HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2018-11-19 Item 6C - 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: November 14, 2018
SUBJECT: Report for November 19, 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
• Williamsburg Leadership Institute: Mayor Ekberg attended the International City/County
Management Association Williamsburg Leadership Institute October 26 - November 1.
• Lower Green River Corridor Meeting: On November 2 Mayor Ekberg hosted a meeting with
the Mayor's from Renton, Kent and Auburn, King County staff and WRIA 9 staff and
Councilmember Robertson as the Chair of WRIA 9 to discuss options for the Lower Green
River Corridor.
• National League of Cities City Summit: Mayor Ekberg, Councilmembers Hougardy, Kruller,
McLeod and Idan and Council Analyst Laurel Humphrey attended the National League of
Cities City Summit November 6 - 11 in Los Angeles, California.
II. Community Events
• Opportunity Zone Workshop: On November 2 the City hosted a workshop on Opportunity
Zones at the Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village. The workshop was intended for local property
owners, developers and investors to learn how the new Federal Opportunity Zone tax
incentive works. The event included a tour of Tukwila's four Opportunity Zones and
highlighted development opportunities along Tukwila International Boulevard.
Councilmember Quinn welcomed the participants and Planning Commissioner Sharon Mann
spoke about development on the Boulevard. Councilmember McLeod was one of
approximately 50 people who participated. As time permits, staff will continue to use the
new federal tax incentive to market development in our Opportunity Zones.
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III. Staff Updates
Project Updates
• 42nd Ave Phase III:
Estimated Completion: December 2018
Private service connections continue to be installed to properties along 42nd Ave S. Shrubs
and trees are being planted and the Gilliam Creek area is being landscaped. Driveways, a
short wall and sidewalks along 42nd Ave S have been poured. Seattle City Light is continuing
to work on private service connections. CenturyLink, Comcast and Zayo crews continue with
their new underground system.
• 53rd Ave S: Estimated Completion: March 2019
The contractor has completed the joint utility trench and has started working on the storm
drains. Private electrical service connections are being installed. In mid -November, Seattle
City Light will begin installing electrical cabling and the contractor will begin roadwork for
installation of the curb and gutters.
• BAR Bridge Rehabilitation: Estimated Completion: February 2019
The contractor has completed the deck overlay and is focusing on the work to complete the
new sidewalk along the south side of the structure. There also continues to be work beneath
the structure to extend the new drainage system.
• Sign Code Letters to Businesses: In anticipation of a busy holiday retail season Community
Development staff are sending out courtesy letters to businesses in order to educate retailers
on the City sign code regarding temporary and/or prohibited signs. Most initial letters lead to
compliance without going to a formal Request for Compliance. A -boards and sandwich
boards as well as vertical wind -animated signs are prohibited while temporary signs
(typically fabric banners) require a 30-day permit
Boards and Commissions
• Arts Commission: No vacancies.
• Civil Service Commission: No vacancies.
• COPCAB: Vacant Position: Student Representative.
• Equity & Social Justice Commission: Vacant Position: Student Representative.
• Human Services Advisory Board: Upcoming Vacancy: Position #3 Resident.
• Landmark Commission: No vacancies.
• Library Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #7 Resident & Student Representative.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: No vacancies.
• Park Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #4 Resident & Student Representative.
• Planning Commission: Upcoming Vacancy: Position #5 Resident.
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