HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2025-07-21 Item 8C - Report - City Administrator
The city of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor McLeod
Councilmembers
FROM: Marty Wine, City Administrator
DATE: July 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
• Sound Cities Association Mayors Meetings: Mayor McLeod participated in Sound Cities
Association Mayors meetings on June 10, 17 and July 8.
• King County Recycling Coordinators Meeting: Public Works staff attended a quarterly King
County Recycling Coordinators’ meeting on June 18.
• Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference: Mayor McLeod, Councilmembers
Hedrick, Martinez, Papyan and City Administrator Wine attended the Association of
Washington Cities Annual Conference June 24-26 in Kennewick.
• Meeting about Homeless Encampment Waste: On June 26 Public Works staff attended the
first in a series of meetings to address homeless encampment waste in King County.
• Meeting with King County Department of Local Services: Mayor McLeod, City
Administrator Wine, Deputy City Administrator Mayer and Director Miles met with King
County Department of Local Services on June 30.
• Meetings with King County Flood Control District: Public Works staff met with King County
Flood Control District and support staff on June 30, July 9, and July 10 to discuss new criteria
for prioritizing capital projects. Most Tukwila projects appear to score high under proposed
criteria.
• Minor Home Repair Consortium: Human Services staff attend a Minor Home Repair
consortium meeting with King County staff to review budget balances and new regulations.
• King County City Managers/City Administrators Meeting: City Administrator Wine
facilitated the monthly King County City Managers/City Administrators meeting on July 9
where the agenda topic was revenue generating strategies that cities are considering.
• King County Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee: On July 9 Public Works staff
attended the monthly King County Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting.
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• Meeting with King County Metro: Community Development staff met with King County
Metro to discuss the South Annex Base electrification project, which is currently under review.
15 permit applications have been submitted for the site located at 11911 E Marginal Way S.
King County has, however, indicated that they are recommending withdrawing the project
due to a lack of available funding. While no formal withdrawal has been submitted, a final
decision is expected by October.
II. Community Events
• Pride Flag Ceremony: Mayor McLeod, Councilmember Martinez, City Administrator Wine and
staff participated in the Pride Flag Ceremony held at City Hall on June 9.
• Recycling Collection Event: A recycling collection event to collect Styrofoam, scrap metal,
and shredding was held on June 14. 180 in attendance, 5200 pounds of scrap metal, 100
pounds of Styrofoam, 568 pounds of paper.
• Juneteenth Celebration: Mayor McLeod, Council President Sharp, Councilmembers Abdi,
Hedrick, Martinez, Papyan and Seal and staff participated in the Juneteenth celebration held
at the Sullivan Center on June 19.
• Airport University Presentation: Transportation Demand Management staff presented to
Airport University classes on July 2 and distributed ORCA cards.
• Peanut Butter & Jam Event: Parks & Recreation kicked off the season with its first Peanut
Butter & Jam at the Splash Pad on July 10. 130 children were in attendance. The event series
is every other Thursday and features kid-centric musical entertainment. The next event will
be on July 24 and feature Gansango Musica & Dance. The group celebrates the cultures of
Africa.
• Tukwila Farmers Market: The first market day of the Tukwila Farmers Market will be this
July 20, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Tukwila Community Center.
• Green Tukwila Restoration Events: Upcoming events include
o Upper Duwamish River Boat Cleanup
Saturday, July 26, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Codiga Park
o Walk & Talk, Litter Cleanup – Bicentennial Park
Thursday, July 31, Bicentennial Park, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
• Community Wellness & Air Quality Awareness Event: Through a partnership between the
City and the African Leaders Health Board, Neighborhood House, and Center for Multicultural
Health. A Community Wellness & Air Quality Awareness Event will be held July 27, 10 AM -2 PM
at the Tukwila Justice Center.
• Tukwila Tree Giveaway Orders: Tukwila residents will be able to submit orders for the
Tukwila Tree Giveaway event in the next several weeks – the pick-up day will be October 5 in
Hazelnut Park.
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III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Codiga Park Speed Enforcement Camera: The Codiga Park speed enforcement camera went
live in June with warnings being issued. Beginning July 9 citations started being issued.
During the warnings period, several motorists went 20-40 miles per hour over the speed limit.
• Meeting with the Asian Family Market: On June 30 Chief Drever met with the Asian Family
Market security manager to discuss safety plans for the shoppers for when a store is open in
Tukwila later this year.
• Fourth of July Reports from Puget Sound Fire: Puget Sound Fire provided reports for June
28 through July 6, which are attached. There is a three-year trend document encompassing
the same timeframe. Reports are split into EMS and Fire. EMS and Fire are split again into
fireworks and non-fireworks related incidents.
Project Updates
• Closure of NB SR-181 Left Turn Lane to Southcenter Boulevard: On July 9 WSDOT notified
Tukwila of a 120-day closure of the Northbound SR-181 Left Turn Lane to Southcenter
Boulevard beginning July 14 as part of the I-405/SR-167 Gateway Program.
• 42nd Ave Bridge Replacement: The City received formal notice from WSDOT that the $17M
Move Ahead Washington funding has been included in the state transportation budget and
deferred to the 2029-2031 Biennium. Public Works will submit a request for an amendment,
but the Local Programs office recommends continued engagement with legislators in order
to keep the project on schedule.
• Tukwila Community Center HVAC Replacement Project: On July 15, the City received good
news from Congressman Adam Smith’s office, that the U.S. House Appropriations Committee
included our Tukwila Community Center HVAC Replacement project at a funding level of
$850,000 of our FY26 Community Project Funding request. Appropriations bills still have a
long path to be voted on by Congress and funding is not assured, but a share of funding for
the project is still included in the House proposals.
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 July 16, 2025.
2 resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025.
1 resident position term expires March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• UCOPCABU: The next meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2025.
3 resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Business Position and Student Representative.
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• Equity & Social Justice Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for August 7, 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 September 2, 2025.
3 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: Student Representative.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2025.
All positions are 1-year terms.
VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative
• Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025.
2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: Student Representative.
• Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2025.
No vacancies.
IV. Responses to Council/Community Inquiries
Date of
Inquiry Inquiry Response
June 23, 2025 Councilmember Martinez
requested details about
how the final $500,000 of
the Department of
Commerce grant funds
were expended.
Using the authority granted by the Council, the City
executed agreements with LIHI and ATOC. Additionally,
agreements were also executed with the Tukwila Pantry,
Center of Success, and Health Point with the Mayor’s
existing signing authority. The agreements provided for
services as summarized here:
1) Shelter for the unhoused: $387,353
2) Addressing Food Insecurity: $86,000
3) Medical Care: $50,000
4) Access to Our Community: $30,500
June 23, 2025 Councilmember Sharp
asked about the Mayor’s
authority to spend funds.
Per Resolution 2097, the Purchasing and Contracting
Policy, adopted by City Council on May 20, 2024 the Mayor
has delegated authority to sign Capital Project contracts
up to $99,999 and service contracts up to $59,999.
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June 23, 2025 Councilmember Abdi
asked what is being done
to address immigration
concerns.
City staff are working with the Equity & Social Justice
Commission to create greater awareness of the
constitutional rights of all community members. All people
in the United States, regardless of immigration status,
have certain rights and protections under the U.S.
Constitution. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center red
cards give examples of how people can exercise these
rights. Red Cards and a Know Your Rights informational
flyer will be available at City facilities and other service
locations throughout the City.
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2025 Puget Sound Fire Fourth of July Report
Puget Sound Fire in total
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151
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27 24
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PSF-All 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
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Covington
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3
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5
6 3
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2
4
6
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10
12
14
2023 2024 2025
Covington 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
Fires-All Fires-FW Related Fires-Non-FW Related
50 48 51
0 0 0
50 48 51
0
10
20
30
40
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60
2023 2024 2025
Covington 4th Of July EMS (6/28-7/6)
EMS-All EMS-FW Related EMS-Non-FW Related
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Kent
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56
82
30
12
14
51
44
68
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2023 2024 2025
Kent 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
Fires-All Fires-FW Related Fires-Non-FW Related
370 375 389
0 0 0
370 375 389
0
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Kent 4th Of July EMS (6/28-7/6)
EMS-All EMS-FW Related EMS-Non-FW Related
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City of Maple Valley
10
5 5
2
3
2
8
2
3
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2
4
6
8
10
12
2023 2024 2025
CMV 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
Fires-All Fires-FW Related Fires-Non-FW Related
33
40
37
0 0 0
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40
37
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10
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45
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CMV 4th Of July EMS (6/28-7/6)
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SeaTac
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9
11
2 2
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12
7
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6
8
10
12
14
16
2023 2024 2025
SeaTac 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
Fires-All Fires-FW Related Fires-Non-FW Related
99
113
89
0 0 0
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113
89
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SeaTac 4th Of July EMS (6/28-7/6)
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Tukwila
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19 17
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18
17 16
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Tukwila 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
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106 108
92
1 0 0
105 108
92
0
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40
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120
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Tukwila 4th Of July EMS (6/28-7/6)
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KCFD#37
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2023 2024 2025
FD37 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
Fires-All Fires-FW Related Fires-Non-FW Related
16
13
9
0 0 0
16
13
9
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
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18
2023 2024 2025
FD37 4th Of July EMS (6/28-7/6)
EMS-All EMS-FW Related EMS-Non-FW Related
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KCFD#43
4
5
4
2
1 2
2
4
2
0
1
2
3
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2023 2024 2025
FD43 4th Of July Fires (6/28-7/6)
Fires-All Fires-FW Related Fires-Non-FW Related
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