2017-08-29 Transportation and Infrastructure Minutes

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Citv Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 29, 2017- 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn Staff: Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin, Gail Labanara, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Sewer & Surface Water Capital Purchase: CUES MP+ Push Camera and Accessories Staff is seeking Committee approval to purchase a CUES M+ push camera and accessories in the amount of $12,716.00. Funding is available from the Sewer and Surface Water capital machinery and equipment budgets. This camera will allow staff to reach structures and inspect sewer and storm drainage lines that are not accessible with the camera truck and features wireless integration for accurate record keeping. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. III. MISCELLANEOUS Committee members and staff discussed follow-up information regarding recent public comment on the following topics: a) Neighborhood criteria for Speed Cushion Pilot Project Committee members reasserted the need for clearly stated eligibility criteria for pilot projects such as the speed cushions installed this year on South 160' St. Other neighborhoods have been asking for traffic calming measures for years and Councilmembers are unable to explain why South 160th St was selected over other areas. While that street is in the mix of many roads in Tukwila that have issues with speeders, it doesn't have the high-density population nor high level of pedestrian traffic and students walking to school as others identified by residents during Public Comment. Chair Kruller noted that the optics don't look good to residents who notice the pilot was located near where the Mayor and the Council President live and Councilmembers are asked for an explanation. The Committee agreed that data -based defensible criteria is key, and would like a staff report on the criteria, duration of the pilot, and a work plan that matches the criteria set to a schedule going forward. This will help people in Tukwila see it as a transparent process that is fair and equitable to the casual observer.