HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-15 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCitv Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 15, 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, Nora
Gierloff, Greg Villanueva, Valerie Lonneman, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Transportation Demand Management Plan Update
Staff updated the Committee on the status of the Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Plan which is currently being reviewed by City staff and partner agencies. A draft will return to
the Committee in September. The Plan will provide background information on the Program
for future implementers, outline the focus of the current TDM Program, and suggest strategies
for future enhancement. Councilmember Quinn noted that the Implementation and Annual
Review Table is a user-friendly guide to the Plan. DISCUSSION ONLY.
B. Agreement: 2018 Overlay and Repair Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with KPG, Inc. in the amount of $113,703.07 for
design of the 2018 Overlay and Repair Program. KPG was selected from three firms due to their
knowledge and understanding of the program. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
AUGUST 21, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Tukwila Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Element
Staff is seeking Council approval of amendments to the Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. The update includes current growth data provided by PSRC indicating a
small reduction for projected household growth and a significant reduction in projected
employment. PSRC requested that the City run a revised traffic modeling update reflecting the
updated growth data and the 2031 horizon year. The draft will be before the Planning
Commission on August 24. Staff asked the Committee if they would like to review the draft
again following Planning Commission review, or if it can move forward to the September 11,
2017 Committee of the Whole. The Committee agreed that unless the Commission makes
significant changes to goals and policies the legislation can proceed to the Committee of the
Whole. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE.
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D. Grant Application: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for the 2017-2019 Municipal Stormwater Capacity -
Building Grant for NPDES and stormwater project funding. The Department of Ecology has
notified Tukwila that $50,000 grants will be awarded to all NPDES municipal permittees with
projects supporting permit compliance. No City match is required. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee members and staff discussed status on several projects around the City. Councilmember
Quinn indicated that he has heard both support and opposition to the speed cushions on South 160th
Street, and asked how to respond to residents of other neighborhoods that would like to have them
in their neighborhood. Staff replied that criteria would be developed and the Committee will be
briefed. Chair Kruller asked why a recent Transportation related grant went through the Finance
Committee and staff replied it was a matter of timing and the Chair should have been informed.
Chair Kruller also mentioned that Robin Mayhew is goingto work for WSDOT. She also recently spoke
to a representative from Amazon and promoted the benefits of relocating any of their business or
business offices to Tukwila.
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, reviewed by GL