HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-28 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCity Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
Februory28, 2017- 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Bruce Linton, Pat Brodin, Gail Labanara, Robin Tischmak, David Cline, Peter Lau,
Bob Giberson, Steve Carstens, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
There was consensus to consider unmanned aircraft systems as the first order of business.
A. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Staff updated the Committee on a new Police Department policy related to Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS) and a request pendingwith the Public Safety Committee to purchase equipment
for a UAS pilot program in the amount of $39,000. PD would like to pilot the use of UAS to
enhance search and rescue, reconstruct crime scenes, respond to incidents, improve
situational awareness and safety, and assess damage during disaster response. The PD policy
addresses definitions, procedures, restrictions, reporting, recording, and privacy.
Councilmember Quinn asked questions relating to use by other jurisdictions and expressed
concern about public notifications and the expense with regard to other departmental
priorities. Duffie requested a demonstration if the purchase is approved. Chair Kruller
expressed support with an expectation of vigilance about privacy and civil liberties. The item is
returning to the Public Safety Committee for further review. DISCUSSION ONLY.
B. Contract Completion: Transit Center /Andover Park West Street and Water Projects
Staff is seeking Council approval of contract completion and release of retainage to Road
Construction Northwest, Inc. in the amount of $6,260,795.43 for the Tukwila Urban Center
Transit Center /Andover Park West Street and Water Projects. This project constructed a new
on- street transit center and provided corridor reconstruction and water main replacement on
Andover Park West from Tukwila Parkway to Strander Boulevard. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO MARCH 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Engineering Support Services Contract: 2017 Bridge Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with TranTech Engineering, LLC in the amount of
$90,000.00 for on -call engineering support services for the 2017 Bridge Program. TranTech was
selected due to their familiarity with the City's bridge program, and will provide services
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relating to new Federal Highway Administration requirements, Bridge Replacement Advisory
Committee grant applications, and maintenance on the South 119' Street Pedestrian Bridge.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
D. Supplemental Agreement: Baker Boulevard Non - Motorized Improvements
Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 16 with KPFF Consulting
Engineers in the amount of $77,798.67 for engineering design services for the Baker Boulevard
Non - Motorized Improvement Project. KPFF designed the TUC Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge
Project and construction is underway. $1 million in grant funding from King County will allow
the Cityto complete the originally planned bike lanes and road diet on Baker Boulevard as well
as sidewalk improvements on Christensen Road, which had been eliminated from the
Pedestrian Bridge Project due to lack of funding. This supplement will allow KPFF to
incorporate the new Baker Blvd improvements with the existing design. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 6, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
III. SCATBd
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Committee ChairApproval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL