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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-03-05 Item 8C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO: Mayor Haggerton Councilmembers FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: February 29, 2012 SUBJECT: Report for March 5, 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. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND LOCAL ISSUES UPDATE South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Administrative Meeting February 22 The Mayor and City Administrator attended this regular Administrative meeting to receive an update on the operations of the new South County Jail Facility that started full operations this past fall. There was a marketing discussion afterward to discuss how best to increase additional usage by other organizations. Federal Legislative Update February 22 The Mayor, several Councilmembers and City staff, met with our Federal Lobbyists to discuss our past and current Federal Initiatives. At this time, the City is planning on sending a delegation to Washington, DC, in May to meet with our federal delegation. The City is currently seeking additional financial support for the extension of Strander Boulevard and for Boeing Access Road bridge improvements. In addition, there was a follow -up discussion regarding the BNSF railroad and its impacts on the community. Valley Cities Luncheon February 24 City Administrator Cline attended this monthly meeting of nine Valley cities on behalf of Mayor Haggerton. The members heard a presentation on efforts to reduce gang violence and improve communities through a coordinated effort led by Justice Bobbe Bridge. The Center for Children and Youth Justice, as well as the non profit Alive and Free are working through school districts, cities, and other organizations to coordinate activities and funding. Global to Local Update The cities of Tukwila and SeaTac have been participating in an innovative Public /Private Partnership since 2009 with Swedish Hospital, Health Point, King County Public Health and Washington Global Health focusing on decreasing health disparities in Tukwila and SeaTac. On February 9 and 11, this partnership hosted a citizen engagement process called "Community Cafe" at Tukwila Community Center that invited 62 participants to share perspectives and ideas on community issues. Staff from Parks and Recreation, Planning and Economic Development also attended the Cafe. 35 City Administrator Report Page 2 On February 15 Tukwila Councilmember De'Sean Quinn and SeaTac Councilmember Mia Gregerson spoke at the open house and both were recognized for support of the effort. Tukwila and SeaTac Staff, Evie Boykan and Colleen Brandt Schluter were also recognized for their work in supporting these efforts in their communities. On February 29, a Global to Local Health Seminar was conducted at Swedish Hospital to introduce the Global to Local project to PATH (a global health organization) and community partners. Additional information can be found at http: /globaltolocal.org DEPARTMENT UPDATES PARKS RECREATION and METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT Citizen Comment follow -up from February 6 Council Meeting In response to a citizen's inquiry at the February 6 Council meeting, Parks and Recreation staff members reviewed their procedures for asking participants about residence status. Staff confirmed that on the senior trip in question, staff was conducting a survey for future program and trip offerings. It was important for staff to determine if residents were the ones offering the suggested programs. The staff members recognize the importance put on resident involvement in our Recreation Programs and, therefore, regularly ask everyone who comes through the doors if they "live in Tukwila." It is always the intent of the staff members to be welcoming to all participants. Duwamish Hill Preserve The contract was executed for appraisal of the property. We are providing "in- kind" services to support a grant that Forterra (formally known as CLC) can utilize for educational programs and volunteer project coordination. Tukwila Pool Data logging equipment has been removed and energy consumption analysis is being performed. The preliminary Energy Services Plan is planned to be on the April 9 MPD Board Meeting. The boiler needed repairs three times this last two weeks, the chemical controller went out of commission, and the pool heater pump overheated and did not work this past weekend. We were able to make minor and less expensive repairs anticipating that they will be replaced at the end of the year. 2011 Community Special Events Recap An analysis of the Community Special Events was presented to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. This report was put together to indicate how City Council direction was implemented through the special events. The major change for this last year was turning Tukwila Days into three separate mini events. The City achieved higher attendance at these three events and reduced the budget compared to the one day event of Tukwila Days. FIRE DEPARTMENT Training Video On February 20, staff from Engine 51 spent the afternoon with Action Training filming extrication procedures on hybrid vehicles. The footage will be part of an overall extrication training series due to be released sometime in May. Action Training has worked with our department many times over the years to produce training videos for the fire service. Z AC ityAdm in istratorReports20121CAReportMa rch5- 2012.docx 36 City Administrator Report Page 3 Successful CPR Response Engines 51, 52, and 53 with Medic 4 responded to an unconscious, unresponsive adult with telephone -CPR occurring at dispatch. The crew of Engine 52 was successful in shocking the patient one time using the department's defibrillation machine followed by extensive medical intervention by Medic 4. The Crews extricated the patient from the apartment successfully for transport to Valley Hospital with a pulse and blood pressure. A quality job was completed by all personal involved in this successful resuscitation. POLICE DEPARTMENT Soliciting in Certain Areas Prohibited Ordinance (SCAPO) A summary of this new ordinance was provided to the Finance Safety Committee. Tukwila officers were trained, and businesses were notified of the new ordinance that went into effect on December 13. The Police Department developed a brochure conveying details of the law and resources to assist the needy and mentally ill. First time violators contacted by the police are presented the brochure and educated on the new law and issued a warning. As of February 15, after 3 months of enforcement and education on the new law, police officers issued 45 warning citations. One repeat violator was arrested during this time period. Residential Burglaries Community Block Watch Meeting and Update Community Block Watch meeting The police department, in cooperation with the Community Block Watch program, hosted a community meeting on February 23 to discuss the recent increase in residential burglaries. More than 100 people, as well as six Councilmembers, participated in this event. On the evening of February 27, patrol officers responded to a dispute, and during their investigation recovered approximately 50 items of evidence related to car prowling, burglary, identity theft, and narcotics. One person was arrested. The following morning an astute patrol officer went back to the location and located a vehicle that had been associated with prior Tukwila burglaries. Upon further investigation, he located stolen laptops, drugs, credit cards, identifications, burglar tools, and drug paraphernalia. This helped identify several suspects possibly responsible for the string of burglaries in Tukwila and throughout the region. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housekeeping Code Amendments The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed housekeeping code amendments and finalized their recommendations to the City Council. This item will be scheduled for Council review in March. The list of proposed amendments range from minor housekeeping or clarifications to policy decisions about the review process and development standards. Westfield Mall Presentation Antony Ritch, a Regional Senior Vice President for Westfield, made a special presentation at the Planning Commission's request. He discussed the success of the Mall expansion which has won a gold award from a shopping center industry group. He also expressed Westfield's interest in continuing to work with staff on the redraft of the Southcenter Plan. ZACityAdministratorReporls201 MAReportMarch5- 2012.docx 37 City Administrator Report Page 4 III. INTERNAL UPDATES Finance Director Search Update The City interviewed four applicants for Finance Director on February 29. The Mayor is expected to make a recommendation in the next few weeks. Strategic Plan Consultant Update The City received seventeen responses to its request for proposals for a Strategic Planning Consultant. After reviewing these applications, the City is scheduling interviews with three finalists the week of March 5. A recommendation for a final consultant and contract will be brought to the Community and Parks Committee in the near future. Tukwila Village Update The developer team continues to make revisions and improvements to the site plan. Derek Speck, Economic Development Manager has been working closely with other City staff members and the developer to create a revised site plan for public viewing by the end of March. The City is on schedule to bring the proposed development agreement to Council in April. ZAC ityAd m in istratorReports20121CA ReportMarch5- 201 2.docx 38