HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2018-04-16 Item 8C - 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: April 11, 2018
SUBJECT: Report for April 16, 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
• Transportation and Resource Fair: The Transportation Demand Management team,
in partnership with the Port of Seattle, Port Jobs, and King County Metro, hosted a
Transportation and Resource Fair for Sea -Tac Airport Employees on March 27 as a
kickoff event for the WSDOT Commute Trip Innovation Grant (CTIG) Program. The
CTIG grant is designed to improve regional air pollution and mitigate congestion and
parking demand, at locations like the Tukwila International Blvd Station, by reducing the
drive alone rate of airport employees.
• Career Day at Foster High School: Mayor Ekberg, City Administrator David Cline and
several city staff members participated in Career Day at Foster High School on March
29. Nate Robinson, Recreation Specialist and Mia Navarro, Community Engagement
Manager were instrumental in partnering with the School District on this event. 130
guest speakers spoke throughout four different sessions and 63 table hosts attended
after school in the gym for students to interact and connect with to receive information.
• King County City Manager's/City Administrators monthly meeting: City
Administrator David Cline attended the King County City Manager's/City Administrators
monthly meeting at the Tukwila Community Center on April 4. The meeting included an
update on One Table, a presentation from Metro about the organization and their long-
range plan Metro Connects, a presentation from Association of Washington Cities on
the Voting Rights Act and an Sound Cities Association Update.
• Congressman Adam Smith Spoke at Local Rotary Meeting: Mayor Ekberg attended
the Southcenter & Duwamish Rotary joint meeting on April 5 where Congressman
Adam Smith was the keynote speaker.
II. Staff Updates
Public Safety
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• Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems Meeting: On March 28 Chief Linton attended a
Regional Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) coordination meeting in Renton. The
Northwest Regional Aviation Association, a long-time collaboration of manned aircraft
from law enforcement, civilian aviation (Life Flight) and the military are considering UAS
as a significant response capability in the event of a regional disaster response. There
will be a meeting in June to discuss integration strategies.
• Meeting with Westfield Mall: On March 28 Chief Linton, Deputy Chief Mitchell, and
Commander Boyd met with mall leadership and key retailers to discuss mall safety,
prosecution for shoplifting, and the Theft 3 diversion program. The retailers provided
input and issues from their stores and the Police Department provided information and
assistance.
• Community Meeting: On March 27 Chief Linton participated in a community meeting
with Council Member Zak Idan, State Representative Mia Gregerson of 33rd Legislative
District, several representatives from One America and Tawfik Maudah. The discussion
centered on immigration issues.
Project Updates
• TUC Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge: Estimated Completion: April 2018
Handrail installation has started and is expected to be complete in the next few weeks.
• 42—d Ave Phase III: Estimated Completion: November 2018
Contractor continues installing underground electrical and communications facilities for
the overhead to underground utility conversion on 42nd Avenue south of S 158th Street.
The joint utility trench for communications utilities is continuing to progress up the hill.
The Gilliam Creek Culvert has been installed and construction of the fish ladder will
begin this week. Grading work for curbs, gutters and sidewalks, rockery building and
sewer manhole works are also in process.
• Major Maintenance on 3 Bridges: Estimated Completion: April 2018
o Grady Way Bridge: Contractor is installing the steel brackets and is anticipated to
have the work completed mid-April.
o Frank Zepp Bridge (S 180th): Painting is complete and now the focus is on lifting
the bridge to replace the bearing pads. There will be one additional weekend
closure of the bridge April 27-29.
o Beacon Avenue Bridge: Work is substantially complete.
• 53rd Ave S: Estimated Completion: June 2019
• Work began April 9. Electronic variable message signs are currently on display at all
project access points notifying the public that 53rd Ave S will be open to local access
only for the duration of the project.
• Tukwila Village: The City, SHAG and developer are planning a community celebration
for the opening of Tukwila Village on July 21. SHAG has modified the acronym to stand
for the Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations.
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: Vacant Position: Position #2 Resident.
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• Civil Service Commission: Vacant Position: Position #2 Resident. One application
received.
• 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.
• Landmark Commission: No vacancies.
• Library Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #7 Resident and Student
Representative.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Vacant Positions: Position #4 and #5 Business
Collecting Tax.
• Park Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #2 and Position #4 Residents and Student
Representative. One application received.
• Planning Commission: No vacancies.
111. Responses to Council/Citizen Inquiries
Date of
Inquiry
Inquiry
Response
April 2,
2018
Council
Meeting
Councilmember Idan indicated
that a resident said he was not
able to view the Council meeting
"live" until the next day.
Live streaming of Council Meetings is
available over the internet by connecting
on the City's website
www.tukwilawa.gov/residents/community
and clicking on TukTV. If there are
problems connecting with the live stream
video online, please contact Community
Services and Engagement at
Communityservices@tukwilawa.gov.
Residents with Comcast Cable service
can watch the meetings live on Channel
21.
April 2,
2018
Council
Meeting
Councilmember Idan inquired if
the City sent the item regarding
the naming of the Foster Golf
Course bridge to the Historical
Society.
Parks & Recreation Director Rick Still
emailed the Historical Society on April 4
to advise them that the Council intends to
take final action on naming the Foster
Golf Course bridge at the May 7 Council
meeting. He also invited them to
participate in the dedication ceremony
which will be scheduled for late spring or
early summer.
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