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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-10-01 Item 6C - Report - City AdministratorCit,V of Tukwila CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT Mayor Haggerton Councilmembers David Cline, City Administrator September 26, 2012 Report for October 1, 2012 Regular Council Meeting Jim Haggerton, Mayor 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 City Staff Recognition and Wellness Event: On September 19, the City staff were recognized for their commitment to public service in Tukwila as part of the City's annual gathering sponsored by the Wellness Committee. This event was well- attended by staff from every City department and was a good way for staff members to reconnect with each other and celebrate together. King County Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement City Negotiation Team: On September 24, City Administrator David Cline attended the first meeting of the Suburban Cities Association (SCA) negotiating team that will be working through November 2012 to continue discussion on a new Solid Waste Agreement with King County. The current agreement terminates in 2028, and a new agreement is expected to extend this agreement to 2040. A group of four City Managers /Administrators and the Executive Director of SCA were tasked with restarting these discussions which reached an impasse this summer. Through the diligent work of SCA, the Public Issues Committee, the Regional Policy Committee and several cities, these discussions have been restarted and all parties are hopeful it will lead to a successful resolution in the upcoming months. II. Department Updates MAYORS OFFICE Business Engagement: On September 13, staff attended the open house at the Executive Support Center on Interurban Avenue. The Center provides virtual office space and office space rentals. The newly remodeled facility provides more offices and includes a video conference room and "smart" white board, which is an interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. Association of Washington Cities (AWC): On September 18, staff attended the AWC candidates' forum held in SeaTac. The candidates for governor and attorney general spoke on issues related to municipalities. 53 City Administrator Report Page 2 TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COURT Faith Based Summit on Domestic Violence (DV): The Tukwila Municipal Court is partnering with the Federal Way Municipal Court, Washington State Courts Gender Justice Commission, Integrity Life Church and NW Family Life to host a Faith Based Summit on domestic violence. This collaboration supports the desire of the courts to educate the faith based community on domestic violence and the responsibility of the courts, probation, DV advocacy, and treatment agencies. The training will be conducted on October 20 at Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers and Municipal Court. Fiscal Responsibility: In an effort to collect on outstanding debt owed to the courts on aged collection cases, Tukwila Municipal Court has signed an agreement with Merchants Credit Association (MCA). Services will go in effect in October of 2012. HUMAN SERVICES Building Relationships: On September 18, staff attended a meeting for the community grants program through the Growing Transit Communities Partnership. This partnership provides resources to community organizations to increase participation of under- represented communities in shaping the future of transit station areas in their neighborhoods. Tukwila gains valuable information from grantees on their needs and establishes channels to further communication with the City. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Intergovernmental: Staff made a presentation to the Puget Sound Regional Council's Growth Management Policy Board (GMPB) on the status of Tukwila's Manufacturing/ Industrial Center (MIC). The GMPB is preparing to implement the regional Vision 2040 plan policies that address these hubs for jobs and transportation. Staff used the opportunity to advocate for the construction of the deferred Boeing Access Road Station. Linking Transit and Development Working Group: Staff attended the fifth King County Metro stakeholder meeting on September 11. Sound Transit provided a presentation illustrating how new Link Light Rail service is coordinated with Metro to reduce duplicated transit service provided between the two agencies. Representatives in attendance stressed the importance of Metro conducting a thorough analysis to ensure feeder service to transit stations and other activity centers is maintained prior to service hour reductions or elimination of bus routes. Metro will have a draft update to the Service Guidelines for review at the next meeting on November 14. Right Size Parking: Staff attended the September 18 meeting regarding the right size parking study being undertaken by King County Metro. Overbuilding of parking supply leads to increased auto ownership, vehicle travel, congestion and housing costs. King County Metro is striving to encourage land uses and policies that overcome these barriers. The next steps will be for King County to create some demonstration projects such as a regional policy and pricing gap analysis, a model code, and further web testing. Representatives from King County and their consultant will attend the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) meeting in October to explain the project and share findings. CROSS DEPARTMENTAL Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Challenge: On September 14, the Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU), Forterra, CBRE Real Estate group, and Tukwila hosted the kick -off event for the Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Challenge. Councilmembers Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Dennis Robertson, and Verna Seal, City Administrator David Cline, BECU President Benson Porter, and Forterra CEO Gene Duvernoy participated. Approximately 75 people representing over six businesses attended the event and most participated in the shoreline restoration. The next work party is scheduled for October 12. For more information visit www.RestoreTheDuwamish.ora. 54 City Administrator Report Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS Seattle City Light LED Street Light Conversion: Seattle City Light has completed the conversion to LED street lights on minor residential streets. These street lights are owned and maintained by Seattle City Light on their wood poles. The Tukwila owned LED street lights will be converted as budget and time allows over the next few years. Seattle City Light Franchise Agreement: Staff is participating with the other suburban franchise cities (Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Burien and SeaTac) to explore a template Franchise Agreement. Tukwila's current franchise with Seattle City Light does not expire until 2018, while the other cities are facing expirations in 2013 -2014. The advantage to Tukwila in working with this suburban city consortium is to get the best agreement for all cities. PARKS AND RECREATION Community Heritage Culture Celebration: On September 22, the Community Heritage and Culture Celebration event was held at Foster High School. The highlights of the event included performances by Mambo Cadillac, La Caravan, the Bhutanese Student Club from Foster High School, and the Mexican Dance group that consists of students from Tukwila Elementary, Cascade View Elementary and Showalter Middle School. The event also included exhibitor booths, cultural arts and crafts activities and free food samples from Tukwila area restaurants that were provided to the 250 attendees. Tukwila Community Center Snack Program: The Afterschool Program began participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP) at the beginning of the school year. CACFP is a federal grant reimbursement program for serving lunches and snacks that meet certain healthy food guidelines. Tukwila is participating in the snack program, and staff will be investigating the lunch program reimbursement process for senior lunches. Recreation Division Outreach Communications: Through collaboration with the IT Department, City Clerk's Office, and the City Attorney's Office, staff have set -up a website for Tukwila Sports Leagues at www.teamsideline.com \tukwila. This website allows the posting of schedules, standings, gym times, and registration information. Staff can also send real -time alerts on updates and closures, providing quick and timely communications to participants. Recreation Division staff will be a vendor at the NW Event Show on September 27 to promote the Tukwila Community Center as a rental facility. III. Responses to Council /Citizen Inquiries Follow -up from City Council meeting of 6/11112 regarding feeding seagulls in the Bartell Drugs parking lot: The issue was researched and reviewed by legal staff, and it is not illegal to feed the seagulls. The City does not currently have responsibility or authority to take enforcement action. Follow -up from City Council meeting of 6/18/12 regarding citizen's homes being egged in the Cascade View area: The Police Department has followed up on this issue, and it has not been an ongoing problem. No further action is necessary at this time. Follow -up from City Council meeting of 8/6/12 regarding resident parking at Starfire Sports: It is the responsibility of Tukwila residents to identify themselves when entering the park to obtain free parking. 55 City Administrator Report Page 4 Follow -up from City Council meeting of 9/10/12 regarding: 13936 51 st Ave South Vacant Lot with overgrowth and construction debris. The property has been foreclosed and is now owned by Union Bank. Previous notices were sent to the former property owner, who responded that he no longer owns the property. A new courtesy notice has been mailed to Union Bank requesting compliance by October 1, 2012. 13906 51 st Ave South Vacant fire damaged structure. An Unfit Building Hearing Notice will be sent to the property owner requiring a hearing before the Tukwila Improvement Officer. A second house on the same property is unoccupied and vacant and appears to be secure. This structure will be included in the Unfit Building hearing with the property owner. 56