HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2026-01-05 Item 8c - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator
The city of opportunity, the community of choice
TO: Mayor McLeod
Councilmembers
FROM: Marty Wine, City Administrator
DATE: December 30, 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
• Sound Transit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: On December 6 Mayor McLeod attended the
ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Sound Transit Federal Way Link Light Rail.
• Lviv Croissants Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: On December 8 Mayor McLeod participated in
the ribbon cutting ceremony for Lviv Croissants located in Westfield Southcenter.
• Appointment to Sound Transit Board: Mayor McLeod was appointed to the Sound Transit
Board by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the December 9 King County Council
meeting.
• Public Officials Reception: On December 11 Mayor McLeod and Councilmembers Sharp,
Papyan, Martinez, Camacho, and Ho attended a Public Officials Reception hosted by the
Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
• Governor Ferguson Briefing and Press Conference: On December 12 Governor Ferguson
held a briefing and press conference in Tukwila regarding regional flooding activities. The
briefing and follow-up press conference included Governor Ferguson, Senator Cantwell,
County Executive Zahilay, Mayor McLeod, King County Councilmembers Fain and Perry, and
State Representatives Bergquist and Hackney.
• Historical Society Holiday Event: Mayor McLeod, Legislative Analyst, and Economic
Development staff participated in the Historical Society Holiday event on December 13.
• Meeting with King County Councilmember Fain: On December 16 Mayor McLeod met with
newly elected King County Councilmember Fain to touch base and look for opportunities to
partnership in the next few years. Of interest to both the Mayor and Councilmember was
recent flooding and work that can be done with the King County Flood Control District to
reduce flooding in the future.
• Sound Cities Association Board Meeting: On December 17 Mayor McLeod participated in a
Sound Cities Association Board meeting.
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• Puget Sound Fire Governance Board Meeting: Councilmembers Martinez and Sharp and
City Administrator Wine participated in a Puget Sound Fire Governance Board meeting on
December 17.
• Debris Management Coordination Meetings: Public Works staff attended Debris
Management Coordination Meetings hosted by King County on December 18 and 22.
• Meeting with Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (TPMPD): On December 23 Mayor
McLeod and Deputy CA/P&R Director Pete Mayer met with representatives from the Tukwila
Pool Metropolitan Park District (TPMPD). Executive Director Brad Harpin, and District Board
members Jeri Frangello-Anderson and Vanessa Zaputil shared an update on their planning
efforts that includes exploring a property lease extension with the Tukwila School District as
well as exploring other potential sites in Tukwila that could accommodate current needs and
future growth. Pool District representatives are eagerto address needed improvements and
secure a site for long term sustainability and program success. Mayor McLeod conveyed
support and partnership to the TPMPD. TPMPD will continue to explore a variety of options
and locations, including financial and operational feasibility.
II. Community Events
• Mariblu Neighborhood Meeting: The second in a series of Neighborhood Meetings took
place on December 10 at the Mariblu Southcenter Apartments. Residents of neighboring
Prose and Airmark Apartments were invited to attend. A group of over 30 residents attended
to learn about upcoming activities impacting their area, including World Cup, and had an
opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to City leadership, including Mayor
McLeod, City Administrator Marty Wine, Deputy City Administrator Pete Mayer, and Deputy
Chief Lund. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Camacho, Ho and Martinez.
• Open Enrollment Event: Transportation Demand Management staff tabled at an Open
Enrollment health fair event for the greater Tukwila community at Tukwila Community
Center on December 13. The team provided transportation information, distributed safety
lights, and promoted the SKC Trips sustainable transportation rewards program.
• Oceania Northwest's Village Gathering: On December 13, Mayor McLeod and Jo Anderson
attended Oceania Northwest's Village Gathering, a coming together of Pacific Islanders at
Foster High School. Community Leaders of Samoan, Tongan, and Fijian diaspora were
honored and the featured orator was scholar Dr. Ponipate Rokolekutu who spoke of the
interconnectedness of land, people, and spirit.
• Rainier Symphony Performances: On December 13 and 14 Mayor McLeod had the
opportunity to read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas as part of the Rainier Symphony
performances.
• Las Posadas Event: The City supported a community led Las Posadas event, a traditional,
seasonal celebration within the Latino community. Mayor McLeod along with
Councilmembers Camacho and Ho, participated in the festivities which included caroling,
pinatas, and Loteria.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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• Spirit of Giving: Parks & Recreation along with partners at the Tukwila School District and
the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila held the 16th Annual Spirit of Giving event on December
14, where care packages were provided to local families in need. With donations from groups
and individuals, the campaign raised $42,000 in goods and monetary donations, helping 144
families with 390 children.
• Tukwila Earth Day Planning Meeting: Public Works Staff met with Recology on December 19
to begin planning for the Recology/Tukwila Earth Day Art Contest to be held in April 2026.
Future meetings will include two Art Commission members.
Ill. Staff Updates
Public Safety
• COPCAB Meeting: At the December 11 COPCAB meeting two patrol officers demonstrated
self-defense safety tactics to the Board members.
• Shop With A Cop Event: The Police Department held the annual Shop With A Cop event on
December 13. Thanks to the local sponsors: Target, JCPenney, Westfield Southcenter, Acura
of Seattle, Shake Shack and Starline Charter for providing donations, food and transportation
for this event, officers were able to take Tukwila students, selected by the schools, on a
shopping spree for themselves and their families.
• Homeless and Flood Evacuation Outreach: The Special Emphasis Unit conducted homeless
outreach and flood evacuation.
• Day After Christmas Mall Emphasis: The Police Department conducted "Day After
Christmas" mall emphasis on December 26. Officers patrolled the interior and exterior of the
mall by being visible in their patrol vehicles and responding to calls.
Project Updates
• Desimone Levee Breach: On December 15 the City of Tukwila was notified that a breach had
occurred at the Desimone Levee in Tukwila. This followed almost a week of weather
monitoring and preparation for an atmospheric river that brought historic levels of rain and
river flows. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated at the Justice Center and
staff from multiple departments worked together in the EOC to coordinate the city response
to the levee breach, as well as coordinating multiple issues with our local partners. The EOC
activation concluded at 5pm on December 16. DCD staff met with King County to discuss
permitting requirements for the permanent Desimone Levee repair following the breach and
emergency repair. The December 15 emergency proclamation will be rescinded.
• Foster Golf Links Fully Open: As of December 29, all 18 holes are now open at the Foster Golf
Links, which was affected by flooding along the Duwamish River. There is still water on the
course in the normal low areas that accumulate precipitation. Areas of previously
documented erosion show no signs of additional erosion. The latest USGS water gauge
showed normal water levels of about 10 feet. The highest recorded level during flooding was
21.68 feet.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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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 January 21, 2026.
2 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Resident Position.
• Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.
1 resident position term expires March 31, 2026.
No vacancies.
• COPCAB: The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026.
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 January 8, 2026.
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.
VACANT: 1 Community position.
• Human Services Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026.
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 February 3, 2026.
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 January 9, 2026.
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 January 14, 2026.
2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Community position and Student Representative. Three applications are under
review.
• Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026.
VACANT: 1 Business position and 1 Resident position. Applications are currently being
accepted.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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