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Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes
October 17, 2011 5: 00 p. m. Conference Room I
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffie and Verna Seal
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Jack Pace, Maggi Lubov, Gail Labanara and
Kimberly Matej
Guests: Chuck Parrish
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Commute Trin Reduction Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of a Washington State Department of Transportation funding contract in
the amount of $74,205, for the City's Commute -Trip Reduction (CTR) Program. Specifically, this contract
primarily funds the City's CTR Coordinator for the biennium. This includes but is not limited to:
administrative work, progress reports, implementation plans and coordination with regional transportation
planning organizations.
Due to an immediate and unforeseen need for the Washington State Department of Transportation to
obligate these funds in a short time frame, Mayor Haggerton signed the aforementioned contract on
September 27, 2011. The City Council still has the ability to act in a different manner should they choose
not to accept the contract funding. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 24 COW
FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Ordinance: Comorate Boundary Revision
Staff is seeking Council approval to incorporate, via ordinance, a small island of land located between the
cities of Tukwila and SeaTac which is currently unincorporated King County.
This request was initiated by King County in an attempt to create logical jurisdictional boundaries. In this
particular situation, the west half of the 53` Avenue South right -of -way is currently the responsibility of
King County (unincorporated). After discussions between King County and the cities of SeaTac and
Tukwila, is appears that full control of 53` Avenue South would be best served in the full jurisdiction of
Tukwila.
This boundary revision is within corporate limits, and is not required to go through the boundary review
process. This right -of -way exchange can take place through appropriate ordinances in Tukwila and King
County. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 24 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
III. SCATBd
The Committee reviewed and briefly discussed the September 20 SCATBd meeting summary and the October
18 meeting agenda. In response to an inquiry made by Committee Chair Hernandez, staff stated the City has no
conflicting projects that would interfere with the Light Rail TIGER III Grant Application. INFORMATION
ONLY.
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IV. MISCELLANEOUS
As information only, staff updated the Committee on a citizen comment that was made at the August 22, 2011,
City Council meeting. Per research and inquiry made to the Washington State Department of Transportation, an
all -way stop sign will be placed by WSDOT at the intersection of 51" Avenue South (which turns into Klickitat
Drive) and the State Route 518 exit ramp in response to limited sight distance concerns.
Two additional traffic- related concerns brought forth by citizens were also briefly discussed. Bob Giberson
commented that staff is still assessing areas near the Duwamish River that may warrant guardrail consideration,
and he will be talking to Councilmember Robertson to address concerns regarding pedestrian walkways on
Southcenter Boulevard.
Meeting adjourned at 5: 34 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, November 7, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1
Committee Chair Approval
Minu es by KAM. Reviewed by GL.