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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-05-21 Item 8C - Report - City AdministratorCit,V of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO: Mayor Haggerton Councilmembers FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: May 16 2012 SUBJECT: Report for May 21, 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. I. Intergovernmental and Local Issues Update MEETINGS Tukwila School District: On May 15, 2012 the City Administrator and staff from Community Development and Economic Development met with staff from the Tukwila School District to discuss the District's long term plans for the school bus parking lot in Riverton. Chamber of Commerce: At the Chamber's monthly membership lunch on May 11, 2012, Seattle Southside Program Manager Katherine Kertzman was the keynote speaker. In celebration of National Tourism month, she spoke about the economic value of travel and tourism in our local, regional, state, and national economies. Over 70 people who work in the local tourism industry were in attendance. King County Aerospace Alliance: On May 3, 2012 Economic Development staff attended the King County Aerospace Alliance (KCAA) quarterly meeting at Orion Industries in Federal Way. Orion is a highly respected company that assembles mechanical parts for the aerospace industry while also providing job training and placement. The Alliance members provided updates on their work to retain and expand the aerospace industry. More information is available on the King County website. Rental Car Facility Opening: The City Administrator attended the opening on May 9 of this more than $400 million facility which is funded through an additional tax on rental cars. The facility will double the amount of cars available and can handle 14,000 transactions each day. Highline Forum Meeting: In preparation for the upcoming Highline Forum meeting on May 23, the participating City Managers and City Administrator met with Mark Reis, Airport Director on May 10 to discuss how best to utilize this cooperative forum of the cities and the Port. This issue will be on the upcoming Highline Forum agenda for further discussion. 253 City Administrator Report Page 2 Department Updates HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION Requests for Funding: Staff from Human Services received 46 applications for human services funding, in the total amount of $471,501. The Human Services Advisory Board will be reviewing the applications this spring and summer, with a recommendation forthcoming to the Mayor's Office and City Council. Requests for Assistance: In the first quarter of 2012, staff from Human Services received 546 requests for assistance, with 327 being for rental or utility financial assistance. Thirty households were provided financial assistance, fulfilling approximately 10% of the need. Cultural Awareness: Staff from the Human Services Division will be visited by 3 representatives from the Inter Religious Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Seattle. These organizations have interest in discussing demographic changes in Tukwila, and how human service programs have evolved and adapted to serve Somali refugees. PARKS AND RECREATION New Service to the Community: Staff from Parks and Recreation and Human Services worked collaboratively to begin a SeaTac/Tukwila Hyde Shuttle, with a tentative start date of June 1, 2012. Service will be provided to seniors 55 years of age and older as well as people with disabilities of any age. The free shuttle will transport patrons anywhere within the city limits of SeaTac and Tukwila. Trips to Highline Medical Center are also being considered as part of the service. Backyard Wildlife Festival: This event was held on May 12, 2012 with approximately 1,000 people in attendance. The Tukwila Arts Commission hosted their annual Art Shows at the event, where nearly 75 pieces of art were displayed. City departments also had booths at the event for Parks and Recreation programs, Storm and Surface Water information from Public Works, and Pet Licensing Information from the City Clerk's Office. Service Grants: A continuation grant from the Raikes Foundation in the amount of $5,000 has been requested to continue support for teen programs. Tukwila qualifies for the Child and Adult Care Food Program which offers reimbursement for snacks provided during afterschool programs. We anticipate reimbursement up to $6,100 per year for program snacks, supplies, and administrative time spent in snack coordination. Staff Recognition: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, received the Washington Recreation and Park's Association President's Award. The award is given annually to one individual who has made a significant contribution to the organization and is one of the highest awards offered by the organization. Dave was noted for his contribution to the Executive Board (serving as treasurer), leading the membership committee, and overall contribution to the organization. FIRE Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): The CERT program is designed to teach participants skills they can apply following a wide -scale disaster, until professional responders are available. Skills include light search and rescue, fire suppression, medical triage and treatment, and team coordination. The first training series is currently underway, with the next series beginning in late September. 254 Z:I CityAdministratorReports20l2 \CAReponMay2l- 2012FINAL.docx City Administrator Report Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS Youth Education and Outreach: As outlined in the 2012 Surface Water Management Program, one of the program elements is Public Education and Outreach. Staff from Public Works will be giving a stormwater presentation to students of three 5 th grade Science Classes at Tukwila Elementary. The presentation will include a video on storm water pollution, a walk outside to compare their drainage system to the one in the video, and a few students will place storm drain markers at three catch basins. There will also be an opportunity to sign pledge cards and participate in a group photo for the Tukwila Reporter. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Safe Routes to School Grants: On May 4, 2012 Staff from the Department of Community Development has submitted two Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant applications to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The grant applications include projects in the school zone areas of Cascade View Elementary and Thorndyke Elementary. The funding request for the project at Cascade View Elementary is in the amount of $427,588 and includes construction of a trail separated from the roadway that connects the south end of the school to South 140 Street. The funding request for the project at Thorndyke Elementary is in the amount of $457,000 and includes construction of a sidewalk on the north side of South 150 Street between 42 Ave. South and Tukwila International Blvd. If the applications are successful in receiving funding, the Cascade View SRTS application would be awarded in summer 2012 and the Thorndyke application would be awarded in summer 2013. Z: kCityAdministratorReports20l21CAReportMay2l- 2012FINAL.docx 255