HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-05-07 Item 8C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: May 2, 2012
SUBJECT: Report for May 7, 2012 Regular Council Meeting
The City Administrator Report is meant 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 me 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.
Intergovernmental and Local Issues Update
On April 10 the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) adopted its
vision for the Boulevard. TIBAC would like to present their vision to the Council at a meeting
in the next two months.
On April 11 Councilmember Hougardy and staff attended the Southwest King County
Economic Development Initiative (SKCEDI) executive committee meeting. A consultant
is working on an economic development marketing plan for the Initiative that will be
completed over the next few months.
On April 13 the Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator, Economic Development
Administrator, and Seattle Southside Executive Director attended the Chamber of
Commerce monthly lunch meeting at which the mayors from the Chamber's member cities
spoke.
On April 24, the Mayor, City Administrator, and staff from DCD met with the owners of Delta
Marine to discuss the process for a potential annexation to the City for businesses and
property owners. It was a positive meeting and the City will be following up with additional
outreach to other property owners in this area.
On April 28 the Mayor, Councilmember Ekberg, City Administrator, Economic Development
Administrator, and Seattle Southside staff attended the Tukwila Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee.
On April 30 the City Administrator and Economic Development Administrator attended a
meeting hosted by the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce in which Port of
Seattle commissioners Albro and Holland presented the Port's Century Agenda. The Port
is currently seeking feedback on their Century Agenda, a plan to encourage economic
growth resulting in an additional 100,000 jobs in the region over the next 25 years.
On May 2, the City Administrator attended the monthly King County City
Managers /Administrators meeting which was a joint meeting with Snohomish County
cities hosted at the UW Bothell Campus. Topics discussed included an update from
Association of Washington Cities on the last legislative session, an update on downtown
revitalization efforts which include $150 million of public investment and $600 million in
public investment, a cooperative effort with Seattle City Light to replace streetlights with cost
effective LED's, and an effort with King County to partner on regional services.
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Department Updates
Mayor's Office
Strategic Planning Update: City staff and Berk and Associates consultants are reviewing
recommendations of individuals to participate in the Stakeholder and Staff committees.
Both groups will meet once a month to help identify strengths and opportunities in the
community, and help lead some of the strategic planning work. An email account, titled
strateaicr)lannina (a)tukwilawa.aov has been set up and plans are underway for a broad
communication and community outreach plan (community meetings, surveys, website, etc.).
Economic Development
The topic of forming a Tourism Promotion Area has been scheduled for the June 5
Finance and Safety Committee meeting.
Staff is a member of Renton Technical College's Advisory Board and attended the
meeting on April 17. The board provides guidance to RTC on the employee training needs
of business.
On April 20 the Mayor, City Administrator, and Economic Development Administrator
attended Earth Day events at Boeing Employee's Credit Union (BECU) and the Gateway
Corporate Campus.
Finance
On April 19 the City was presented with a plaque at the annual Washington Municipal
Treasurer's Association conference in recognition of the successful certification of Tukwila's
investment policy.
Applications for the Deputy Finance Director position closed on April 30, and interviews will
be scheduled in the near future.
Sales tax received in April for February 2012 totaled $1.098 million compared with $1.043 in
2011; this represents an increase of 5.35
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Police Department
The Police Department launched its new Vision Statement of "a world -class police
department delivering professional law enforcement service." The following provides a
descriptive statement of the vision.
Regional Support: The Behind the Badge foundation requested the use of the Tukwila
Mobile Command vehicle as the platform to manage the security and event coordination for
the Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony at the Capitol in Olympia
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III. Responses to Council /Citizen Inquiries
Follow -up regarding City Towing Contract based on comments at April 16, 2012
Council Meeting. At the April Council Chat, a question arose regarding the City's towing
contract. The City currently contracts through Skyway Towing, and it is a non expiring
contract. It is terminated only if either party provides a written termination notice to the other
party. Skyway Towing is doing a great job working with the City, and their rate is
considerably low. There are no plans to terminate this contract at this time.
Follow -up on Code Enforcement repeat offenders based on comments at April 16,
2012 Council Meeting. The Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) has language regarding
"repeat violators" in Chapter: 8.24 Junk Vehicles and Improper Storage of Vehicles. It
defines "Repeat Violator" as someone who has received infraction or notice of violation
twice in one calendar year. TMC 8.24.080 requires a "Notice of Repeated Violation" to be
issued. The notice of repeat violation states that the Code Enforcement Officer shall seek
an order from the Hearing Examiner, at date and time set forth in the citation, granting any
and all relief to which the City is entitled under TMC Chapter 8.24. Monetary penalties can
be sought through the Hearing Examiner process, which must be paid within 15 days. Staff
members do not track repeat offenders at this time.
Follow -up regarding possible code amendment for use of travel trailers as dwelling
units based on comments at April 16, 2012 Council Meeting. RCW Chapter 35.21.684
prohibits a city or town from adopting an ordinance that directly or indirectly prevents entry
or requires removal of a recreational vehicle (RV) used as a primary residence in a
manufactured /mobile home community. This RCW Chapter does not address the entry or
removal of RVs sited outside of a manufactured /mobile home community. The DCD
Building Division work plan for 2012 includes the development of a manufactured /mobile
home park ordinance, with the intent to create manufactured /mobile home park standards to
replace the previous outdated ordinance. The proposed new ordinance will address RVs
within and outside of manufactured /mobile home parks.
Follow -up regarding vehicles driving onto the Green River Trail based on comments
at April 16, 2012 Council Meeting. Questions arose regarding vehicles driving on the
Green River Trail, especially near South 116 Street. City staff is working with Valley View
Sewer District to put up bollards at the location to prevent vehicles from getting onto the trail.
Follow -up regarding the Annex Tavern based on comments at April 16, 2012 Council
Meeting. Tukwila Police and Fire Departments are working to conduct Fire Code
inspections and monitor Police related incidents and violations at the location.
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