Inside the City of Tumwater Date: August 31, 2020 To:
Mayor Pete Kmet City Councilmembers City Employees
From: John Doan, City Administrator
The professional and compassionate treatment of an
PEOPLE
elderly woman in her final days was the subject of a
Kudos to Our Employees
We participated in the Thurston County Courts Fine Amnesty Day where people with outstanding court fines and penalties are given an opportunity to pay
the fines without the additional penalties. The
program goal is to get people out from under the
debt of penalties and move them to be legally
licensed and driving again. Some of the messages we heard back are:
“Thank you so much! I am so so grateful for this! It is going to change my life!” and “Thank you very
much. I am so thankful and grateful for these
reduced fines. I will be paying the $ 300.”
When Cory isn’t working with our Violations Bureau
customers, she is working with our B & O Tax Payers. She received a note from a customer expressing
appreciation for great customer services, topping it off with,
“You made me pay my company taxes with a smile
– guess that’s about as good
a compliment as you can get.”
letter from the woman’s family. She cited Firefighters Brian Hurley, Scott Kennedy, and Evan Hagen along
with Paramedics James Osberg and Rian Winter for the way they handled in this incredibly human situation.
EVENTS Register for Fall Parks & Rec Programs Classes, sports programs, and
recreation opportunities for kids
of all ages. Music instruction,
photography, fitness classes, and more for adults. Find out what
you can do around Tumwater this
fall in the brochure.
Classes and activities in the fall brochure run through
November. Register online or call (360) 754-4160 for more information!
Peanut Butter and Mac & Cheese
City employees and officials collected and donated
98 jars of peanut butter, 202 boxes of mac and cheese and $100 as part of a Thurston County Food
Bank drive along with WSDOT and Tumwater Rotary.
Great job everyone. Thank you everyone who participated!
INSIDE THE CITY Illustrating our Mission, Vision, or Beliefs in Action. What could you do with $35?
Donate Blood, Get COVID-19 Antibody Test
COVID-19 pandemic has put a pause on Bloodworks NW mobile blood drives. Pop-Up Donor Centers are
temporary blood donation sites that meet all CDC safety precautions and social distancing guidelines.
South Sound Manor in Tumwater is hosting a Popup Center September 9 & 10.
When you donate blood, you will find out if you have COVID-19 antibodies that can help patients in
Western Washington and Oregon currently fighting
coronavirus. That’s because Bloodworks is testing all
blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies through
September 30. No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted onsite. Make your one-hour appointment online.
We all have our own answer – even in COVID-19. It is pretty easy to receive that $35 and if that isn’t enough, it can make a difference in your health – mentally and physically. It even helps out the City finances. The Health Central app for your phone offers a fun and easy way to get going on your healthy journey. Using the app, you can track daily habits, learn about health decisions, try health habits, participate in coaching or a preventative care visit with your doctor, complete a health assessment, or take the step challenge that is coming up this fall. You can sign up for the app online. You get enough points, you receive the $35 gift card, and if we get 50% of our employees to engage… The City saves 2% on our AWC health insurance premium. A great deal for everyone because right now, every little bit helps.
PLACES DRC Looks at Projects
The Development Review Committee is looking at the feasibility of a remodel of a 6,000 s.f. building into a commercial space at 7000 Littlerock Road SW. They are also looking at a proposal for a 12-lot single family home lot at the corner of RW Johnson and Sapp Road. Later this month, the Committee will look at a 28-lot residential subdivision proposed by Habitat for Humanity at 1150 73rd Ave. SW. They will also check the feasibility of a 7,200 s.f. storage building at 8120 Old Hwy 99 SE.
Washington 211 COVID-19 Call Center is a general information line related to COVID-19. If you need information or have a general question, call 1-800525-0127 or text 211-211 for help. You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more. Washington Listens helps people manage stress and anxiety they may be experiencing because of COVID-19. If you or anyone you know is having difficulties managing stress, call the Washington Listens support line at 1-833-681-0211. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and language access services are available by using 7-11 or their preferred method. Resources and self-help tips are available on walistens.org.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH THE MONTH Due to COVID-19, the community satellite food bank, normally held monthly at the fire station, has been suspended until it is safe for the citizens of the community to gather once again. Ten citizens requested and received compression only CPR training. We offer compression only CPR classes on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Headquarters Fire Station. The class size is limited to 10 students. Sign up by calling Medic One at (360) 704-2780, option #1. During the month of July, requests to do a ride along with the engine company were suspended due to the current pandemic. Two volunteer firefighters did their ride alongs with the Tumwater crews for their required fire training. On July 12, fire staff teamed up with Tumwater Police to provide a drive by birthday parade for a 3-year-old boy who lives on 70th Way SW.
TUMWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT JULY 2020 NEWSLETTER EMERGENCY RESPONSES M5 & M14 Medical Responses 71 In City medical calls (M5) 50 County medical calls (M5) South County medical calls 60 (M14) 181 Total ALS Calls Number and Type of Call 21 Fire 353 EMS (Medical) 2 Hazardous Conditions 23 Service Calls 57 Good Intent 25 False Alarm Calls 481 Total Calls Total Fire/EMS Calls: 662
Medical Services Officer Division
Weekly shift briefings continue on the status of COVID-19. Crews continue to wear appropriate PPE as well as use social distancing.
Staff diagnosed 12 potential COVID-19 patients on 911 calls in the month of July. Crews responded to five cardiac arrest calls. Interviews were conducted for potential Paramedics looking to be hired in Thurston County. Six candidates passed the oral board process.
Number of Calls per Shift A Shift 102 26% Fire 73% EMS B Shift 124 28% Fire 72 % EMS C Shift 139 27% Fire 73% EMS D Shift 116 21% Fire 76% EMS
STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS EMERGENCY RESPONSES CONT. Years of Service & Dedication Capt. Jeff Jernigan
25 Yrs
FF Mark Armstrong
21 Yrs
We officially put the ORV (Off Road Vehicle) into service; it is housed at the Headquarters Fire Station.
Peter G. Schmidt Elementary Summer Camp Our campers and staff enjoyed getting to know the ET1 Team while learning about our Fire Department
ENGINE CALL VOLUME / RESPONSE TIMES July 2020 Monthly Call Volume T1 T2 2018 195 210 2019 189 193 2020 223 187
July 2020 Average Unit Travel Time ET1 to T1 6:37 ET1 to T2 6:78 ET2 to ET2 5:83 ET2 to ET1 7:37
January 2020 is the first year of 4th Platoon Scheduling
Officers Report On August 4, at approx. 9:30 p.m., crews responded to a car fire in the area of I-5 and 93rd Ave that spread to tall grass and brush. The incident happened after a motor vehicle accident. One adult was treated and transported to an area hospital. Crews worked to contain the grass fire to less than a 1/4 acre. The car was a total loss. There were no injuries to firefighters. On Aug 7, at approx. 5:00 p.m., crews responded to a car fire in tall grass and brush in the 2800 block of 93rd Ave near a commercial warehouse. Crews responded quickly and worked hard to contain the fast moving fire. The unoccupied warehouse sustained minor fire and smoke damage. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians, though the car was a total loss.
AC Brian Hurley Suppression Report Tumwater/Medic One Partnership Celebrates 46 years Thurston County Medic One was one of the first county-wide tiered paramedic response systems in the country. Tumwater has been a partner in this system since the beginning. At first, Tumwater hosted “Aid 7”, one of two Aid units and two Medic Units in the County. These Aid units were initially staffed by Emergency Medical Technicians who were the first career members of the Tumwater Fire Department. Aid 7 was later upgraded to a paramedic unit (Medic 5). Currently Tumwater staffs two of the seven Medic Units in the county with Paramedic/Firefighters. Medic 5 is located in Tumwater and Medic 14 is the Rochester area. In 2019, there were 35,985 calls for emergency medical services in the county. We look forward to our continued partnership serving the citizens of Tumwater and Thurston County. Jericho Lane Structure Fire On August 3, Tumwater FD along with our response partners from Olympia, McLane Black Lake, West Thurston RFA, and East Olympia responded to a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, TFD found the homeowner was putting out burning arborvitae trees that had accidentally been set on fire while burning weeds with a torch. There was considerable damage to the vinyl siding on the homeowner’s house as well as the neighbor’s house. Even with occasional rains, the fire danger remains high.
Training by Category Administrative Emergency Medical/OTEP/In-service Fire Suppression / Prevention Special Operations Technical Rescue WAC Requirements Total Training for the Month
0 30 100.5 0 29 159.5
All four shifts completed training on the new ATV, ORVT1. This training included how to load the unit onto the trailer, trailer towing, backing with a trailer and driving the unit. We were able to use the north end of the airport for this training. Seven new members completed NIMS ICS online training. NIMS training is broken into different levels; entry-level responders are required to complete ICS 100 and 700. Field supervisors are required to complete ICS 100, 200, and 700. Division and Strike Team leaders are required to complete ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800. Third Qtr. training for 2020 includes Hazard Communication. Hazard Communication is an annual requirement for first responders to complete; this course covers hazardous materials that may be found in the work place. Eighteen members completed SCBA donning and doffing. This training is a requirement under Washington Administrative Code (WAC 296-305 Safety standards for firefighters). Thirteen members completed heat exposure training. This annual awareness class focuses on when an employee should watch how many layers of clothing they have on depending on the outside temperature and the signs of heat related illnesses.
T U M W A T E R On the morning of August 19, 2020, crews responded to a rollover accident on 93rd Ave at the I-5 southbound off ramp with Capt. T1, ET1, ET2, and M5 units. The driver was being pursued by a county deputy on I-5 when they exited via the off ramp and lost control. Crews stabilized the car and assisted the driver out. The driver was transported with BLS injuries with Olympic ambulance to St. Peter.
F I R E
Police Department Monthly Report
To:
John Doan, City Administrator
From:
Jon Weiks, Chief of Police
Date:
August 15, 2020
Re:
July 2020
COVID-19 We continue to operate under modified COVID-19 procedures. Our patrol staff continue to focus on visual presence in the community while limiting in-person contact. Calls for service not involving an active threat to people or property are handled by phone.
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 2020-1253
Assault 1st – Officers were dispatched to a local store for a report of a man with a gun. The reporting party notified Dispatch that a man “pulled a gun” on him, over a complaint the man with the gun was not wearing a mask. The victim reported the suspect had pointed the gun at his chest. The suspect was still inside the store while the victim called 911. Officers arrived and observed the suspect still in the store and he had a firearm on his hip. As officers approached to talk with the suspect, appeared agitated, he refused to cooperate and attempted to walk away from Officers. An officer explained to the suspect they needed to disarm him and he said, “No!” An Officer grabbed ahold of the suspect’s arm to take control of him for the safety of the Officers and customers onscene. The suspect he pulled away and resisted their efforts. The suspect was taken to the ground by Officers on the scene and while on the ground, the suspect continued to resist and tell Officers, “You’re not getting my gun”, while also trying to bite the officers. Officers were eventually able to control the suspect and disarm him. He was placed in handcuffs and arrested for the crime of Assault 1st degree, Obstructing Justice, and Resisting Arrest.
2020-1196
Narcotics - Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the parking lot of a local restaurant. The reporting party advised there was an occupied truck that had been sitting there for hours and wanted. the truck and occupants moved along. Officers arrived in the area and upon approach, one of the Officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the truck, and both occupants appeared to be sleeping. Officers woke the occupants and a female occupant started moving furtively in the vehicle. She announced there was a gun in the vehicle and the male occupant stated he has a concealed weapon permit but was unable to produce it. The occupants were asked to exit the vehicle to separate them from the gun. The male advised the Officer the gun was his and agreed to allow the Officer to remove it from the vehicle. While trying to locate the
gun, the Officer observed other paraphernalia and narcotics in the vehicle. The Officer confronted the suspects regarding the narcotics, to which the male advised some of the items were his. The Officer requested permission to continue the search of the vehicle and was denied. The Officer advised the suspects the vehicle was being impounded. Officer Mize and K9 James later conducted a free-air sniff around the exterior of the truck where K9 James provided alerts to the presence of narcotics inside the truck. The impounding Officer applied for and was granted a search warrant for the truck. A search of the truck resulted in the recovery of drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, substances believed to be 3.1 grams of methamphetamine, 13.5 grams of heroin, and multiple firearms. The charge of UPCS Synthetic Narcotics with the Intent to Deliver was referred to the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROPBOX The public deposited 250 pounds of prescription drugs in July and a total of 795 pounds for the year.
BUDGET At the end of the month, the police department budget is 47% spent for the year and 63% for the biennium.
K-9 STATISTICS 2 Deployments 2 Narcotics Assisted another Tumwater Officer with a free-air sniff of a vehicle During the arrest, the Officer had observed narcotic paraphernalia inside the vehicle in plain view. Officer Mize responded to the scene and deployed K9 James around the exterior of the vehicle where K9 James provided alerts to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Officer Mize provided the Officer with a probable cause statement to support the application for a search warrant. The Officer impounded the vehicle and later applied for and was granted a search warrant. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of 20.1 grams of methamphetamine and cash. The incident report was forwarded to the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office for review. Assisted another Tumwater Officer with a free-air sniff of a vehicle the Officer had earlier impounded. Officer Mize responded to the impound area and deployed K9 James around the exterior of the vehicle where K9 James provided alerts to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Officer Mize provided the Officer with a probable cause statement to support the application for a search warrant. The Officer later applied for and was granted a search warrant. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of 13.5 grams of heroin and 3.1 grams of methamphetamine and firearms. The incident report was forwarded to the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
SRO ACTIVITY There was no SRO activity this month. Detective Tyler Boling worked in Investigations, while Detective Rosco Rollman finished his assignment in Patrol and then spent the second half of the month on vacation.
PERSONNEL • • •
Russ Mize, Officer – 19 years Tim Rios, Officer – 3 years Patrick Long, Code Enforcement Officer – 2 years
CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement initiated four new cases this month: overgrown vegetation and trash at a residence; people living in tents and campers on residential property; abandoned boat parked in a residential area; and, broken windows/unsecured commercial building. Code Enforcement closed four cases this month. Three cases resolved after issuance of a notice of violation: overgrown vegetation and garbage removed from, and numerous dogs/feces smell in a residential area; and, the abandoned boat parked on a street in a residential area. One case was referred to another department: property owner cutting down trees in wetlands. Code Enforcement currently has 24 active cases.
QUANTIFIABLE ACTIVITY
Calls for Service Self-Initiated* Arrests Citations Issued New Cases – Investigations Public Disclosure Requests CPL/Gun Transfers Court Documents Evidence
2020 1542 887 47 35
Monthly 2019 % Changed 1435 8% 1208 -27% 94 -50% 95 -63%
2020 10479 8555 433 287
Year to Date 2019 % Changed 10184 3% 9715 -12% 628 -31% 558 -49%
12
17
-29%
129
193
-33%
91 180 97 151
63 74 104 265
44% 143% -7% -43%
514 748 212 1112
494 621 713 1292
4% 21% -70% -14%
Overtime 436 416 5% 2705 3031 -11% Annual Leave 790 858 -8% 2069 2460 -16% Sick Leave 86 125 -31% 1060 1878 -44% * Self-Initiated includes investigative follow-ups, civil paperwork service, area checks, business checks, school visits, citizen contacts, traffic stops, and back-up activity.
TRAINING • • • • • • • • • •
29 members completed CJTC on-line LED training 27 members attended a department training day 2 members continued in the Basic Law Enforcement Academy 1 member completed SWAT, Basic training 1 member attended a one-day Basic Elements of Evidence course 2 members attended a two-day High-Risk Vehicle Stops course 2 TPD members of Thurston County SWAT attended monthly training 1 member attended an on-line Use of Force Continuum training 1 member attended an on-line Unfolding Mystery of Risk training 1 member attended an on-line Confronting Bias-Based Policing Challenges training 835 total training hours
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Detective Tyler Boling attended the Tumwater Parks and Recreation Camp TumTastic youth camp in July and provided them with a tour of his police car and played games with the kids.
COMMENDATIONS/LETTERS OF APPRECIATION The department received multiple thank you cards from members of the Church of Living Water. The handwritten messages centered around on-going service during a pandemic and civil unrest. The department received a wood American flag made by a child and his father. The child brought the flag into the police department and presented it to several members. The child said he just wanted to show how much he appreciated our Officers. The flag is currently displayed in the lunchroom. Detective Tim Eikum received a letter of appreciation from Officer Stacy Brown. Officer Brown recognized Det. Eikum for assistance with a hit & run investigation. Det. Eikum helped prepare a photographic montage and assisted with evidence processing.
Public Works Department August 2020 PERSONNEL UPDATES & ANNIVERSARIES David Schwen Maintenance Worker | 08/01/2018 – 2 yrs. Erik Lysne Maintenance Worker | 08/06/2018 - 2 yrs.
WATER RESOURCES Drinking Water Satisfaction Survey We’ve spent the last month asking our customers how we’re doing, and they’ve responded! Out of 217 responses, 64% of people consider the water we supply as good or excellent and 76% of people consider the water safe or very safe. We received good marks in customer service as well, with over 87% of people saying they’ve been very satisfied or satisfied with the level of customer service they’ve received. We are working on a full report that should be coming out later this month.
Deschutes Valley Trail construction
Citywide NHS Resurfacing – Phase 1 of the project (Old Hwy 99, Henderson Blvd to 73rd Ave) is complete except final striping. The contractor is now focused on concrete work and roadway repair on both Phase 2 (Capitol Blvd, Israel to X Street) and Phase 4 (Tumwater Blvd). Later this month they will chip seal Tumwater Blvd and begin concrete demo and asphalt repair in Phase 3 (Capitol Blvd, Capitol Blvd to Carlyon Ave). The project construction is approximately 30% complete.
Stormwater Maintenance Workshop Goes Online! We are moving our regular Stormwater Maintenance Workshop online! Previously we had worked with regional partners to put on in-person half-day workshops, but due to COVID-19, we have turned these workshops into an online interactive class can be taken over two weeks, August 17 – August 31. The class will cover general inspection and maintenance tips and include a live inspection and Q&A with our very own Water Resources Specialist Dave Kangiser!
ENGINEERING Active Construction Projects Custer Way Water and Storm Improvements – The project is complete except for defective pavement repair that will be completed later. Deschutes Valley Trail, Tumwater Historical Park to Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls – Project construction is well underway. Rough grading for the trail alignment is complete. The concrete retaining wall foundations are roughly halfway constructed. The wall will begin to go vertical soon.
Planning and Design Project Updates I-5/Trosper Rd/Capitol Blvd Reconfiguration – Working on 60% design and right-of-way acquisition. Construction is anticipated 2021-2023. Capitol Blvd, Israel Rd to M St Design – SCJ Alliance was determined to be the most qualified consultant for the design project. Currently negotiating the scope and fee. Old Hwy 99 Corridor Study – The consultant is setting up the platform for public input and has begun reaching out to stakeholders. 2019 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Design 80% complete. Construction is anticipated fall 2020 or spring 2021.
Lloyd Street Lift Station Retrofit – Upgrade the lift station pumps, associated equipment, and SCADA system including a backup generator. Construction is anticipated in 2021. Streamland Estates and Suncrest Lift Station Improvements – Upgrade pumps, force main piping, valves, and associated equipment due to the deficiencies of the combined force main on Antsen Street SW. Survey work is complete and design will start soon. Construction is anticipated in late 2020 or 2021. Tumwater Hill Trails Extension, Crosby Connector – This project is in the design phase. A geotechnical study has been completed. Construction is anticipated fall 2020 or spring 2021. Israel Rd and Linderson Way Pedestrian and Bike Improvements – Design to start mid-2020 and construction is anticipated to begin summer 2021. Sapp Road Culvert Replacement – Preliminary Engineering design is 30% complete. The project is on hold awaiting results of a grant fund application.
OPERATIONS Street Department The Street Dept. completed the annual Citywide street striping at the beginning of August. They worked alongside Thurston County Road Maintenance & Traffic Safety to stripe nearly 100 centerline miles of roadway in the City in one weekend! The ROW landscape crew is keeping very busy maintaining the irrigation system and continuously growing vegetation throughout the City.
Collections Collections are currently collaborating with staff from Street and Water to complete a storm line replacement on Emerson Street SW between 4th Ave SW and 5th Ave SW. The project involves the process of abandoning a deteriorating corrugated metal storm line and installing a new storm line in that area.
Water Department The Water Dept. delivered 283 shut-off notices to customers. They set 15 new meters in the second half of July and the first half of August.
2020 Pavement Maintenance – Design is underway for a TBD funded pavement project in two locations: Crites Street from 29th Ave. to Mottman Rd., and the Barnes & Crosby intersection with some paving northward on Crosby.
Construction Maps Get an Upgrade! The GIS Team has created a real-time, interactive map to show where construction is taking place in the City. Similar to the 2019 Chip Seal Map, this online map indicates where road work is in progress, the type of work, road closures, lane restrictions and detours. The map is a useful resource for residents and businesses. The map meets accessibility guidelines, in part, through use of appropriate color, color ratio, and line types.
A resident out walking reported water bubbling up in the roadway on Middle Street SE near Hoadly Street SE. The crew responded, found, and repaired a break in the mainline. Middle St SE mainline before the repair
Maps such as this are an essential tool used to increase community engagement, build awareness about a project, and strengthen trust. In the coming months construction projects will be added to the map. View the map on the City web page.
A homeowner reported water pouring out of her meter on Moore Street SE. The crew was able to quickly stop the water loss and repair the service line where it came into the meter. Moore St SE service line before the repair