HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2025-04-21 Item 7C - Report - City Administrator Report
The city of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor McLeod
Councilmembers
FROM: Marty Wine, City Administrator
DATE: April 15, 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
• Tukwila School District Provider Meeting: On April 1 Human Services staff attended a
monthly Tukwila School District provider meeting on 4/1.
• Air & Space Manufacturing Roundtable: On April 3 Economic development staff attended a
meeting of the Air & Space Manufacturing Roundtable at Six Sigma Manufacturing.
• Washington DC Meetings: Mayor McLeod and Director Miles went to Washington DC April 8 –
11 and met with Senator Patty Murray, Congressman Adam Smith, staff from Senator Maria
Cantwell’s office, and staff from the Department of Justice and Department of Transportation
to discuss federal funding for Tukwila projects.
• Chromebooks for Tukwila School District: TIS delivered 150 Chromebooks to the Tukwila
School District as the third phase of the Student Private LTE Internet Access project.
II. Community Events
• Spring Scramble Egg Hunt: Councilmember Martinez attended the Spring Scramble Egg
Hunt on April 5 hosted by Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Westfield Southcenter Mall.
Approximately 200 children participated in the event.
• Coffee With A Cop Event: The Police Department is collaborating with Westfield Southcenter
to host a Coffee With A Cop event on April 18 from 2pm-4pm.
III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Public Safety Presentation to Equity & Social Justice Commission: Chief Drever provided a
presentation on public safety to the Equity Social Justice Commission on April 3.
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• Regional Meeting Regarding Organized Retail Theft: On April 8 Deputy Chief Lund attended
a regional meeting regarding Organized Retail Theft for a prosecution update.
Project Updates
• GFOA Budget Award: The City has received the prestigious Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 2025-
2026 Biennial Budget book. This accomplishment highlights the exceptional teamwork
demonstrated across all City departments, particularly during a period of significant staffing
challenges in key financial roles. The collective efforts ensured the timely delivery of a
balanced budget in compliance with external deadlines.
• Washington Public Treasurers Association (WPTA): Fiscal Manager Megan Marks
represented the Finance Department at the annual WPTA conference where she accepted the
Finance Department’s Certificate of Excellence award in recognition of the City’s certified
Investment Policy.
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 April 16, 2025.
2 resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025.
1 resident position term expires March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• UCOPCABU: The next meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025.
3 resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Business Position and Student Representative.
• Equity & Social Justice Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025.
1 City Employee position term expires March 31, 2026.
2 Education position terms expire March 31, 2026.
1 Community position term expires March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• Human Services Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025.
1 Resident position term expires March 31, 2026.
1 School District position term expires March 31, 2026.
1 Medical/Health position term expires March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• Library Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2025.
3 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: Student Representative.
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• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2025.
All positions are 1-year terms.
VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative
• Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025.
2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: Student Representative.
• Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025.
No vacancies.
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