HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-03-19 Item 8C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: March 14, 2012
SUBJECT: Report for March 19, 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 Tukwila. The report consists of
information provided by the Executive Team, with editing and input by the City Administrator.
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
King County City Administrators /Managers Meeting March 7
At this monthly meeting, the following items were discussed:
State Legislative Update: Association of Washington Cities' lobbyist, Candice Bock,
discussed the current budget situation. The main concern for cities is that there is a
reduction in Liquor Excise revenues proposed in most budget plans and this may be
permanent reduction. The cities continue to work for flexibility in revenues and in
regulations. All of these issues will move to a special session.
Automated Finaerprint Identification Svstem (AFIS) Update: AFIS Director, Carol Gillespie,
provided the annual report of this regional, voter approved system, which assists law
enforcement in processing crime scenes and matching fingerprints. This past year, AFIS
implemented full palm print technology that has already helped in matching suspects to
crime scenes. This program will be on the November ballot for continued funding.
Additional information will be provided to all cities this fall.
Suburban Cities Association Update: SCA Director Deanna Dawson provided an update on
SCA activities including recent conversations with King County regarding possible legislation
for transportation and transit funding.
King County CEO Meeting March 7
Mayor Haggerton and City Administrator Cline met with other City Mayors, Administrators
and Managers to discuss tourism promotion within cities and also within the State of
Washington. One representative, Jane L. Kilburn, Director of Tourism Development for the
Port of Seattle, provided background on the new Washington Tourism Alliance. The WTA
was formed by industry providers to promote statewide tourism and to fill the void left by the
State closing down its offices. They are looking for a sustainable financing model that would
include all parts of the tourism industry, from cruise ships, to hotels, to retail and
entertainment venues. Ms. Kilburn confirmed that the WTA is not interested in usurping
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local jurisdictions ability to create Tourism Promotion Areas, which is funded through a self
assessment on hotels.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency Management
Kendra Kay, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordinator, hosted the first
CPR class of 2012. The next class will be a combined CPR /First Aid class on
June 2. A meeting was also held at Foster High School with the Safety Club to assess
partnering opportunities to involve students in the CERT Program.
HUMAN SERVICES
2013 Joint Cities Human Services Funding application Launched
Ongoing collaboration between 18 cities produced an improved process for organizations to
use when requesting funding from multiple jurisdictions. The new process includes one
common online request for proposal process. On March 15 a technical assistance
workshop was held in Renton to explain this proposal. The Tukwila Human Services
Advisory Board will be reviewing applications from this process for the years 2013 and 2014.
Responsive Philanthropy
Human Services staff and the South King County Council of Human Services Directors
participated in a responsive philanthropy workshop. Our presence elevates the interest and
need of South King County cities to be more engaged with public and private philanthropy.
Aging Your Way Summit
Human services and economic development staff will be participating in the summit next
Wednesday to learn the result of community forums on how citizens want their communities
to look like in the future. Tukwila Village will be highlighted.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
King County Aerospace Alliance
On March 13, 2012, economic development staff supported the King County Aerospace
Alliance by staffing one of the "coffee corners" at the Aerospace Defense Supplier
Summit. This summit is an opportunity for leaders in the aerospace industry to meet with
potential industry partners. We estimate attendance at 600 companies from 30 countries.
Congressman Adam Smith's Small Business Advisory Council
On March 16, 2012, Congressman Smith held a quarterly small business advisory council at
Airways Brewing Company in Kent. As requested by congressional staff, Economic
Development staff attended and invited some key small businesses to participate.
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Tourism Promotion Areas
On March 2, the City Administrator and Economic Development Administrator met with staff
from Seattle Southside and the City of SeaTac regarding a proposal from some hoteliers to
create a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA). Staff will provide a briefing paper on TPAs to
Council sometime in the next two months.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Washington's Most Wanted Capture by Tukwila Police Officers
On March 12, several of our officers took one of Washington's most dangerous criminals off
Tukwila streets. A citizen reported to Tukwila Police Officers that he recognized a man
identified as one of Washington's most wanted criminals. Washington's Most Wanted, is a
Q13 television broadcast which identifies our most wanted criminals and solicit the public's
assistance in apprehending them. Our officers conducted a quick investigation, devised a
plan and took the person into custody. The subject had a no -bail Department of
Corrections escape warrant for robbery, several felony warrants for promoting prostitution
and a misdemeanor DV assault warrant for a combined total of $175,000 bail.
Community Outreach
On Thursday, May 8, Police Department representatives partnered with representatives of
the International Rescue Committee and presented safety information to our local
Bhutanese and Burmese community. Our representatives received positive feedback from
the community. We plan on continuing partnerships focused on serving the needs of our
refugee community.
PARKS RECREATION and METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Recreation
Teen Late Night on Fridays has been attended by approximately 160 teen each night for the
past three weeks. The summer Parks Recreation Guide (May- August) should be in
mailboxes the week of March 26, 2012.
Parks
The Duwamish Hill Preserve name sign was installed this last week. -time staff are back to
work for the year.
Tukwila Pool
Tukwila will be hosting a gathering of Metropolitan Park District (MPD) staff from around the
state on March 23, 2012. Next `special' Citizen's Pool Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting
is scheduled for March 24, 2012 from 8 -9:30 am.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Eastland Mobile Home Relocation 12242 48th Avenue South
The Building Permit for Mr. Fred Eastland at 12242 48th Avenue South was approved on
March 7, 2012 and he has been notified that the permit is ready to pick up. The scope of this
permit is to replace an existing single wide mobile home with a double wide.
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King Conservation District Grant Ruling by State Supreme Court
In mid- February, the State Supreme Court issued a decision in a Mason County case that
will affect most Conservation Districts in the state, including King Conservation District
(KCD). The State Supreme Court invalidated the Mason Conservation District's ordinance
because it set a $5 per parcel fee instead of a per acre assessment. The court stated the
statute establishing district assessments and the State Conservation Commission rule on
district assessments both require a per parcel and a per acre assessment to be levied.
The City of Tukwila has almost $80,000 built up in KCD assessments that have not been
used. DCD staff has asked for clarification from King Conservation District staff on whether
these funds are still available for use by the City. KCD has notified local jurisdictions that it
is reviewing the legal implications of the court's ruling and that for now, all grant awards are
on hold. This may affect the $20,000 grant that the KCD Grant Subcommittee had
recommended for approval to be used on the Duwamish River Restoration Challenge, spear
headed by BECU. Staff will continue to follow this issue.
North Highline Annexation
Seattle staff briefed their City Council on the work plan for North Highline Annexation area.
At this time, Seattle is adding the `Sliver on the River" area to their potential annexation area
(PAA) and may also include the Duwamish Triangle" area (the area that overlaps with
Tukwila's PAA). Tukwila City staff members continue to monitor this effort and will be
updating the Council in the next few months on the City's efforts and options in this area.
The City of Burien continues to work on annexing the final North Highline area. If the State
Legislature preserves incentives for annexation, this may be on the ballot in November.
III. INTERNAL UPDATES
Strategic Planning Consultant Selection Update
The City received 17 proposals for Strategic Planning Services from a broad group of
consultants. After an initial review, the group was narrowed down to six finalists. Ultimately,
three consulting firms were invited to make presentations to the interview team (Council
President Seal, Councilmembers Quinn and Hougardy, Mayor Haggerton, David Cline, Mike
Villa, Jack Pace, Bob Giberson, Evelyn Boykan and Joyce Trantina). The presentations
provided specific information about each firm's background, experience and were able to
meet the staff that would be working with the city and the Tukwila community.
The City continues review the materials and check references, especially with other cities
and agencies that have worked with these firms. A final selection is expected later this
week. A recommendation and contract will be presented to the Finance and Safety
Committee for discussion in April.
This important community -wide effort will be funded within existing resources of the 2011-
2012 Adopted Budget. The funding for this effort will be from the Mayor's office using
unspent budgeted 2011 funds.
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IV. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS
Tukwila Teen Programs /Team Center
In response to a request from a Councilmember, Parks staff members will prepare a packet
of information regarding the Teen program and a proposed Teen Program for presentation
at the March 26, 2012 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. This item will be
for information only.
New Stop Signs on SR -518 and 51 Ave. S. /Klickitat Drive Off -ramp
Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT) installed stop signs at the
intersection of the SR -518 off -ramp with 51 Ave S /Klickitat Drive. Staff continues to
monitor and share issues with WSDOT. Ultimately, WSDOT will install a traffic signal at this
location once funding is secured.
Allied Waste Recycling
In response to concerns raised by a Councilmember, City staff members have contacted
Allied Waste with the message that new 3 -year recycling contracts at the end of their
contract is problematic and needs to stop. Waste Management is ramping up their public
outreach with flyers /postcards going out emphasizing their free recycling program.
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