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Home My WebLink About2011-08-15 Transportation MinutesCitv of Tukwila Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 15, 2011 5: 00 p. m. Conference Room I PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffle and Verna Seal Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Cyndy Knighton, Peter Lau, Jack Pace, Derek Speck, Shawn Hunstock, Gail Labanara and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Grant Applications: 2011 Transportation Improvement Board Funding Programs Staff is seeking Committee approval to submit two projects /grant applications to the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) 2011 Funding Program. Upon approval, staff will submit applications for the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) listed below: Andover Park West Tukwila Parkway to Strander Boulevard Interurban Avenue South South 143` Street to Fort Dent Way If awarded, funding will require a minimum 20% match. Fund recipients are expected to be announced in November. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS. B. 2011 Overlav and Repair Program Construction Management: Consultant Selection and Agreement Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into a contract with Anchor QEA, LLC in the amount of $104,708 for construction management services for the 2011 Overlay Program. Anchor QEA was identified as the best selection of five firms considered from the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) consultant roster. The 2011 Program will provide roadway and overlay repairs at four locations, including one additive item (see Transportation Committee minutes dated June 20, 2011). The City has $150,000 budgeted for construction management services for the 2011 Overlay Program. Current construction management contracts total $149,554.52 UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 22 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Pedestrian/Bicvcle Bridge: Type. Size and Location Studv As an information only item, staff reviewed the processes to date that have resulted in the draft Type, Size and Location (TSL) Report for the TUC Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge. This project is being reintroduced to the Committee and Council due to two recently received grants totaling over $1.2 million that will fund completion of the bridge design. Staff highlighted the project history which initially began with the 1995 Comprehensive Plan Urban Center Goals, and a preview of the draft Type, Size and Location Report (see staff distributed PowerPoint attached to Committee minutes). Staff will distribute the TSL Report to Committee members next week, and will return to the Committee on September 6 to discuss this project further. In addition to seeking Committee direction on next steps after reviewing the TSL Report, staff will ask the Committee if they would like this item to go forward to a COW. Transportation Committee Minutes Auaust 15.2011- Paae 2 III. SCATBd The Committee reviewed and briefly discussed the July 19 SCATBd meeting summary and the August 16 meeting agenda. INFORMATION ONLY. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5: 48 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 "Tuesday meeting due to holiday Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by GL. 08/12/2011 Tu;Kwila Urban s, L' ;try. i c �;fif I CA e a h, c uvE;r':oyw r f p �!v k;e >t+: _OC 1995 Comprehensive Plan Urban Center Goals o Encourage a broader mix of uses Intensifying uses relies on auto access, not auto dominance o Establish specific pedestrian oriented areas Q ,Linkopen spaces, amenities ancl:�ctivity 6 R :v congesti'�, �'fn �a�inenities future hbox�o�d�� t� PraVide ancivity a yl j j 4,.. al', ?tA.�.k�,.J'- 3 i(} Q Vr t 4, l.x ra �h4 ie k "t4 38 P„79 �t`.: a o a eve", %=a°s< 4'a o Protect" economic' 1 -i rcu lat i o n,, real uc e rated access t� x altern tfves 1 08/12/2011 Jr•an Center Redevelopment Strategy: Implement the Comprehensive Plan o Achieve local regional goals of,..-,.. irAt ,broadening uses a Center Is a V1 0 te.start a bush ire a real, recognizable, and tional urban center )me a residential paradise intra- and inter-connected in TOD Master Plan at Longacres Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station Design of a permanent Sounder/Amtrak station at Longacre N� 2 08/12/2011 Tukwila Urban Center Vision o Identifiable districts with clear market focus c High-amenity, pedestrian-oriented "TUC f0 4 R Core" as a catalyst for transformation 1.1'� rov Neighborhoor, t Regional Retail I Mall tostation District stop "1" v alues 410�4" step A le vel of r 4 IhtOdst i h t o e o erings of TUC to meet t mporary spending patterns. Workplace District plement the Mall Expansion to create Retail sorWcs rorridor tFi attractive destination Use the new town center its amenities stop 2, V,f N along with the upgraded transit center to s imulate demand for the housing, lodging 0 d office development that will ultimately reate the TOD. zS Development Alternatives o Do Nothing .,no i,nvestn I,P,nt to Ul C, ��t .35..,. x� t�,iu`� r.. ��6��J �tt ��'ti✓� €W1['�� -Si_'� 3.��'a..:- d �k4.��X.4.�`r,�l' WINM Transform the TUC with Various options for location, type of development 3 08/12/2011 0 Primary Objectives o Bolster Tukwila Urban Center's market position as a,regiQnal retail center kty creating an attractive central destinatltt In the to r in TVC chi addliva %,"vibrant, ir6lo l��eSO4�rect;aj 1144:,eiihanced 0_1 T", qlt access�b�l��rtd 'k dJ)&'W 61 lifestyle retail center a and recreation values f or g- Create a town center environment r Tukai"460 S6 Make it pleasing to walk, sit, meet :li Widen the variety of auto -oriented retail to inclu o' and retail environments for people who want to,,, Vision lor 'I AwilP f ril Cenic' I 'ielt� frost .k !all to Station W Long Range Vision 08/12/2011 Investment in a TUC Core o City amenities 08/12/2011 Priorities and Tim o Priority: the Regional Shopping and Entertainment District a concentrate investfiment and, staff rgabr ari:rA fn3 4 e �t d l AV IC AJ �'y 4 t cr�s in trader 1 s Y al o JRi w a A 2 4 TUC Investment Strategies w Both Place- Making Transportation Emphasis: q Pase 1 improvements incld I h t .0d3".✓.tr't. tF'�s�f �f i..�Li_..r IL, T a �3M1 h wY ,,��w• t't .�t�$ r ni t ed6strian way &bridge (mill t z station) a Key Andover Park W. streetsc improvements o Phase 2 improvements include: :x:r n nk'` Tukwila Pond Park improvements 4 Pedestrian underpass to station C:1 08/12/2011 Private Component o Creation of City Core will need public/private partnership 4 Private devel =of reta retail J% `1 j, mss. g m, opm ent M cueTrc eft p I to their own, new inve'fo" 1"" obsolete to today's consumer,: Public investment must occur The Catalyst A Klickitat A Transit Center/Andover Park W A Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge and office'. 2005 Transportation Element Update Goal 13.4 Public Transportation, Transit, Rideshare Efficient transit capacity that will reduce single-occupancy-vehicle trips to, from, and through Tukwila and provide p u lalk nsportad6njor.Tq,*q4nt w e s who depe sou M W licre pw -,eisewnere, zneo,. geltransit nuos, M w (A"Pursue amenities and funding in'syp of fr(ii g Westfield Mall at Southcenter to the q-0 :brnrriu ei ion. 1.13 Encourage transit-oriented uses, developm estrian amenities in the vicinity of high capacity 7 08/12/2011 Goal 13.5 Non- motorized Transportation Bicycle and walking capacity for regional Category I and local Category II trips. z 5 4 Continu�t�alr#�n�`� fo c�ansxrut pedssti'sabtyizYrhitidr�xd q a non motorized transportation V: Y elan for the City °q} Pursue connections between existing ry,' p pedestrian and bicycle facilities Pursue additional pedestrian and r 4 bicycle amenities M a k ing t Tr Suburb to Urba i 08/12/2011 mm MI, Making the Transition: Suburban to Urban 08/12/2011 RM.— UNTO.- Ped/Bike Station Ac Bridge Parlori Lol,r Wa Sm 94$ f m49ai/ Relocated S, Station Building CR. pl.z. I ,am an Vim U4 V Transit Cente APW i pjpt�jgj Tvc Car. R O.W, L!, Vndcrpuss A—ss 10 71 v RM.— UNTO.- Ped/Bike Station Ac Bridge Parlori Lol,r Wa Sm 94$ f m49ai/ Relocated S, Station Building CR. pl.z. I ,am an Vim U4 V Transit Cente APW i pjpt�jgj Tvc Car. R O.W, L!, Vndcrpuss A—ss 10 08/12/2011 Grant Funding Type, Size Location to Full Design Council Direction: Design Signature Bridge to Connect Transit "Bookends" Set Standard for Redevelopment of Ped-Oriented Core 11 08/12/2011 12 08/12/2011 URTAT A Twin Tied Arch P V 11"IT 13 08/12/2011 Curvilinear Alignment: HZ2 Curvilinear Alignment Inclined Arch 14 2 Zr 14 08/12/2011 Curvilinear Alignment Tied Arch Landings Clearances: Complicating Factors 15 08/12/2011 1�= W Final Draft TAL distributed 9 il getyp id es et .e r u pplement to completqi�:�- ""iii Final design complete by eRd Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge Over Green River Type, Size, and Location Report ek r I n itte" e f i� m N ilt 4 16