HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2025-11-03 Item 8C - Report - City AdministratorThomas McLeod, Mayor
TO:
Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator
The city of opportunity, the community of choice
Mayor McLeod
Councilmembers
FROM: Marty Wine, City Administrator
DATE: October 28, 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
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class: On October 8 Emergency
Management in partnership with Puget Sound Regional Fire taught 70 new CERT students
about local hazards and preparedness.
Community and Technical Education (CTE) Meeting: Inclusion and Engagement and
• Economic Development staff attended the community and technical education (CTE)
meeting hosted by the Tukwila School District on October 9.
• Association of Washington Cities (AWC) District 13 Meeting: Mayor McLeod participated in
the AWC District 13 meeting on October 14.
• South King County (SKC) Human Services Planners Meeting: Human Services staff
facilitated the monthly SKC Human Services Planners meeting on October 15 focusing on
upcoming funding cycle for 27-28 budget.
• Regional Leadership Conference: Mayor McLeod and Director Miles attended the Greater
Seattle Chamber Regional Leadership Conference October 15-17. During the event Mayor
McLeod was interviewed by Sound Cities Association Executive Director Robert Feldstein
regarding Tukwila's initiatives regarding business attraction and recruitment and how the
City tries to maintain a business -friendly environment.
• Meeting re Desimone Levee: Public Works staff met with King County, US Army Corps of
Engineers, and City of Kent on October 20 to review the contingency plan for Desimone Levee
in advance of flood season. They walked the levee bank to identify logistical challenges and
clarify roles and responsibilities. Follow up work includes drafting a joint trail closure
protocol, traffic control plan, and templates for emergency declaration and request for
federal aid.
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• Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Planning Meeting: On October 23 Mayor
McLeod attended a Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Planning meeting held at
the Tukwila Community Center.
• Meeting with Representative Hackney: Mayor McLeod met with Representative David
Hackney on October 24.
• SCORE Jail Finance Committee Meeting: Finance staff attended the monthly South
Correctional Entity (SCORE) Finance Committee meeting. SCORE is a multi -jurisdictional
correctional facility that provides services for its partner cities, including Auburn, Burien, Des
Moines, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. The meeting included a review of the monthly financial
statements and a discussion of the annual budget.
• Executive Leadership Academy: Deputy Finance Director Cullerton attended the Executive
Leadership Academy, hosted by Gonzaga University's School of Leadership Studies in
Spokane. This event included leaders from both the public and private sectors for a full day of
discussion and learning. Sessions focused on leading through change, embracing adaptive
leadership, and building resilience.
II. Community Events
• Foster Point and Interurban Avenue Neighborhood Meeting: On October 14 the City held a
Neighborhood Meeting with Foster Point and Interurban Avenue at Billy Baroo's Banquet
Hall. Residents and business owners were invited to learn about City projects impacting their
area and share what's important to them. A group of 16 people including Council President
Sharp and Councilmembers Camacho and Martinez attended the event. Mayor McLeod
offered welcoming remarks and staff provided presentations regarding the PROS Plan, Middle
Housing and Critical Areas, and Capital Projects in the area. Staff representatives from
Community Development, the Mayor's Office, the Police Department and Public Works were
available to offer resources and answer questions. This is the beginning of a series of
neighborhood meetings the City will offer throughout Tukwila over the next year.
• Professional Development Day Presentation at Highline College: Transportation Demand
Management staff presented at Highline College on October 17 for Professional Development
Day where they addressed sustainable transportation options for students, as well as the new
Kent Des Moines light rail station that will open in December.
• Salmon Saturday Event: Salmon Saturday was a huge success on October 18, drawing even
more guests than anticipated! This community celebration, supported by the Green Tukwila
Partnership, brought families together to learn about salmon science and watershed health
through hands-on activities and bilingual programming.
• SEA Transportation Fair: Transportation Demand Management staff organized the annual
SEA Transportation Fair on October 22 for airport workers in partnership with the Port of
Seattle and Port Jobs. A Federal Worker Resource Fair was added to the event to support
federal workers currently going without pay, which amplified attendance. The event had
more than 520 attendees and over 270 signed up for SKC Trips, Transportation Demand
Management's sustainable transportation rewards program.
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• Fox Rent A Car Ribbon Cutting: Economic Development staff attended the ribbon cutting for
the Fox Rent A Car on October 22.
• Tiny Village Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meetings: Human Services staff
participated in the Riverton Park Tiny Village CAC meeting on October 22, and the Miracle
Tiny Village CAC meeting October 23; both Villages report successes in participants moving
into permanent housing. Miracle Tiny Village needs shelf -stable food donations for both
residents and pets, especially as the community prepares for SNAP benefits to potentially
stop during the federal government shutdown.
III. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• Retail Theft Emphasis: The Police Department is planning retail theft emphasis in
preparation for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Chief Dreyer had a meet and greet
meeting with Westfield Southcenter Mall vice president of security operations on October 20.
• Homeless Camp Clean -Up: The Police Department Special Emphasis Unit along with other
city departments cleaned up three homeless camps behind the BECU building.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Training: Police officers have completed the emergency
vehicle operator course training in the month of October. The Professional Standards Unit is
in the planning stages to conduct defensive tactics training in November.
Project Updates
• 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program: Asphalt overlay is likely to be suspended for the winter due
to late start and weather forecasts. Work for portions of Klickitat, upper Macadam Rd, S 1515t,
and 515tAve S will be rescheduled for early Spring.
• 2025 Annual Small Drainage: Roadway closure and detour are expected in December on 40th
Ave S and 42nd Ave S in the Southgate Community. The duration is expected to be up to 3
days. More details will be available in the next few weeks.
• 2025 / 2026 Mid -Biennium Budget: Finance is in the process of finalizing both the 2025
Budget Amendment and the 2026 Mid -Biennial Adjustment with Council approval anticipated
in November.
• Accountability Audit: The City recently completed the 2024 Financial and Federal Audit
conducted by the Washington State Auditor's Office. The Auditor's Office has begun the final
phase of its annual audit cycle, the accountability audit phase. This phase focuses on
evaluating the City's compliance, internal controls, and overall accountability practices.
Areas selected for audit include procurement (professional services), purchasing cards,
disbursements (electronic funds transfers), payroll (leave accruals), and small and attractive
assets.
• Fall Into Preparedness: Emergency Management concluded the "Fall Into Preparedness"
campaign with city staff participation in the "Great Shakeout" earthquake drill on October 16.
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Applications for vacant positions are currently being accepted through October 31, 2025.
We welcome the City Council to encourage community members to apply for vacant Board &
Commission positions.
• Arts Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.
2 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Resident Position.
• Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.
1 resident position term expires March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• COPCAB: The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 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 November 6, 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 will take place in December.
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 November 4, 2025.
3 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Resident position and Student Representative.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2025.
All positions are 1-year terms.
VACANT: 1 Business Collecting Tax Representative & 1 Business Funded by Tax Representative.
• Park Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025
2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Community position and Student Representative.
• Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.
VACANT: 1 Business position.
IV. Responses to Council/Community Inquiries
Date of Inquiry
Inquiry
Response
October 20, 2025
Councilmember Martinez asked if we
know what normal full capacity lodging
is for June -July.
Director Miles is working with Explore
Seattle Southside to get a response.
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