HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-19 Transportation MinutesTRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE **TUESDAY MEETING DUE TO HOLIDAY
Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joan Hernandez and De' Sean Quinn
Staff: Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Cyndy Knighton, Stan Anderson, Gail Labanara, Jack Pace,
Nora Gierloff, Shawn Hunstock, Steve Lancaster and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Transportation Element to Comprehensive Plan
Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into an agreement with Fehr Peers (formerly known as
Mirai Associates) in the amount of $308,479 for transportation modeling services as required for updating
of the transportation element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan update is required
to be completed by 2011.
Fehr Peers has provided traffic modeling and concurrency services for the City since 2002. They are
familiar with the City and its traffic functions. The work provided in the agreement includes but is not
limited to: transportation data collection and analysis; forecasting model update; concurrency update;
impact fees review; initial street concept plan; transportation facility improvements and the transportation
element policy review.
Staff noted that City has been selected as a grant recipient for funding through the Washington State
Department of Commerce for Option Task A: Calculate Pedestrian and Bike Levels of Service, as discussed
on page 13 of the Committee agenda packet. However, funds have not yet been distributed to the
Department of Commerce via the appropriate federal government agency. Once the award is ready to
process, staff will return to Committee with additional information. This project was one of eight chosen
state wide, and the award amount is $69,500. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY
25 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Tukwila Transit Center and Andover Park West Design Report and Siting Decision
In order to move forward with a completed Design Report for the Tukwila Transit Center and Andover Park
West, staff is seeking full Council direction on a siting decision for the northbound transit stop.
Completion of this report has been delayed for almost two years due to pending litigation which is no
longer in question. Staff provided a brief overview of the report and its siting suggestions in consideration
of pedestrian friendliness, functionality and urban appeal.
In conclusion, staff recommends that Council consider the Farside Concept siting option for the north
transit stop, as it best meets the needs of pedestrians, transit users and vehicular traffic. King County Metro
Transit Service is also in favor of the Farside Concept siting.
Currently, complete funding is not available for this project. Staff will continue to seek grant opportunities,
and is hopeful that a new federal initiative may offer opportunities for funding. SUPPORTIVE OF STAFF
RECOMMENDATION (FARSIDE CONCEPT). FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 8 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
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C. 2010 Public Works Transportation Issues
As information only, staff gave a brief overview on items that are expected to be brought to the
Transportation Committee during the next year. INFORMATION ONLY.
D. City Council Pre Retreat Budget Review
The Committee reviewed the 2009 -10 Biennial Budget pages as listed below in preparation of the upcoming
Council Retreat.
1 SECTION 1 BUDGET PAGES
Public Works 1 126 -139
1 Facility Maintenance 1 140 -141
1 Street Maintenance 1 142 -143
III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, February 1, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1
le e Committee Chair Approval
Mi% KAM. Reviewed by GL.