2018-07-23 Transportation and Infrastructure Minutes

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Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Minutes.......................................................................................July 23,2018 C. Small Cell Technology Franchise Agreements with AT&T/New Cingular and Mobilitie, LLC Staff is seeking Council approval of franchise agreement ordinances with both AT&T/New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, and Mobilitie, LLC. Both are telecommunications companies currently in the stages of deploying small cell technology to expand wireless network capacity and the respective -of-way. As requested at the June 25, 2018 Committee meeting, staff prepared a table showing the differences between the two agreements as well as with the Verizon agreement approved in February 2018. Staff also reviewed policies from the cities of Mukilteo and Renton and together, with the City Attorney, determined that those would be good models for the regulatory process mentioned above, but would not impact the proposed franchise agreements. Committee members, staff and guests discussed the agreements and the next steps to discuss the regulatory framework. The City of San Jose, California was mentioned as a good model to explore, as it is working with carriers to bridge the digital divide on internet service. The Committee agreed that the ordinances were ready to move forward to the Committee of the Whole. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 23, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. III. MISCELLANEOUS th South 140 Street Intersection Improvements Staff is planning to pursue a Transportation Improvement Board grant for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) near the Abu Bakr Islamic Center as discussed previously in Committee. Chair McLeod requested that staff work with the Center on the location. The Committee gave permission for staff to pursue the grant. rd 53 Avenue South Speed Cushions A resident inquired about the possibility of including speed bumps or cushions as part of the rd improvements on 53 Avenue South. Options include asking the contractor for an estimate or th installing cushions such as those on South 160. Councilmember Quinn stated that the Committee has been working on a predictable process for speed calming measures and would like to see that process followed. Staff will return with more information. Committee Work Plan The 2018 Committee work plan was included in the packet for reference. Southcenter Boulevard Councilmember Quinn stated that a resident asked if the Southcenter Boulevard improvements included a residential sidewalk rather than commercial. Staff will follow up. The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH, reviewed by NH