HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSPSAC 2017-07-26 Item 4 - Approval of MinutesIV.
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Roll Call /Introductions
• Tod Bookless, Community Member
• Jerry Thornton, Community Member
• Kathleen Wilson, Community Memb(
• Council President Dennis Robertson
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Councilmember Tom McLeod
• Councilmember Joe Duffie
• Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
• Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief
• Mia Navarro, Community Engagemer
to switch items V and VI in order to give
i the bylaws discussion and election of chair
nded the motion. The agenda was
he last meeting as it was an orientation only.
New Business
a. August 10 Outreach. Mia provided information on outreach for August,
including an open house on August 101h from 5:30 -7:30 at Fire Station 54.
Siting Advisory Committee members are expected to attend, vacation
schedules permitting. Outreach in August will include flyering, an online open
house that will be active for several weeks, postcards to every address we
have 10,000 +), posters, and more. The community Connectors will be
recruiting people to attend the open house.
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b. Fire Station Location Study. Fire Chief Jay Wittwer presented an overview of
the Fire Station Location Study. The City contracted with an independent
third consulting firm, FACETS, to look at our historic calls for service, current
response times, and other data, and make recommendations as to the best
locations for our fire stations. He highlighted two maps in particular, the
historic incidents map, showing the volume of calls from different locations
in Tukwila over the last five years, the current four - minute response time
map from existing stations, and the four - minute response time map from
proposed new locations. Chief Wittwer pointed out that due to the
relocation of fire station 51 from Andover Park East to 1801h and Southcenter
Parkway in anticipation of future development in the south end of the city,
and due to higher call volumes south of the existing location of Station 52,
FACETS recommends that Station 52 move down the hill from its current
location to within a half mile or less of the intersection of Southcenter Blvd
and 65th Ave. FACETS recommended that Station 54 remain within a half mile
or less of its current location. These recommendations are based on data,
and give us the best locations to provide fast and fair response times
throughout the city. Chief Wittwer indicated that he is absolutely
comfortable with and confident in these recommendations. Department staff
were extensively interviewed by the FACETS team, and understand the
reasons for the recommendations. The group discussed the presentation and
asked questions. No action is needed at this time. Chief Wittwer encouraged
committee members to reach out with questions at any time.
VI. Unfinished Business
a.. Bylaws Discussion. The group went through the draft bylaws and made
changes. Ms. Wilson made a motion to approve the bylaws with the
proposed changes. Jerry seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Chair and Vice Chair Elections. Ms. Wilson offered to serve as Vice Chair. The
group nominated Mr. Bookless as Chair. Mr. Thornton made a motion to
elect Mr. Bookless as Chair of the committee, and Ms. Wilson as Vice Chair of
the committee. Councilmember McLeod seconded. The motion passed.
VII. Agenda for Next Meeting
a. Update on the 8/10 Open House
b. Justice Center Update
c. Mia will provide a roster and the Council info memo format for future
presentations.
VIII. Adjournment
Councilmember McLeod made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Duffie
seconded the motion. The motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm.
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