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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-08-20 Item 8 - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO: Mayor Haggerton Councilmembers FROM: David Cline, City Administrator DATE: August 15, 2012 SUBJECT: Report for August 20, 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 MEETINGS South King County Grant Funds: On August 10, Human Services staff participated in recommendations for use of Community Development Block Grant funds for capital projects in South King County. This included Tukwila's proposal to continue the multi jurisdictional Minor Home Repair program in 2013. Linking Transit and Development: Staff from the Department of Community Development attended the 4 th King County Metro stakeholder meeting on August 8. Metro invited Community Transit to present the work they have completed on a long -range plan, which resulted in a designated network of Transit Emphasis Corridors. These corridors assist Community Transit to prioritize future investment and service changes, and are already being used to coordinate infrastructure improvements with local jurisdictions for implementation of service similar to Metro's Rapid Ride. Staff from multiple jurisdictions suggested a similar study be completed by Metro. Chamber Government Affairs: On August 7, the Mayor and Economic Development staff attended the monthly Chamber Government Affairs meeting. Mayor Haggerton presented the status of multiple City projects. King County Aerospace Alliance: On August 1, the Mayor and Economic Development staff attended the quarterly King County Aerospace Alliance meeting and heard presentations from the Director of the Governor's Aerospace Office on the State's aerospace priorities. King County hosts approximately half of all aerospace jobs in Washington State. South King County Chamber of Commerce: On August 10, the Mayor and staff attended the August luncheon where Congressman Adam Smith provided a Congressional update, focused on the deficit situation impacting our economy. He answered questions from the audience relative to federal budgeting and sustainability issues. 161 City Administrator Report Page 2 II. Department Updates CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Agenda and Meeting Efficiencies: The City Clerk's Office is researching automated agenda systems to facilitate a web based, paperless agenda creation and approval process. Beta testing is underway for reviewing digital delivery of Council agendas to an iPad. The intent is for the new system to integrate seamlessly with our Digital Records Center and future video streaming of Council meetings. IT DEPARTMENT Council Technology: Council iPads are being deployed for all Council members. For the initial implementation, the iPads will only be utilized for email and basic applications. Beta testing is ongoing to research options for agenda packets, document storage, records retention and legal responsibility. Training Opportunities for Enhanced Efficiency: IT staff members will be participating in relevant Microsoft technical training classes, using free vouchers provided within the City's Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement. Tukwila is eligible for 7 seats at an authorized Microsoft training center with a value of over $2,000 per seat, to be used by the end of 2013. SharePoint is a web based, collaborative tool available to Council and staff for sharing information and documents with others. It features the ability to create group areas for specific topics with document version history, routing, approvals, and project management. HUMAN SERVICES Family Services: On August 2, Human Services staff met with representatives from Neighborhood House regarding expansion of the Parent Child Home program to Tukwila. This early learning, home visitation program will be provided with grant funds to low income families with children under the age of 5. Shuttle Services: There were 187 one way trips through the Hyde Shuttle provided to Tukwila and SeaTac community members in the month of July. PUBLIC WORKS Removal of Hescos along the levee and trails: The Howard Hanson Dam Flood Response/ Removal of Temporary Flood Control Measures project began August 13, with completion expected within 180 days or February 9, 2013. 2012 Annual Overlay Repair: This project began on August 6 and is anticipated to be completed within 56 days or September 30, 2012. Solid Waste Contract: Waste Management's solid waste contract plan implementation activities are on target. Outreach and education to the public continues, with Waste Management teams also conducting business site visits. A community barbeque hosted by Waste Management took place at the Tukwila Community Center on August 10, with 350 people attending. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Explorers: The Tukwila Fire Explorers received accolades at the National Conference in Colorado where they placed in 7 of 15 competitive categories, including 6 first place finishes. The Fire Explorers are very active in community events and bring a great deal of pride to the City. On August 11, they volunteered at the Tukwila KidsFest event and provided assistance in the "Smoke House," an educational unit designed to help kids understand what to do and what not to do in the event of a fire. 162 City Administrator Report Page 3 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Safe Routes to School Cascade View Elementary School: A letter signed by the Community Development and Public Works Directors was sent to the Riverton Park United Methodist Church Board of Trustees on August 2. The intent of the letter is to inform the Board of Trustees of the grant award and to schedule a meeting to provide more information. Staff would like to obtain informal support from the Board of Trustees for construction of a trail across two parcels owned by the Church prior to acceptance of the grant funding from the state. Tent City 3 at Riverton Park United Methodist Church: Staff from the Department of Community Development, Police, Fire, and Human Services held a second meeting on August 9 with Church and Tent City representatives to resolve final issues. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Foster Golf Links: August has been a busy month at Foster Golf Links. Several businesses have hosted tournaments at the course, including the Seattle Hotel Association, retired Teamsters, PCL Construction, Seattle Medic I, and Olympic Brake Supply. Additionally, staff hosted the 9 annual Moonlight Glow Ball tournament on Friday, August 10. The event, which usually sells out in 24 hours, sold out with 116 registrations in 3 hours. The condition of the course is exemplary, and there are several large events and scheduled tournaments for the near future. Recreation Division Update: The Summer Playground program has been averaging 70 kids per day which is Monday through Thursday at Cascade View Park. Summer Camps have had a steady increase in participation, as compared to 2011, with most weeks having a 25% (or more) increase. TeenVenture Camp has also had an increase in participation, as compared to 2011, ranging from 8% to 12 Teen Late Night has been a great success this summer, averaging more than 100 kids each Friday that it is hosted. Events Update: o The All Nations Cup Orchestra performed at Cascade View Park on July 28, and the performance was conducted by Maestro Jovino Santos Neto which included a unique blend of music to reflect Tukwila's unique cultural make -up. He composed the piece especially for Tukwila. o On August 10, there were 110 people in attendance at the final Peanut Butter Jam Summer Concert featuring "The Not Its!" o There were 130 people in attendance at the last Summer Outdoor Cinema on August 10 featuring the movie "The Muppets o Summer events wrapped up on August 11 with the 2 nd Annual Tukwila KidsFest held at Cascade View Park, where there were over 600 attendees. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Restore The Duwamish Shoreline Challenge: The City, Chamber, BECU and Gateway Corporate Center have started business outreach seeking sponsors and volunteers for the Duwamish River shoreline habitat restoration. Over the next few weeks, the Chamber's ambassadors will make in- person visits to businesses along the Duwamish. The launch event is scheduled for September 14 at 1:00 p.m. at BECU. More information is available at www. RestoreTheDuwamish.orq. Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee TIBAC): Staff attended the TIBAC meeting, which was held at the new Police Neighborhood Resource Center. TIBAC members met with Assistant Police Chief Linton and Sergeant Devlin and were impressed with the new center. During the visit, the TIBAC members were able to watch the arrest of a felon via a video monitor. 163 City Administrator Report Page 4 POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Explorers: Three Tukwila Police Officers accompanied 12 Police Explorers to Colorado for the National Explorer Conference in July. The Police Explorers were team oriented in their enthusiasm toward other explorer posts from around the country. The trip was made possible, in part, by the Equity and Diversity Commission who awarded the Explorer post a $1,000 grant to offset costs. These kinds of events involving our youth are instrumental in supporting the future of law enforcement. Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) Grand Opening: The new NRC opened on August 7. Support from the Mayor's Office, Council, Community Development and collaboration from IT, Facilities and the Street Department made it possible to have the project completed in time to coincide with the National Night Out events. The citizens in attendance at the grand opening are testament to the support from the community for this facility. National Night Out Against Crime (NNO): The Tukwila National Night Out Against Crime events took place on August 7. This year there were 26 events that were visited by 35 City of Tukwila employees, 4 Target volunteers, Andrew Ferrer winner of the Tukwila Police Department Poster contest and Tracy Compton from the Tukwila Reporter. Of the 26 NNO events, 6 of the events were in neighborhoods that have not hosted a National Night Out event for 5 or more years. III. Responses to Council /Citizen Inquiries Follow -up from City Council meeting of August 6, 2012 regarding trees at Crestview Park: Parks and Recreation Staff investigated the trees in Crestview Park located near the daycare and determined the conifer trees are too young to be trimmed at this time. Follow -up from City Council meeting of August 6, 2012 regarding All Nations Cup and Starfire Sports: Parks and Recreation Staff have requested a letter from the All Nations Cup event organizer, Sam Hassan, regarding his experience at Starfire Sports. 164