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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-02-06 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO: Mayor Haggerton Councilmembers FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: February 3, 2012 SUBJECT: Report for February 6, 2012 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 the City. This memo is divided into key sections. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information about any of the following items, and please feel free to contact any of the department heads for additional information. I. Intergovernmental and Local Issues Update Meetings Automated Fingerprint Identification System Advisory Committee January 24 The AFIS Advisory Committee reviewed and approved its recommendation for a levy renewal package that is expected to go before King County voters in August 2012. As the new Committee President, I will be working with King County, Seattle, and several different city staff members to educate the community about this renewal levy. The AFIS staff members are recommending organizational improvements and staff reductions, which will keep the recommended levy rate below what was previously approved by the voters in 2007. King County City Administrators /Managers Meeting February 1 At this monthly meeting, the following items were discussed: Kina Countv Reaional Animal Control Services King County has been working with cities to create a new interlocal agreement starting in 2013 for animal control services. Interim Finance Directory, Peggy McCarthy, has been the City's representative to this group. The County has worked to reduce its overall costs, streamline services and mitigate the animal sheltering cost impacts for South King County cities. The City will be sending a "non- binding statement of interest" to the County stating that it is interested in continuing our contract with the County. This statement allows the County to finalize the sharing of costs across all partner cities. A final agreement will be brought before the Finance and Safety Committee in April for discussion with action necessary by June. Plastic Grocery Baas Ban The Edmond's Council President, Strom Peterson, provided background on Edmond's recent ordinance banning plastic grocery bags from retail establishments, with an exception made for restaurants. He stated that this was driven by a dedicated Citizen environmental group, included a significant community education and outreach effort, and has been generally well supported by the residents and businesses. It includes a five cent fee for use of a paper bag that the business keeps for this service. A few other cities stated that this item was on their upcoming work plan. 1W City Administrator Report Page 2 o Smoke Free Parks Burien Parks and Recreation Director, Michael Lafreniere, and King County Public Health representative, Carolyn Hughes, discussed this Countywide initiative to create tobacco free parks. Several cities and counties in Washington have already adopted this initiative. The City of Tukwila's Parks Commission has already reviewed this policy and is expected to discuss its recommendation with CAP in February. II. Department Updates Police Department Update Reaional Participation On January 24 Chief Villa traveled to the Port Angeles area and gave a presentation to the Chiefs and Sheriffs of Clallam and Jefferson Counties on regionalization of Tactical Teams. Chief Villa was asked to give this presentation due to his past experience with the formation and management of regional teams. Complaint Follow Up At the November 28, 2011 Committee of the Whole Meeting Maria Hudson voiced some complaints about a contact between her son and Tukwila police officers. Our officers had arrested her son in October of 2011. She alleged that it was a false arrest and that her son was subject to police brutality. The Department completed an investigation of these allegations and it was concluded as not sustained. Chief Villa reviewed the investigation and was satisfied with its completeness and finding. Chief Villa also met with Ms. Hudson to discuss these allegations and the department's processes when investigating these complains. As Chief Villa states, "Our professionalism and the manner in which we interact with the public is of great importance to me. I meet with new officers and always impress upon them two of our core values— integrity and respecting others. And I hold officers accountable to these core values. That is one reason we take complaints seriously, thoroughly investigate, and take corrective action when warranted. As you know public trust is critical to our business and I am committed to sustaining that trust." Assistant Chief Appointment Bruce Linton was selected as the Police Department Assistant Chief. Bruce Linton has been with the department for 17 years. He has been a Commander for the past three years. He holds a Masters Degree from Chapman University in Organizational Leadership. Bruce also serves in the National Guard as a Lt. Colonel and a Deputy Brigade Commander. His organizational skills and leadership will serve the department very well as he takes on this new role. The appointment is effective on February 1. He will be sworn in at an upcoming Council Meeting. Parks Recreation Update Golf– The Golf course lost several trees and many branches from the snow and ice storms. Clean -up has been difficult do to the oversaturated soil. The warm and dry weather will allow staff to pick up the debris and it has already increased the number of golfers. Recreation Teen late night had a record 146 participants on January 27 Youth basketball (345 kids between 5 -18 years old) had their second weekend of games on January 28 Duwamish Hill The Duwamish Hill management Team has planned out the restoration and maintenance activities for the year. Volunteer workdays will be posted by the Friends of the Hill. Metropolitan Park District (MPD) Eight CPAC applicants were interviewed on February 1St and 4 The Board President will be forwarding appointments for confirmation at the February 13 MPD Board Meeting. WA2012 Info Memos- CoundI\CA Report. doc 20 City Administrator Report Page 3 Department of Community Development Update Reaional Affordable Housinq Policv Staff attended the South Sound Cities Coordination Meeting to discuss a more equitable method for allocating countywide affordable housing targets. The City of Seattle proposed this method which would assign targets by subarea (East, North, South, Southeast and Seattle) rather than individual city and give credit for retention and rehabilitation of existing affordable units. Once an allocation method is chosen, it will be presented to the Interjurisdictional Staff Team (IJT) working on updates to the Countywide Planning Policies. Cities will then propose strategies and tools appropriate to their unique situations as part of the housing element of their Comprehensive Plans. The issue will likely be on the February or March Suburban Cities Association agenda. North Hiahline Potential Annexation Area (PAA) On January 23, the Washington State Boundary Review Board (BRB) voted in favor of a motion to accept Burien's proposal to annex the remaining portion of the unincorporated North Highline area included in their PAA. Burien would still have to decide to take the matter to voters in the proposed annexation area. A ballot measure could occur as early as summer of 2012, with annexation occurring in 2013. The Legislature could reduce or eliminate a tax credit that helps cities provide services to newly annexed areas, to help balance the state budget. Burien officials have indicated the annexation will not proceed without the tax credit. Riaht Size Parkina Studv. King County received a federal grant to analyze parking supply and demand in multi family apartments with the goal of "right sizing" the parking supply for new multi family development. Tukwila is participating in the collection of data by way of a mailing to multi- family property owners and contact with the Tukwila Apartment Owners and Manager's group. Recvclina Grant. Tukwila's recycling assistance program operates through grant funding, without Tukwila General Fund money. The City has received a Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRR) grant from the King County Solid Waste Division for $78, 934 to support recycling assistance activities between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013. This item is forthcoming to a Committee of the Whole meeting. Kina Conservation District Grant Application. DCD staff delivered a grant application to the King Conservation District for $20,000 for a shoreline re- vegetation project to be carried out over a three year period. The Community Affairs and Parks Committee will be briefed on the grant application at its meeting on February 13, 2012. Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Proaram Implementation Agreement. Staff negotiated and sent forward the "Commute Trip Reduction Program Implementation Agreement" with King County Metro for a two year period. Essentially this agreement is a renewal of previous agreements and is paid with CTR funds from WSDOT. Council Coffee Chat Questions /Answers. A recap of the Council Coffee Chat of January 14, 2012 included questions related to code enforcement. The questions and responses follow: Concerns were raised regarding derelict conditions of three houses on 42 Ave South. Violations on the premises at each of these addresses are currently under abatement procedures through code enforcement. A question was raised regarding the status of a gate located at the bottom of the hill on 51S Ave South. A review indicates that the gate secures access to private property and is not prohibiting access to a public right of way. W:12012 Info Memos- CounciRCAReport.doc 21 City Administrator Report Page 4 Code Amendments. Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding housekeeping code amendments that included amendments to the city's current rezone process; single family design standards to allow replacement of mobile homes; and a number of other miscellaneous items. The hearing was continued to February 23. Staff will be notifying impacted property owners in the C /LI Zone; getting their input; and preparing recommendations to the Commission for the Feb hearing. III. Internal Updates City Clerk's Office Staff Achievements: The Records Coordinator, Barbara Saxton attained the Local Government Archives and Records Administration certificate from the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators. Barbara accumulated advanced training in 9 of the core competencies: Records Management Overview, Storage and Environment Basics, Disaster Planning and Response, Retention and Disposition, Advocacy and Program Development, Reformatting Options, Electronic Records Management, Vital Record and Business Continuity Planning, Legal Issues (state specific). The coursework she has completed to achieve this recognition is invaluable to our City as we strive to have one of the strongest municipal Records Management Programs in the State. The Deputy City Clerk, Melissa Hart, was elected Treasurer of the King County Clerk's Association. The City Clerk, Christy O'Flaherty, attained Master Municipal Clerk status from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. WA2012 Info Memos- Coundl\Weport.doc 22