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City Council Transportation Committee
October 3, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin, Gail Labanara, Peggy
McCarthy, Vicky Carlsen, Craig Zellerhoff, Laurel Humphrey
Guest: Jamila Iraqui, resident
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Committee Chair Robertson called the meetingto order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
Chair Robertson asked for a briefing on the crosswalk at Southcenter Boulevard and 6511 Avenue
South, where a pedestrian was hit and seriously injured by a car in a recent accident. Staff reported
that the crosswalk was updated last yearwith enhanced signage for higher visibility and that there
is not a significant accident history. Staff is working with King County Metro to discuss additional
safety improvements, such as a rapid flashing beacon like the one at 65' and Southcenter
Boulevard. Staff will report back on these discussions, and the Committee also asked for
information regarding increasing penalties or alternate signage.
A. Proposed 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget
Pursuant to the process requested by Council earlier this year, sections of the proposed 2017-
2018 budget are being presented to standing Council Committees prior to moving forward
through the full Council review process. Staff presented proposed 2017 -2018 budgets for the
following:
Public Works Department
Public Works Department budget proposes a decrease of 0.97% in 2017 and an increase of
1.64% in 2018, including increases in COLA, pension and healthcare. Other changes relate to
staffing, facility insurance and capital equipment as described in the memo. Street
maintenance is proposed to be increased with a .5 FTE maintenance worker, higher surface
water costs, additional medians, irrigation and other maintenance work.
Equipment Rental and Replacement
The proposal for the 501 fund includes a 4.53% increase in 2017 and 0.79% increase in 2018 and
reflects 15 new Police vehicles and three new Police motorcycles. Staff intends to do analysis
of funding the 501 fund in 2017.
DISCUSSION ONLY. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 10, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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III. SCATBd
No report was given.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff noted that King County Metro is seeking comments on a proposal to increase night owl service
on the 124 route to serve riders when Link Light Rail is not operating. The Committee agreed to
support the proposal and Chair Robertson will ask the full Council to approve the Mayor signing a
letter to King County Metro in support of the proposal.
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, October 17, 2016
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL