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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2018-02-20 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor Mayor's Office - David Cline, City Administrator The City of opportunity, the community of choice TO: Mayor Ekberg Councilmembers FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: February 14, 2018 SUBJECT: Report for February 20, 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 • United States Conference of Mayor's Winter Meeting: Mayor Ekberg attended the United States Conference of Mayor's Winter Meeting held in Washington DC January 23 — 26. • AWC City Action Days: Councilmembers Hougardy, McLeod and Robertson, City Administrator David Cline and Communications and Government Relations Manager Rachel Bianchi attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) City Action Days in Olympia January 24 — 25. • Regional Transportation System Elected Officials Meeting: On February 2 Mayor Ekberg attended a Regional Transportation System Elected Officials meeting co -hosted by the Sound Cities Association and King County. At the meeting the Technical Committee, comprised of staff from cities, the Puget Sound Regional Council, Sound Cities Association and King County, gave a report that included estimates of need, revenue options, a menu of funding tools, and approaches for communicating about the system's needs and challenges. • King County Climate Summit: Mayor Ekberg attended the King County Climate Summit for elected officials on February 7. At the meeting they discussed the progress made toward our climate and energy commitment, the results from Clean Energy Pathways consulting work and the next steps needed to shape policies and actions that accelerate the transition to renewable energy. • Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon: Mayor Ekberg, Councilmember Hougardy and Business Relations Manager Brandon Miles attended the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon on February 9. Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 57 City Administrator's Report February 14, 2018 Page 2 II. Staff Updates Public Safety • Homelessness Task Force: The Community Policing Team, Community Liaison Officer and our CIT Officer, as well as staff from several City departments, Sound Mental Health and Pastor Jan Bolerjack from the Riverton Methodist Church have developed a Homelessness Task Force. The task force will be a meeting February 21 to discuss issues and develop a comprehensive plan to address the issue. • Regional 3 Fire Chiefs: Chief Wittwer has been meeting with Zone 3 fire chiefs concerning regional partnerships, logistics, data, regional planning and other subjects. • CERT Classes: CERT Classes are in the planning stages for April 2018 and Oct 2018. Project Updates • TUC Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge: Estimated Completion: April 2018 Sections of the concrete curb and gutter along West Valley Highway are scheduled to be replaced this week. The handrails are now expected to be received by the end of March and installed in April. • 42nd Ave Phase Ill: Estimated Completion: August 2018 The south culvert footing is in place. Waiting for a response from the US Army Corp of Engineers on the permit modification request for the Phase 2 stream bypass. The power and communications trenches continue to progress up the hill from the SR 518 overpass. The drainage vault has been installed on S 158th St west of 42nd Ave S and S 158th St remains closed to through traffic west of 42nd. We expect to reopen S 158th St in the near future. We expect 42nd Ave S to remain closed through the first quarter of 2018. • BAR Bridge Rehabilitation: Estimated Completion: December 2018 Crews continue to work on the bridge substructure. BNSF is changing the elevation of the track height and this change requires modification to the work platform to accommodate the new elevation. • Major Maintenance on 3 Bridges: Estimated Completion: March 2018 o Grady Way Bridge: No work is being performed at this time. The structural steel is being ordered and the contractor is awaiting its arrival before installation. o Frank Zepp Bridge (S 180th): The contractor is performing prep -work for painting of the sub structure girders. The contractor will begin night time lane closures to install the work platform in preparation of lifting the structure to replace the bearing pads. o Beacon Avenue Bridge: The work is substantially complete. • Foster Park Off -Leash Dog Park: Construction for the off -leash dog park at Foster Park has started with the installation of fence lines and a double safety gate. The project will be adding signage as well as a doggie drinking fountain. • Tukwila Village: The City and Developer extended the City's option to lease the plaza and community room through May 2018 to enable more time to form the non-profit community organization. The City, developer, and the Food Innovation Network are Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 58 City Administrator's Report February 14, 2018 Page 3 exploring options to include a mini -food hall as an incubator for small, international food businesses in Building A (to be built north of the library). The first senior apartments should be open in late spring/early summer. Specific dates for opening and a ribbon cutting have not yet been decided. • Seattle Seawolves Come to Starfire Sports: In 2018 the Major League Rugby team the Seattle Seawolves will kick off its inaugural season at Starfire Sports. Economic Developments staff and the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce have been working with the Seawolves to link the new team with area businesses. Their first game is scheduled for April 22 and we are working on game day activities to help create a great fan experience. The team has already sold 1,500 season tickets. • 2017 Annual Awards 2017 Department Employee of the Year Award Recipients Jaclyn Adams, Community Development Joshua Kelch, Fire Department Brenda LaFleur, Internal Services Laurel Humphrey, Mayor's Office Kerry Carlson, Municipal Court Matt Austin, Parks & Recreation Officer Matt Valdez, Police Department Greg Villanueva, Public Works 2017 Citywide Award Recipients The Big Idea Award: Sgt. Adam Balcom for Bulldog Academy The Leadership Award: Capt. Andy Nevens, Fire Department The Spirit Award: Olena Perry, Parks & Recreation The Pride in Service Award: Stacy Hansen, Mayor's Office and Gary Leavitt, Police Department The Teamwork in Action Award: Transportation Demand Management — Maggie Lubov, Valerie Lonneman, Katie Wendel The Mayor's Award: Officer Victor Masters, Police Department Boards and Commissions Vacancies are currently being advertised on the City's website, on Channel 21, in the Tukwila Reporter, through social media and outreach to local schools. • Arts Commission: No vacancies. • Civil Service Commission: Vacant Position: Position #2 Resident. • Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #5 Resident and Student Representative. • Equity & Social Justice Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #2 Education Representative and Student Representative. • Human Services Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #4 Resident and Position #6 Business Representative. One application received. • Library Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #7 Resident and Student Representative. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 59 City Administrator's Report February 14, 2018 Page 4 • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Vacant Position: Position #5 Business Collecting Tax. • Park Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #2 and Position #4 Residents and Student Representative. One application received. • Planning Commission: No vacancies. III. Res onses to Council/Citizen lnciuiries Date of Inquiry Inquiry Response February 5, 2018 Council Meeting A resident asked for an update on a variance request to retain the existing reader board at Foster High School. This item will be scheduled on the CDN (Community Development and Neighborhoods) Committee. When will an update be provided on Code Enforcement? Code Enforcement is scheduled to provide an update to Council at the March 5, 2018 Council meeting. Councilmember Quinn brought up an issue about Waste Management not always being able to access the dumpsters in the complex off of 42nd due to construction. Public Works staff met with Waste Management and Waste Management will look into the issue and take corrective action. Public Works also contacted the construction crew to make sure they are not impeding access. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 60