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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2009-01-12 Item 3A - Discussion - Walk and Roll PlanBY MTG. DATE 7/14/08 I Discussion 7/21/08 Public Hearing was conducted 1/12/09 1 MTG. DATE 1/12/09 COW Ivftg. Utilities Cmte Meetkg Date 01/12/09 01/20/09 COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS I1 Przpared by JR JR Imtrals I Mayor's review ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 09-005 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: JANUARY 12, 2009 AGIiND.\ I1'I'.\ITITLE Walk Roll Plan C. \I'I;.GORY Discussion n Motion n Resolution Ordinance Bic Award Public Hearing Other d lig Date 1/12/09 slltg Date Mtg Date Altg Date 1/20/09 Mtg Date 'SPONSOR Council Major Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal I I P &R Police I I PIV Si)( )NSOR'S SUMMARY This item was previously discussed at multiple Council Committees and at the July 14, 2008 Committee of the Whole meeting, and a Public Hearing was conducted on July 21, 2008. The Council is being asked to prioritize items on the list of non motorized capital facilities and review the ordinance for the Walk Roll Plan (the non motorized transportation plan) and complete streets policies. CA &P Cmte Arts Comm. F &S Cmte Parks Comm. I1 DATE: Transportation 5/28, 6/10, 11/12, 11/25, 12/9/08; CAP 6/9/08 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADNIIN. Adoption of ordinance and approval of capital facilities list COMMr1'IEE Unanimous Approval by Transportation Com.; Forward to C.O.W. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE E\PIiNDr uRE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $200,000 /year $200,000 /year Fund Source: GENERAL FUND Co, This item is listed as Walk Roll (the non motorized transportation plan) on page 42 in the CIP, RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION Draft Walk and Roll Plan distributed previously) Planning Comm. ITEM No. Council review 1/ 3, 11. lltg Date 07/21/08 Aftg Date Transportation Cmte ATTACHMENTS Informational memorandum dated 1/7/09, with Attachments and draft Ordinance Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 6/9/08 Minutes from the Transportation Committee meetings of 5/28/08, 6/10/08, 1 11/12/08, 11/25/08, 12/09/08 (Members of the Transportation Committee from 2008 should bring their copies of the Memorandum City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Jim Haggerton, Mayor To: Mayor Haggerton From: Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director_ Date: January 7, 2009 Subject: Walk and Roll Plan Background In April of this year, the Community Development Department issued a draft nonmotorized plan titled Walk and Roll. It was widely distributed and reviewed by the Parks and Planning Commissions and by the Transportation and Community Affairs and Parks Committees. A public hearing was held before the City Council on July 21, 2008. At the close of the three month public review period, staff organized the public comments and Council direction and began modifying the document to reflect the clarifications and requests. A draft ordinance (Attachment B) to adopt the Walk and Roll Plan and an edited version of the final mark -ups of the Plan have been prepared for your review Adoption of the Plan will: adopt a complete streets principal for all streets within the City modify the City's designated bicycle routes and identify bike lanes as the preferred design for specific streets; establish a system for prioritizing sidewalk construction; identify potential neighborhood trail locations; create a capital facilities list of nonmotorized projects; and create City construction standards and priorities for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Issues Nonmotorized Canital Facilities List A nonmotorized capital facilities list (See exhibit in Attachment )3) has been drafted that has projects listed for the following categories: paved multi -use trails, unpaved trails, bicycle facilities and sidewalks. (The list of sidewalks awaits the COW's decision.) Unlike the residential streets program, which typically includes roadway work, undergrounding, utility improvements, street lighting, etc., the anticipated sidewalk projects would be limited to just a sidewalk (with potentially a storm water component.) Page 1 of 2 01/072009 Phone: 206- 433 -1800 City Hall Fax: 206- 433 -1833 www.ci.tukwila.wa.us With assistance and review by the Transportation Committee, a prioritization system was created that lists the top 20 street segments on Attachment A. Given the uncertain cost of building a sidewalk ($50 $600 a linear foot,) the Transportation Committee would like the COW to review and shorten the list of sidewalks to 10 segments. The shortened list would then be the subject of a design report that would produce a more accurate cost estimate for the CIP. The initial list of sidewalks was created using public streets without sidewalks within 1/2 mile of schools and arterial streets whose posted speed limits exceed 25 miles per hour. The top three streets, using the agreed upon rating system, are the two remaining segments of 40th/42nd Avenue S. and Interurban Avenue South. All three of these segments are identified in the City's CIP. Two other segments identified through the rating system S. 160 St and 42 Avenue South between 160 and 164 Street are the City of SeaTac rights of way. Staff recommends the rank shown on the Attachment A. The existence of existing interim improvements and the critical path components were strongly influencing factors. Walk and Roll Plan (marked-u13 final) The Plan presented to you is a redlined version so that you can follow the substantive changes that have been made to the Draft in response to Council direction and public comment. Recommendation Two actions are requested of Council 1. Agree on a top 10 list of sidewalk projects to include in the nonmotorized capital facility list and 2. Forward Ordinance and Final Plan to the January 20 Regular meeting. Attachments A. Potential Sidewalk List B. Draft Ordinance C. Walk and Roll "Marked -up" Final (available separately, please bring your copies) P\Long Range Projects \Walk and Roil\adopting Ordinance \09COWmemo112.doc Page 2 of 2 01/07/2009 ATTACHMENT A WALK AND ROLL PLAN ATTACHMENT A WALK AND ROLL PLAN ATTACHMENT B AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE WALK AND ROLL PLAN THE Cl'1'Y'S NON MOTORIZED FUNCTIONAL PLAN AND ADOPTING COMPLETE STREETS PRINCIPLES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILl'1'Y; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, a plan and guiding principles and practices are needed so that transportation improvements are planned, designed and constructed to allow and encourage walking, bicycling and transit use while promoting safe operations for all users; and WHEREAS, City policy, as stated in the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, is to encourage walking, bicycling and transit use as enjoyable modes of transportation, that are safe, convenient and widely available for all people; and WHEREAS, the City engaged in a multi-year planning process that involved residents; employees; employers; bicycle organizations;, transportation demand management groups; adjacent cities; the Washington State Department of Commerce, Trade, and Economic Development; and the Tukwila Parks and Planning Commissions; and WHEREAS, a Complete Streets guiding principle is to design, operate and maintain Tukwila's rights of way to promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and people of all abilities and ages, as well as freight and motor vehicle drivers; and WHEREAS, adherence to Complete Streets principles will result in a more equitable transportation system by providing for all transportation users; and WHEREAS, other jurisdictions and agencies nationwide, including the U.S. Department of Transportation; numerous state transportation agencies; and the cities of San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Boulder, Kirkland, Issaquah, Seattle and Portland have adopted Complete Streets legislation; and WHEREAS, the Tukwila Department of Public Works will implement a Complete Streets policy by designing, operating and maintaining the transportation network to improve travel conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, automobiles and freight in a manner consistent with, and supportive of, the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, transportation improvements will include an array of facilities and amenities that are recognized as contributing to Complete Streets, including: street and sidewalk lighting; pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; access improvements for freight; compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; public transit facilities accommodation including, but not limited to, pedestrian access improvement to transit stops and stations; street trees and landscaping; drainage; and street amenities; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Department of Public Works will implement policies and procedures with the construction, reconstruction or other changes of transportation facilities on arterial streets to support the creation of Complete Streets, C \Documents and Settings \All Users \Desktop \Kelly \MSDATA \Ordinances\ Walls and Roll Plandoc MB:ksn 1/8/2009 Page 1 of 3 including capital improvements, re- channelization projects and major maintenance, recognizing that all streets are different and in each case user needs must be balanced, and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1783 authorizes the City of Tukwila Public Works Department to create and amend standards for the design and construction requirements of public facilities, including street improvements; and WHEREAS, the Complete Streets principles are an important component in implementing the Tukwila Walk and Roll Plan, the non motorized plan for the City; and WHEREAS, a Capital Facilities list, attached hereto as Exhibit B, prioritizes implementation of the non motorized projects identified within the Walk and Roll Plan; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council on July 21, 2008 to consider comments on the draft Walk and Roll Plan; and WHEREAS, an environmental analysis was conducted in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act and a Determination of Non significance was issued on September 22, 2008; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City's non motorized transportation plan the Walk and Roll Plan is hereby adopted, is fully incorporated herein and attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 2. The Bicyde Friendly Routes map in the Walk and Roll Plan shall replace the "Category 1" map in the City's adopted Transportation Plan. Section 3. The City's "Development Guidelines and Design and Construction Standards" shall be revised to contain infrastructure design and a hierarchical decision making design process as outlined in the Walk and Roll Plan. Section 4. Tukwila's Public Works Department will plan for, design and construct all new City transportation improvement projects to provide appropriate accommodation for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and persons of all abilities, while promoting safe operation for all users, as provided for below. Section 5. Tukwila's Public Works Department will incorporate Complete Streets principles into: the department's Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards, Transit Plan, Walls and Roll Plan, Transportation Plan and other plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. Section 6. Because freight is important to the basic economy of the City and has unique right -of -way needs to support that role, freight will continue to be accommodated on appropriate corridors within the City. Complete Street improvements may also be considered that are consistent with freight mobility. Section 7. Except in unusual or extraordinary circumstances, Complete Streets principles will not apply: 1. to ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable condition (e.g., mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair and surface treatments such as chip seal, or interim measures on detour or haul routes); 2. where other comparable means are available to more effectively support the users; C: \Docu_ments and Setting \_All Users Desktop \Kelly \MSDATA Ordinances Walk and Roll Plandoc ■B:ksn 1/8/2009 Page 2of3 3. where factors indicate an absence of current and future need; 4. where inclusion would be contrary to public safety; 5. where cost would be excessively disproportionate to the probable future use or need; and 6. where establishment would violate Comprehensive Plan policies and the Walk and Roll Plan. Section 8. The Walk and Roll Plan and Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities over time. It is the Mayor and City Council's intent that all sources of transportation funding be drawn upon to implement Complete Streets. The City believes that maximum financial flexibility is important to implement this plan in accordance with Complete Streets principles. Section 9. The most recent versions of the Transportation Plan and the Parks and Open Space Plan are hereby amended to include the Walk and Roll Plan, which shall supplement the capital facility projects identified in those respective plans. The projects identified in the plan may be implemented through Parks and Open Space funding. Section 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 11. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2009. ATTEST AUTHENTICA 1 ED: Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney Attachment: Walk and Roll Plan Exhibit A Capital Facilities List Exhibit B Jim Haggerton, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council. Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: C: \Documents and Settings \All Usess Desktop Kelly MSDATA Ordinances Walk and Roll Plandoc MB:ksn 1/8/2009 Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT B WALK AND ROLL PLAN icycle Routes Design Report 1 Bicycle Route Signage Bike Lanes Tukwila International BL (TIB) Phase 4 (116 St BAR) 90 -RW05 Bike Lanes TIB Phase 2 3 (95 -RW03 95 -RW04) (S. 138 St. S. 116 St.) East Marginal Way (EMW) north City limits to Interurban Ave. S. (89 -RW05 partial) Boeing Access Road S. Ryan Way (partially construct as part of bridge replacement) 42 AV S. from S. 160 Str. To EMW S. 112 St Green River to EMW S 115 St/42 Av. S. /Macadam Rd. S/ 51 Av. S. /Klickitat S 125St- 50 Place S. S 130 St. Macadam Rd. S. to Military Rd. S. 37 Av S/ 135 St. T1B to Military Rd. S. 144 St. S. TIB to Macadam Rd. S S 160 St 52 Av S/53 Av S Macadam Rd S Southcenter BL 53 Av. S to Green River Trail (04- RW -06) "S" and "T" Line Bridges and Tukwila Parkway Andover Park East Baker BL S 168 St. (Pond Drive) (84 -RW08) Minkler BL S 180 St Orillia Rd (expand /improve existing bike facilities) S 200 St. (expand /improve existing bike facilities) l eaved I1 uEt =U Tra s West Marginal Plan (extend Green River Trail to northern limits of PAA) 1Duwamish Riverbend Hill to Airport Way JTwo Rivers Trail Connector 1Southcenter BL to 51 Av S. JRailroad Spur: Interuban trail through Southcenter 'West Bank Green River Trail extension south of S 180 St. Unjiaued`MWt_=Us =T air E 9 (Cascade View Neighborhood IMcMicken Neighborhood 1Riverton Foster Neighborhood 'Ryan Hill, Allentown Duwamish Neigborhoods o Project CIF) a Title Page ike Eac !%t[es /5,000 Nonmotorized Capital Facility List 2009 2012 $150,000 42 1 $50,0001 421 $25, 000 $23,000) 17 $37,1661 13 $37,166 131 $37,1661 131 $37,1661 131 EXHIBIT B WALK AND ROLL PLAN Throndyke Neighborhood |Tuk�/UmHiUN hborhomd Sidewalk Design Report and P8&E Nonmotorized Capital Facility List 2009 2012 $37,1661 13 1 $37.1661 13 Community Affairs Parks Committee Minutes June 9, 2008 Page 2 C. 2008 Comprehensive PIan Amendments Staff summarized and provided a brief overview of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments annual review process. One application has been submitted for the City's consideration. The application is seeking to redesignate a portion of land from single family residential (LDR) to medium density residential (MDR) near 152XX 65 Avenue South. Staff is seeking full Council determination of whether or not to forward the proposed amendment to the Planning Commission for further consideration. The Committee requested staff make some corrections in the analysis section of the infoamational memo clarifying the accuracy of residential density designation of surrounding properties. UNA LMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 14 DISCUSSION. D. Draft Walk and Roll Plan This item was brought forth to the Community Affairs Parks Committee as information only; the Transportation Committee will serve as the recommending committee for full Council action. Staff provided an overview of the draft Walk and Roll Plan which was previously distributed to Council. The following six recommend actions were highlighted as tools for building a connected non motorized transportation network in Tukwila: 1. Adopt Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Designs Upgrade /rgpdate design standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 2. Designate and Adopt Bicycle Friendly Routes Update the City's Non- Motorized Transportation Plan. 3. Continue Construction of Neighborhood Links -Prioritize unimproved rights -of -way. 4. More than the Minimum for Pedestrian Safety Include extra details for improving walk designs. 5. Railbanking Use of abandoned railroad spurs for trails. 6. Biking and Walking Programs Provide education, promotion and participation in such programs. The draft PIan is currently available on the City's website, and staff has been gathering suggestions from the public as well as the City's PIanning Commission. Additional review of the PIan will take place at the Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2008. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, June 23, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 Committee Chair Approval M mutes by K4M. Transportation Committee Minutes May 28, 2008 Page 2 Staff also reported that the condemnation notification process has changed, and several new requirements have been placed on the party seeking acquisition (which in this instance is the City). In response to a general inquiry from the Committee, staff reported that this project was delayed for a time due to design issues and discussions with property owners. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 9 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Annual Concurrencv Model Update Contract with Fehr Peers/Mirai for Model Update Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into a consultant agreement with Fehr Peeers /Mirai in the amount of $32,453 for transportation modeling services. This consultant agreement will conduct transportation analysis and update the City's Transportation Model and ensure that the City is meeting the needs of the Concurrency Management Program. Current development throughout the City requires that model be updated annually to reflect the needs of the City. As a side note, staff reported that effective June 1, 2008, Mirai will merge with Fehr Peers. Mirai has provided some of the City's past modeling services (2002, 2006 and 2007). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 9 COW FOR DISCUSSION. D. Annual Concurrencv Model Update Contract with Traffic Data Gathering for Traffic Counts As an information only item which ties into the previous agenda item, staff reported that the City is entering into an agreement with Traffic Data Gathering. This agreement will provide services related to traffic counts. Staff has eliminated and added count locations (i.e.: do to congestion, etc.) which need to be updated as well as intersection, turning and 24 -hour volume counts. Any substantial/notable changes in traffic counts will return to the Committee for presentation at a later time. INFORMATION ONLY. E. Interurban Avenue South Pavement Repair Contract Acceptance and Closeout Staff is seeking full Council approval for project completion, contract acceptance and authorization to release retainage for the Interurban Avenue South Pavement Repair which was completed on March 25, 2008. The final cost of the project was $30,655.94, which includes a $2,081.94 overrun as a result of an increase in the amount of asphalt concrete pavement needed to complete the project. This project bid award originally came to Committee on January 15, 2008. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 2 CONSENT AGENDA. F. Review of Draft Walk Roll Plan Staff provided a general overview of the draft Walk and Roll Plan which was distributed to Council approximately three weeks ago. The draft Plan is currently available on the City's website, and staff has been gathering suggestions from the public as well as the City's Planning Commission. A brief history of the Plan's formulation was given, including information about the grant through Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development which was awarded to the City in 2006 to develop a City -wide non motorized plan exclusive to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Once adopted, this will be a functional plan which will be utilized as a guide to assist in project prioritization as well as grant applications. The intent of the Plan is to build on what is currently in the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan regarding the building and establishment of the connectivity of pedestrian and bicycle routes. This connectivity can be implemented in three ways: Through private construction Through public projects Through public /private partnerships Committee members reviewed a portion of the Plan and offered the following suggestions for incorporation: Address needs of shoppers and encourage walkability between stores Look at school bus policies in relation to connectivity walkability Transportation Committee Minutes Mau 28. 2008 Paae 3 The Committee was unable to complete review of the Plan and has requested staff return on June 10 to continue review. RETURN TO JUNE 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. Identify, provide and list potential Council actions items that can be done to assist with and support the Plan Consider future projects within the Plan to be managed in a way similar to the City's Small Drainage Program IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 �S Z— Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by GL. TRANSPORTATION COMiYIITTEE Meeting Minutes June 10, 2008 5:00 p.fn. Conference Room #1 PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Dennis Robertson and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Bob Giberson, Gail Labanara, Moira Bradshaw, and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5 :00 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. City of Tulzwila Transportation Committee II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Boeing Access Road Bridge Grant Aonlication Staff is requesting approval from the Transportation Committee to submit a grant application to the Federal Highway Bridge Program for partial funding to replace the Boeing Access Road Bridge. There is a required 20% local match for funded projects. The grant application is due June 30 This is the first time in approximately three years that new grant funding has been available for bridges through this program. Submitting an application will allow the City to gauge our competitive rank status as well as identify our need for bridge replacement with the Federal Highway Bridge Program. Committee members expressed concern regarding the budget constraints of identifying local match funds which are approximated at $4 million if the grant is successful. As a result of a detailed discussion, the Committee determined that this request should be forwarded to full Council for discussion. Committee members believe that the number of considerations for this project as well as the respective policy level decisions that may need to be made make this a most prudent discussion and decisions for the Council. Additionally, the Committee has requested detailed information regarding the bridge replacement project being discussed, including but not limited to: identified problem statement, historical bridge information, critical rank for bridge use and repair, regional importance, funding options and priority among other City projects. This information is crucial in order for full Council to discuss this request and reach a decision. Committee would also like to see a memo from Interim Finance Director, Bob Noland, stating his financial opinion on this matter. In closing, Committee Chair Linder stated that she would like to meet with Jim Morrow next week to review the information being forwarded to full Council. FORWARD TO JUNE 23 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Review of Draft Walk Roll Plan (continued from May 28 Transportation Committee) Staff and Committee members continued conducting a broad review of the draft Walk Roll Plan from the May 28 Transportation Committee meeting. In addition to making some smaller scale suggestions, the Committee recommends the following significant modifications: 1. Addition of a seventh Recommended Action (see pages 8 -9 of the draft document) creating a dedicated CIP fund for the Walk Roll Plan. 2. Research alternative presentation options for maps included in that Plan that will be easier to view and interpret. Transportation Committee Minutes June 10. 2008 Pane 2 3. Revise Plan to reference all school districts that serve City residents, including schools that are not within the physical Tukwila city limits. Several schools located outside of the City services local residents (i.e.: South 164 McMicken Heights, 42n all the way through, Ryan Hill area). 4. Require pedestrian connections between adjacent properties and along commercial building fronts for increased walkability within the Tukwila Urban Center. The Council will be able to compare the entire original "draft document to all recommended changes prior to approving the Plan for adoption. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. W. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6 :53 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 P &L Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by GL MB. 4 7908 TRANSPORTATION CONMIITTEE Meeting Minutes November 12, 2008 5 :00 p.in. Conference Room #1 CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. 1. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. City of Tukwila Transportation Committee x *Wedne.vday Meeting due to Holiday PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Dennis Robertson and Verna Griffin (filling in for De'Sean Quinn) Staff: Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Peter Lau, Mike Mathia, Gail Labanara, Lisa Vemer, Moira Bradshaw, Jaimie Reavis, Jon Harrison Guests Chuck Parrish II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. East Marginal Way Fiber Interconnect Proiect Bid Award This project will use surplus overlay funds to install vaults, conduit and junction boxes to mterconnect the traffic signals on East Marginal Way South. Once all of the facilities are installed, the future overlay project will be much easier to complete. We are trying to include miscellaneous conduit work with overlay work. Dennis asked that if the overlay fund is not sufficient, then why are we using these funds on an interconnect project. In this case, the surplus was unexpected and we did not have a road segment designed to overlay in this limited time period. This conduit work is also not as weather sensitive as an overlay project. UNANE •IOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVERMBER 17 REGULAR DUE TO TIME CONTRAINTS. B. Sound Transit Street Vacation Ordinance Sound Transit has requested a time extension on this final street vacation at 35"' Ave S to April 30, 2009. Jim Morrow reported that with a street vacation, the property is split in half to the abutting property owners. In this case it would be Sound Transit and WSDOT. WSDOT would like the land donated to them. We have informed Sound Transit to work out the street vacation with WSDOT as Sound Transit facilities have been built on entire parcel. Pam Linder requested an updated memo with all of the Sound Transit street vacations listed in a chart. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 24 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Summary of State Auditor's Perfoiiiiance Audit on Impact Fees Jim Morrow reported that staff had just attended classes regarding the I -900 initiative that authorized the State Auditor to complete performance audits to determine leading or best practices. One of these audits included impact fees. There were five recommendations on traffic impact fees and Tukwila currently has four of these practices in place. The only recommendation lacking is incorporating a tracking system with the Finance Depaitutent. As the City incorporated traffic impact fees in 2005, Pam Linder asked what the public's comments have been regarding the process and the fees. Jim stated that there have been no complaints regarding the traffic impact fees as the developers are easily able to deteiniine the cost of their potential traffic impact fees on any new development. INFORMATION ONLY. D. Walk and Roll Plan Update Jaimie Reavis summarized the significant changes including the comments from the State Community Trade and Economic Development and Transportation Departments. There was agreement that when the Council chooses a new source of funding that a percentage of that new revenue should be dedicated to projects from the Plan. A question was asked about bike facilities from Klickitat into Southcenter and along Southcenter Pkwy. Staff responded that Southcenter Pkwy isn't a regional route for commuters and that it acts as a Transportation Committee Minutes November 13. 2008 Pale 2 destination. Southcenter Pkwy m particular is dangerous for cyclists because of the large number of driveways and high vehicle volumes. Staff also responded that a "Complete Streets" policy is being recommended in response to the comments received. A complete streets practice directs that infrastructure designs accommodate all classes of users: pedestrians, trucks, buses, bicyclists and cars whenever feasible and practical. The Bicycle Route Map was distributed and the routes were discussed. Staff said the priority for the CIP fund for the Plan will be to conduct an engineering study to assess what bicycle facilities could be installed on each of the routes. Moira Bradshaw reviewed a draft sidewalk prioritization system. Council thought that there was too much emphasis in the point system given to commercial streets. Council reworked the point system to increase points for sidewalks adjacent to schools and parks and libraries etc. Staff reported that they would be bringing back a marked up version of the Plan to the November 25th Transportation Committee Meeting. INFORMATION ONLY. M ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Next nzeeting: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 P,S Committee Chair Approval Minutes by GL, reviewed by JM. Transportation Committee Minutes November 25, 2008 Page 2 B. Tukwila Urban Center Access Project (Klickitat) Supplemental Agreement #2 Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into Supplemental Agreement #2 with Macaulay and Associates for additional services relative to Local Improvement District Special Benefits Study for the Tukwila Urban Center Access Project (Klickitat). This supplemental agreement will add $25,200 to the current contract, extending the original contract amount to a cost not to exceed $142,100, This agreement will update the appraisals of over 300 properties in the urban center, hopefully leading to the resolution of some right -of -way acquisition issues. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 8 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Turnover of Street Improvements by Charter Homes. Inc./Riverton Lane Development Staff is seeking full Council authorization for the Mayor to sign acceptance forms for the turnover of street improvements, street lighting, and a storm drainage system located within South 130 Street and 38 Lane South, adjacent to 3827 South 130 Street. Now that 9 -lot short plat by Charter Homes, Inc./Riverton Lane Development is complete, the developer is transferring assets of the public facilities to the City. This infrastructure will be added to City inventory, and is valued at $63,246. The public facilities /infrastructure has been constructed to City standards and has been inspected by staff. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 1 CONSENT AGENDA. D. Walk and Roll Plan Update The Committee continued to review portions of the Walk and Roll PIan. Staff distributed copies of some minor changes /updates to the document and discussed ongoing efforts to refire the Plan. Committee members were enthusiastic about and supportive of the Plan. However, the Committee did express concern that the budget monies designated for the Plan in 2009 -10 might not be enough to begin implementation. This item will return to Committee on December 9 for additional review It is anticipated that a full presentation and ordinance recommendation will be forthcoming at a January 2009 Council meeting. RETURN TO DECEMBER 9 TRANSPORTATION COMM TTEE FOR ADDITIOANL DISCUSSION, M. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 P L_ Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes December 9, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1 PRESENT CounciImembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Dennis Robertson and De'Sean Quinn Staff: Jack Pace, Bob Giberson, Jaimie Reavis and Moira Bradshaw CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. III. MISCELLANEOUS L_ Committee Chair Approval Minutes by MB. City of Tukwila Transportation Committee II. BUSINESS AGENDA Walk and Roll Plan (Nonmotorized Transportation Plan) Ordinance The Committee continued discussion of sidewalk prioritization. Staff presented a wide range of cost estimates ($50 $600 a linear foot) for sidewalk construction. There was concern that the rating system did not adequately address areas with walking hazards or that are critical linkages over significant barriers, such as S 4 178 St., and streets with heavy use such as S. 160 St. west of 42 Av. S. Staff suggested that those two items, critical links, heavy use and safety concerns could be factored in with "balancing factors," which also includes geographic parity, cost efficiencies, property owner willingness and grant success The Committee requested that staff revise and correct mistakes on the table and list the top 15 ranked street segments for discussion with the COW. The COW could be involved in selecting the top 10 from a list of the top 15 or so. There was a discussion of the bicycle facility design report and that a similar report could be done for sidewalks so that there are better planning level cost estimates for these facilities. Chairman Linder asked Committee members if there were any issues with the draft ordinance as it is drafted. Staff suggested that the draft ordinance could be revised to add the capital facilities list. The Committee agreed that the marked up version of the Plan would be an acceptable format for the COW and to include the Capital Facility list as a separate attachment that could be more easily updated. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION