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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpec 2025-03-03 Item 9C - Report - City AdministratorTO: City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator The city of opportunity, the community of choice Mayor McLeod Councilmembers FROM: Marty Wine, City Administrator DATE: February 25, 2025 SUBJECT: City Administrator's Report The City Administrator Report is meant to provide the Council, staff, and the community with 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. I. Intergovernmental Update • Air & Space Roundtable Sub -Committee Meeting: On February 18 Economic Development staff attended an Air & Space Roundtable sub -committee meeting that focused on business needs for the workforce. • Sound Cities Association Mayors Meeting: Mayor McLeod participated in a Sound Cities Association Mayors meeting on February 18. • Association of Washington Cities (AWC) City Action Days: Mayor McLeod, Councilmembers Hedrick, Martinez, McConnell and Papyan, Deputy City Administrator Mayer and Director Miles attended AWC City Action Days February 19-20 where they had the opportunity to meet with State Legislators to discuss issues relevant to Tukwila. • King County Flood Control District Advisory Board Meeting: On February 20 Public Works and Economic Development staff attended a meeting of the King County Flood Control District Advisory Board. • South King Housing & Homelessness Partners (SKHHP)Board Meeting: Mayor McLeod participated in a SKHHP Board meeting on February 21. II. Community Events • Green Tukwila: Green Tukwila continues to support neighborhoods through stewardship of the city's natural environment. February featured the following restoration events: o Restoration at Riverton on February 11 at Riverton Park o Riverside Restoration with REI on February 12 at Bicentennial Park o Forterra Blackberry Removal Event on February 21 at Duwamish Hill Preserve Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 205 City Administrator's Report February 25, 2025 Page 2 • Presentation to Airport University Class: Transportation Demand Management staff presented to an Airport University class on February 12 and distributed ORCA cards. • Foster Golf Links Centennial Celebration: On February 13 Mayor McLeod and Councilmembers Martinez, McConnell and Papyan participated in the Foster Golf Links Centennial celebration. Approximately 80 people participated in the event. • Miracle Temple Community Advisory Committee: Human Services staff participated in the Community Advisory Committee meeting for Miracle Temple Tiny Village. The village is fully staffed, and participants continue to move into a variety of housing. • Community Police Academy: Registration will open soon for the annual Community Police Academy. The academy will take place every Tuesday beginning March 4 through April 29, from 5:30 PM -7:30 PM. • State of the City Community Event: Mayor McLeod will hold his annual State of the City Address on April 2 at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center. The event will begin at 5:30 PM. This is an opportunity to hear about what the City of Tukwila has accomplished in the past year and highlights about the vision for 2025. The event will include informational tables, providing you with opportunities to meet City staff and community partners and learn more about services and programs available to members of the Tukwila community. Light refreshments will be served. iii. Staff Updates Public Safety • Community Safety Briefing at SHAG: On February 20, Chief Dreyer, CEC Brooke Lamothe, and Officer Tran met with community members of SHAG for a community safety briefing. Projects • 6200 and 6300 Building Maintenance: 0 6300 Building: • HVAC Units: Three HVAC units are out of service, two of which we have parts for and the third unit we're still seeking parts for. The units are over 40 years old. Employees have moved to other offices where warmer interior temperatures can be achieved. We don't yet have an ETA on restoration of the units. • Elevator: Extensive flooding was recently discovered in the 6300 Building elevator shaft pit. Staff immediately moved to close the elevator and have engaged outside experts to evaluate the pit, source of water intrusion, water extraction • Roof Leak: A recurring and worsening roof leak that caused water damage on the first and second floors- required the removal of a roof -top HVAC unit to properly seal the roof. TIS Offices, PW Engineering and the DCD Building Official's Offices and west door exit area were most directly impacted. Drywall was removed, water extraction/dehydration efforts commenced and moisture testing of surfaces conducted. Air testing was also conducted, and results are very favorable. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 206 City Administrator's Report February 25, 2025 Page 3 • Catch basins/Drain lines: A blocked drain line between the parking lot and the 6300 garage caused minor flooding in the garage area over the weekend- our Sewer/Surface Water crews were able to TV the line and discovered some blockages that were cleared through high velocity water jetting. Water is now draining properly. o 6200 Building: • Front Counter Water Leak- Preliminary investigation of a water leak near the front counter has not resulted in pinpointing the location causing the leak. Asecond vendor will be inspecting the roof to identify and resolve the problem. • Re -sealing of City Hall front windows- additional quotes are being collected and evaluated on the re -sealing project for the glass front. • Space Planning/Allocation: Planning has begun with an internal team to assess work spaces between 6300 and 6200 with the goal of consolidating staff into the 6200 building and completely vacating the 6300 building. • TCC Window Replacement: Awaiting additional cost estimates for replacement of 3 windows impacted by a recent parking lot shooting incident. The first pane of the double pane windows was impacted and the second pane has remained intact. Boards, Commissions and Committees We welcome the City Council to encourage community members to apply for vacant Board & Commission positions. • Arts Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025. 3 resident position terms expire March 31, 2025. No vacancies. • Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2025. No vacancies. • COPCAB: The next meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2025. VACANT: 1 Business Position and Student Representative. • Equity & Social Justice Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2025. 1 City Employee position term expires March 31, 2025. 1 Education/Community position term expires March 31, 2025. 2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2025. No vacancies. • Human Services Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025. 1 Resident position term expires March 31, 2025. 1 Faith -Based position term expires March 31, 2025. VACANT: 1 Resident position and 1 Business Community Representative. • Library Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025. 4 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2025. No vacancies. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 207 City Administrator's Report February 25, 2025 Page 4 • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2025. All positions are 1-year terms. VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative • Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025. 3 Community position terms expire March 31, 2025. VACANT: 1 Community position and Student Representative. • Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025. No vacancies. IV. Responses to Council/Community Inquiries Date of Inquiry Inquiry Response February 3, 2025 Councilmember Papyan asked what percentage of Metro riders use Orca. Overall, the vast majority of fares are paid via orca (84%), which do offer a free transfer between ST and Metro services. 11% of fares are paid with cash and 5% are paid with mobile tickets, which do not allow a transfer. February 10, 2025 Community Services & Safety Committee had questions regarding federal funding of certain grants. Additional information from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has been provided in the February 24 Council packet. February 10, 2025 Crosswalk Safety on Tukwila International Boulevard The Police Department is completing its investigation and forwarding to the County Prosecutor. Public Works staff has assembled traffic safety information and will be responding to concerns expressed by community members responsive to operability of street lights and request for a cross -walk. Council will receive a copy of relevant correspondence. 1,100 of wire has been replaced and 10junction boxes welded shut in the vicinity of the recent fatality accident. In the time Public Works Streets staff replaced wire for 5 poles in the area, additional wire was stolen on TIB north of 130th to the 12400 block affecting multiple street lights. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 208 City Administrator's Report February 25, 2025 Page 5 February 24, 2025 Councilmember Martinez requested additional information regarding copper wire theft. The City has not filed a claim for copper wire theft. Here is a listing of locations where street light copper wire has been stolen from: • Southcenter Blvd from Tukwila International Blvd -1-5 Currently a hot spot for wire theft. • Southcenter pkwy (including extension) Currently a hot spot for wire theft. • S. 200th St from Orillia Rd. - the city limits and is currently dark do to stolen wire, And the wire has been stolen multiple times. • W. Valley Hwy from S 180th St -Strander Is currently dark. • West Valley Pedestrian Bridge has had the wire system vandalized multiple times. • Tukwila International Blvd from S.132"d St- 12400 blk is a newer location for stolen wire and is currently dark. • Andover Park East from S.180th St- Southcenter Pkwy Currently a hot spot for wire theft. • Andover Park West from Strander-S.180th Is a hot spot for wire theft. • Strander Blvd Minkler Blvd is currently a hot spot for wire theft. • S 180th St form West Valley -Southcenter Pkwy streetlight have been stolen here a couple of times. Here is a listing of Stolen traffic signal wire for loop detection: • S 180th /Sperry drive had the signal loop detection wires were cut in September. • S 180th/ Andover Park West had the signal loop detection wires were cut in September • Minkler Blvd/ Andover west had the signal loop wires cut in mid -September. Staff is replacing copper wire with aluminum wire to dissuade theft, as aluminum wire is not as marketable. A public awareness campaign around wire theft is being developed for use on the City's website, social media and in partnership with local media outlets and other partners. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 209