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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2025-06-16 Item 7C - Report - City AdministratorT0: 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: June 10, 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. 1. Intergovernmental Update • King County Green Schools: Mayor McLeod and Public Works staff attended the Tukwila School District Board meeting on May 27 and provided congratulations to the school district for schools for being recognized by King County as King County Green Schools and by the Washington State Recycling Association for being recognized as the 2024 Recycler of the Year - Public Agency. The school district's five schools implemented composting in the kitchens and the cafeteria this school year and diverted enough trash to fill almost 6 school buses. • Senior Awards Night: Mayor McLeod participated in the Senior Awards Night at Foster High School on May 28, recognizing the students that are receiving Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship awards. • Cedar Hills Landfill Tour: On May 29 Mayor McLeod joined City staff on a tour of the Cedar Hills Landfill in Maple Valley. • Tukwila Promise Press Conference: Mayor McLeod joined Representative Bergquist, Dr. Pedroza and others on May 28 for a press conference promoting Tukwila Promise. • Meeting with Angolan Consulate: Mayor McLeod and Director Miles met with members of the Angolan Consulate on June 6 to discuss the local committee of immigrants in the region. • Tukwila School District Monthly Provider Meeting: Human Services staff participated in a monthly Tukwila School District provider meeting, discussing year end activities. • King County Flood Control District (KCFCD) Partner Planning Committee Meeting: The KCFCD is moving forward with the development and implementation of the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan. This plan will guide the identification and prioritization of investment in levees, revetments, and other flood protection throughout Renton, Kent, Auburn and Tukwila. The kickoff meeting is scheduled for June 18. Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 201 City Administrator's Report June 10, 2025 Page 2 II. Community Events • Airport University Class Presentation: Transportation Demand Management staff presented to an Airport University class on 5/28 and distributed ORCA cards. • Youth Transit Promotion at Foster High School: Transportation Demand Management staff engaged with students during lunch at Foster High School on May 30. Youth ORCA cards were distributed and free youth transit and Metro Flex, programs were promoted both of which students can use to get to the Tukwila Community Center for free. • New Duwamish Park Playground: A new playground is being installed at Duwamish Park in partnership with KABOOM! and their funding partner Delta Air Lines. A new 5,000-square-foot playground is being installed at Duwamish Park, nearly doubling the size of play and outdoor activities at the park. Parks & Recreation is seeking community input on the design. Two design sessions were held at the Tukwila Community Center on June 9. Community members can provide input by an online survey at https://bit.ly/Design Duwamish Park. III. Staff Updates Public Safety • Basketball Game with Foster High School: On June 5 Tukwila, Renton and Federal Way Police Officers along with Officers from the Department of Corrections, participated in a basketball game against the Foster High School Bulldogs team. • Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: On June 20 the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will be making its way through Tukwila. Tukwila Police Department members will participate and run the torch through Tukwila's portion which begins at Aviation High School and ends at 170th and Pacific Highway. Project Updates • Boeing Access Road Light Rail Station: Community Development staff continue to meet with Sound Transit to refine the design of the Boeing Access Road Station and ensure that the City's priorities are considered. • Staff have submitted a final report to closeout a Washington State Department of Natural Resources Urban/Community Forestry Grant. Work accomplished via this grant includes: 0 353 ivy survival rings cut, 145,000 square feet of herbicidal application, 30,000 square feet of manual ground ivy removal, and 593 invasive trees/shrubs treated with direct herbicidal injection in Southgate Park o Creation of Site Assessment and Restoration Plans for Southgate Park, Crestview Park, Riverton Park, Codiga Park. • Freeway/Highway Litter Clean -Up: Totem Logistics, Inc. will be cleaning up litter on freeway/highway on and off ramps in Tukwila over the next few weeks. This work is funded entirely by a Department of Ecology grant. • Chinook Wind Public Access: Two interpretive signs as well as a trash receptacle were installed at Chinook Wind Public Access. Visitors can enjoy learning about salmon and tidal cycles as they walk the trail around the permitter of Chinook Wind. Benches are coming soon. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 202 City Administrator's Report June 10, 2025 Page 3 • Surface Water Project: Water Quality Retrofit Project on SR 599 off ramp (north bound) to Tukwila International Boulevard is scheduled to start June 16 and take 4-6 weeks. The work will occur at night to avoid impacts during the day as this is a high traffic volume corridor. 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 June 18, 2025. 2 resident position terms expire March 31, 2026. No vacancies. • Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025. 1 resident position term expires March 31, 2026. No vacancies. • COPCAB: The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 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 July 3, 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 August 21, 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 July 1, 2025. 3 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026. VACANT: Student Representative. • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2025. All positions are 1-year terms. VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative • Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2025. 2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2026. VACANT: Student Representative. • Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025. No vacancies. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 203 City Administrator's Report June 10, 2025 Page 4 IV. Responses to Council/Community Inquiries Date of Inquiry Inquiry Response June 9, 2025 Councilmember Administration reviewed and restructured the 2025 High Martinez asked about School Internship Program in early 2025. In late April, due the status of the high to limited interest, staff capacity, and funding, we school internship decided to pause the program. We will continue to re- program. evaluate individual internship and program possibilities ' for next year with a goal of exposure to city opportunities and a good quality, relevant student experience. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 204