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Home My WebLink About2017-10-10 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCity of Tukwila City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 10, 2017 - 5:30 p. m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson Staff: Robin Tischmak, Gail Labanara, Pat Brodin, Mike Cusick, Jack Pace, 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. Supplemental Agreement: Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Staff is seeking Council approval of supplemental agreement No. 3 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $4,989.43 for additional services for the CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. RH2 is designing the project to repair and reline the remaining sewer pipe in the CBD, and this supplement will include the use of ultraviolet cured in place pipe lining as an option to steam cured felt liner. The project completion is now estimated to be January 31, 2018. The original contract with supplements is $41,382.28 and under the total budget of $45,000. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 16, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. WSDOT Transportation Demand Management Program Allocation 2017-2019 Staff is seeking Council approval of a WSDOT allocation contract for the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program in the amount of $74,205.00. The TDM Program provides technical and personalized training and assistance to employers providing TDM programs for their employees. The City also partners with regional agencies to coordinate, implement and promote trip reduction activities and is currently implementing two federal congestion mitigation grants. WSDOT has provided a biennial allocation to the City since 1993 and this proposed contract for 2017-2019 is a renewal of previous allocations. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 16, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. C. King County Metro Transportation Demand Management Agreement 2017-2019 Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with King County for 1-90 Regional Mobility Grant funding to continue implementation of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities in south King County. The purpose of this grant is to provide TDM services along the 1-90,1-405, SR 167 and SR 520 corridors to reduce congestion and increase mobility. The City will provide services for travelers with an origin or destination in Tukwila, Renton, Kent, SeaTac, Federal Way, and Burien, including education, rewards and incentives, capital improvement recommendations, and more TDM related activities. The City must provide a program evaluation to the County by June 15, 2019. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 16, 2017 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Minutes October10, 2017 D. Metro Customer Parking Options at Interurban Avenue South and 52' Avenue South Staff updated the Committee on two new permit programs for King County Metro customers desiring to park at Interurban Avenue South and 52nd Avenue South. Applications are now open for groups of two or more commuters carpooling together three days a week for free permits at the Tukwila Park & Ride operated by Metro. This is part of an expanded pilot project that started in 2017 to alleviate parking congestion throughout the County. The Tukwila Park & Ride is typically at 90% capacity or above by 9 a.m. so it has been included in the pilot expansion. The other new program is at the privately -owned lot across the street, which is now operated by Diamond Parking. Users can purchase a monthly permit at a rate of $85.50, or around $4 per weekday, with the first month free. Although Metro launched this program with federal funding, the rates at various lots were determined by Diamond based upon the local market. Metro's role now is in promoting this option to its customers. Staff also referenced two comment letters sent to two Councilmembers. One was in regard to the cost at the Diamond lot, considering it to be too high. The other referenced poor lighting for those drivers who park on the street along 52nd Avenue South. Councilmembers and staff discussed the comments. Councilmember Duffie noted that the Council has heard from a woman in a wheelchair regarding the dangerous route down to the bus stop. Staff agreed to check the area to verify what signs are currently posted and if it is still clear that there is a 4- hour time limit during daytime hours. Chair Kruller asked about feasibility of implementing a zoned parking permit lottery program for Tukwila resident commuters. Violators could be reported to a contracted towing company. Staff replied that the municipal code does include a provision for permit parking but it is not currently implemented anywhere. Councilmember Robertson mentioned that there would be administrative costs to consider among competing budget priorities. He is also curious how many people currently violate the time limit. Chair Kruller stated that she would raise this during a Council meeting to see if there is consensus to ask staff to evaluate such a program. Regarding the issue of poor lighting, Committee members asked staff to look into working with Seattle City Light on an improvement. Chair Kruller also suggested that there may be ADA related funding available to help with sidewalk mobility issues for commuters. DISCUSSION ONLY. E. Speed Cushion Pilot Project Implementation Criteria The Committee previously requested that staff develop implementation criteria for traffic calming features such as speed cushions and radar speed display signs in preparation for potential funding in future budget cycles. A speed cushion pilot program was implemented on South 160th Street this year and residents and Councilmembers have been very interested to know how that street was selected over other problem areas in the City. Staff restated that the engineering criteria typically used to justify traffic calming efforts are speeding, accidents, and volumes. Other factors can include population density, school routes, pedestrian facilities, transit routes, or other specific characteristics. Mobile radar signs have been placed at various points around the City and staff has developed a tracking methodology to record average speeds, accident history and other factors discussed with the Committee. Chair Kruller reminded staff that the specific request was for a schedule, workplan and budget for the Council to consider. She reasserted that residents are concerned about the location of South 160th St for the pilot. Staff will return with the requested details to the Committee meeting on October 24. DISCUSSION ONLY. Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Minutes October10, 2017 III. MISCELLANEOUS Chair Kruller mentioned that she has been following a conversation on NextDoor.com wherein a resident is complaining that streetlights at 42nd Avenue South and South 144th Street have been either out altogether or on 24 hours a day. Staff responded that it is related to the S 144th St Phase 11 construction project and when the electrical service was removed for the flashing red beacon, it unintentionally affected the streetlight power. To address this a generator was attached and it is possible it has been inconsistently operated due to a staffing issue. This will be corrected. Chair Kruller also asked about communication to residents on the 42nd Avenue South project as she is concerned that impacted residents are not receiving project updates. Staff replied that project updates are going out but details on the length of the closure are still being determined. Once it is better known the residents will be informed. The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH, reviewed by GL