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Meeting Minutes
June 26, 2017 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Thomas McLeod, Chair; Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Bob Giberson, Jay Wittwer, Rachel Bianchi, Vicky Carlsen, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: D.J. Baxter & Carrie Holmes, Shiels Obletz Johnsen; Ken Riddle & Kevin Roche,
FACETS Consulting
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. ANNOUNCEMENT
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Review of Fire Station Location Study
The City engaged with FACETS Consulting to provide the City with information and a
recommendation forthe location of the new fire stations associated with the Public Safety Plan.
The recommended locations were determined through a geographical information system
analysis process that factored in response times, historical response data, street and road
access and speed limits, topography, and response barriers such as bridges and railroad tracks.
FACETS also conducted interviews with over 70 individual stakeholders. This analysis resulted
in the following locations to achieve the best coverage related to equitable response times and
effective firefighting:
• Station 51 at S. 1801" Street and Southcenter Parkway (site per Development
Agreement)
• Station 52 at 65th Avenue South, North of Southcenter Boulevard (or within 1/2 mile)
• Station 53 at 4202 South 115th St (current site)
• Station 54 at 4237 South 144th St (current site)
The City has many challenges related to its unique shape and its topography including
freeways, rivers, hills, and the railroad. As a result, Tukwila requires four stations to meet
National Fire Protection Association service standards. FACETS performed analysis based upon
3, 4 and 5 stations to determine this. The City of Tukwila currently has an Insurance Services
Office (ISO) rating of 3, which is excellent. Washington State uses a different evaluation system,
but the methodology is the same and based upon staffing, locations, water supply,
communications and training. If a fire agency's rating decreases it may result in increased fire
insurance premiums for businesses. The Committee asked for a document comparing the two
standards.
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Because the report states that the location of fired epartment headquarters is a policy decision,
Councilmember Quinn asked what factors into that decision. Mr. Roche replied that there is no
standard and his opinion is that it should be near City Hall so that the Fire Chief can easily
interact with City elected officials and leadership. The Committee expressed appreciation for
the details in the report. Councilmember Duffie shared that he thinks station proximity to
schools is important, and likes the idea of 52 being closer to Tukwila Elementary. Chair McLeod
stated that he supports the analysis and results. Staff asked if the Committee was comfortable
having the City's Siting Advisory Committee review the report on Wednesday, prior to the
Committee of the Whole discussion. The Committee expressed support for that timing.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 10, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Adjourned 6.04 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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