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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-18 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCity of Tukwila City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 18, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Zak Idan, Chair; Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod Staff: David Cline, Laurel Humphrey, Brandon Miles, Han Kirkland, Hari Ponnekanti, Henry Hash Guests: Meg Moorehead, King County Solid Waste Division; Thomas Mun, BECU; Emily Newcomer, Waste Management; Mikel Hansen, Sabey Corporation; Andrea Reay, Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce CALL TO ORDER: Chair Idan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS King County Solid Waste King County staff provided an overview of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, which is pending approval of cities representing at least 75% of the population during the 120-day approval period. The Plan outlines programs to prevent, recycle, and dispose of waste, and includes six major planning elements: existing solid waste system, forecasting & data, recycling, transfer & processing, disposal & landfill management, and finance. Once the cities have acted the Plan will go to the Department of Ecology for final approval, expected this fall. Staff will present the Plan to the Committee at its next meeting. Committee members expressed interest in touring related facilities. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Amending Solid Waste Utility Tax Rate & Recycling Surcharge Staff returned with changes requested by the Committee of the Whole. The proposed ordinance now includes a stepped increase over two years and clarity around revenues being dedicated to street maintenance and repair. Comments and questions are summarized as follows: Proposed new section 3.51.020(1)(a)(2) Councilmember McLeod asked why the proposed new section states that remaining revenues "may remain in the General Fund." Staff replied that it provides accounting direction but the intent about street repair is still captured. Staff offered to change the sentence to "The remaining revenues will be dedicated to maintain and repair streets." Councilmember Kruller asked staff to check with the Finance Director prior to the Committee of the Whole, as she may have a good explanation for wanting it to remain as is. Chair Idan mentioned that the "remaining revenues" should specifically mention the percentage so it is consistent with subsection 1. Proposed amended section 3.51.020(3) Councilmember Kruller asked why the sentence was changed from "shall" to "may." Staff replied that the new language provides greater flexibility for the Council. The Committee rejected the proposal and would like the sentence to remain "The City Council shall periodically reconsider the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Minutes June 18, 2019 need for a Solid Waste Utility Tax given current economic conditions." Mr. Hansen and Ms. Reay addressed the Committee, and both mentioned appreciating the change to the stepped increase over two years. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL AS AMENDED. FORWARD TO JULY 8, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. B. BNSF Intermodal Facility Access Project Update Committee members and staff discussed the status of the BNSF Intermodal Access Study, which was funded jointly by the City and BNSF in 2015 and resulted in a draft report issued in 2016 that identified the 48th Avenue South Bridge as the preferred alternative. Because the construction estimates in the draft study are out of date, staff proposes to contract with David Evans and Associates to update the numbers and finalize the report at an estimated cost of up to $15,000. The construction estimates developed in 2017 were approximately $20 million but in today's numbers could be as high as $34 million. Councilmember Kruller asked for a copy of the original contract in order to review the scope and deliverables, expressing surprise that the City never received a final report. Staff pointed out that it was during this same time period that the 42"d Avenue South Bridge had been determined to be structurally deficient and as a result took greater priority regarding determination of a funding strategy. Chair Idan stated that he would like the Committee to make a recommendation to the full Council on the preferred location, and funding discussions could come later. He feels it would be good for staff and impacted stakeholders to have certainty around the location. Committee members agreed to forward the update to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that staff identify funding to complete the study in an amount not to exceed $15,000. FORWARD TO JUNE 24, 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. III. SCATBd/RTC Councilmember Hougardy attends SCATBd and RTC and reports on both at City Council meetings. IV. MISCELLANEOUS 53rd Avenue South Street Parking Some Councilmembers have asked that staff address public confusion around street parking on 53rd Avenue South. Prior to construction there was room, but the new street design does not allow for on - street parking except in one specific area near South 140th Street. Councilmember McLeod asked if signs could be installed. Engineering standards do not indicate a need for signage, nor does the Police Department need them for enforcement. Staff recommends allowing construction to complete and if on -street parking continues to be a problem, signs will be considered. Councilmember Kruller requested that the neighborhood be informed via flyers. Chair Idan stated that he feels people will quickly adapt and not much outreach is needed. He suggested posting on Tukwila Talk and other neighborhood news groups. Speed Cushions on 53rdAvenue South The Council has received public comment inquiring why 53rd Avenue South only has two speed cushions. City staff installed them but used the design that KPG had created during construction. The Council was notified of the design last summer. Staff suggests allowing construction to complete and then collecting data to measure their effectiveness. Factors impacting the placement of speed cushions include mailboxes, driveways, and street geometry. Councilmember McLeod asked if the same standards were used to determine placement on South 160th Street. Councilmember Kruller asked where a speed cushion that was removed from South 160th Street was relocated. Staff will follow up. Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Minutes June 18, 2019 RRFB on TIB Earlier in the day a vehicle knocked down one of the new Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon poles on Tukwila International Boulevard. Staff will work to replace it as quickly as possible. Strander Boulevard Extension Phase 3 Chair Idan mentioned that while the Council decided not to move forward with the project it was still included in the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program, which must now be modified. He asked that that be brought to Committee as soon as possible. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH, Reviewed by HK