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City of Tukwila
Mayor's Office -David Cline, City Administrator
The City of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor Ekberg
Councilmembers
David Cline, City Administrator
March 15, 2017
Report for March 20, 2017 Regular Council Meeting
Allan Ekberg, 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.
1. Intergovernmental Update
• Economic Development Council of Seattle/King County Annual Meeting: On
February 28 Councilmember Hougardy and Economic Development staff attended the
annual investors meeting of the Economic Development Council of Seattle/King County
and heard presentations on community colleges.
• Regional Transportation System Initiative Meeting.- Public Works Director Bob
Giberson attended the Regional Transportation System Initiative kickoff meeting on
March 3. The technical committee is charged with identifying capital needs for the
regional transportation network.
• Meeting with International Delegates: On March 8 Mayor Ekberg, Evie Boykan,
Deputy Chief Mitchell, Sergeant Boyd and Officer Valdez met with a delegation from the
World Affairs Council International Visitor Leadership Program at the Tukwila
Community Center. In attendance were representatives from several police agencies
from countries throughout the world. The Tukwila Police staff gave a presentation on
outreach programs within the community, particularly policing strategies to serve our
diverse refugee and immigrant population.
111. Community Events
• Women's Leadership Conference: On March 1 Mayor Ekberg offered welcoming
remarks to the attendees of the Women's Leadership conference held at the University
of Phoenix campus in Tukwila. Councilmember Hougardy was one of the presenters at
the Conference. He also presented a proclamation to the group declaring March
Women's History Month in Tukwila.
• Dr. Seuss Night: The annual Dr. Seuss event was held on March 2 at the Tukwila
Community Center. Mayor Ekberg was on hand to enjoy the event with over 300 kids
who attended. Everyone received a free book, played games in the gym, enjoyed
dinner and celebrated the Cat and the Hat's birthday.
Ill. Public Safety Plan
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard - Tukwila, WA 98188 - 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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Public Safety Plan Implementation: The Fire Station architect selection and contract is
being drafted for an upcoming Public Safety Committee.
IV. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Presentation to the Park Commission: On March 8 Sgt. Boyd and Officer Valdez
attended the Park Commission meeting and discussed the challenges the Police
Department faces in the parks.
• Panel Presentation at Seattle University School of Law: Chief Villa participated in a
panel presentation at The Defender Initiative 7th Annual Conference on Public Defense
on March 3 at Seattle University School of Law. He was invited to speak about efforts
being made to reduce the disproportionality of youth of color in the criminal justice system.
The King County Juvenile Public Defender's Officer, Prosecutor's Officer, Tukwila PD,
non-governmental community outreach providers and Westfield Mail have collaborated
to pilot a theft-3 pre-filing diversion program where youth arrested for misdemeanor
shoplift would have the opportunity to meet with outreach workers, complete the program
and have criminal charges divert.
• Commendation from United States Postal Inspection Services: Detective Josh Vivet
was given a commendation from the United States Postal Inspection Services for
investigating a crime that led to the arrest of ten offenders. The NW Regional Postal
Inspector In Charge presented the award and emphasized the importance of
partnerships, which is absolutely necessary to get results such as this.
Protect Updates
• Neighborhood Tours: On March 8 Economic Development Administrator Derek Speck
gave a tour of Tukwila's neighborhoods to representatives from Habitat for Humanity as
part of exploration of Habitat conducting a home repair program for low-income
homeowners.
• Southcenter Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge: On the west side of Green River the
contractor continues to form the deck for Span 1, fix the edge of the deck, and build
rebar to the structure. Away from the project site, welding and fabrication of the steel
bridge continues. In the near future, the top chord of the Span 2 bridge structure should
be available for site inspection.
• Andover Park E Water/Sewer: Contractor has completed the new sewer line
installation and repaired the damage found during final inspection. The remaining old
sewer lines have been rehabilitated with a cast-in-place liner. The new water line from
Strander Blvd north along the east side of the roadway is proceeding north and has just
passed Baker Blvd.
• S 144th St Phase II: Notice of bid award was issued to Marshbank Construction. A pre-
construction meeting with the contractor will outline the construction schedule to include
the temporary closure of South 144th and the approximate opening of the new traffic
signal at 42nd Avenue S.
• Boeing Access Road Bridge Rehabilitation: Bid opening date is March 15.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@Tukwi[aWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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• 42nd Ave S Phase III: Permit for roadwork within the City of SeaTac's right-of-way is
being reviewed by SeaTac staff. Bid advertisement target date is March 21 with bid
opening target of April 11. Construction target start is June 2017.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@Tukwi[aWA.gov • Website: Tukwi[aWA.gov
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