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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2019-06-17 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorTO: City of Tu wi l Mayor's Office - David Cline, CityAdministrator The City of opportunity, the community of choice Mayor Ekberg Councilmembers FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: June 12, 2019 SUBJECT: City Administrator's Report 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 • Memorial Day: Mayor Ekberg offered welcoming remarks at the Museum of Flight Memorial Day event on May 27. Councilmember Kruller also attended the event. • Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly: Mayor Ekberg attended the Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly on May 30. • Council Chat with Foster High School Students: On May 31 Councilmembers Kruller, Quinn and Seal and City Administrator David Cline participated in a Council Chat with students at Foster High School facilitated by the Tukwila Teens and coordinated by Nate Robinson. • King County City Manager's/Administrator's Meeting: City Administrator David Cline participated in the King County City Manager's/Administrator's monthly meeting on June 5. The Seattle -Metro Chamber gave a presentation on their Business Retention and Expansion Program, King County gave a presentation on the 2019 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, and the group had a round table discussion about what to expect with upcoming Council elections. The Sound Cities Association also provided an update. • SCORE Jail: City Administrator David Cline and Finance Director Vicky Carlsen continue to participate in meetings with SCORE staff and Pacifica Law Group to discuss proposed updates to the interlocal agreement and the upcoming bond refunding with SCORE bonds. • Port Of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Meeting: On June 4 Councilmember Hougardy and Economic Development staff attended a Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership meeting held at Hotel Interurban. The CEO of Greater Seattle Partners, the new regional economic development organization for King and Snohomish Counties and City of Tacoma, presented on their status and work plan. Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 131 City Administrator's Report June 12, 2019 Page 2 • Summer Meals Program Grant Award: Parks and Recreation staff were awarded a resource grant in the amount of $3,000 to increase access to the Summer Meals Program. Funds will be used for outreach and engagement to bring attention to the program. II. Community Events • Dawn Land Documentary Showing: Free at the Foster PAC June 19 from 7-9pm. • Summer Open Jam Session: Free at the Sullivan Center June 22 from 6-8pm. Open to all who wish to perform or spectate. • Hazelnut Park Hootenanny: The next See You in the Park event is June 26 at Hazelnut Park and has been coined the Hazelnut Park Hootenanny. The event will include music and square- dancing lessons with the Highball Stringband, food including a local corn roaster, and a community art project with Brian Lang. III. Staff Updates Project Updates • 53rd Ave S: Estimated Completion: September 2019 Contractor is continuing to install plants and channelization work is underway. Project should achieve conditional substantial completion by late June. • 2019 Overlay and Repair: Estimated Completion: August 2019 Pre -construction meeting held June 4. Notice to Proceed issued for June 17. Contractor will begin working at 52nd Ave S and Interurban on -ramp improvements. Andover Park East repairs are scheduled for July 11. Staff is working with the Interurban Hotel and local businesses to minimize impacts. • Tukwila Park Restoration Work: Olena Perry lead a restoration work party for Westfield Southcenter staff at Tukwila Park in late May. Volunteers removed 700 square feet of Herb Robert and 900 square feet of Blackberry and ivy. On June 3, Green Tukwila staff and Forterra hosted a work party for 51 REI employees. Over 10,000 square feet of invasive plants were removed, and 18 tree survival rings were cut. The crew exposed an old functional bench, rocks walls, and an old trail. The areas that were cleared will be replanted at Green Tukwila Day 2020/2021. Boards and Commissions • Arts Commission: Vacant Position: Position #7 Resident. • Civil Service Commission: No vacancies. • COPCAB: Vacant Position: Student Representative. • Equity & Social Justice Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #7 Resident & Student Representative. • Human Services Advisory Board: Vacant Position: Position #3 Resident. Appointment recommendation scheduled for June 17, 2019. • Landmark Commission: No vacancies. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 132 City Administrator's Report June 12, 2019 Page 3 • Library Advisory Board: Vacant Positions: Position #7 Resident & Student Representative. • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Vacant Position: Position #7 Funded by Tax. • Park Commission: Vacant Positions: Position #4 Resident & Student Representative. • Planning Commission: No vacancies. IV. Responses to Council/Citizen Inquiries Date of Inquiry Inquiry Response June 10, 2019 Joe Duffie and Based on a King County study, the Councilmember Seal recommended spacing for speed cushions is asked about speed between 366 ft to 761 ft. The study found that cushions on 53rd and this spacing span resulted in speeds between 160th and why are they 20.5 and 21.7 MPH. The spacing for the speed different? cushions on 53td is approximately 450 ft. The Mr. Duffie also asked spacing of cushions on South 160th varies who is liable if a driver between 350 to 450 feet and is affected by the gets into an accident location of driveways and intersections. when going over a Additionally, there are more speed cushions on speed bump. South 160th because it is a longer street. If a driver gets into an accident while going over a speed bump, they are responsible for any damages that occur. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 133