HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2018-05-21 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorC. of Tukwila
yor's Office - David Cline, City Adrninistr
The City of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor Ekberg
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: May 16, 2018
SUBJECT: Report for May 21, 2018 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.
I. Intergovernmental Update
• Washington Recreation and Park Association (WRPA) Awards Banquet: Retired
Councilmember Joe Duffie was honored at the Annual WRPA Awards Banquet on May
2 where he received the Citation of Merit for Legislative Action Award for his dedicated
support of parks and recreation in Tukwila while he served as councilmember.
• Strategic Plan Community Meeting: On May 3 there was a community dinner and
workshop held at Thorndyke Elementary. The meeting is part of the outreach the City is
doing to the community to receive feedback about the City's implementation of the
Strategic Plan adopted in 2012. Additional feedback has been received through an
online survey and meeting with community groups including the City's boards and
commissions and Foster High School Civics classes. Additional information is available
in the May 16 edition of the Tukwila Reporter. An update will be provided to Council in
the near future.
• Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA) Spring Conference:
City Administrator David Cline attended the WCMA Spring Conference held in
conjunction with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) West
Coast Regional Conference at the Skamania Lodge May 3 - 4. Mr. Cline serves as the
Past President on the WCMA Board.
• Regional Gang & Gun Violence Meeting: Mayor Ekberg and Police Chief Linton
attended a Regional Gang & Gun Violence Meeting at Renton City Hall on May 9.
• King County City Managers/City Administrators Meeting: City Administrator David
Cline hosted the monthly King County City Managers/City Administrators meeting held
at the Tukwila Community Center on May 9. King County provided a presentation on the
Buildable Lands Law ESSB 5254 and Demographic Trends, The King County Assessor
spoke about the Taxpayer Transparency Tool and Property Taxes, there was an update
on the WCMA Summer Internship Program and NW Women's Leadership Academy
and SCA provided an update.
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• Presentation to European Delegation on Community Policing: The World Affairs
Council in connection with the U.S. State Department hosted a delegation from Europe
focused on Regional Responses to Refugee and Migration Issues. On May 14 and 15
Mayor Ekberg, Police Chief Linton and the Community Police Team met with the
delegation to discuss best practices for community policing and lessons learned
interacting with immigrant and refugee communities.
• Presentation to Consular Association of Washington: On May 15 City Administrator
David Cline and Association of Washington Cities (AWC) President and Mayor of
Buckley Pat Johnson presented to the Consular Association of Washington, which is
comprised of 45 various countries that have a consular presence in Washington State.
We discussed the services of AWC and the Washington City Management Association
in support of residents from all countries. We discussed how cities celebrate world
cultures, forge relationships like Sister City organizations, and other possible future
partnerships.
II. Community Events
• Backyard Wildlife Festival: The annual Backyard Wildlife Festival was held on May
12. The event featured live music with local Tukwila resident Biff Moss and the band
Pickled Okra; a children's performance with Ella Bella Bee and the Pollinators; The
Falconer: an interactive birds of prey demonstration; and Cisco Morris. Over 60 vendors
showcased everything from arts, crafts, native plants, garden starts, regional education
resources and much more. The Tukwila Arts Commission Annual Art Show ran in
conjunction with the Festival May 12.
• 5K River Run: The first 5K River Run was held on May 12. 140 participants including
runners, walkers, dogs on leashes, kids in strollers, and people of all abilities joined in
the fun. The course meandered along the Duwamish River and ended at the Backyard
Wildlife Festival.
III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Bulldog Academy: The 2018 Bulldog Academy is going well, and students have only
have two weeks remaining. Over the last few weeks they have learned about the
following subjects:
o Use of Force: They took a field trip to the Seattle PD range, where they went
through multiple scenarios in the prism shoot/no shoot simulator.
o They also responded to mock scenes as police officers in the parking lot.
Mock scenes are simulated incidents that officers must respond to.
o SWAT & CDU: They learned to use a pole camera and remote-controlled
avatar to locate and identify shooting suspects without putting officers in
harms' way.
o Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC): The students took a field trip
to the Criminal Justice Training Center, where they experienced the EVOC
driving simulator, and used the alcohol -impairment goggles. The students
learned what it is like to drive police cars at high speeds, and what it is like to
drive impaired.
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Project Updates
• TUC Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge: Estimated
Completion: May 2018
Handrails are being installed. Project should be complete this month.
• 42!1 Ave Phase III: Estimated Completion: November
2018
The temporary non -ADA -compliance pedestrian path over the culvert remains available
for public use. Contractor continues installing underground electrical and
communication facilities for the overhead to underground utility conversion, now at the
42nd Ave S and S 160th St intersection.
Other construction continues including PSE's new 6 -inch gas pipe installation; asphalt
pavement grinding, grading work for curbs, gutters and sidewalks; and storm drainage.
• Major Maintenance on 3 Bridges: Estimated
Completion: May 2018
o Grady Way Bridge: Contractor is installing the steel brackets. The last item to
complete is installation of the top plate connection brackets.
o Frank Zepp Bridge (S 180th): Working on lifting the bridge to replace the bearing
pads.
o Beacon Avenue Bridge: Work is substantially complete.
• 53rd Ave S: Estimated Completion: June
2019
Sewer and water upgrades will be the main focus through the end of June. Periodic one
lane traffic control should be expected with minimal delays.
• BAR Bridge Rehabilitation: Estimated Completion:
December 2018
Contractor is currently working on the substructure, which includes installing seismic
brackets and concrete restoration. The work in the north two lanes is almost complete.
The through deck work is wrapping up and the contractor is getting ready to install the
pavement by the end of May. Once completed, the work will shift to the south two lanes.
• 2018 Overlay & Repair: Estimated Completion:
July 2018
Construction is scheduled to begin May 18. Project duration is approximately eight
weeks with completion expected by the end of July.
• Strander Blvd Phase 3: Staff received 30% plans and reports for internal review. The
consultant is updating the NEPA documents.
• S 196t/2001! Street Bridge Repair: Preliminary plans received on April 18. Advertising
for bids is expected in June 2018.
• Proposed Schedule for 2019-2020 Biennial Budget: At the April 3 Finance
Committee meeting staff shared the proposed process and timeline for the City
Council's review of the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. All
budget components will go before the Council's four standing Committees in August
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and September. The process will incorporate the first phases of priority -based
budgeting.
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. Appointment recommendation
scheduled for June 4 Council Meeting.
• Civil Service Commission: No vacancies.
• Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #5
Resident and Student Representative. Appointment recommendation scheduled for
June 4 Council Meeting.
• 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. Appointment recommendations will be scheduled for
August 2018.
• 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. Two applications received.
• Park Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #2 and Position #4 Residents and Student
Representative. Appointment recommendation scheduled for June 4 Council Meeting.
• Planning Commission: No vacancies.
IV. Resaonses to Council/Citizen Inquiries
Date of
Inquiry
Inquiry
Response
March 19,
2018 Council
Meeting
CM Hougardy asked about
bright flashing lights at the
Riverside Casino
Code Enforcement investigated a similar
complaint earlier and it was determined
that there was no code violation. Staff
requested the property owners be good
neighbors and tone down the display.
May 7, 2018
Council
Meeting
Dave Puki asked for a
meeting with the City to
discuss concerns he has
about parking and other
issues.
City Administrator David Cline and Code
Enforcement Officer Jim Toole met with
Mr. Puki on May 11 and addressed his
concerns. Contact information was shared
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for direct links to code enforcement for
future issues.
CM Hougardy inquired as to
the date of the Aliment
Bridge Ribbon Cutting.
The date for the Ribbon Cutting has yet to
be determined. Once the Sign has been
delivered Parks & Recreation will
coordinate with the involved parties,
including Councilmembers, to schedule the
event.
CM Hougardy asked about
street parking on 144th
street causing safety
concerns.
The Police department has been asked to
look into this issue and will have the traffic
unit conduct an onsite assessment.
CM Quinn expressed
concern about people
parking at City parks in the
evening and into the night.
The Police and Parks & Recreation
departments have been asked to look into
this issue. Police will conduct evening
patrols.
CM Kruller requested
talking points about
potential funding of the
Strander Project.
Steve Carstens worked with Council
Analyst Laurel Humphrey and provided
talking points to CM Kruller on May 10.
Daniel Assefa gave public
comment regarding his
permit application.
Public Works staff met with Mr. Assefa on
May 9 and the permit was issued. An
update was emailed to councilmembers on
May 14.
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