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City of Tukwila
City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 13, 2018 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Thomas McLeod, Chair;
Staff: Henry Hash, Hari Ponnekanti, Dave Sorensen, Mia Navarro, Mike Perfetti,
Ryan Larson, Gail Labanara, Minnie Dhaliwal, and Laurel Humphrey
Guests Meg Moorehead & Dorian Waller, King County Solid Waste Division; David
Shumate, resident; Robbie Furtado & Christina Kalu, Highline School District
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
King County 2019 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
Resources and Parks provided an update on the status and policy considerations of the
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, which is currently in the Council review process
in preparation for adoption by the State in 2019. King County is also working on a new solid
waste rate proposal for 2019/2020, reflecting a modest increase consistent with other providers
and a proposal for a discount for low-income customers that haul their own garbage to the
Transfer Stations. King County staff offered the opportunity to tour the Cedar Hills facility to
Councilmembers and staff.
II.BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Contract: Construction of Green the Green Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with Applied Ecology, LLC in the amount of
$132,634.70 for construction of the Green the Green Project. This project will restore sections
of the Green/Duwamish River to provide shade and improve water quality for salmon and
other aquatic species. The project is funded by the Surface Water Fund and two King County
Flood Control District grants. Chair McLeod noted that the low bid was significantly less than
the others and hopes that the price does not escalate later. Councilmember Quinn suggested
that the memo be updated to include more detail on the organization and its qualifications
for this project. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 20, 2018 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
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B. Grant Acceptance: Green the Green Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of a grant agreement with King County Flood Control
District in the amount of $50,000 for the Green the Green Project described above. This
grant is through their Cooperative Watershed Management program and will be used for
planting and two years of maintenance. There is no City match. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO AUGUST 20, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Bid Award: 2018 Annual Small Drainage Program
Staff is seeking Council approval to award a contract to Ceccanti, Inc. in the amount of
$543,836.40 for construction of the 2018 Annual Small Drainage Program. This program is to
construct drainage projects that are too large for staff but smaller than a capital improvement
project. Projects originate from resident complaints and staff recommendations, then
prioritized based on need, cost, permitting, and time. Maintenance staff maintains the list,
which usually includes about 35 projects. The Committee asked to have more awareness of
the list and the status of projects. Councilmember Quinn pointed
out that Councilmembers hear from constituents on issues like this quite frequently,
Councilmember Idan noted that staff and Council should work together as a team. Staff
agreed to brief the Committee on the list of potential projects prior to the design stage.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 20, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
D. King County Metro Community Connections Project
Staff briefed the Committee on which
brings mobility services to areas that lack the infrastructure, density or land use to support
traditional bus service. Many areas in Tukwila are not well-served by local transit
connections, like Allentown and Ryan Hill. The first step in the process is outreach, which will
include city-wide surveys and convening of a resident stakeholder group. Councilmember
Quinn suggested reaching out to the Allentown/Duwamish residential community. Chair
McLeod asked about the purpose of a study since there is obvious need in certain areas. Staff
replied that Metro needs specific data on actual demand for certain services, like a shuttle.
ly go to the different
communities. He also questioned why Metro is asking applicants about gender, ethnicity and
age. Staff will verify with Metro but believes the demographic information will help to ensure
the stakeholder group includes a broad spectrum of viewpoints. Councilmember Quinn also
pointed out that demographic information can help to leverage federal funding. DISCUSSION
ONLY.
III. SCATBd/RTC
Councilmember Hougardy serves on both and reported on current activities at the Council
meeting.
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IV.MISCELLANEOUS
David Shumate, resident, addressed the Committee with a concern about sinking roadway at
the southwest corner before the East Marginal Way Bridge. The dip in the roadway causes heavy
trucks to drop and make a loud noise which also shakes adjacent homes. He believes the
condition is worsening due to increased traffic. Staff will look into this and report back to the
resident and the Committee.
Chair McLeod invited the Highline School District externs to address the Committee. They
appreciated the opportunity to sit in and observe the process.
Staff asked if the Committee would like a project update at the end of every meeting as time
allows, and the Committee agreed.
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, reviewed by GL