
Commander Rick Mitchell attended a World Affairs Council Meeting at the school district. They
met with representatives from Germany and answered questions about integrating
immigrants and refugees into the community.
• Metro Connects Technical Advisory Meeting: Community Development staff attended the
July 27 Technical Advisory Committee meeting for Metro Connects, King County Metro's long
range transportation plan. Metro provided a summary of the public comments received on the
draft Metro Connects plan, and how changes to the plan have been incorporated in response
to those comments. The revised Metro Connects plan is currently being reviewed by the King
County Executive, and will be referred to the Regional Transit Committee (RTC) in mid - August
with an expected adoption date within the first quarter of 2017.
• Cedar Hills Regional Landfill Tour: On August 3 Mayor Ekberg, Council President Duff ie, City
Administrator Cline and Public Works Director Bob Giberson toured the Cedar Hills Regional
Landfill.
• Cascade Recycling Center Tour: On August 3 Mayor Ekberg, Council President Duffie,
Councilmember Hougardy, City Administrator Cline, Public Works Director Bob Giberson and
Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey toured of Cascade Recycling Center in Woodinville hosted by
Waste Management
• Meeting with School District: On August 4 Mayor Ekberg, Council President Duff ie, City
Administrator Cline and Chief Villa, as well as other City staff met with Dr. Coogan and staff
from the Tukwila School District to discuss ways the City and School District can partner
together to continue to foster positive relationships between students and police officers.
• South King County Housing and Homelessness Partnership Meeting: Planning and Human
Services staff attended a meeting of the South King County Housing and Homelessness
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Partnership (SKHHP), a sub - regional collaboration to improve, maintain and create quality
affordable housing.
• Taking Stock 2o16 Project: Community Development Director Jack Pace attended the first
meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PRSC) Working Group forthe Taking Stock
2o16 project. PSRC is looking back on recent comprehensive plan updates and regional
certification processes, and looking forward to update VISION 204o by engaging with local
governments throughout the region and to communicating key findings to the PSRC boards.
II. Communitv Events
• See You in the Park!: The Second Annual See You in the Park event at Riverton Park was held
on July 27. zgo neighbors, community members, and city staff came to the park and enjoyed
yummy food, company, and wonderful sunshine while The Bubb(eman performed for the
young participants.
• Touch -A -Truck Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair: The annual Touch a Truck event at
Westfield Mall was held on July 29. A large variety of vehicles were on hand for kids and
families to play on and several exhibitors were onsite to pass out safety information.
Attendance was very good.
• Be a Part of the Art!: Renowned artist John Fleming is working with the community to paint
26 thirty- foot -long /seven- inch -wide steel blades for artwork to be displayed at the new
Tukwila Library. Participants must be 5 and older with kids under 12 accompanied by an adult.
Each participant will have a 12 inch section of a blade to paint a personalized flag. The blades
will be installed in the plaza outside the new Tukwila Library currently under construction. The
event is scheduled for August 20 from 11:ooam — 3:oopm and August 21 from 12:00— 4:oopm at
Foster Library. All art supplies provided. Sponsored by the King County Library Foundation,
the City of Tukwila.
III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• 33rd Annual National Night Out: On August 3 elected officials and City Leadership were
out in strong numbers to support the 33rd Annual National Night Out. Mayor Ekberg,
Council President Duffie, Councilmembers Hougardy, Kruller, McLeod and Quinn, City
Administrator Cline and numerous City staff partnered with Tukwila Police and split up into
groups to visit several different neighborhoods throughout the evening. Councilmember
Robertson hosted a neighborhood event and Councilmember Seal participated in her
neighborhood event.
• School Safety Patrol Training: The Police Community Liaison officer and School Resource
officer attended a School Safety Patrol training day for the 5th graders at Tukwila
Elementary. These 5th graders will be the safety crossing officers who flag the cars to stop
so students can safely cross the streets to and from school.
Project Updates
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• City of Tukwila Recognized as Best Workplace for Waste Prevention & Recycling: The City
of Tukwila made King County's 2016 list of Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and
Recycling for the seventh consecutive year, earning a spot on the Honor Roll. Employees can
recycle a range of materials, from office paper, cans, bottles and paper packaging to ink and
toner cartridges, mercury- containing light bulbs, and food waste. We also promote recycling
and waste reduction among our residents and businesses.
• Tukwila International Boulevard Redevelopment— Motel Demolition: The construction
project was completed on July 28. The Department of Ecology permit is still open pending
completion of erosion control measures.
• TUC Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge: The construction Notice to Proceed was issued for August 15.
Groundbreaking is scheduled for August 12.
• Tukwila Village: Contractor pulled permits for Building C and started foundation work on
buildings D and E. On August 8 the City Council authorized the Mayor to sign a purchase and
sale agreement to sell the first phase land to the developer. Developer plans to submit funding
application to Washington State Housing Finance Commission on August 15.
• Duwamish Gardens /Chinook Wind: On August 1 the month -long in -water work window and
the highly anticipated breach of the temporary berm began. The Contractor took advantage of
minus low tides to excavate the berm from relatively dry land. The side channel habitat
embaymentjoined the Duwamish River for the first time.
• Crystal Springs Emergency Surface Water Repair: Emergency repairs are underway at Crystal
Spring Park to install a new 18" surface water pipe between the creek inlet and 51st Ave S. A
temporary 18" bypass pipe has allowed the water to bypass the damaged pipe section.
Proposed construction is scheduled for later this year.
• Cascade View SRTS Phase II: An open house was held July 26. Positive feedback was received
in agreement with the overall project design concept, including the mini roundabout. Next
step is completion of the 300/0 project plans, which are scheduled for the end of August.
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