2019-06-18 Transportation and Infrastructure Minutes

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Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Minutes June 18, 2019 need for a Solid Waste Utility Tax given current economic conditions." Mr. Hansen and Ms. Reay addressed the Committee, and both mentioned appreciating the change to the stepped increase over two years. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL AS AMENDED. FORWARD TO JULY 8, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. B. BNSF Intermodal Facility Access Project Update Committee members and staff discussed the status of the BNSF Intermodal Access Study, which was funded jointly by the City and BNSF in 2015 and resulted in a draft report issued in 2016 that identified the 48th Avenue South Bridge as the preferred alternative. Because the construction estimates in the draft study are out of date, staff proposes to contract with David Evans and Associates to update the numbers and finalize the report at an estimated cost of up to $15,000. The construction estimates developed in 2017 were approximately $20 million but in today's numbers could be as high as $34 million. Councilmember Kruller asked for a copy of the original contract in order to review the scope and deliverables, expressing surprise that the City never received a final report. Staff pointed out that it was during this same time period that the 42"d Avenue South Bridge had been determined to be structurally deficient and as a result took greater priority regarding determination of a funding strategy. Chair Idan stated that he would like the Committee to make a recommendation to the full Council on the preferred location, and funding discussions could come later. He feels it would be good for staff and impacted stakeholders to have certainty around the location. Committee members agreed to forward the update to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that staff identify funding to complete the study in an amount not to exceed $15,000. FORWARD TO JUNE 24, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. III. SCATBd/RTC Councilmember Hougardy attends SCATBd and RTC and reports on both at City Council meetings. IV. MISCELLANEOUS 53rd Avenue South Street Parking Some Councilmembers have asked that staff address public confusion around street parking on 53rd Avenue South. Prior to construction there was room, but the new street design does not allow for on - street parking except in one specific area near South 140th Street. Councilmember McLeod asked if signs could be installed. Engineering standards do not indicate a need for signage, nor does the Police Department need them for enforcement. Staff recommends allowing construction to complete and if on -street parking continues to be a problem, signs will be considered. Councilmember Kruller requested that the neighborhood be informed via flyers. Chair Idan stated that he feels people will quickly adapt and not much outreach is needed. He suggested posting on Tukwila Talk and other neighborhood news groups. Speed Cushions on 53rdAvenue South The Council has received public comment inquiring why 53rd Avenue South only has two speed cushions. City staff installed them but used the design that KPG had created during construction. The Council was notified of the design last summer. Staff suggests allowing construction to complete and then collecting data to measure their effectiveness. Factors impacting the placement of speed cushions include mailboxes, driveways, and street geometry. Councilmember McLeod asked if the same standards were used to determine placement on South 160th Street. Councilmember Kruller asked where a speed cushion that was removed from South 160th Street was relocated. Staff will follow up.