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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2007-05-14 Item 4G - Resolution - Support Integrated Roads and Transit Plan COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS A sti Initialr ITEM No. 1, I Meeting Date 1 Prepared by 1 Mayor's review 1 council review 1 ,./1 +I'': t 5/14/07 7M I �1 Q1 s t *:1► f S/21/07 c L I 1 I 1 ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 0 I 0 r k, (ORIGLNAL AGENDA DATE: MAY 14, 2007 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution in support of Integrated Roads Transit Plan. CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 5/14/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date 5/21/07 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date: SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P &.R Police PIV SPONSOR'S This Resolution will support the Integrated Roads Transit Plan which combines two plans, SUMMARY the Sound Transit 2 plan, which would extend light rail to more than 60 miles and the RTID (Regional Transportation Investment District's) "Blueprint for Progress" plan which proposes investments in state highways, bridges, and local roads in the three county area. Tukwila will directly benefit by the upgrading of the Sounder station, I -405 and SR -509 improvements. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DALE: 4/23/07 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve resolution. CONLMITIEE Unanimous approval; forward to COW. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0.00 $0.00 Fund Source: Comments: 1 MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 5/14/07 5/21/07 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 5/14/07 Information Memo dated April 18, 2007 Resolution Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from April 23, 2007 5/21/07 INFORMATION MEMO To: Mayor Mullet From: Public Works Director Date: April 18, 2007 Subject: Integrated Roads Transit Plan ISSUE Formally support the Integrated Roads Transit Plan and pass the attached resolution. BACKGROUND The Integrated Roads Transit Plan will combine two plans: The Sound Transit 2 plan, which would extend the region's light rail system to more than 60 miles, create thousands of new Park and Ride slots, and expand bus and commuter rail service; and The RTID's (Regional Transportation Investment District's) "Blueprint for Progress," which proposes investments in state highways, bridges, and local roads in the three county area. The proposed projects will reduce congestion, ease chokepoints, and improve safety. At the March 20, 2007, SCATBd (South County Area Transportation Board) meeting, Councilmember Patterson provided SCATBd with a summary of the Integrated Roads Transit Plan, including justification for this package: Highways are severely congested and aging. Project costs keep increasing. Goods must get delivered and people must get to work and home. Population is growing at more than 50,000 per year for the next 20 years. The joint plan provides roads and transit improvements in all major corridors of all three subareas in King County, as well as throughout the three- county district. Tukwila would directly benefit because the plans include improving the I- 405 /SR -167 Interchange, connecting SR -509 with I -5, and upgrading the Sounder Station. More information can be found at www.rtid.org and www.soundtransit.org (ST 2). RECOMMENDATION Formally support the Integrated Roads Transit Plan by passing the attached resolution. attachment (P:alice\TC 042307 Integrated Roads Transit Plan) DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF THE INTEGRATED ROADS AND TRANSIT PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT DISTRICT AND SOUND TRANSIT. WHEREAS, Sound Transit is the designated provider of high capacity transit infrastructure and services addressing regional public transportation needs in the Puget Sound area; and WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Investment District is charged with developing a transportation investment plan for improving highways and bridges with significant traffic levels in the Puget Sound area; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila will directly benefit from the proposed improvement of the SR -167/I -405 interchange and the proposed improvements to the Tukwila Station on Longacres Way; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes an integrated, regional approach that invests in both highway and transit improvement projects is essential for relieving congested corridors, improving and maintaining the region's road system, and providing fast, reliable mass transit that connects regional population and employment centers; and WHEREAS, Sound Transit and the Regional Transportation Investment District have worked jointly over the past year, developing the first -ever integrated set of highway and transit improvements for the Puget Sound region; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The City Council declares its support of the adoption of the Integrated Roads and Transit Plan developed by the Regional Transportation Investment District and Sound Transit. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2007. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Verna Griffin, Council President Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORiV1 BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number: C: \Documents and Settings \All Users Desktop Kelly \MSDATA Resolutions \Integrated Roads and Transit Plan.doc GL:ksn 5/1/2007 Page 1 of 1 o`` City of Tukwila Transportation Committee 1908 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 23, 2007- 5:00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Carter, Chair; Pam Linder and Verna Griffin (sitting in for Joe Duffie) Absent: Joe Duffie (excused) Staff: Jim Morrow; Frank Iriarte; Bob Giberson; Pat Brodin; Robyn Tischmak and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Resolution Supporting the Integrated Roads and Transit Plan Jim Morrow presented the Committee with a resolution establishing the City's general support of 5ALII the adoption of the Integrated Roads and Transit Plan. This Plan was developed through the collaborative efforts of the Regional Transportation District and Sound Transit. The Plan provides an integrated set of highway and transit improvements for the Puget Sound region. UNANLMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Tukwila International Blvd Phases 2 3 Road Improvements Right-of-Way/Condemnation Ordinance In order to move forward on Tukwila International Boulevard Phase 2 and 3 Road Improvements certain properties /parcels in the area require right -of -way or easements. Although it is highly unlikely that any parcel will require condemnation, due to time constraints, the establishment of this ordinance will prepare the City to begin the condemnation proceedings for any parcel which is not acquired through the negotiation process. This process was utilized in Phase 1 of the same project and the City did not need to condemn any property. If the City were to wait to establish this ordinance until after negotiations with property owners, the time consuming condemnation proceedings could cause a delay in the project. Another advantage of establishing this process beforehand is that is assists the City in negotiations with the property owners. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. 2007 First Ouarter Report 2007 First Quarter Reports were reviewed for the Public Works Department. Committee Chair Carter complimented Public Works for completion of Budget Program Goals, Equipment Rental, Performance, No. 1, almost three months in advance of the originally stated date. LNFORMATION ONLY.