2019-06-04 Transportation and Infrastructure Minutes

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Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Minutes June 4, 2019 that have grant funding prospects. This is a fluid document that can be modified as needed after the adoption. This update includes no new projects, but the West Valley Highway/Longacres Way Shared Use Pathways Project has been merged into the larger West Valley Highway Project. 40-42nd Avenue South Phase III and 53' Avenue South were deleted due to completion. TUC/TOD Pedestrian Improvements, Tukwila International Boulevard Retrofit, and Multipurpose Trails were moved beyond 2025. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 10, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. E. Strander Boulevard Value Engineering Results Staff updated the Committee on the Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 Project, which is currently at 30% design. Due to the increasing complexity and cost estimates, WSDOT and TIB recommended a Value Engineering (VE) study. Three options were identified by the consultant: 1) continue with current design of four -lane road, 2) design a two-lane road, or 3) stop work completely and refund grant funds. The City has funding from the Surface Transportation Program (STP) via Puget Sound Regional Council, the Federal FASTLANE program, and the Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) that must be obligated or relinquished by varying deadlines. Staff recommends proceeding with the two-lane road design as determined by the VE consultant, and returning the unused funds to FASTLANE, STP, and FMSIB or apply for a time extension. Once the design alternative is chosen, the City will be positioned to reapply for grant funding. If the two-lane road option is chosen, the City of Renton expressed a desire to create a Phase 4, which would include adding the two remaining road lanes at a later time. Committee members discussed the information. Councilmembers Kruller and Hougardy expressed support for Option 2, while Councilmember McLeod stated no recommendation at this time. FORWARD TO JUNE 10, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. III. SCATBd/RTC Councilmember Hougardy attends SCATBd and RTC and reported on both at Council. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Thorndyke Neighborhood Staff distributed a list of capital investments in the Thorndyke neighborhood, totaling $13 million since 1989. Kate asked for clarification of how the nine neighborhoods were defined. Staff will provide the Committee members with a neighborhood map that was developed as part of the Cottage Housing ordinance. The neighborhood investment reports will be shared with the whole Council. Solid Waste Staff will be meeting with the Chamber of Commerce on Monday, June 10, 2019 to discuss the utility tax rate increase. An incremental increase will be proposed; Councilmembers emphasized the importance of messaging and ensuring that the City is actively listening to our residents. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Meeting adjourned 6:57 p.m. Committee Chair Approval , Minutes by HK, Reviewed by GL