HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2018-06-18 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorTO:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Mayor's Office - David Cline, City Administrator
The City of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor Ekberg
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: June 13, 2018
SUBJECT: Report for June 18, 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.
1. Intergovernmental Update
• Meeting with King County Metro Community Connections: Councilmember Hougardy and
Community Development staff met with King County Metro's Community Connections
program on May 23 to explore a 2018 Community Connections project for the City of Tukwila.
At the meeting, Metro reviewed the City's 2016 application and discussed the community's
current transportation needs. The project will have a 2.5 -year timeline and does not require
matching funds.
• Council Chat with Teens for Tukwila: On June 1 Mayor Ekberg, City Councilmembers
De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod, and Zak 'clan, City Administrator David Cline,
Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey, and several city staff participated in a Council Chat with
the Teens for Tukwila held at Foster High School.
• King County City Managers/City Administrators Meeting: City Administrator David Cline
attended the monthly King County City Managers/City Administrators meeting held at the
Tukwila Community Center on June 6. The agenda included an update on Collaboration
between South County Cities on Affordable Housing and Homelessness, a presentation from
the Port of Seattle on Economic Development Partnership Grants, discussion about the King
County Solid Waste Comprehensive Draft Plan, and updates from the Association of
Washington Cities, Washington City/County Management Association and Sound Cities
Association.
11. Community Events
• NO BBQ Grills at Family Fourth at Fort Dent: NEW this year is a rule that restricts the use of
BBQ grills on park grounds. This is not a new rule to the parks system however it is a new rule
for this special event. The rule was established because of several incidents of hot coals in
garbage cans, hot coals thrown in bushes along the trail, hot coals left on the field, smoke in
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and around the park, pathways being blocked by grills, people leaving grills onsite after the
event ends and several incidents of small fires.
• DSHS Annual Care Giver Conference: On June 4 DSHS held their 25th Annual Care Giver
Conference at the Tukwila Community Center. 350 caregivers from around the state and 88
vendors met at the center for a full day of training and education. The revenue from this one -
day event is approximately 7% of our annual rental revenue.
• Tukwila Village Community Celebration: The Tukwila Village Community Celebration is
scheduled for July 21 at 1:00 PM with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 PM.
hi. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Community Academy Graduation: The Community Academy graduation was held on May
30. Mayor Ekberg gave opening remarks and assisted Chief Linton with handing out
certificates.
• Bulldog Academy Graduation: The Bulldog Academy graduation took place on June 1. Over
20 students participated throughout the academy with a consistent core group of a dozen
students. Fifteen Tukwila Police officers volunteered to help out and teach the students and
we were able to partner with Seattle Police Department and Criminal Justice Training
Commission in order for students to experience the Shoot -No Shoot Use of Force Simulator
and the Emergency Driving Simulator.
• CERT Graduation: CERT classes graduation was held on June 9. A new class is scheduled for
October 2018
Project Updates
• TUC Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge: Estimated Completion: June 2018
Handrail installation will be completed by June 15. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on
site on June 22 at 10 a.m. as part of a morning of celebrations of activity in this area.
• 42nd Ave Phase Estimated Completion: November 2018
Contractor is working to complete all underground utility work, which includes Seattle City
Light, joint utility trenching, storm drainage, and water facilities, before completing all
concrete curb and gutter placements by June 14. After the curb and gutter placement, the
focus will be on grinding and grading 42Ave S. The schedule is to pave the base layer of
asphalt by the end of June.
• Major Maintenance on 3 Bridges: Estimated Completion: June 2018
o Grady Way Bridge: Work is substantially complete. Remaining pedestrian safety items
will be installed on June 18.
o Frank Zepp Bridge (S 180th): Work is substantially complete.
o Beacon Avenue Bridge: Work is substantially complete.
• 53rd Ave S: Estimated Completion: June 2019
Sewer, water, and new underground electrical vaults continue through the end of June.
Periodic one lane traffic control should be expected with minimal delays.
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• BAR Bridge Rehabilitation: Estimated Completion: December 2018
Contractor is currently working on the substructure, as well as preparing the road surface for
paving. The work in the north two lanes is almost complete and paving began June 6. Once
completed, the work will shift to the south two lanes.
• 2018 Overlay & Repair: Estimated Completion: July 2018
Daytime construction continues on Southcenter Blvd. Upgraded ADA compliant concrete
pedestrian curb ramps completed. Grinding and overlay work will begin at night on June 11.
• Tukwila Village: Beginning June 13, the Namaste Food Stand will sell fresh, local produce at
the Tukwila Village plaza every Wednesday through the summer from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Some
of the food will come from Namaste Garden which is located at St. Thomas Parish in Tukwila.
The stand is sponsored by the Food Innovation Network and the International Rescue
Committee.
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: No vacancies.
• Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board: Vacant Position: Student
Representative.
• Equity & Socia( Justice Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #2 Education Representative
and Student Representative. Application received.
• Human Services Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #4 Resident and Position #6
Business Representative. Appointment recommendations scheduled for August 6, 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. Appointment recommendations scheduled for June 18, 2018,
• Park Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #4 Resident and Student Representative.
• Planning Commission: No vacancies.
IV. Res onses to Council Citizen Inciuiries
Date of
Inquiry
Inquiry
Response
June 4, 2018
Council
Meeting
Council President Seal
and other
councilmembers
requested information
about tree removal at
the Bartell's parking lot.
Code Enforcement contacted the property owner who did not
have a tree permit. They were advised that they need to submit
for a permit including specific information about all the trees that
were removed and a plan to replace trees, additional mitigation,
and/or pay possible fines. It will be a good test of our enforcement
mechanisms under the Council's recently adopted tree ordinance.
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