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.: City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2020 - 5:30 p.m. - Electronic Meeting due to COVID-19 Emergency
Councilmembers Present: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair; Verna Seal, Kate Kruller
StoffPresent: David Cline, Hari Ponnekanti, Han Kirkland, Gail Labanara, Joseph Todd,
Joel Bush, Adam Cox, Ryan Larson, and Scott Bates
Chair Delostrinos Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Ordinance: Astound Franchise 1-Year Extension
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that will extend the franchise term with
Astound Broadband, LLC to August 11, 2021 and allow for additional one-year extensions.
Item(s) needing follow-up
Provide an updated memo showing a map of the Astound coverage area, if the City can get a
better deal on 1-net and continue negotiations to assist the City with coverage in underserved
areas.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to August 10, 2020 Committee of Whole.
B. Ordinance: Interim Flood Plain Management
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to adopt interim Flood Plain
Management regulations in compliance with FEMA requirements.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to August 10, 2020 Committee of the Whole.
C. 42nd Avenue South Bridge Closure
Committee members and staff discussed the recent three-day closure of the 42nd Avenue
South Bridge, including lessons learned and improvements for future road/bridge
closures.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
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D. Miscellaneous
South 160t" St/42nd Ave S Intersection - Councilmember Kruller noted that a resident asked for
speed humps or a roundabout to slow speeding on S 160t" St before 42nd Ave S. Staff noted that
they are meeting regularly with the City of SeaTac on this issue since they have the majority of
control of this intersection. Speed cushions are not recommended on steep grades and that
the grade would also be an issue with a roundabout as well as lack of right-of-way. Both cities
will continue to work together and research options.
53rd /52nd Ave S Traffic Revision- Councilmember Kruller noted that some residents asked if
additional speed cushions could be added on 52nd Ave S as part of the traffic revision. Staff
recommends first constructing the revision per plan and monitor for issues. Additional speed
cushions could be considered as needed in the future. Inquiries should be submitted through
the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program process.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
CDJ
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by HK, reviewed by GL