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City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2014 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg , Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Derek Speck, Jack Pace, Brandon Miles,
Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Mike Hanson, Sabey Corporation
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p. m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
Sound Transit Long Range Plan Update
Long Range Plan (Plan). The Plan outlines a vision for a high capacity transit (HCT) system to
serve and connect urban areas in Snohomish, Pierce, and King Counties. The Sound Transit
Board expects to adopt a final version of the Plan by the end of the year and then seek voter
approval for the Sound Transit 3 project list in 2016. On June 13, 2014, Sound Transit issued a
draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) regarding the proposed Plan
changes, accompanied by an Executive Summary. The Plan includes several strategies that
will benefit Tukwila by providing HCT links to other regio nal hubs. Staff is currently reviewing the
draft SEIS and will provide comments by July 28, 2014. Council will be asked to provide input
Sound Transit is sch eduled to make a presentation on the draft Plan to Council at the July 14
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Committee Chair Ekberg asked that staff get clarification that a station at Boeing Access Road
would still be included in the updated Plan. Councilm ember Kruller mentioned that several
Councilmembers participate on transportation - related boards and it would be very helpful to
have a single list of talking points established to ensure that everyone is speaking to the same
priorities when representing T ukwila. Staff indicated that the resolution will help with that
purpose but agreed that a list of priorities, talking points, and/or facts would be of benefit. This
will be discussed further at the Committee level along with other updates as the Plan mov es
NFORMATION ONLY.
forward. I
III. SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBD) Meeting
The May 20, 2014 Meeting Summary and June 17, 2014 Agenda were included in the packet.
Bob Giberson noted that the Board approved the drafting of a letter to King Council Executive
Constantine regarding the proposed transit service reductions, and a letter to Governor Inslee
asking for the coordination of an oil train accident response plan and local hazmat training.
Councilmember Robertson noted that oil freight safety concerns encompass more than just
accident response.
Transportation Committee Minutes June 23 , 2014 Page 2
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Apprenticeship U tilization Update
list showing all of the projects over $1 million and their corresponding federal Disadavantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE), federal trai
guidelines adopted in March, construction contracts over $1 million require apprenticeship utilization
account for 10% of the total contract labor hours. Projects that contain federal requiremen ts such
as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or specific training are exempt. As shown on the list,
underway.
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Councilmember Robertson inquired about the status of removal of the stop signs on Klickitat/51
Avenue South. Staff indicated that the guardrail has been moved and restriping will be scheduled.
Completion in July is anticipated. He also inquired abou the status of the repair to the trail in the
hillside above that area. Staff indicated that it is moving forward and traffic impacts will be minimal
since it was determined that night construction is required.
Meeting adjourned at 6:11 p. m.
Next meeting:
Monday, July 14 , 2014
Committee Chair Approval
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