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City Of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2015 — 5:15 p.m. — Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Chair; Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Rachel Bianchi, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
11. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Bid Award: 42nd Avenue South /Allentown Roadside Barriers
Staff is seeking Council approval to award a construction contract in the amount of $77,777.00 to
Dirt and Aggregate Interchange, Inc. for the 42nd Avenue South /Allentown Roadside Barriers Project.
This project will install guardrail or barriers at several sections along the Duwamish River and 42nd
Avenue South and South 115th Street, and funding was approved in the CIP. Dirt and Aggregate
Interchange was selected from two bids and are recommended by KPG Inc. The engineer's estimate
was $72,460.00. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 7, 2015 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Contract Supplement: 2015 Overlay and Repair Program
Staff is seeking council approval of a contract supplement in the amount of $92,143.12 with KPG,
Inc. for the 2015 Overlay and Repair Program. Construction was originally scheduled to be complete
by September 11 but was extended into November and is now physically complete. The supplement
exceeds the contingency funds and will be paid for using anticipated under -runs in the construction
budget. The project budget is $1,741,727.28 and actual costs including the contract extension are
$1,692,447.84. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 7, 2015 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Amtrak Cascades Corridor Stop Policy Advisory Committee
Staff provided an update on the Amtrak Cascades Corridor Stop Policy Advisory Committee, which
was convened by WSDOT and ODOT to develop a draft policy for how the agencies will respond to
communities along the Cascades Route that desire a stop. There is currently a moratorium on
additional stops, but in 2017 the Amtrak Cascades Route will add two additional round trips per day
between Seattle and Portland. Tukwila's current stop, with 42,000 boardings per year, is considered
secure. INFORMATION ONLY.
D. Sound Transit ST3 Update
Sound Transit is currently developing the ST3 ballot measure to go before voters in November 2016,
which requires evaluation and approval or rejection of projects from a list of nearly 100. There are
four projects which would have positive impact in Tukwila if they make the cut: Boeing Access Road
Light Rail Station, Boeing Access Road Commuter Rail Station, Bus Rapid Transit on 1 -405; Burien
to Lynnwood, and Parking Study and Potential Parking Expansion at the Tukwila International
Boulevard Station. Sound Transit expects to make a final decision in 2016, including public
participation. Around 1/3 of the draft projects will make it to the final list. INFORMATION ONLY.
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III. SCATBd
No report was given.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Update on 42nd Avenue South Sight Distance Analysis
Staff updated the Committee on specific recommendations to improve sight lines at three intersections along
42nd Avenue South: South 140th Street, South 146th Street, and South 148th Street. Recommendations
include parking restrictions or vegetation control as appropriate. The Committee recommended public
outreach those homes who may be impacted by new parking restrictions.
Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, December 7, 2015
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