Inside the City 22 July 2022 Edition

Inside the City of Tumwater Date:

July 22, 2022

To:

Mayor Debbie Sullivan City Councilmembers City Employees

From: John Doan, City Administrator

PEOPLE Colby Fletcher is also joining the Engineering Division as an Engineer II to do engineering, project administration,

and

field

inspection

for

transportation projects (Remember that Trosper and

New Department Assistants joining WRS and TED

Capitol Project?). He has been with WSDOT for the

Bonnie Hale is joining Water Resources and Sustainability. Her biology and business background makes her a great addition to the WRS Team. She is

past 16 years.

Welcome Bonnie, Mallory, and Colby. Congrats to Joe and Meagan.

filling the position vacated by Tami Pettersen’s retirement. Mallory Coleman will be providing customer

and

administrative

support

to

the

Department, filling the position vacated when Meagan Veal was promoted to a new Project Coordinator

position

in

Transportation

and

Engineering. Mallory is a Washington native who most recently was a Program Support Supervisor in the Claims Administration Department of Labor and Industries.

Monti Sorem New Paramedic Lt in Fire Monti Sorem joined the Tumwater Fire Department in 2015 as a paramedic/firefighter, coming from his private chiropractic practice. Monti is an OTEP instructor and has been active in CPR instruction in schools. He is filling the paramedic lieutenant

While they were at it, Joe Norman was promoted to

position that is open with the promotion of James

Engineer III in the Department’s Engineering Services

Osberg to MSO.

Division. With his freshly minted Professional Engineer stamp, Joe will be one of the primary project managers.

But, wait! There’s more!

Congratulations Monti!

Hazard Resiliency Survey

EVENTS

Since 1965, Thurston County has received more federal disaster declarations than 96% of US

4th of July A Grand Success A family visiting Tumwater on the 4th posted the following message and photos of their family having a great time at the Tumwater 4th.

counties. Tell your local leaders what actions you want to be prioritized to reduce losses due to natural hazards.

Help

make

the

Thurston

County

communities more disaster resilient - take the

“I have no words for yesterday. So many family’s out

Hazards Resiliency survey! The survey closes on July

having a good time with no drama. Playing, laughing

30, 2022.

and loving on each other. My heart is full and my children had a blast. We ate good, played games,

Regional Fire Authority Town Hall

listened to some good music, played hard, watched and amazing fireworks show, and danced the night away literally lol. City of Tumwater – Thanks for the good time! We will be back next year!”

That event doesn’t happen without a great deal of planning and partnership. Parks & Recreation plans it for an entire year and the department partners do their part to keep it safe and fun. Our sponsors and partners provide the funding, fund and fun to make it happen also. Thank you another successful year!

The Cities of Olympia and Tumwater have agreed to explore the potential of creating a Regional Fire Authority encompassing both jurisdictions. The Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee has

Red Cross Calls it Shark Week

been created to lead the process. Attend the remote Town

Hall

meeting

and

learn

about

fire

regionalization, governance, and financing. The public will have telephone and online access to the online meeting, and can attend meeting in person.

RFA Town Hall Meeting 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., August 15, 2022.

Register online!

PLACES The next employee blood drive is 10 a.m. -- 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, at the Headquarters Fire Department Station T1. Give blood, platelets or plasma at any American Red Cross Blood Drive during July and you .will be entered for a chance to win a unique Shark Week merchandise package.

Permit Facility

Submitted

for

Manufacturing

The City has received applications for a 460,000 s.f. warehouse distribution building as part of the Panattoni-Port area. It is being reviewed in

Employees may make an appointment during

compliance with SEPA and the City’s environmental

working

regulations. The submittal includes a building permit

hours,

please

coordinate

with

your

supervisor in advance. Thank you for saving lives!

and is fully vested to existing City regulations.

Visit the City webpage for additional information specific to this proposal.

DRC Looks at Projects

Removing the pole presents an opportunity for

The Development Review Committee has done

Councilmembers, staff, and residents to see this as the

Preliminary Review on a 20,000 s.f. warehouse for

next step in developing a shared understanding of

Dairy Fresh Farms at 9636 Blomberg St. SW,

cultural

Feasibility Review on an ADU at 3993 Pifer Rd. SE,

misrepresentation of native culture in the future.

and Feasibility Review of an equipment parking facility at 8277 Center Street SW. They have also considered Feasibility Review for a 1,100 s.f. expansion of the Pilot Travel Center.

On the horizon, the Committee will look at proposed apartments at 5012 Rural Road, changes to the Dutch Brothers Coffee on Capitol, and conversion of the catering use to a ramen restaurant at 3238 Capitol Blvd.

appropriation

and

to

prevent

Going forward, we must ensure accurate and respectful tribal art pieces are displayed in the City.

And, the best way to do this is in partnership with local tribes.

Over the past few years, we have actively worked to expand our capabilities and make our workplace and the community one that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Equity Partnership between the City Council and Tumwater School Board provided a platform for learning through the 21-Day Racial

INSIDE THE CITY Illustrating our Mission, Vision, or Beliefs in Action.

Long before the Bush-Simmons party settled in the area that would become Tumwater, the Coastal Salish Indian groups, whose descendants are members of the Nisqually, Squaxin Island, and Chehalis tribes, gathered shellfish and frequented the inlets and prairies of South Puget Sound for centuries.

As a City, we have demonstrated respect for local native tribes and recognized their significance in the history of Tumwater. Now it is time to acknowledge a decision made nearly 25 years ago by City leaders to accept the donation of a totem pole crafted by a nonnative individual. While it may have been an appropriate decision then, times have changed and so have we.

The totem pole displayed outside of Old Town Center holds no significance to the tribes in our region and, most importantly, is not representative of their culture. For those reasons, the City has decided to remove the totem pole.

The totem pole is part of our story and our growth as a City and will be stored while we consider an appropriate use.

Equity Challenge.

The Management Team’s participation in the 21-Day Challenge gave us a new perspective on systemic racism and an opportunity to reflect on institutional biases in our organization. Day 3 of the Challenge features videos and more about the Squaxin Island Tribe and the power of self-definition for Native Americans, I encourage everyone to look for the artifacts and other symbols in our community that represent and signify systemic racism and the symbols that signify equity and inclusion.

TUMWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Message from the Chief With summer finally here it’s important to think about and prepare for the potential of wildland fires. One of the most important things a property owner can do is create defensible space around all structures. A defensible space is a buffer zone created by the removal of weeds, brush, and natural vegetation between structures and the wildland-urban interface. Creating a defensible space can decrease fire damage to structures and allow space for firefighting operations.

July 2022

Community Outreach Paramedics Joe Williamson and Gary Burkhardt assisted Tenino Fire Department with a mock car crash scenario for Tenino High School Students.

Landscaping plans that include non-combustible materials or fireresistive plants and regular maintenance can contribute to the creation of a defensible space. For more information about Fire Adapted Communities and preparing for a wildland fire incident, please contact the Tumwater Fire Department at (360)754-4170.

Brian Hurley

Medical Services Officer Crews ran on a total of four cardiac arrests for June. TFD provided Compression-Only CPR training for 10 students.

With warmer weather upon us, the Department has the capability to gain access to patients in hard to reach areas such as the Deschutes River at Pioneer Park with the use of our off road vehicle.

In June crews participated in Peter G. Schmidt’s Sailing into Summer Program and Michael T. Simmons’ field day. Students were provided tours of the engines.

TUMWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS | July 2022

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Operations Report

Training Officer

In June crews staffed an engine and battalion unit for emergency response during the Olympic Airshow weekend.

TFD has something that most Fire Departments do not have - an airport. The City of Olympia purchased the airport in 1928. In 1941 the airfield was used as a satellite facility for McCord Field (JBLM). In 1963 the Port of Olympia purchased the airport and more than 700 acres.

Today the airport has two runways, one is 5,500 feet long, the other is 4,157 feet long, and both are 150 feet wide. The airport has a staffed air traffic control tower, not many non-commercial airports have control towers. This helps the Department during responses when it is staffed.

The airport has flight schools, air ambulance, flight museum, annual air show, and many more businesses that call the airport home.

Each year around the airshow the Department reviews airport responses. 

Firefighter Lindsey Christopher successfully completed her probationary year and was recognized during a ceremony to receive her career helmet.

Congratulation Lindsey!

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In June, Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Crimmins graduated from Leadership Thurston County. This is a 10-month program that educates community leaders on various aspects of our community including government, education, the economy, and the environment.

Access to the airfield by restricted locked gates.

Use of airport radios that are different than used by the Department.

Coordination with the tower that controls all movement and stand-by locations.

Knowing Federal Aviation Administration rules that allow us access to movement area.

Review of the three alert levels.

Understanding the complexities of events that happen in airports.

Firefighting foam requirements.

Aircraft knowledge.

Tower staffed operations vs. unstaffed.

With summer here, crews have reviewed water rescue response procedures. The City has several bodies of water that people like to utilize when the weather is nice. This creates a need to understand basic water rescue techniques. We start with access points to lakes, rivers, public boat launches, and trails. All engines carry personal floatation devices and carry water rescue throw bags. We have the ability to inflate fire hoses, which allows us to reach or push things to people in water. We also review other resources from the Thurston County Sheriff Dive Team and Lacey Fire Recue Swimmers. .

Police Department Monthly Report To:

John Doan, City Administrator

From:

Jon Weiks, Chief of Police

Date:

July 15, 2022

Re:

June 2022

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 2022-1013 Eluding, DWLS 3rd, Reckless Endangerment - a Tumwater officer observed an unlicensed dirt bike traveling southbound Capitol Boulevard at Trosper Road. The dirt bike was missing necessary lighting, mirrors, and other equipment. The rider was loudly revving his engine and he had a small child seated on the bike in front of him. The officer activated his lights to initiate a stop and the rider quickly accelerated and turned down a side street to evade the officer. The rider then took multiple turns to elude the officer, who deactivated his lights and did not pursue for the safety of the rider and the child. On Elm Street, the officer could see the rider in the distance driving at a high rate of speed and then losing control of the bike. The rider went down and sparks could be seen shooting up and out from the bike as it slid.

The officer immediately requested medical aid respond. As the officer approached the scene, he observed the rider was on his feet and the child was not in the vicinity. The rider observed the officer approach and he once again tried to flee on the motorcycle. The officer drew his taser and the suspect complied with the officer’s commands. The suspect was quickly detained and the officer set out to look for the child. The child was located hiding in the bushes nearby and was deemed to be uninjured after she was evaluated

by Tumwater Fire personnel. Officers learned the suspect had several warrants for his arrest and his driving status was suspended. The suspect was arrested and searched incident to arrest. The suspect was found to be in possession of pills believed to be illegal fentanyl pills. The suspect was booked at the Thurston County Jail for Attempt to Elude, Driving While License Suspended 3rd degree, and Reckless Endangerment-Domestic Violence. A report was also forwarded to Child Protective Services.

2022-1105 Robbery 2nd - Tumwater officers were dispatched to a local retail store for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived.

The victim was an asset security officer for the store. He reported he observed the suspect remove a security device from merchandise in the store, bypass all points of sale, and exit the business without paying for the item. The security officer confronted the suspect and requested the item back. The suspect then forcefully pushed the security officer away in order to flee the business. He was observed fleeing in a truck, from which the security officer was able to gather the license plate information. The investigating officer collected the information from the security officer and set out to identify the suspect. The officer learned the vehicle had been stopped on a previous day in Lewis County and the driver of the vehicle was identified. A photographic montage was developed and shown to the security officer and he positively identified the suspect. The charge of Robbery 2nd degree was forwarded to the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration.

2022-1184 Robbery 2nd, Criminal Impersonation 1st - Tumwater officers were dispatched to the area of Irving Street at Crosby Boulevard for a report of a robbery. The victims reported someone they knew had stolen items from their hotel room overnight and disappeared, so the victims searched the area to locate him. When they located him in the area, he was confronted and they tried to get their stuff back. The suspect then assaulted one of the victims, took her belongings, and fled. The victim then chased him until she lost sight of him. With the help of the victim, officers located the suspect hiding in the area and arrested him for the robbery. While talking to the suspect it appeared to officers he was under the influence of an unknown substance. They requested Tumwater Fire respond to the scene and they conducted an evaluation. The suspect was cleared to be booked at the jail. The suspect then provided officers a false name and officers spent time attempting to positively identify the suspect. Once his true identity was discovered, officers learned the suspect had a felony Department of Corrections warrant for his arrest for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender. The suspect was booked at the Thurston County Jail for Robbery 2nd degree and Criminal Impersonation 1st Degree.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP BOX The public deposited 45 pounds of prescription drugs in June. The total deposited for the year is 362.5 pounds.

BUDGET At the end of the month, the police department budget is 51% spent for the year and 71% spent for the biennium.

K-9 STATISTICS After three and a half months of physical therapy, K9 James returned to active duty this month.

Two Narcotics Deployment • Assisted the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force with a free-air sniff around the exterior of a vehicle impounded by detectives. Officer Mize responded to the vehicle storage location and deployed K9 James around the exterior of the vehicle. K9 James provided alerts to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Officer Mize provided the detective with a probable cause statement to support a search warrant application and then he left the area. The detective reported to Officer Mize he had been granted a search warrant and during a search of the vehicle detectives located 1.5 grams of heroin, 14.3 grams of methamphetamines, 60 Xanax pills, and a firearm.

• Assisted the Olympia Police Department with a free-air sniff around the exterior of a vehicle an officer had impounded during a shoplifting arrest. Officer Mize responded to the vehicle storage location and deployed K9 James around the exterior of the vehicle. K9 James provided alerts to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Officer Mize provided the officer with a probable cause statement to support a search warrant application and then he left the area. The officer reported to Officer Mize he had been granted a search warrant and during a search of the vehicle he had recovered 100-200 pre-packaged pills, narcotics paraphernalia, and a stolen firearm.

One Apprehension/Evidence Search Deployment • Officer Mize responded with other Tumwater officers to a local truck stop for disorderly subjects.

The four subjects were asking patrons for money and refusing to leave. Officers also learned the vehicle the subjects were associated with was a reported stolen vehicle from Chehalis and that the vehicle had been involved in an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers were advised one subject (driver of the vehicle) was in the restroom and the others had fled. Officers evacuated the store and surrounded the restroom. Officer Mize deployed K9 James as a less-

lethal/apprehension option should the subject not willingly surrender. An officer used the store PA system to communicate surrender orders to the suspect, who after several minutes exited the restroom and was taken into custody without incident. K9 James was then used to search the restroom for any evidence the suspect may have discarded, but nothing of evidentiary value was located.

One Tracking Deployment • Assisted the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office with attempting to locate a suspect who had fled the scene of a felony assault. Officer Mize responded to the scene and was advised a suspect was stealing beer from an outdoor refrigerator, during which he pushed down the female victim when she confronted him. The victim reported her head struck the ground causing her to lose consciousness. Officer Mize deployed K9 James at the location where the suspect was last seen and K9 James went directly to the backdoor of the residence. K9 James was unable to detect anyone having fled the area. Officer Mize and K9 James cleared the scene shortly thereafter.

SRO ACTIVITY School Resource Officer Tyler Boling assisted Littlerock Elementary staff with a lockdown drill.

School Resource Officers Rosco Rollman and Tyler Boling attended the graduation ceremony for both Tumwater High School and Black Hills High School.

SRO Rollman assisted Tumwater Middle School staff with a disorderly student who was being destructive.

The student was throwing items and taking things off the walls. It took over 30 minutes to calm the student and the situation was resolved with counseling.

SRO Rollman assisted in the Tumwater Middle School 8th grade health classes. He spoke to the students about the negative effects of using alcohol and marijuana.

SRO Rollman assisted in the Tumwater Middle School Character Strong classes. He spoke about making smart choices over the summer break and he answered questions the students had prepared for him. His answers built upon teaching good decision-making skills.

SRO Boling responded to a fireworks complaint at Bush Middle School. A student brought pop-it fireworks to the school and was using them on school grounds. SRO Boling talked with the student and then turned the matter over to school officials.

SRO Rollman investigated vandalism that occurred at Tumwater Hill Elementary. The damage was caused by seven Tumwater Middle School students, who helped clean up the mess they caused. The matter was turned over to school officials.

SRO Boling investigated a harassment complaint at Tumwater High School involving a student who created a fake Instagram account to anonymously harass another student. SRO Boling provided counsel to the student and then turned the matter over to school officials.

SRO Rollman investigated an assault and threats complaint involving a Tumwater Middle School student on a bus. The involved student got onto the bus playing loud music and refused to turn it off. Another student took the suspect’s phone to turn off the offensive music. The suspect student then assaulted that student and when he got off the bus, he verbally threatened to burn the bus and the kids inside while laughing. The investigation revealed none of the involved students felt threatened by the student. An

informational report was completed and the case was closed and the matter was turned over to school officials.

The SROs finished the school year and reported back to the police department for the summer break.

SRO Boling is assisting in the Patrol Division and SRO Rollman is assisting in the Investigations Division.

CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement opened five cases this month: • Overgrown vegetation, trash, and debris on a residential property.

• Overgrown vegetation encroaching on neighboring residential properties.

• Overgrown vegetation encroaching on an adjoining residential property.

• Trash stored outside of a residence causing a rodent issue.

• Graffiti on an unoccupied commercial building.

Code Enforcement closed two cases this month: • Trash outside of a residence was removed after the property owner was issued a notice of violation.

• Upon issuance of a courtesy letter, a residential property owner removed the overgrown vegetation, trash, and debris from the property.

Code Enforcement has 13 open cases.

PERSONNEL • • • •

Jennifer Kolb, Detective Lieutenant – 22 years John Kenderesi, Sergeant – 18 years Ken Driver, Lieutenant – 14 years Danielle Dawson, Officer – 5 years

QUANTIFIABLE ACTIVITY

Calls for Service Self-Initiated* Arrests Citations Issued New Cases – Investigations Public Disclosure Requests CPL/Gun Transfers Court Documents Evidence

2022 1,594 1,167 30 24

Monthly 2021 1,613 874 35 30

% Changed -1% 34% -14% -20%

2022 8,906 5,556 206 146

29

25

16%

90

109

203 62 150

106 70 95

Year to Date 2021 8,701 7,850 269 301

% Changed 2% -29% -23% -52%

153

96

59%

-17%

528

546

-3%

92% -11% 58%

942 465 930

701 364 723

34% 28% 29%

Overtime 382 269 42% 2,254 1,581 43% Annual Leave 493 430 15% 2,619 2,056 27% Sick Leave 301 212 42% 1,843 1,192 55% *Self-Initiated includes: investigative follow-ups, civil paperwork service, area checks, business checks, school visits, resident contacts, traffic stops and back-up activity.

TRAINING • • • • • • • • • • •

Thirty-seven members completed an on-line Cyber Security course One member completed ACCESS, Level I training One member completed an on-line Google – Catching a Predator course Two members completed an on-line Using Google and Snapchat Data course One member completed an on-line Analytical Support: Crisis course One member completed a one-day Glock Armorer course One member attended a two-day recruiting/background investigation course One member completed a one-week First Level Supervision course One member completed an on-line Public Records Act course Twenty-four members completed a department training day consisting of patrol tactics, defensive tactics, and active-shooter response Four TPD members of Thurston Count SWAT attended monthly training 437 total training hours

COMMENDATIONS/LETTERS OF APPRECIATION School Resource Officer Tyler Boling received a letter of appreciation for his efforts at Tumwater Youth Program (TYP) events. The letter stated, “I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the work that Detective Boling does at our Friday Night TYP events. The students are genuinely excited to see him at the events, and it is clear that he has good relationships with many of them and knows them by name. The knowledge that he brings about the students and issues they have had at the schools has undoubtedly allowed us to prevent many situations that could have progressed into incidents……It’s hard to quantify the preventative element that his presence brings to our events, but I assure you that his involvement has gone a long way to keep the students safe and has certainly made a positive impact on their lives. It is very important that the youth grow up with a positive image of our law enforcement, and I believe Detective Boling accomplishes this every day for Tumwater.”

Officer Oran Thompson received a letter of appreciation from a resident he assisted with a couple of disorderly juveniles. The citizen wrote, “On Tuesday night we had some disturbance in front of our house.

2 girls around the age of 13 screaming profanity. I went outside to see if everything was okay and they flipped me off and told me what I could do with myself. The neighbor lady across the street asked if they could be quiet, because she had 2 younger girls in the yard playing. They cussed her out and continued to scream for about 10 more minutes. I called dispatch and the girls left. Police officer Oran showed up and said he would try to find the girls and talk to them. He was so nice and explained everything to us. We live on North Street, so we have a lot of cars, foot traffic and kids riding bikes. It was nice to see a police officer in this area, which we don’t see too often. I just want to thank you for having officers who care.”

Parks & Facilities Project Updates | July 2022

City Launches Grant Program for Community Gardens Community gardening has many benefits, from promoting healthy eating and providing an outdoor recreational activity, to addressing food security and building vibrant communities. Get to know your neighbors as you grow your own organic fruits and vegetables.

The Community Garden Grant Program is open to all Tumwater residents, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations located within the City. The application process is quick and easy. The only requirements being the ability to describe the structural details, Operation Plan, expected benefits, sustainability plans, and the project budget. Learn more on the City Community Garden page!

Enhanced events and activities in community arts, cultural heritage, and historic property are funded by the Metropolitan Park District.

Family working in garden.

Neighborhood Parks Restroom Projects

Supply shortages and other unforeseen pandemic-related setbacks have delayed the start of these park improvements.

We are back on track and excited to add another great amentity to these parks.

A contract has been awarded to KBH Construction Co. of Olympia for construction and setting the pre-fabricated restrooms.

Work is anticipated to start August 1, 2022, and expected to be completed by mid-October.

Arts Make Better Communities In communities large and small, arts and culture are important contributors to the quality of life for residents.

Brittany (Britt) Bowman is the new Arts Coordinator. She is currently busy creating a City Cultural Arts Plan, coordinating and scheduling programs/classes, managing the City art collection, collaborating with community partners, and facilitating community arts and culture events.

Britt holds a BA in Art History from the University of North Texas and has worked as an elementary educator and art teacher.

This new half-time position is funded by the Metropolitan Park District to enhance recreation programs.

Design concept for restroom facility.

TUMWATER METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT MAINTAIN • IMPROVE • BUILD Approved by voters in 2018, funding from the MPD will be used to extend the useful life of our most used parks and playgrounds, address safety and security issues, invest in underserved neighborhoods, improve energy efficiency, and preserve new open spaces.

Priorities include: Parks and playgrounds maintenance and safety New neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and restrooms Trail expansion along the Deschutes River Valley Protection of environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife corridors Community arts and cultural heritage programs, historic properties, recreation programs, and a community garden Community Center with meeting and event space, senior services, indoor sports courts, and land for a future public swimming pool

Current MPD Projects There are several deferred park maintenance projects slated for completion in 2022.

Chain-link outfield fencing will be replaced on many of our baseball and softball fields. Some of these fences are over 26 years old and in need of replacement.

Repairs are being made to some of our neighborhood park play structures to increase accessibility, improve safety and replace failing access points.

New water lines will be extended at Pioneer Park to provide drinking fountains to our sports fields. Water lines will also add new irrigation zones to increase the efficiency of water usage and turf care.

Stormwater catch basins at Pioneer Park have sustained damage during past floods of the Deschutes River. These storm systems will be repaired and replaced.

Picnic tables at several of our parks will be replaced with new, ADA accessible tables.

Park signage will be updated at several parks and trails.

Tentative Schedule of MPD Projects 2020-21 Historic District Park Improvements New Restrooms at 2 existing neighborhood parks New Neighborhood Park – The Preserve 2021-26 Deferred Park Maintenance Projects Purchase Open Space and Neighborhood Park land 2022 Community Garden Program New Neighborhood Park– South Tumwater 2023 Acquire Land for Community Center Opportunity-based Public Art Community Center Design Study 2025 New Neighborhood Park– SW Neighborhood New Community Center 2027 Deschutes Valley Trail Expansion New Neighborhood Park – Trails End

Transportation & Engineering Water Resources & Sustainability July 2022 PERSONNEL UPDATES & ANNIVERSARIES Dennis Ashe WRS Water Quality Tech III | 07/02/2007, 15 yrs.

Design efforts are progressing for the project's X Street

Mark Teigen WRS Storm Lead Worker | 07/01/2008, 14 yrs.

focus at this point is preparation of construction plans,

Justin Anderson TED Fleet Technician I | 07/01/2016, 6 yrs

utility relocations. The City has completed review of the

Sustainability Month Year

Levi Loewen WRS Maintenance Tech I | 07/01/2018, 4 yrs.

Mary Heather Ames Transportation Manager | 07/13/2019, 3 yrs.

Cody Smith WRS Maintenance Tech I | 07/01/2019, 3 yrs.

Roundabout and North/South Connector portions. The addressing storm drainage design, and coordination for 60% plans for the North/South Connector and submitted comments back to the consultant. Geotechnical work has been completed to support these projects including field investigation to evaluate the existing pavement and soil conditions for proposed storm drainage facilities.

Coordination and permitting with WSDOT is ongoing to obligate the federal funding allotted to this project. It is

TRANSPORTATION & ENGINEERING

expected that the full obligation of the funds will be completed by the end of July 2022.

PROJECTS IN DESIGN

Israel Road / Linderson Way Pedestrian & Bicycle

Interstate 5 / Trosper Road / Capitol Boulevard

Improvements Design

Reconfiguration Project Final coordination efforts are being completed for this three-roundabout project that will be constructed in the vicinity of Capitol Boulevard and Trosper Road. City Engineering staff and the design consultant are working with WSDOT and the Transportation Improvement Board to complete final permitting requirements in preparation for the construction bidding of the project.

The project is expected to be placed out to bid in July 2022, and construction will begin this fall and continue through 2023.

Capitol Boulevard, Israel Road to M Street Design This project includes proposed improvements to Capitol Boulevard, from Israel Road to M Street. The project will include full corridor improvements of Capitol Boulevard to provide enhanced access control to local businesses and multi-model improvements for pedestrian, bike, and transit.

This project will upgrade existing utilities and enhance vehicle and pedestrian safety for a 1,000-foot stretch of Israel Road from Linderson Way to Capitol Boulevard and a 600-foot portion of Linderson Way south of Israel Road.

The project will enhance vehicle and pedestrian safety and upgrade existing utilities.

The project will be completed in two phases. The first phase will complete utility improvements by replacing 4,000 linear feet of the existing watermain on Israel Road.

The second phase will complete roadway and multimodal improvements.

The City Engineering team is currently in the design phase for this project, and the topographic survey has been completed. For design, the watermain portion is approximately

40%

complete,

and

the

roadway

improvements are approximately 25% complete.

WATER RESOURCES & SUSTAINABILITY CLIMATE ACTION You’re Invited!

You are cordially invited to an effort to improve your life, the lives of the people around you, and the lives of people you will never meet. This effort can also improve the lives of creatures you may appreciate but can’t communicate with and the lands and seas surrounding you. You may already be a part of this effort . . . or you may have been waiting to be invited or to learn about what kinds of fun activities or snacks would be available. That’s okay and understandable. For too long, climate action has been framed as something that takes things away – options, convenience, long-established industries or ways of doing things, and for some, even the ability to feel carefree. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Climate action can be crafting a future (near or far) that nourishes people, heals conditions, reduces violence, and uplifts folks who have been oppressed or forgotten. Climate action can be done in the ways we communicate with one another, in the ways we use technology, in the way we spend and invest money, in the ways we plan and develop our community, transportation, and infrastructure networks, in the ways we respond to emergencies, and in the ways we have fun. Climate action allows every person and every City Department to get to know each other and for us all to use our unique skills and talents to improve our lives, community, and world.

You’re invited to reframe climate action, think about how you can join this effort, and how we can change the world together. Email the Water Resources & Sustainability Department at WaterResources@ci.tumwater.wa.us with your thoughts and dreams for your climate action.

ACTIONS FOR CLEAN WATER Stream Team Has Something For You! Summer is well underway and you can find opportunities to engage in the wonders of the Pacific Northwest right here within our community. Stream Team is one of our region’s best resources for family friendly science-based events. The Water Resources Department has been busy helping to set the agenda for events and opportunities like Hands-On Science and Actions for Clean Water. In July and August, you have the opportunity to participate in events like Marine Creature Mondays at Boston Harbor Marina, Purple Martin Monitoring, Salmon viewing and more.

All year round you can get involved in Actions for Clean Water, a behavior-based opportunity designed to raise all our awareness to some of the things we do in our spare time, like washing our cars, working in our gardens, and in general, how we view our community when it comes to behaviors that work in favor of clean water. For more information on how you can engage with Stream Team, visit Events - Stream Team to find an opportunity that interests you!