HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-04-02 Item 7B - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: March 28, 2012
SUBJECT: Report for April 2, 2012 Regular Council Meeting
The City Administrator Report is intended 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 us 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.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
HUMAN SERVICES
Staff from Human Services and Economic Development attended the Senior Services Aging
Your Way Summit on March 21 and learned about many innovative community based
initiatives. The Senior Housing Assistance Group showcased Tukwila Village at the Summit.
Human Service staff members are participating in a South King County mobility forum with a
goal of forming an action plan to increase the availability of culturally appropriate
transportation resource information and help identify and address gaps in service. Talks are
underway regarding incorporation of a Hyde shuttle in Tukwila. The Hyde shuttle is a door to
door van service for older adults and people with disabilities.
About 120 agencies attended the South King County Human Services application technical
assistance forum.
FIRE
Emergency Management: Two meetings are scheduled with the Museum of Flight to
discuss how we can help them in their tabletop exercise as well as with Boeing as we
partner with them for the June Earthquake drill.
Fire Response: The A Shift responded to a report of an unknown fire on 135 and
Macadam. After some good work by the crew and acting captain Rodal, City Police and
Seattle City Light were brought in to assist and discovered a grow operation that was
underway. The owner was arrested and Seattle City Light will be taking action to recover the
stolen power.
Fire Prevention: The Bow Lake Transfer Station is in the process of a large remodel. In
2005, they were granted a variance and were allowed to install an above ground flammable
liquid storage tank for their generator. As a result of the remodel, they are relocating the
tank with the appropriate screening and containment measures required by code and city
ordinance. We have reviewed their plans and agree that they are in compliance.
POLICE
New Hires: Final job offers were extended to two lateral police officers. They accepted and
will begin field training on April 2, 2012 and May 7, 2012 respectively.
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PARKS RECREATON and METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Recreation: The Division 2011 Recap and a proposal for a Teen Center at the Foster
Library were presented to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on March 26. The
number of teens at late night on March 23 was 143. We are in the process of converting /re-
programming rooms at the Community Center to include a Teen Room. The switchover is
going well and should be complete by Spring Break. Former Employee Debbie
Mothershead passed away last week.
Golf: Matt Huft accepted the position as Lead Maintenance Specialist at Foster Golf Links.
Matt started as a part-time employee in 1996. Mowing season has begun.
Volunteer Events: About 40 people attended the final Sister City delegation meeting.
The delegation leaves on March 28. They will be returning from their trip on April 6.
Tukwila Pool: Staff toured the Helene Madison Pool to see what improvements Seattle
Parks and Recreation has made over the last few years including pool covers, UV system
and new boilers.
Staff hosted a meeting of special park districts from around the area that was organized
by the Vancouver MPD. Agenda items included recent successes, aggregate tax limits, pro
rationing order and process, and future legislative actions; Municipal Research Services
Center also provided presentations on their services. Next steps include quarterly meetings,
development of a complete list of MPDs and other Recreation Service Districts, and possible
creation of a section in the Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA).
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Sales tax collected for January 2012 totaled $1.02 million which was a slight decrease from
last year's collections of $1.03 million.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
On March 7, 2012, Mr. Eastland was informed that his building permit had been approved.
As of this date, Mr. Eastland nor his contractor have applied for the demolition /relocation
permit, nor have they picked up the approved building permit.
MAYORS OFFICE
Strategic Planning:
After an extensive selection process, the City is recommending entering into a Consulting
Agreement with Berk Consulting. Berk has done similar Strategic Planning work in many
local communities: City of Snohomish; City of Tumwater; City of Mountlake Terrance, City
of Lynwood, City of Woodinville, City of Kirkland, City of Kent, and others. A draft Contract
will be presented to the Finance and Safety Committee on Tuesday, April 3. Costs for the
project will be covered by un -spent allocations in the Mayor's 2011 budget.
INTERNAL UPDATES
Staff Achievements:
The City Clerk was elected to the Board of the Washington State Municipal Clerk's
Association and sworn in at the annual Conference on March 15, 2012.
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