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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2026-04-06 Item 8C - 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: March 31, 2026 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 • Seattle Southside Chamber Business Awards Event: Councilmember Kruller and Economic Development staff attended the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce business awards event on February 24. • Soundside Alliance Policy Committee Meeting: Economic Development staff supported Councilmember Hedrick at the Soundside Alliance policy committee meeting on February 25. • Meeting with Tukwila School District: Solid waste staff met with Tukwila School District on February 26 to review the composting and milk dispenser program at Showalter Middle School. The school district's Facilities department reported that they intend to expand the milk dispenser program to other schools and they will investigate using compostable or durable utensils at Showalter to replace disposable plastic utensils. • Human Services Regional Technical Assistance Workshops: Human Services staff presented at two regional technical assistance workshops for the 2027-28 funding application on March 3 &4. • Sound Cities Association Networking Event: Mayor McLeod, Council President Papyan, Councilmembers Ho and Kruller and City Administrator Wine attended a Sound Cities Association Networking event on March 4. • Sound Cities Association Mayors Meeting: Mayor McLeod participated in a Sound Cities Association Mayors meeting on March 10. • Meeting with King County Executive: 0n March 11 Mayor McLeod and Director Miles met with the King County Executive and other members of the south King County subarea representing Sound Transit to discuss the Enterprise Initiative project. • Sound Transit Crosslake Pre -Ride and Ribbon Cutting: 0n March 12 Mayor McLeod participated in a Sound Transit Crosslake ride prior to the March 28 ribbon cutting. Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 204 City Administrator's Report March 31, 2026 Page 2 • Sound Transit Board of Directors Retreat: Mayor McLeod participated in a Sound Transit Board Retreat on March 18. • South King County Human Services Planners Meeting: Human Services staff participated in South King County Human Services Planners' monthly meeting on March 18 focused on 2027- 28 application process. • Meeting with Governor Ferguson: Mayor McLeod and Director Miles participated in a meeting held by Governor Ferguson on March 26 on concerns regarding immigration enforcement and impacts on cities. • Meeting with King County Councilmember Lewis: Mayor McLeod and Director Miles met with King County Councilmember Rhonda Lewis on March 27 and discussed a variety of issues regarding Tukwila and South King County. • Regional Emergency Managers Meeting: Emergency Management participated in the quarterly Regional Emergency Managers Meeting and the December flooding After Action Conference for King County. • World Cup Symposium: Emergency Management attended a three-day World Cup Symposium where they learned about planning and coordination efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. • Lake to Sound Trail Design Meeting: Community Development and Public Works staff met with King County to discuss Lake to Sound Trail design alternatives. Phase one of this shared multiuse trail connects Lake Washington in Renton to Puget Sound in Des Moines through Tukwila • Unico at Longacres: Public Works and Community Development staff met with City of Renton staff to discuss the Unico proposal at Longacres, which could provide up to 2,700 housing units, 1.7 million square feet of commercial space, and a possible music venue. • Washington State Archives On -Site Visit: Washington State Archives conducted an on -site visit to assess City records and selected 19 boxes of records for permanent retention at the State Archives. The records included newspaper clippings, Planning Commission agenda packets, and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports. II. Community Events • Tukwila Business Outreach Event: Tukwila Economic Development staff partnered with the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and Explore Seattle Southside to host an event on March 4 for Tukwila businesses to learn how they can participate in the World Cup. Approximately 35 businesses participated and the video will be available on the City's business focused World Cup webpages at www.TukwilaWA.gov/WC2026. At the event, Transportation Demand Management staff promoted $25 ORCA cards to available to South King County employers until July. • CBSR Tiny Home Village: Mayor McLeod participated in the Church by the Side of the Road Tiny Home Villages ribbon cutting ceremony on March 11. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 205 City Administrator's Report March 31, 2026 Page 3 • Spring Scramble Egg Hunt: Despite the inclement weather, approximately 342 people attended the Spring Scramble Egg Hunt at the Tukwila Community Center on March 14. With snow covering the field, the event was moved indoors to the gymnasium, where children ages 2-10 gathered eggs filled with candy and toys. • Sustainable Transportation: Transportation Demand Management staff tabled at Tukwila Library on March 16 providing transportation information, promoting the SKC Trips sustainable transportation rewards program, and distributing safety lights. • Employer ORCA Benefits: Transportation Demand Management staff promoted $25 ORCA cards for employers in South King County at a Port Mixer and Small Business Resource Fair on March 18. • Recycle Right Art Contest: The Recology/Tukwila Project Recycle Right art contest has extended the deadline to turn in entries to Friday, March 20. Winners will still be recognized at the April 20 City Council meeting. • Coffee with a Cop: The Police Department hosted Coffee with A Cop at Westfield Southcenter Mall on March 26, an opportunity to meet our new Retail Mall Detective, Robert Mosley. • Paint Collection Event: A Paint Collection Event took place on March 28 at the Tukwila Community Center. • King County Metro Community Van: Transportation Demand Management staff arranged for King County Metro's Community Van to be shared with Tukwila Community Coalition. Metro provides the van for community members to schedule group trips with a volunteer driver and passengers. Trips can be requested by riders or drivers for anything from shopping, local events, to medical appointments or group outings. • Free Tree Event: Community Development staff is finalizing the tree order for the annual Tukwila Tree Giveaway, orders to open in May or June with pickup to be in early October. • KABOOM! Partnership: Following the recent success of the Duwamish Park playground renovation in collaboration with KABOOM! and Delta Airlines, KABOOM! representatives are returning to Tukwila to explore additional playground improvements at Riverton Park and Joseph Foster Memorial Park. Staff are hopeful to partner again with KABOOM! to deliver the Riverton Park Playground Renovation project by the end of 2026. III. Staff Updates Public Safety • Washington Organized Retail Crime Task Force: Deputy Chief Lund attended the monthly Washington Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting on March 3, which meets regularly to address organized retail crime and protect Washington's retail businesses and communities through a multi -agency collaborative effort. • Emergency Communications Plan Workshop: Emergency Management, in partnership with Community Services & Engagement, hosted a three-hour Inclusive Emergency Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 206 City Administrator's Report March 31, 2026 Page 4 Communications Plan Workshop with staff from every department. The plan concept was shared with participants and was followed up with a tabletop exercise. • Homeless Outreach and Clean-up: The Police Special Emphasis Unit conducted homeless outreach and homeless camp cleanup on Tukwila International Blvd. Project Updates • Small & Attractive Asset Tracking: The Washington State Auditor's Office provided recommendations related to tracking Small and Attractive Assets. Finance met with Parks & Recreation and Public Works staff on March 4to review the recommendations and discuss improvements to the City's asset tracking process. • Old Fire Station 51 Purchase and Sale Agreement: On March 6 the City executed a purchase and sale agreement with Sound Generations for old Fire Station 51. The buyer has 90 days to complete due diligence. • S 144t" Street Sidewalks: A recent feasibility analysis conducted with WSDOT determined this project design cannot be completed within the grant timeframe and allocated funding. There are significant engineering and constructability challenges with modifying the structure that are beyond the department's capability and capacity. The $500,000 grant funds have been returned to Puget Sound Regional Council for reallocation to other projects. • World Cup Preparations: Over 700 plants have been replaced in the islands of Andover Park West, Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila International Blvd, and Southcenter Parkway. Over 220 banners and 200 hanging flower baskets have been ordered and will be installed in April -May. • Critical Areas Video: Community Development staff are creating a short video about Tukwila Critical Areas (wetlands, streams & forested slopes) which will be translated into three languages. The video will support the critical area ordinance update and live on the City's website long-term. 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 April 15, 2026. 2 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2027. VACANT: 1 Resident Position. • Civil Service Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026. No vacancies. • COPCAB: The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026. 1 business/resident position term expires March 31, 2027. 1 resident position term expires March 31, 2027. 1 school district position expires March 31, 2027. VACANT: 1 Business position and Student Representative. • Equity & Social Justice Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026. 1 City Employee position term expires March 31, 2027. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 207 City Administrator's Report March 31, 2026 Page 5 1 Education/Community position terms expire March 31, 2027. 2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2027. VACANT: 1 Community position. • Human Services Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026. 1 Resident position term expires March 31, 2027. 1 Business/Resident position term expires March 31, 2027. No vacancies. • Library Advisory Board: The next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026. 4 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2027. VACANT: Student Representative. • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 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 April 8, 2026. 2 Community position terms expire March 31, 2027. VACANT: Student Representative. • Planning Commission: The next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026. 3 Resident position terms expire March 31, 2027. No vacancies. IV. Responses to Council/Community Inquiries Date of Inquiry Inquiry Response 3/23/2026 CM Kruller inquired during the flood response work session presentation about providing accommodations, meals and rest breaks for staff. The reportAfterAction Report Improvement Plan - Winter Weather December5-22, 2026 acknowledged that staff worked long, irregular hours with limited breaks. Labor law and labor contract requirements exist regarding the priority and provision of meals, rest breaks and accommodations when working long hours or in an emergency, and these were followed. The concerns raised were addressed at the time, and in department meetings and this After Action Report. The report has identified the problem, those responsible for addressing it, and improvements for the future. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 208