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The City of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor Ekberg
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: May 12, 2021
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.
�. Intergovernmental Update
• ICMA Institute on Race, Equity and Inclusion: City Administrator David Cline participated in
an International County/City Managers Association (ICMA) Institute on Race, Equity and
Inclusion Learning Exchange on April 27.
• Sound Cities Association Mayors Meeting: Mayor Ekberg participated in a Sound Cities
Association Mayors meeting on April 27.
• Pacific Northwest Education and Workforce Summit: On April 28 Mayor Ekberg offered
welcoming remarks at the 2021 Pacific Northwest Education and Workforce Summit hosted
by the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and Worksource. Economic Development
staff also participated in the event.
• WRIA9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum Management Committee: Mayor Ekberg participated
in a WRIA9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum Management Committee meeting on April 28.
• Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly: Council President Kruller represented the
City at the Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly meeting on April 29. Mayor
Ekberg also participated in the event.
• Governor Bill -Signing at Tukwila Community Center: On May 4 Governor Inslee held a bill -
signing event at the Tukwila Community Center. Mayor Ekberg offered welcoming remarks to
Governor Inslee and the visiting State Legislators. Council President Kruller also attended the
event.
• King County City Managers/City Administrators Meeting: City Administrator David Cline
hosted the King County City Managers/City Administrators monthly meeting on May 5 where
the AWC provided a Legislative Overview and a brief presentation on the American Rescue
Plan, the SCA and WCMA also provided updates. The group also had a Roundtable discussion
about the American Rescue Plan and reopening plans for City facilities.
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• Get to Know Regional Affordable Housing Partners: On May 7 Mayor Ekberg and Council
President Kruller participated in the Get to Know Regional Affordable Housing Partners event
hosted by the Housing Development Consortium.
• 2021 Spotlight Award for Program Excellence: Tukwila Parks & Recreation was awarded
the Washington Recreation & Parks Association 2021 Spotlight Award for Program Excellence
in Health & Wellness for Operation Senior Meal Drop. Over the course of the year, Senior Meal
Drop delivered over 18,500 meals to Tukwila seniors. This delivery of meals allowed our
vulnerable populations to stay home and stay safe during the pandemic and the weekly
phone calls to take orders and the deliveries provided social interaction for many of our
residents.
II. Community Events
• Restoration at Riverton: Restoration at Riverton kicked off a monthly series on May 4. Olena
Perry, Parks Staff, the Park Steward, and a dedicated volunteer removed 300 square feet of
English ivy and cut 3 tree rings from struggling maples next to Gully Gardens.
• Self -guided Native Plant Walk: The self -guided native plant walk at Tukwila Park has been
such a success that the signs put up by Partner in Employment and Green Tukwila will be left
up for a few more weeks as requested by a neighbor.
• Tukwila Park Clean -Up: Partner in Employment will be returning to Tukwila Park on May 10
for 2 weeks of invasive removal with their green training program.
• Spring Park N Play: Spring Park N Play is in full swing, with the food distribution sites focusing
on Crestview, Cascade View, and the Tukwila Community Center. During the first 2 weeks of
the session, 950 meals were distributed. Staff continue to see new families each week. Staff
are working with the Seattle Public Schools and United Way of King County on a plan to
continue the program this summer.
• Camp Tukwilly: Online registration for Camp Tukwilly opened on May 3 for Tukwila Residents.
On May 17 registration will be open to anyone.
III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Meeting with Foster High Students: Chief Dreyer met with Mr. Kraght's class at Foster High
School on May 7 for a focused discussion on how the Tukwila Police Department can meet the
needs of the Tukwila youth. More meetings are being planned.
Project Updates
• Boeing Access Rd over Airport Way Bridge: Estimated Completion: June 2021
Razz Construction has completed the column jackets on the east and west side of Airport
Way. The column jackets have been installed, painted, and backfilled. Construction crews
plan to work on the center column this week to complete the project by end of June.
• 42—d Ave S Bridge Replacement: Design continues for the 42nd Ave S Bridge as TranTech
Engineering is starting to collect and process data for the Type, Size, and Location report. City
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staff continues to coordinate the public outreach for this project and perform research
regarding funding opportunities for design and construction.
• Tukwila Teen and Senior Center: Phase 1 of Community Engagement has started and is
centered around small group feedback meetings. There is an internal staff team that is
working to partner with people and organizations in the community to help us connect with
as many community members as possible.
Boards, Commissions and Committees
• Arts Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2021.
2 Resident position terms expire December 31, 2021.
No vacancies.
• Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2021.
1 resident term set to expire December 31, 2021.
No vacancies.
• COPCAB: The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2021.
3 Resident position terms set to expire December 31, 2021.
VACANT: 1 School District Representative and Student Representative.
• Equity & Social Justice Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2021.
1 City Council Representative position term expires December 31, 2021.
2 Education position terms expires December 31, 2021.
1 City Employee position term expires December 31, 2021.
1 Community Representative position term expires December 31, 2021.
VACANT: 1 Education Representative and Student Representative.
• Human Services Advisory Board: The next meeting is being scheduled for June 2021.
1 Resident position term expires December 31, 2021.
1 Faith -Based Community position term expires December 31, 2021.
VACANT: 1 Business Community Representative.
• Library Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2021. The June meeting is
tentative pending business needs.
3 Resident position terms expire December 31, 2021.
VACANT: Student Representative.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2021.
All positions are 1 -year terms.
VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative and 1 Funded by Tax Representative.
• Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2021.
3 Community position terms expire December 31, 2021.
VACANT: 1 Community Representative and Student Representative.
• Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2021.
No terms set to expire in 2021.
VACANT: 1 Resident Position. Confirmation of appointment is scheduled for May 17, 2021.
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