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Meeting Minutes
City Council Transportation Committee
September 19, 2016 - 5:30 p. m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Pat Brodin, Robin Tischmak, Jaimie Reavis, Minnie
Dhaliwal, Scott Bates, Gail Labanara, Peggy McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Laurel
Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Committee Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Supplemental Agreement: South 144th Street Phase II Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with KPG, Inc. in the
amount of $78,250.38 for the South 1441h Street Phase II Project. Only two construction bids
were received for the original design and both were rejected due to being over budget. This
supplement will be for the redesign work needed to prepare for a second advertisement this
fall. The total includes $29,563.90 in reimbursable funds for Seattle City Light design and
$48,686.48 in Tukwila redesign /rebidding costs. Funds for the supplement will come from the
2016 construction budget and the entire project budget has been revised to include $362,000
in additional Traffic Impact Fees from Tukwila Village. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Transit Network Plan Update
The Committee continued discussion of the draft Transit Network Plan. The next step for the
Plan is to solicit additional public feedback regarding the conclusions and recommendations,
and then present a revised draft to the Committee at a later date. The Committee requested
no additional changes at this time. DISCUSSION ONLY.
C. Kin Cg ounty Metro Park & Ride - Interurban Avenue South
King County Metro closed the small auxiliary Park & Ride lot on Interurban Avenue South in
2014, eliminating 41 spaces. Residents have contacted the City to complain about the lack of
available parking options in this vicinity and have at times mentioned interest in a resident -
only program. King County Metro provides service to the region and does not offer a
residential program or allow cities to provide special parking privileges on its property. Staff
suggested that the Council could choose to lease the vacant lot for $12,000- 20,000 per year
and implement a residential permit parking program which would have additional costs
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associated with signage, mirror hanger permits, and enforcement. The City could also pursue
an agreement with King County Metro to reinstate the lease of the small lot with funding paid
by the City, again at up to $20,000 per year. Councilmember Quinn asked that staff investigate
the possibility of providing parking spaces at Foster Golf Links, potentially sectioning off an
area and charging a fee for use. These spaces could also be resident -only. The Committee
requested additional information on this proposal and indicated a desire to reconsider the
other option for the City to lease the small lot if Foster Golf parking proves unfeasible. RETURN
TO COMMITTEE.
D. Update on Parking at Sound Transit Light Rail Station
Staff provided the Committee with an update on the Settlement Agreement with Sound Transit
regarding parking at the Tukwila International Boulevard Light Rail Station. Per the
Settlement Agreement, Sound Transit is required to monitor parking usage and offsite impacts
relating to the Station, including the submission of parking studies to the City. Thelastupdate
was in April 2016, and others are due in October 2016, April 2017, and September 2017. The
requirement to provide additional parking at TIB was deferred to December 31, 2017 and will
be based upon results in the last study as well as impacts from the new station at South 20011
St. The Angle Lake Station will open on September 24, 2016 and include 1,120 parking spaces.
Councilmember Seal mentioned that traffic control at the TIB Station has been very
inadequate on game and event days. INFORMATION ONLY.
E. Turnover of Public Infrastructure: 138xx Macadam Road South
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept the Bill of Sale and Public Storm Drainage Easement
for a value of $72,172.50 from JK Monarch, LLC. This represents a turnover of public sidewalk,
curb, gutter, street paving, and storm drainage system for the Macadam 7 Lot Short Plat
infrastructure project, in which seven houses will be built. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO OCTOBER 3, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
F. Proposed 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget - Residential and Arterial Streets
The Committee continued its review of the proposed 2017 -2018 budget for the Residential (103
Fund) and Arterial (104 Fund) Streets, including discussion of the high costs of undergrounding
certain projects and the possibility for savings that could be directed to other projects or more
safety features. Staff responded that the last adopted CIP included Council direction for
undergrounding on 42nd and 53rd and the projects have been so designed and incorporated into
this balanced budget proposal. Finance staff distributed a chart indicating General Fund debt
service if the two bond proposals are adopted. The Committee discussed that the bond debt
will have to be considered with the entire budget and the City's overall debt. DISCUSSION
ONLY. FORWARD TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
III. SCATBd
No report was given.
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IV. MISCELLANEOUS
At full Council, Councilmember Kruller raised concerns about safety at intersections at South 135tH
Street and 34t1 Avenue South, South 137t1 Street and 3411 Avenue South, and South 14P Street and
65t" Avenue South. Staff will conduct engineering analysis to determine if stop signs are warranted,
which is the typical process. Councilmember Seal asked about the criteria for deciding a request
should be investigated, which comes with a cost to the City. Before a stop sign is installed, research
on accident history, pedestrian safety and traffic volumes are all considered. Chair Robertson
suggested that since this request was raised at a Council meeting and received consensus to go to
Committee, it would serve as a good educational opportunity for the Council.
Staff mentioned the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Interurban Avenue South Project on Friday,
September 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, October 3, 2016
Committee ChairApproval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL