HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-25 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCity Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July 25, 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, Gail Labanara, Dave Sorensen, Peter
Lau, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Project Completion: Tukwila International Boulevard and South 144th Street Midblock Crossing
Staff is seeking Council approval of project completion and release of the retainage bond to
Westwater Construction Co. in the amount of $78,722.27 for the TIB and South 1441h Street
Midblock Crossing Project. This project installed a rectangular rapid flashing beacon system
and associated signage and curb ramp improvements and was completed on February 27, 2017.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 7, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Supplemental Agreement: Baker Boulevard Non -Motorized Improvements Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 17 to Contract No. 07-123 with
KPFF in the amount of $119,680.98 for construction management and inspection services for
the Baker Boulevard Non -Motorized Improvement Project. KPFF designed this project as well
as the Pedestrian Bridge currently under construction and this contract will provide a cost-
effective way to have construction management support and inspection services on Baker
Boulevard incorporated with design work completed for the Green River Trail and Christensen
Road. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 7, 2017 REGULAR CONSENTAGENDA.
C. Bid Award: 2017 Overlay and Repair Program
Staff is seeking Council approval to award a bid to Icon Materials in the amount of $659,441.00
for construction of the 2017 Overlay and Repair Program. Icon Materials was the low bidder of
two, and the project design consultant, KPG, has concurred with this award. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 7, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
D. Supplemental Agreement: 2017 Overlay and Repair Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Contract No. 16-109 with
KPG, Inc. in the amount of $159,233.76 for construction management services for the 2017
Overlay and Repair Program. KPG, Inc. also designed the program. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO AUGUST 7, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
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E. Memorandum of Agreement: 42nd Avenue South Phase III
Staff is seeking Council approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Seattle City Light (SCL)
to share the cost of undergrounding the electrical distribution system as part of the 42nd Avenue
South Phase 111 project. The agreement proposes that SCL will pay 60%, or $1,285.312, and the
City of Tukwila will pay 40%, or $856,875, based on the construction bid results. The final costs
will be adjusted with the 60/40 cost share ratio. The MOA identifies specific costs that will be
split 60/40 and anything not covered in the agreement will be the City's expense, for example
trenching and backfill. The Committee requested the following additional information:
• Cost of trenching and backfill
• Cost of schedule delay due to the fish window
• Cost to Seattle City Light of pipes over the culvert
• Cost to the City of the culvert
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 7, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
F. Grant Submittal Request: Transportation Improvement Board
Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for a Washington State Transportation
Improvement Board grant to fund the West Valley (1-405 to Strander Boulevard) Project.
Tukwila applied for this grant for this project last year, and while it was not awarded it was the
highest scoring project not selected. The new application will incorporate suggestions from the
TIB staff. If awarded, matching funds will be available from federal grant funds, traffic impact
fees, and arterial street funds. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff response to recent public comment
The City Council recently heard public comment regarding the safety of the intersection at Tukwila
International Boulevard and South 144th St for pedestrians and those with disabilities. Staff
responded that a "yield to pedestrian" sign will be installed at eastbound South 1441h Street for those
turning right onto Tukwila International Boulevard. This information has been shared with the
person who commented.
In addition, a resident recently sent the Council a letter expressing concern about pedestrian street
crossing times in general. Councilmember Quinn also heard about this at his recent Council Chat at
Cascade View Park. Staff responded that pedestrian street crossing times are based upon Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards that assume an average walking speed.
Certain pedestrian crossing times can be adjusted if there is a demonstrated need at that location.
Tukwila has a minimum of 7 seconds at every signal in town. Some people may interpret the flashing
signal to be the end of the crossingtime. Extended pedestrian crossing times will also impact vehicle
traffic flow, so everything has to be balanced. The City is going to be considering a road diet for
Tukwila International Boulevard, and this will create new travel patterns. Councilmember Quinn
stressed the importance of data. Chair Kruller asked if extra time could be added at specific times of
day, and staff replied that it probably could. Councilmember Duffie noted that crossing times vary
widely. There are also new technologies available, such as separate push buttons to request
extended time. Staff will follow up with the author of the letterto find out which specific intersection
she is concerned about.
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The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
LL;Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, reviewed by GL