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Home My WebLink About2017-01-24 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCity Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 24, 2017 - 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn Staff: Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin' Gait Labanara, Rose Warren, Katie Wendel, Lynn Miranda, Dave Sorensen, Ryan Larson, Peter Lau, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESSAGENDA A. Grant Award: 2017 -2018 Recycling Staff is seeking Council approval for the Mayor to enter into an interagency agreement with the King County Solid Waste Division to accept $76,944 in grant funding for the 2017 -2018 Tukwila Recycling Program. Funding for this cycle will be distributed as follows: • Residential Recycling Collection Events: $5,000 • Commercial /Multifamily Recycling: $56,000 • Residential Program - Rain Barrels, Compost Bins and Worm Bins: $8,000 • Residential Program - Tukwila Community Garage Sale: $4,000 • Compost Demonstration Garden: $3,944 The Tukwila Recycling Program is 100% grant funded and includes residential and business recycling opportunities and other special collection events. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. Transportation Demand Management Grant Program Update Staff updated the Committee on the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program (formerly Commute Trip Reduction) Small Grant Program. TDM has an additional $26,000 in federal and state grant funding available for minor capital improvements and small employer assistance to decrease drive -alone time in the city. Enhancements such as bike racks, wayfinding signs, and benches are eligible along with small employer transportation management assistance. Projects will be funded at a maximum of $5,000, and applications for the program were open through January 31. Committee members suggested coordinating with bike groups such as Cascade Bicycle Club to receive additional input on locations. DISCUSSION ONLY. Transportation Committee Minutes ...................................................................................... ............................... January 24, 2017 C. Contract Amendment: 53rd Avenue South (South 137th Street through South 144th Street) Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplement 2 to Contract 15 -159 with KPG, Inc. in the amount of $79,858.20 for real estate acquisition services for the 53rd Avenue South Project. The design is now at 60% and 19 locations were identified where minor additional right -of -way or easements are required. The total budget for right -of -way acquisitions is $98,000. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. D. Project Update on South 1601h Street Speed Cushion Pilot Project Staff updated the committee on a plan to pilot the installation of speed cushions on South 160th Street from 42nd Avenue South to 5151 Avenue South. Speed cushions are humps or tables that include wheel cutouts for emergency vehicles. Speed data will be collected both before and after installation to assess the impact of the pilot project. The cost for the cushions and signs is $33,197.40 which will come from the $75,000 Traffic Calming budget. Staff plans to conduct outreach with impacted residents to notify them of the pilot and request feedback. Councilmember Quinn noted that traffic calming is requested by residents city -wide and asked that there be strong, defensible rationale for the locations of pilot projects such as this. Staff is purchasing two more mobile radar speed units to better assess needs around the city. Chair Kruller also noted that there are speed issues around the city, particularly near schools, and is interested in piloting the cushions in other areas as soon as practical. DISCUSSION ONLY. E. Purchase of Water Hydrant Saver Staff is seeking Committee approval of a Stanley Hydrant Saver in the amount of $6,022.50, funded from the Water division's small tools and minor equipment budget. This is a hydraulic impact wrench that will make fire hydrant valve seat removal more cost effective and safer for the operator. COMMITTEE UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. F. Contract Closeout- 2015 Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Staff is seeking Council approval of contract completion and release of retainage to the Michels Corporation in the amount of $509,310.89 for the 2015 Commercial Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This project installed approximately 6,510 lineal feet of cured -in- place liner within the right -of -way of Andover Park East, Industry Drive, Minkler Boulevard and private easements. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENTAGENDA. G. Contract Closeout: Crystal Springs Emergency Surface Water Repair Staff is seeking Council approval of contract completion and release of retainage to the Frank Coluccio Construction Company in the amount of $164,093.54 for the Crystal Springs Emergency Surface Water Repair Construction Project. This project constructed emergency repair of a collapsed surface water pipe, pavement and sinkhole in Crystals Springs Park and 51St Avenue South. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENTAGENDA. Transportation Committee Minutes ...................................................................................... ............................... January 24, 2017 H. 2017 Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Goals and Workplan The Committee reviewed and discussed a preliminary work plan for the year ahead. The work plan for this Committee is largely based off of the adopted Capital Improvement Program and includes carry -overs from 2016, subject matter updates, and additional requests from a Council majority. Committee members asked clarifying questions about the items listed and agreed there is a full schedule in the year ahead. DISCUSSION ONLY. III. SCATBd IV. MISCELLANEOUS The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Committee ChairApproval Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL