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