PSPSAC 2017-07-26 Item 4 - Approval of Minutes

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b. Fire Station Location Study. Fire Chief Jay Wittwer presented an overview of the Fire Station Location Study. The City contracted with an independent third consulting firm, FACETS, to look at our historic calls for service, current response times, and other data, and make recommendations as to the best locations for our fire stations. He highlighted two maps in particular, the historic incidents map, showing the volume of calls from different locations in Tukwila over the last five years, the current four - minute response time map from existing stations, and the four - minute response time map from proposed new locations. Chief Wittwer pointed out that due to the relocation of fire station 51 from Andover Park East to 1801h and Southcenter Parkway in anticipation of future development in the south end of the city, and due to higher call volumes south of the existing location of Station 52, FACETS recommends that Station 52 move down the hill from its current location to within a half mile or less of the intersection of Southcenter Blvd and 65th Ave. FACETS recommended that Station 54 remain within a half mile or less of its current location. These recommendations are based on data, and give us the best locations to provide fast and fair response times throughout the city. Chief Wittwer indicated that he is absolutely comfortable with and confident in these recommendations. Department staff were extensively interviewed by the FACETS team, and understand the reasons for the recommendations. The group discussed the presentation and asked questions. No action is needed at this time. Chief Wittwer encouraged committee members to reach out with questions at any time. VI. Unfinished Business a.. Bylaws Discussion. The group went through the draft bylaws and made changes. Ms. Wilson made a motion to approve the bylaws with the proposed changes. Jerry seconded the motion. The motion passed. Chair and Vice Chair Elections. Ms. Wilson offered to serve as Vice Chair. The group nominated Mr. Bookless as Chair. Mr. Thornton made a motion to elect Mr. Bookless as Chair of the committee, and Ms. Wilson as Vice Chair of the committee. Councilmember McLeod seconded. The motion passed. VII. Agenda for Next Meeting a. Update on the 8/10 Open House b. Justice Center Update c. Mia will provide a roster and the Council info memo format for future presentations. VIII. Adjournment Councilmember McLeod made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Duffie seconded the motion. The motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm. 2