HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-12 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
September 12, 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, Steve Carstens, Mike
Perfetti, Laurel Humphrey
Guest: Todd Smith, resident
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Consultant Agreement: GIS Inventory of the Water System
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $59,916.03 for a GIS inventory of the Tukwila Water System. DEA was selected from
five firms evaluated and have completed other projects in the City. GIS data will allow the City
to develop an asset management plan. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER
18, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Grant Application: TUC/TOD Pedestrian Improvements
Staff is seeking Committee approval to submit a grant application to the PSRC Transportation
Alternatives Program for $725,000 for the TUC/TOD Pedestrian Improvements Project. If
awarded, this project will construct approximately 700 feet of additional improvements to the
Green River Trail, including widening and illumination. A 13.5% City match, or $113,000, would
be programmed in the CIP during the next budget cycle. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
C. Consultant Agreement: Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3
Staff is seeking Council approval of a consultant contract with BergerABAM in the amount of
$4,147,328.00 for design services for the Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 Project.
BergerABAM was selected from two firms that responded to the Request for Qualifications. This
contract is under the budgeted amount of $4,500,000. It is expected that completion of the
design of the project will position the City favorably when applying for federal funding.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
D. Resolution: Grant Application for Riverton Creek Flapgate Removal Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution authorizing submission for a second Salmon
Recovery Funding Board application for the Riverton Creek Flapgate Removal Project. This
project will expand salmon habitat and is recommended for grant funding by WRIA 9. To date,
the SRFB has granted $551,070 for this project, on hold until the State Legislature approves the
2017-2019 Capital Budget. The second grant application is for $295,895 and requires a City
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Resolution. The 15% City match is available from surface water funds. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
E. Ordinance: Granting a Franchise to Sprint Communications Company
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to grant a franchise to Sprint Communications
Company to allow operation and maintenance of its telecommunication facilities within city
rights-of-way. Under the terms of the agreement, Sprint will pay a $5,000 administrative fee
within 30 days of approval. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Committee members and staff continued the discussion of the speed cushion pilot project
on South 160th St and how to equitably expand the program to other neighborhoods. Staff
said that the most important criteria for traffic calming include speeds, volume, and level
of accidents, although accidents are statistically rare and therefore less relevant on
residential streets. Chair Kruller noted that other criteria should be considered, such as
population density, proximity to schools, and lack of sidewalks. The City owns four radar
signs that are currently collecting data at various points in the city and it takes 2-4 weeks to
collect meaningful data. Staff distributed a spreadsheet that they will be using to
document the information collected from the signs, and it includes columns for sidewalks
and proximity to schools. The SPRINT committee, started in 2016, was focused on
education, engineering, and enforcement, and the speed cushion pilot as well as the radar
sign data gathering resulted from the committee recommendations. Staff will report back
to the committee on the volume and speed data collection as well as the results of the
South 160th St pilot. Chair Kruller reminded everyone that the Committee will request to
full Council for a budget, work plan, and schedule for a city-wide traffic calming program
that is currently unfunded. Councilmember Quinn noted that it would be important for
Councilmembers to see the budget reality associated with such a plan.
2. Staff reported that mediation with Walsh construction on the Interurban Avenue S closeout
is ongoing and the Committee will remain informed if a budget amendment is needed.
3. Mr. Smith inquired about the flooding at Southgate Creek near South 131st Street. Staff
replied that the City's NPDES coordinator has had challenges with property owners which
can rise to the level of enforcement actions.
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, reviewed by GL