HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-11-05 Item 8C - Report - City AdministratorCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Councilmembers
FROM: David Cline, City Administrator
DATE: October 31, 2012
SUBJECT: Report for November 5, 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
School Walk: Councilmember Hougardy and City Administrator Cline conducted a walk of
the current school routes along South 144 Street to 53rd Avenue South and Macadam
Road. It provided a good opportunity to view how students use these routes on their way
home from school and what opportunities exist for improvements in these areas.
King County Solid Waste Agreement Negotiations: City Administrator Cline has been
meeting approximately two times a week with other City and County representatives to work
on a new extended contract. The negotiating team received good direction from the
Suburban Cities Association and Regional Policy Committee. A final contract is expected to
be completed in mid November and would need to be ratified by all cities and King County
in early 2013.
II. Department Updates
MAYORS OFFICE
Small Business Award Ceremony: On October 10, Mayor Haggerton and Economic
Development staff attended the King County Executive's 2012 small business award
ceremony. Congratulations to our own Seattle Chocolates, which is headquartered in
Tukwila and won in the Woman -Owned Business category.
Southwest King County Economic Development Initiative: On October 10,
Councilmember Hougardy and Economic Development staff attended the Southwest King
County Economic Development Initiative (SKCEDI) executive committee meeting. The
group discussed whether SKCEDI should get more involved in job training and career
development.
Chamber of Commerce: On October 12, Councilmembers Hougardy and Kruller and City
staff attended the Chamber's monthly lunch meeting. Legislative candidates presented their
positions.
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King County: On October 15, Mayor Haggerton and King County Executive Constantine
hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives from five Tukwila businesses: BECU,
Boeing, Fatigue Technology, Sabey Corp, and Seattle Chocolates. City Administrator Cline
and Economic Development staff participated. Executive Constantine spoke about County
priorities and streamlining, Mayor Haggerton spoke about City priorities, and the businesses
shared their insights into the regional economy and their challenges and opportunities.
Aerospace Alliance: On October 31, Economic Development staff attended the quarterly
King County Aerospace Alliance (KCAA) meeting, which was held at Aero Controls in
Auburn. Alex Pietsch, Director of the Governor's Aerospace Office, presented on the
current status of the State's aerospace strategy. Laura Hopkins from the Aerospace Joint
Apprenticeship Committee presented on their services. Members provided updates on the
KCAA action plan.
HUMAN SERVICES
Community Assistance: By the end of the 3rd quarter, Human Services staff responded to
1,688 requests for assistance (information, referral and financial). There were 1,048 calls
for rental or utility assistance, 589 calls for food, housing repair, victim assistance and
mental health, and 51 requests were from homeless individuals or families.
Minor Home Repair Program: Eleven Tukwila households have been served since July
with funds for the Minor Home Repair.
Recommendation for 2013 funding for Minor Home Repair: On October 2, The Joint
Review Committee, which recommends Community Development Block Grant funded
projects to the King County Council, recommended $125,000 for the multi jurisdictional
Minor Housing Repair Program for 2013.
Interview with National League of Cities: On October 22, Human Services staff was
interviewed for an article on Community School programs in small cities.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Duwamish Restoration Challenge: The City has received the King Conservation District
(KCD) grant agreement for $20,000 that is to be used for the Duwamish Restoration
Challenge the public private partnership with Boeing Employees Credit Union, Forterra
and the City. The KCD grant has been signed by the Mayor and returned to the
Conservation District. The grant funds will be used to remove invasive plants, purchase new
plants, hire contractors to remove blackberries using mechanical equipment or work crews
when the invasive plants are located in difficult to reach areas too dangerous for volunteers
to work in, hiring Forterra to recruit volunteers, organize equipment and manage work
parties among other tasks. The grant requires no City match, however, City staff time
dedicated to this project will be identified in the grant reporting to illustrate the City's
commitment to the success of the project.
Duwamish Shoreline Restoration Challenge Work Party: Department of Community
Development and Parks Department staff provided support for the second Duwamish
Shoreline Restoration Challenge and work party on October 12 along the Green River Trail
in the Gateway South complex. Volunteers from BECU, AMR and other businesses
participated in activities such as removal of blackberry roots, laying and securing jute
matting, and sheet mulching.
Recycling Information Event: On October 17, the Recycling Program sponsored a well
attended recycling information forum at the Tukwila Community Center. Tukwila staff and
representatives from King County and Waste Management presented information and
answered numerous citizen questions about how to recycle more at home, and the specifics
of the new solid waste contract and services that begin on November 1.
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North Highline Annexation: The Boundary Review Board held a public hearing on
October 22 -23 regarding Tukwila's notice of intent to annex Area Q of the North Highline
Annexation area. All the businesses in the area submitted written and oral testimony
expressing their desire to be in Tukwila. King County and the City of Seattle filed briefs and
testified in opposition of Tukwila's annexation. The hearing was closed, and the Board will
deliberate again on November 8, 2012, with a determination expected in late November.
Southcenter Plan: The Planning Commission (PC) held a final work session and
completed their deliberations on the four elements of the Southcenter Plan. After
considering the public comments and amending each of the documents, they voted
unanimously to forward their recommended versions of the Southcenter Plan, Southcenter
Design Manual, Southcenter Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and new Zoning Code
Chapter 18.28 Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) onto the Council. Staff will complete the
environmental review of the PC recommended documents and bring the package to Council
for review in 2013.
Unfinished Construction update for property at 15026 42 Avenue South: Staff from
Code Enforcement and the Assistant City Attorney met with the property owner of the
unfinished house. The owner signed a Voluntary Compliance Agreement and agreed to
three deadlines below. Additionally, the City may pursue legal action to ensure compliance.
1. Secure the structure, remove debris and cut the weed overgrowth by November 12,
2012;
2. Repair the exterior of the structure so that it appears to be occupied by
November 12, 2013; and
3. Complete all interior repairs not later than November 12, 2014.
Vacant Structure update for property at 13906 51S Avenue South: Staff from Code
Enforcement and the Assistant City Attorney met with the property owner of the vacant
structure. The owner signed a Voluntary Compliance Agreement and agreed to two
deadlines below. Additionally, the City may pursue legal action to ensure compliance.
1. Secure the structure, and fence off a portion where the structure has partially
collapsed, and ensure that all utilities have been terminated and call for an inspection
not later than October 31, 2012.
2. Either repair or demolish the structure under city- issued permits not later than
June 30. 2013.
PUBLIC WORKS
Stormwater Education: A requirement of our Phase II National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit is to measure a targeted
audience's understanding of stormwater. For this purpose, the City received results of the
2012 Assessment of Citizen Understanding and Adoption of Targeted Stormwater Behaviors
phone survey conducted by Hebert Research, Inc. This survey is a follow -up to a 2011
survey that targeted residents with a zip code of 98168. The 2012 survey again targeted the
same zip code and added a business community of apartments, restaurants, and
commercial customers. The residential survey showed improvements in two of the three
priority issues and the commercial survey was new, but did identify its priority issue. Both
residential and business results will be used to guide the City's education and outreach
element for the City's 2013 Surface Water Management Program. Results of this survey will
be posted on the City's NPDES web page.
Annual Fall Collection, Recycling, and Clean -up: This event was held on Saturday,
October 27 at the Tukwila Village Site and was a great success. This effort also fulfills the
Allied /Republic's community event contractual obligations.
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Waste Containers: Allied and Waste Management crews have completed their efforts to
swap residential, multi family and commercial garbage, recycling and yard waste containers
with relatively few exceptions. Waste Management installed 21 trash receptacles along
Tukwila International Boulevard, after working collaboratively with the Tukwila International
Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC). The new Solid Waste contract with Waste
Management began on November 1, 2012. As with any major undertaking, there have been
startup questions, challenges and minor operational issues. Overall, Waste Management
has responded satisfactorily to the transition and their contractual obligations. Weekly
implementation meetings will continue to resolve any issues and fine tune all aspects of their
support to Tukwila.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Holiday Giving Program: Staff has partnered with the Police Department to host a
Donation (Toy, Food, and Cash) Drive at Westfield Mall's north parking lot on Saturday,
November 17, from 10:00 am to 4:00. pm. Donations will benefit the annual Holiday Giving
Program and the Tukwila Food Pantry.
Community Outreach: Staff recently attended the Cascade View Elementary School
CARE night where warm winter clothing was distributed to students and families. There
were approximately 700 people in attendance. Staff will be attending the Tukwila
Elementary School CARE Night on November 15. These events provide a great opportunity
for staff to reach out to the members of the community and provide citizens with access to
important resources.
Community Connections: Recreation Staff set up a registration table at Sports Authority in
Tukwila on Saturday, October 20. Information was distributed regarding the Parks and
Recreation Department, and registrations were accepted for this year's basketball program.
Sports Authority would like to host more registration events in the future and be a packet
pick -up location if needed.
Autumn Harvest Festival: Recreation Division staff hosted the annual Autumn Harvest
Festival at the Community Center on October 30. Approximately 410 people attended the
annual event where kids dressed up in costumes, played games, completed craft projects
and enjoyed healthy snacks. The Sister Cities Committee put on a dinner fundraiser for the
event.
TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Our Pool turns 391 The Tukwila Pool has been in operation for 39 years as of
October 31, 2012.
Pool Improvements: The Tukwila Pool will be closed as of November 4, 2012 due to
construction beginning on November 5, 2012.
III. Responses to Council /Citizen Inquiries
Follow -up from City Council meeting of October 1, 2012 regarding the need to
advertise that Tukwila residents receive free parking at Starfire: A notice was published
in the City pages in the October edition of the Tukwila Reporter newspaper. The same
notice was also added to the City's website on the home page, TV 21, and social media
sites.
Follow -up from City Council meeting of October 15, 2012 regarding a motor home
parked in the 3900 block of South 115 Street. On October 17, officers observed the
motor home in the described area. They made contact with the owners and informed them
that they were not allowed to stay parked on the side of the road any longer. The subjects
agreed to leave.
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