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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Mayor's Office - David Cline, City Administrator
The City of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor Ekberg
Councilmembers
David Cline, City Administrator
December 27, 2017
Report for January 2, 2018 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
• Tukwila School District's Taking Stock Process: On December 11 and 12 Mayor
Ekberg and Community Engagement Manager Mia Navarro participated in the kick-off
of the Tukwila School District's self-assessment process Taking Stock.
• Southsound Coalition Legislative Breakfast: On December 12 Mayor Ekberg,
Councilmembers Duffie and McLeod and City Administrator David Cline attended the
Southsound Coalition Legislative Breakfast at Emerald Downs.
• Soundside Alliance Outlook Breakfast: On December 13 Mayor Ekberg,
Councilmember McLeod, City Administrator David Cline and Economic Development
staff attended the Soundside Alliance Outlook Breakfast.
• Hostinq ICMA Delegation from China: City Administrator David Cline hosted a seven -
member delegation from China. The delegation met with TIS Director Joseph Todd to
discuss technology innovations and DCD Director Jack Pace to discuss Comprehensive
Planning for the next 20 years with interest in how you grow a residential community in
a limited space. They took a tour of the City with Mayor Ekberg, had lunch at Chinese
Imperial Garden with Omar and Christine Lee and ended the day with a tour of the
Boeing Plant in Everett.
11. Community Events
• Boards & Commissions Holiday Social: On December 13 Mayor Ekberg and City
Councilmembers hosted a Holiday Social in recognition and appreciation of the City's
Board, Commission and Committee members. The event was held at the Sullivan
Center at Tukwila Village.
• Artist Workshop at Winter Break Camp: The Tukwila Arts Commission sponsored a
teaching artist to come and work with our Winter Break Camp kids. The kids had a
wonderful time and learned some new painting techniques while making snowflakes
during this workshop by Divina Clark.
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III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Shop with a Cop Event: On December 9 we held our annual "Shop with a Cop" event
where officers volunteer their time to take local children shopping at area businesses
where the children select Christmas gifts for themselves and their families.
Contributions were received from local retailers, private donations, and many of the
officers. Fifteen officers took part in this amazing event. KIRO 7 news was on location
and ran a story about the event.
• Cultural Orientation at the International Rescue Committee: On December 13
Mayor Ekberg joined Officer Matthew Valdez for a Cultural Orientation for 10 refugees
at the International Rescue Committee offices in SeaTac.
Project Updates
• Southcenter Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge: Estimated Completion: February
2018
While construction continues there is a continuous pathway for pedestrians and
bicyclists to use the bridge. The Green River bank was cleared of blackberries and
other invasive plants and biodegradable erosion control blankets were installed.
Benches, trash receptacles, and removable bollards were also installed.
• Major Maintenance on 3 Bridges: Estimated Completion: March
2018
o Beacon Avenue Bridge: Crews have completed the bridge deck and the structure
was opened to traffic on December 15.
o Frank Zepp Bridge: Contractor crews are painting the sub structure.
o Grady Way Bridge: Field measurements have been taken and construction has not
yet started.
• Baker Blvd Non -Motorized: Estimated Completion: January 2018
The project has been suspended until weather is dry enough to complete all the
pavement markings.
• 42nd Ave Phase 111: Estimated Completion: August
2018
The wall drilling for the Gilliam Creek culvert replacement is complete and the forming of
the south side footing is scheduled to begin the first week in January. Installation of a
large drainage vault on S 158th west of 42nd will require a one-month road closure on S
158th St starting in January. We expect 42nd Ave S to remain closed through the first
quarter of 2018.
• S 144th St Phase 11: Estimated Completion: January
2018
On December 14 the new traffic signal at 42nd Ave S was turned on. The benches and
trash receptacles will arrive in January 2018.
• BAR Bridge Rehab: Estimated Completion: December
2018
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Contractor is scheduled to begin work on the substructure and footings on January 2.
The bridge will experience lane changes over the weekend of January 6. It will continue
to be open to traffic during the lane changes.
• Green Tukwila Partnerships: Green Tukwila representatives Robert Eaton, Kris Kelly,
Olena Perry, and Andrea Cummins met with Forterra and McKinstry to discuss a
partnership to steward a restoration site in Tukwila. McKinstry is interested in "adopting"
Crystal Springs Park for the next 2-3 years under the Green Tukwila program to begin
the stewardship and restoration efforts at this site. They are excited to add their energy
and efforts to this park site.
Boards and Commissions
• Arts Commission: No vacancies.
• Civil Service Commission: Vacant Position: Position #2 Resident.
• Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board: Vacant Position: Student
Representative.
• Equity & Social Justice Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #2 Education
Representative and Student Representative.
• Human Services Advisory Board: Vacant Position: Position #6 Business
Representative.
• Library Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #7 Resident and Student
Representative.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: No vacancies.
• Park Commission: Vacant Position: Student Representative.
• Planning Commission: No vacancies.
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