HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSS 2021-03-15 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Community Services
and Safety Committee
O Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair
O De'Sean Quinn
O Zak Idan
AGENDA
Distribution:
C. Delostrinos Johnson
D. Quinn
Z. Idan
K. Kruller
Mayor Ekberg
D. Cline
R. Bianchi
C. O'Flaherty
A. Youn
L. Humphrey
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021— 5:30 PM
•111•1
-U. •
(6300 Buiiny, Suite 100)
THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED AT CITY FACILITIES
BASED ON THE GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION 20-28.
THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO LISTEN TO THIS
MEETING IS: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code 758631791#
Click here to: Join Microsoft Teams meeting
For Technical Support during the meeting call: 1-206-431-2179,
Next Scheduled Meeting: April 5, 2021
SThe City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800 (TukwilaCityClerk@TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
Item
Recommended Action
Page
1.
BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Review of Fire Department report from
a.
Discussion only.
Pg.1
Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM).
Mike Iacona, Senior Manager, CPSM.
Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief
b. Update on Tukwila Pond Master Plan.
b.
Discussion only.
Pg.7
Tracy Gallaway, Parks & Recreation Manager
c. Update on Green Tukwila.
c.
Discussion only.
Pg.17
Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director
2.
MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: April 5, 2021
SThe City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800 (TukwilaCityClerk@TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
TO:
FROM:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Community Services & Safety Committee
Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief
Norm Golden, Deputy Chief
BY: Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief
CC: Allan Ekberg, Mayor, David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: 03/09/2021
SUBJECT: Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) Report
CURRENT STATUS
Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) has completed the analysis according to the contract
requirements. The presentation took place on March 8, 2021 before the Council of the Whole
(COW). On December 2, 2019 Ordinance #2621 passed, asking that the City hire a third -party
consultant to review the Fire Department's budgetary and management practices. This analysis and
report completed the last Proviso that the Fire Department was asked to accomplish. The process
was forwarded during the COW to the CSS to develop a work plan to accomplish the
recommendations from that report.
DISCUSSION
This CPSM report has led us to develop a work plan with the CCS. This should lead to a new
evolution of the Fire Department. While we are proud of the service we currently provide to the
Community, we are excited to incorporate many of the suggestions provided by CPSM as the
Community Services and Safety Committee as well as the Committee of the Whole may
recommend, as identified through this work project that is to be developed through the CSS process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Fire Department processes and enhancements recommendations that are outlined in the CPSM
report may lead to reducing costs and may require additional resource allocations to bring about the
desired results. Many of the enhancements listed have been explored in the past. Five to seven of
the recommendations will require bargaining with Local #2088, the union that represents the
firefighters.
RECOMMENDATION
The assignment of this project to the CSS will lead to a work plan to accomplish the
recommendations identified within the report. Part of the work plan will include choosing the
recommendations and when they should be addressed. Recommendations from the CSS as to
the process the Fire Department will follow in implementing these ideas in the future are
requested.
ATTACHMENTS
• Updated Summary dated March 9, 2021
• CPSM Report located at: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/1/edoc/337946/pagel.aspx
Page 1 of 1
1
Updated Summary: March 9, 2021
An Operational and Administrative Analysis of the Tukwila Fire Department (TFD) was commissioned by
the City of Tukwila. The Center for Public Safety Management, LLC (CPSM), drafted the report using one
year of information (2019), interviews of staff, and data from dispatch. This was the last item from the
Provisos that the City Council asked the Fire Department to complete. With the presentation held at
COW on March 8, 2021, all provisos have now been met.
On March 8, 2021, during the Council of the Whole Meeting, Mike locana from CPSM, outlined the
report from the Methodology and Initial Observations. He then focused on four main areas of
Organization, Deployment, Training, and Prevention. In the report there are statements of best
practices, data analysis and review and specific recommendations. He concluded with these five points.
1. It is necessary that TFD re-evaluate its core mission and improve overall efficiencies.
2. Current system financially is not sustainable.
3. Many of the changes being proposed will face strong opposition.
4. A multi-year process is anticipated.
5. Implementation will require a consensus for meaningful change
During the Council discussion on March 8, there was a clear direction to better understand and evaluate
the second point, "Current system financially is not sustainable" as well as to prioritize the many
recommendations in the report, possibly evaluating items which could be done on the short, medium
and long-term timeframes. There was also discussion of possible future council workshops depending
on the committee review and administration input. Options for these ideas will be discussed during the
March 15, 2021 Community and Services and Safety Committee with follow-up as needed.
As the Council mentioned, this is a very comprehensive report that provides detailed recommendations
and analysis for further review.
The report finds the TFD to have highly skilled employees that are truly interested in serving the city to
the best of their abilities. TFD offers an excellent range of services delivered in well integrated and
excellent service delivery model (p. 1). TFD is well respected in the community and by city leadership.
TFD front-line fleet is exceptional, and the fleet division does an exceptional job in maintaining the rigs.
(p. 21) The level of oversight and coordination of first responders is exceptional. (p. 45) The Washington
Ratings and Survey Board (WSRB) finds the City has a strong Class 3 rating, with only 13 agencies in the
State of Washington (out of 635) achieving ratings higher than Tukwila. (p. 78).
The main body of 37 general recommendations is easily organized into three categories of Fire Marshal's
Office, Labor Issues, and Organizational Issues. Four of the 37 are currently underway and bolstered by
the recent hiring of our Emergency Manager. There are also an additional eight recommendations to
enhance revenue and nine recommendation to reduce overtime expenditures.
As mentioned during the March 8 Council discussion, the current Collective Bargaining Agreement runs
through 2022, and so these recommendations may be longer-term issues while work is focused on the
Fire Prevention and Organizational recommendations. Fire Prevention and Organizational
recommendations will benefit from policy -level attention to help prioritize the recommendations and
focus staff attention.
2
This report is thorough, full of suggestions and recommendations, and comprehensive data to help
guide our discussions and base our priorities. Our City departments will need to partner with one
another to evaluate some of the recommendations. There is also ample opportunity to work with the
Labor Union for ideas how to adopt some of the recommendations. This report will challenge us to take
the next step as a city in providing premier services.
3
4
Summary Slides from March 8, 2021 Council Presentation by CPSM
Project Methodology:
• The project began with an analysis of the Fire Department, its organizational structure and
deployment practices.
• Virtual meetings with key stakeholders were held in September 2020, to obtain insights
regarding operations and evaluate resources.
• A detailed response and workload analysis was compiled.
• Inter -active communication with City staff to obtain clarification and verification of the
information and observations.
• Presented options for Overtime Reductions and Revenue Enhancements.
Initial Observations
• Quality Organization, Dedicated Personnel, Effective Leadership.
• Exceptional Inter -Agency Cooperation.
• Adequately Staffed, Sufficient Resources, Manageable Workload.
• Improvements needed in Deployment Practices and Productivity.
• Excellent Capital Program.
Organization:
• Methods for Reducing Employee Lost Time are Required.
• Modify the use of Pipeline Positions into Part-Time/On-Call roles.
• Conduct periodic audits of the payroll system (TeleStaff).
• Expand the number and types of Performance Measures utilized to evaluate service outcomes.
• Re -purpose employee performance appraisals.
• Institute an Employee Safety and Injury Avoidance Program.
Deployment:
• Maintain the Daily On -Duty Minimum Staffing at 12 -personnel.
• Adjust Response Patterns for minor and non -emergent calls.
• Explore efficiencies to provide staffing for a FD -Cares Program.
• Evaluate the use of a Three -Station Configuration.
• Consider options that utilize roving units and peak -period staffing.
Training:
• Institute guidelines establishing minimum training requirements.
• Expand certification and college education requirements for promotional practices.
• Incorporate fire training skills assessments and written testing.
• Establish an annual physical fitness evaluation process.
5
• Institute annual medical evaluations and health screening.
Prevention:
• Conduct pre -fire planning at high risk occupancies and critical infrastructure.
• Institute in-service company inspection/familiarization programs.
• Consider the Civilianization of Fire Prevention Staff.
• Investigate options for outsourcing select inspection functions.
• Re -assign fire investigation duties to responding Officers.
Conclusions
• It is necessary that TFD re-evaluate its core mission and improve overall efficiencies.
• Current system financially is not sustainable.
• Many of the changes being proposed will face strong opposition.
• A multi-year process is anticipated.
• Implementation will require a consensus for meaningful change.
6
TO:
FROM:
BY:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Community Services & Safety
Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director
Tracy Gallaway, Parks & Recreation Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: March 15, 2021
SUBJECT: Tukwila Pond Master Plan Project Update
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this project is to develop a long-term, all encompassing, master plan for Tukwila
Pond that will serve as a road map both now, and into the future. This road map will be a
visionary master plan with identified goals, partnership opportunities with surrounding
businesses, conceptual designs, and realistic implementation strategies. The plan will outline
specific phases or opportunities for development that will progress this site from current state to
a regional attraction, and highly activated public space facilitating numerous amenities and
methods of engagement for a multitude of users.
DISCUSSION
Beginning in October 2020, the project team began the work of site evaluation, inventory, and
data collection. Work in this task includes site visits, data collection and review, and
identification of regulatory constraints.
Once this base information was compiled, the project team was able to prepare for the initial
public outreach process which includes presentations of collected data and provide an
opportunity to ensure that the community gets a chance to be heard, provide meaningful input,
and realize that they are a vital part of the design process.
Our community engagement process began in December 2020 by identifying various
stakeholders inviting them to participate in the project. In Appendix A you will find our
Communication Toolkit that helps us plan and track our community engagement efforts.
Additional people have been identified along the way and invited to attend meetings and/or
provide feedback via surveys or direct contact with the project team. Below is a summary of the
community engagement that has been done to date. Detailed meeting content can be found in
Appendix B.
Community Engagement to Date
• December 16 — City staff stakeholder meeting #1 — Vision & Program
• January 13, 2021 — Project stakeholder meeting #1 — Vision & Program
• January 26, 2021 — Project stakeholder design charettes
o Adjacent Property Owners Discussion
o Water Quality & Habitat Discussion
o Placemaking, Storytelling, Activation, Amenities, Culture & Community
Discussion
• February 3, 2021 — Community Meeting — Vision & Program
7
8
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
Page 2
Throughout this process we are utilizing information gained at meetings, through formal and
informal conversations with community members and project stakeholders, and through surveys
to hear from the community about their ideas, interests, needs and priorities for this park
property. This information is then included in presentations and preferencing exercises, to
shape the master plan for Tukwila Pond. After all stakeholder and community meetings the
presentation and notes are emailed to meeting participants and posted on the Tukwila Pond
Master Plan project website.
In March, we have begun our second phase of community engagement with the following
activities planned:
Tentative 2021 Dates for Upcoming Council & Community Engagement
• March 15— Community Services & Safety Committee - Project Update #1
• March -April — Stakeholder Engagement
o March 8-30 — Stakeholder interviews with identified adjacent/surrounding
property owners (conducted by City staff and the consultant team).
o March 16 — City Staff Stakeholder meeting #2 — Review Alternative Designs
o March 31 — Project Stakeholder meeting #2 — Review Alternative Designs
o April 21 — Community Meeting #2 — Review Alternative Designs
• June 21 — Community Services & Safety Committee - Project Update #2
• July 21 — Community Meeting #3: Draft Master Plan
• August 16— Community Services & Safety Committee — Project Update #3
• September 27 (COW) — presentation of the Tukwila Pond Master Plan
• October 4 (Reg) — City Council adoption of the Tukwila Pond Master Plan
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion only.
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix A — Communications Toolkit
Appendix B — Community Engagement Plan Detail & Summary
https://tukwilawa-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tracy_gallaway_tukwilawa_gov/Documents/Tukwila Pond Park/3.15.21 CSS Info Memo - Tukwila Pond Master
Plan - Project Update.docx
CS & S Memo 3.15.21
Appendix A
t pQ F H� GJ.d7
�rt Fkk°7
li [1
Tukwila Pond Master Plan
October 2020 - October 2021
Communication Toolkit
Toolkit Purpose
This toolkit is intended to support the Tukwila Pond Master Plan in communication efforts with Tukwila residents,
businesses, and those that play in Tukwila. The information in this document provides an outline for communication
efforts to support positive interactions with the public. This toolkit also provides guidance on data gathering to be
able to share the story of the project from start to completion.
Included in the kit are the following:
• Project Description, pg. 2
• Communication needs, pg. 3
• Basic messaging and talking points
• Communication timeline
• Data gathering and tracking
Communication Toolkit Page 1
9
Project Staff
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the following staff.
Lead Project Staff
Tracy Gallaway
Communications Staff
Stephanie Brown (Gardner)
Project Description
• History: Tukwila Pond is a 20 -acre parcel located within the Tukwila Urban Center. The pond is surrounded
by retail and industry and has become an important wildlife habitat location for birds, small reptiles, and small
mammals. There two main access points for humans however throughout the past several years the park has
seen significant overgrowth and has attracted negative attention with graffiti, drug use, and homeless
encampment. Various studies have been performed throughout the years, and there have been various
initiatives to create more access to the pond while protecting habitat.
• Relation to PROS Plan:
Pg. 32: PA5. Incorporate recreational uses at Tukwila Pond; consider perimeter pathways
around the pond with trail connections, kayak launch, and equipment rental. PA6. Increase
Green/Duwamish River and Tukwila Pond visibility, orient adjacent businesses towards the water, and
explore business partnerships to support water related activities.
PA7. Implement the vision for Tukwila Pond by developing a master plan for this site
based on the Tukwila Pond Concept (see the Tukwila Pond Potential Park Vision).
Convene a committee consisting of property owners and businesses, public
agency leaders, advocates, and users to build private and public partnerships for
capital investment and long-term support, and to sustain momentum to complete
site improvements and improve the quality of park edges. Explore business.
partnerships to arrange portable vendors, such as food trucks and coffee carts.
Pg. 34: Graphic representing potential of pond
Technical Supplement Recommendations
E-4:
Tukwila Pond Park
• Develop Master Plan for site and develop regional attraction elements and venue space for events.
• Use the site concept to guide long-term improvements to park and investments by neighboring
property owners and businesses.
• Improve signage and wayfinding to site from major cross streets surrounding park.
• Add developed field/activity space at the northwest corner for gathering and informal play.
• Conduct natural area and habitat enhancements.
• Build a continuous and accessible pathway around pond.
• Work with surrounding property owners and businesses to redevelop uses along property edges to face
the pond with ground floor uses that provide direct connections and access to the public portion of
the site.
• Improve water quality then consider offering interactive elements for water recreation (i.e., hand boat
launch, small craft concessions and rentals, aerification fountains).
Tukwila Pond Master Plan Communication Toolkit Page 2
10
Project Goals: The goal of this project is to work with stakeholders to develop a masterplan to guide redevelopment
throughout the next 5-10 years.
Project Details: This project is for the development of a masterplan; J.A. Brennan was hired to develop the plan. A
strong community engagement effort will occur to ensure community, business, and city staff are provided several
opportunities to provide input throughout plan development.
Communication Needs
Select all items that need to be completed for this project:
NKick off meeting.
▪ Public events specific to project: meetings, workshops, other type of events
N Post on city calendar
▪ Create social media event.
®Create poster/flyer/postcard.
Directly ask for attendance
N Neighborhood, park, or user group direct communication
NPostcard: Virtual postcard
❑ Poster
❑ Park banner
❑Meeting at Park
❑Door knocking
❑ Other
General Public Communication
❑ Postcard
❑ Poster
❑Banner
N Newsletter: Parks & Recreation
NNewsletter: Community Organizations, examples: school district faith -based newsletters, chamber of commerce,
apartment complexes, etc.
N Press Release
❑Community Letter
NWebsite Updates
▪ City blog post
Social Media (see below)
❑ Other
Social Media
❑ 1-2 Social media posts: simple park improvements = paving pathways, adding new benches
❑ Share to local groups
N3-4 Social media posts: posts will share project information, how the public can become involved, and all public
meetings.
N Shared to local groups
❑5-6 Social media posts: larger existing park projects: turf field, park redesign
❑ Share to local groups.
❑7+ Social media posts: new park
❑ Share to local groups periodically.
❑Project wrap event
❑ Community event w/ ribbon cutting.
Tukwila Pond Master Plan Communication Toolkit Page 3
11
❑In-house ribbon cutting type of event.
❑Virtual event
❑Other:
Basic Messaging and Talking Points
Use this language with staff and public to describe this project, it can be adapted to meet various audience needs.
• Tukwila Pond Park is a 25 -acre hidden gem, centrally located in the very heart of the Tukwila Urban Center.
There are several hotels, restaurants, retail establishments, including the Westfield Mall, and healthy
industrial areas located adjacent to, or in very close proximity to, the park. It is fittingly located to serve as a
prime destination for people that live, work, visit, shop, stay, and play in Tukwila. In the fall of 2020, the City
of Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Department contracted with J.A. Brennan to develop a long-term, all
encompassing, master plan for Tukwila Pond Park. Together with community stakeholders, residents,
business leaders, and city officials, a solid plan will be developed to help guide future development.
• Have you visited Tukwila Pond Park recently? Maybe you have not because you have never heard of the park.
Maybe you have and you were disappointed with its current condition. Many of us agree, Tukwila Pond is a
hidden gem, and we are looking for individuals to help us reimagine this unique park. Your ideas and guidance
can help turn Tukwila Pond into a place that people want to visit and spend their leisure time. Learn more
about joining a group of stakeholders to help develop the 2021 Tukwila Pond Master Plan by sending an email
to ParksRec@TukwilaWA.gov or calling 206-767-2305
Communication Timeline & Tracking
Date
Tool
Content
Notes
December
2020
City Website
Launched Tukwila Pond Project Page
12/22/20
Facebook
Have you visited Tukwila Pond Park recently? Maybe you have
not because you've never heard of the park. Maybe you have
and you were disappointed with its current condition.
Many of us agree, Tukwila Pond is a hidden gem and we're
looking for individuals to help us reimagine this unique park.
Your ideas and guidance can help turn Tukwila Pond into a
place that people want to visit and spend their leisure time.
Learn more about joining a group of stakeholders to help
develop the 2021 Tukwila Pond Master Plan by sending an
email to ParksRec@TukwilaWA.gov or calling 206-767-2305
Reached 326 people, 20
reactions, 2 comments
January
2021
City Website
Updates to page as needed. Added translated mini flyers (in
mid- January) announcing the plan and providing details for
how to become involved/request translation
January
2021
E -Hazelnut
Information about community meeting was included in the e-
Hazelnut. City of Tukwila E -Hazelnut Newsletter for January
2021 (constantcontact.com)
Tukwila Pond Master Plan
12
Communication Toolkit Page 4
1/5/21
Constant
Contact
TPR Department e-news. Mentioned master plan for Tukwila
Pond.
https://conta.cc/3ngEnul
Distributed to 3355 email
addresses, 33% open rate and 20
unique clicks on a link leading to
the project webpage.
1/11/21
Google Form
Dylan Mahler, Student Rep for the Tukwila Arts Commission,
developed and distributed a survey for students at Foster
High School asking about their thoughts/experiences with the
park. Survey responses can be found Tukwila Pond Foster
24 students responded and 8
indicated they would be
interested in attending the
February 3rd Community
Meeting.
Community Survey (Responses) (tukwilawa.gov)
1/20/21
Translated
flyers
Flyers were translated to describe the project and provide
information for how people can seek additional translation to
become involved. Posted on City website, included in social
media post, and worked with staff to help distribute in
Tukwila. https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/parks-
Languages include:
and-recreation/projects-plans-and-documents/
1/20/21
Survey
Developed online survey, sent in follow up email to
community meeting, posted on project web page, and sent in
multiple direct emails. Link to results: PR-Tukwila-Pond-
Survey yielded 44 responses.
Community-Survey-Results-2021.pdf (tukwilawa.gov)
1/21/21
Constant
Contact
Community Meeting RSVP/Lead Generation Page
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/y4KiZf8/TukwilaPond
176 views, 66 sign-ups
Note, this was the way people
signed up to attend the 2/3
Community Meeting.
1/27/21
Facebook Event
A new master plan is being developed to guide the future of
Tukwila Pond Park. Please join us to share your ideas for how
you would improve this hidden gem.
RSVP by visiting:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/y4KiZf8/TukwilaPond
Event reached 1882 people, 40
people responded to the event
(11 attended from this post, 29
people selected interested. Link
to event:
https://fb.me/e/MyAolmz7
For More Info: ParksRec@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-767-2305
Translation: To request translation for the meeting, please
call 206-406-6692. Deadline to request is Feb. 1, 2021
1/27/21
Direct Email:
Constant
Contact
Virtual Postcard (project specific):
https://conta.cc/2YjjdRU
Sent to 85 people (including
stakeholders) and they were
asked to share. 66% open rate
1/28/21
Direct Email:
Constant
Contact
Tukwila Senior Scoop (email version). Link:
https://conta.cc/2Ynsus9
Distributed to 741 email
addresses, 49% open rate and 22
unique clicks on a link leading to
the project webpage.
1/28/21
Facebook Post
(sharing event)
We have an important community meeting next Wednesday,
February 3, 2021 and would like you to join us!
A new master plan is being developed for Tukwila Pond Park.
Your ideas will help shape the plan and may guide future
development.
Reached 89 people, 2 reactions,
7 post clicks
Tukwila Pond Master Plan
Communication Toolkit Page 5
13
Data Gathering & Tracking
Before and after photos — flyover video from 1.14.21
®Before situation (ex. invasive plant overview)
❑ After situation (ex. native plants added, restoration facts,
®Track resident, business, organization participation in planning process
PROS Plan (Adopted 2020)
DCD Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Sub -area plan for Tukwila Urban Center, transportation plan
® Tukwila Residential Neighborhoods map
Tukwila Pond Master Plan Communication Toolkit Page 6
14
The meeting will be held via zoom, RSVP by visiting:
https://Ip.constantcontactpages.com/su/y4KiZf8/TukwilaPond
1/29/21
City
News/Headlines
Post
City blog post to announce upcoming community meeting
and provide information for how to participate (virtually).
Link:
https://www.tukwilawa.gov/join-
us-for-a-virtual-com m u n ity-
meeting-for-tukwila-pond-park
on-feb-3-2021/
2/3/2021
Direct Email:
Constant
Contact
Email to Tukwila Pond Community Meeting attendees w/
zoom info
2/5/21
Direct Email:
Constant
Contact
Email to Tukwila Pond Attendees — recap of meeting
Sent to 62 ppl, 77% open rate
2/5/21
TPR Facebook
We are in the process of developing a new master plan for
Tukwila Pond Park. What is a park master plan, anyway? A
master plan is a comprehensive document that includes site
history, environmental review, community input, conceptual
design, and recommendations, and much more. The result is
a tool that will guide future decision making and
development.
Exciting, huh?? Ok, maybe it does not sound exciting but
when you visit your favorite parks, keep in mind there is often
a master plan behind what you see, feel, and experience.
One of the most important aspects of a master plan is
community input - this is your park, after all! If you have
creative ideas, thoughts, or suggestions for how this park
could look in the future please share them with us. Share
here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TukwilaPond
Reached 287 People, 9
reactions, 1 share
Follow the master plan process by
visiting: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/.../p.../projects-plans-
and-documents/
2/5/21
Web Updates
Web updates after community meeting.
Data Gathering & Tracking
Before and after photos — flyover video from 1.14.21
®Before situation (ex. invasive plant overview)
❑ After situation (ex. native plants added, restoration facts,
®Track resident, business, organization participation in planning process
PROS Plan (Adopted 2020)
DCD Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Sub -area plan for Tukwila Urban Center, transportation plan
® Tukwila Residential Neighborhoods map
Tukwila Pond Master Plan Communication Toolkit Page 6
14
CS&S Memo 3.15.21 APPENDIX B
Tukwila Pond Master Plan - Community Engagement Plan Detail & Summary
City staff from various department (Economic Development, DCD, Community Engagement and Parks &
Recreation) identified potential stakeholders (anybody who can affect or is affected by an organization,
strategy, or project). Initially, there were about 35 individuals or groups on the stakeholder list, but as
we bean outreach the list grew to more than 50 stakeholders. Several of the stakeholders represent
multiple categories.
To date our engagement efforts have included these community members:
❑ Tukwila Residents
❑ Foster High School Students
❑ Arts Commissioners
❑ Parks Commissioners
❑ Equity & Social Justice Commissioners
❑ Human Services Advisory Board
Members
❑ Planning Commissioners
❑ Duwamish Tribe
Timeline of Community Engagement
❑ Muckleshoot Tribe
❑ Community Based Organizations
❑ Surrounding Property Owners
❑ Neighboring Property Owners
❑ Business Community
❑ Tourism Community
❑ Local Artists
❑ Environmental Habitat Experts
❑ City Staff - All City Departments
The goal of the first set of meetings was to discuss the current site conditions, explore potential for easements,
acquisitions and potential for zoning changes, ideas for activating the space, and preliminary site development
for community input and preferencing.
Due to COVID-19 all planned activities are occurring using virtual meeting platforms.
City Staff Stakeholder Meeting - December 16, 2020
City staff stakeholders representing all departments were identified by Department Directors and invited to
attend. 16 staff participated in the meeting providing feedback regarding the presentation as well as
identifying additional community stakeholders to invite to the project.
Project Stakeholder Meeting - January 13, 2021
The first stakeholder meeting was held on January 13th. There were almost 40 participants that listened to
the presentation and gave ideas and input to the project team. The presentation and meeting notes were sent
out to all attendees and posted on the project page of the City website.
Project Stakeholder Design Charettes - January 26, 2021
Stakeholders were invited to participate in a design charette on January 26th. There were three separate
charette's held so that each session could focus on specific topics areas and included subject matter experts
from the design team (stakeholders could sign up for multiple sessions):
• Charette for Adjacent Property Owners Discussion (15 people)
• Charette for Water Quality & Habitat Discussion (24 people)
• Charette for Placemaking, Storytelling, Activation, Amenities, Culture & Community Discussion (24
people)
1
15
CS&S Memo 3.15.21 APPENDIX B
Community Meeting - February 3, 2021
A community meeting was held on February 3rd which included a brief history of the project, presentation by
the consultant team and breakout room discussion with attendees to discuss preferencing on key project
elements. There were 48 people that attended the meeting (including staff and consultants).
Below are the discussion questions used in the breakout rooms:
1. Can you think of an activity or element that would be a big draw for the community to the park
space? Is there an amenity that could serve as a focal point at the park? How can we activate the
space?
2. Regarding water quality, how important is the open water aspect of the pond to you? In time (5-15
years) the pond will eventually become a marsh environment if allowed to go through its natural
processes, reducing open water area.
3. The City has several park spaces available where a variety of events can be held. Given the limited
developable park land would you like to see an outdoor event space or environmental learning space
or community hall as an amenity to activate the site?
4. Do you see an opportunity to express and celebrate the diverse culture of Tukwila in this park? What
activities or amenities should be considered?
The presentation and meeting notes were sent out to all attendees and posted on the project page of the City
website.
Survey
A survey was developed to provide additional opportunities for the community to provide ideas, interests,
needs and priorities for this park property. To date there have been 44 survey responses. Additionally, Dylan
Mahler, Student Rep for the Tukwila Arts Commission developed and distributed a survey for students at
Foster High School asking about their thoughts/experience with the park. 24 students responded and 8
indicated interest in attending the community meeting.
Tentative Dates in 2021 for Upcoming Council & Community Engagement
• March 15— Community Services & Safety Committee - Project Update #1
• March -April — Stakeholder Engagement
o March 8-30 — Stakeholder interviews with identified adjacent/surrounding property owners
(conducted by City staff and the consultant team).
o March 16 — City Staff Stakeholder meeting #2 — Review Alternative Designs
o March 31— Project Stakeholder meeting #2 — Review Alternative Designs
o April 21— Community Meeting #2 — Review Alternative Designs
• June 21— Community Services & Safety Committee - Project Update #2 (Review Alternative Designs)
• July 21— Community Meeting #3: Draft Master Plan
• August 16— Community Services & Safety Committee — Project Update #3 - Draft Master Plan
• September 27 (COW) — Presentation of the Tukwila Pond Master Plan
• October 4 (Reg) — City Council adoption of the Tukwila Pond Master Plan
16
TUKWILA
PARTNERSHIP
Green Tukwila Program
Summary, January- March 2021
Green Tukwila volunteers, stewards, and partner organizations continue to perform at a high
level to improve and create sustainable urban forests, green spaces, and a healthy Green
Duwamish river.
Tours & Education
• Green Tukwila partnered with the Tukwila's Senior Recreation Program to host monthly
"Nature Walks" in Tukwila. The series discusses topics like sustainable urban forests,
habitat, restoration phases, watershed, site history, while building community and
exercising. The series has been very successful despite cold weather, upcoming walks
include Crystal Springs Park and Duwamish Gardens.
• Green Tukwila joined the Kaleidoscope Play & Learn free program for children 0-5 that
operates on Fridays at Crestview Park, 10:30-12:00 pm. Twice a month Green Tukwila
staff, Olean Perry, will lead nature -based exploration and education.
Volunteer Events
• Volunteer work parties started in February under Governor Inslee's "Healthy
Washington, Roadmap to Recovery" under guidelines for Outdoor Recreation. The work
party schedule is in development for Cottonwood Corner. All public volunteer
opportunities for Duwamish Hill Preserve, Duwamish Alive, and Green Tukwila Day are
posted online, www.Tukwilawa.gov/GreenTukwila.
• Partner Organizations are not hosting volunteer events due to COVID-19 currently.
Partner Work:
• Dirt Corps, EarthCorps, and Forterra continue working on projects funded by the Re -
Green the Green, King County grant. https://www.govlink.org/watersheds/9/pian-
implementation/Re-Green.aspx
o Active locations in the last few months are Tukwila Community Center, Fort
Dent, Bicentennial Park, and Green River Trail behind the Minkler Shop.
• Partner In Employment, https://partnerinemployment.org received funds from the Port
of Seattle Environmental Grant for 2021 to build and implement a "Green Job" program.
Partner In Employment has 1 lead and 5 paid youth each quarter that will work 4 weeks
in Tukwila's parks restoring and planting healthy habitat with Green Tukwila. Youth
work 17-20 hours a week and are paid above minimum wage.
o Mike Perfetti hosted a tour in February of Duwamish Gardens and spoke about
his job and other green jobs that were involved with the development of the
site.
o Parks Staff is hosting a talk with youth about employment in a Parks Department
in March.
17
GREEN
TUKWILA
PARTNERSHIP
• Bhutanese Community Resource Center and Summer Search nonprofits were awarded
funding in February through the South King County Environmental Grant Fund to work
with Green Tukwila in 2021. Needs, challenges, and goals are currently being discussed
and planning has started for both programs.
Adopt -A -Spot
2020 Park Stewards continue to work on their own time to clean up litter in adopted parks. In
the last month, three new stewards have signed on to the program.
March 2, Adopt -A -Spot staff, Olena Perry, hosted a one-time volunteer event at Bicentennial
Park on the Green River Trail to clean up litter. The event was a huge success, 10 volunteers
worked for 1.5 hours, pick up 20 bags of trash and other large debris. Parks supported the
event and estimated 6 yards of trash was collected at the event. Participants have requested
more volunteer opportunities in this format.
18