HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-12 Transportation and Infrastructure Services MinutesCouncilmembers Present. Verna Seal, Chair, De'Sean Quinn, Thomas McLeod
StoffPresent: Hari Ponnekanti, Rachel Bianchi, David Cline, Brittany Robinson, Mike
Perfetti, Dan Nguyen, Muhammad Musa, Scott Bates,
Guests: Laura Moser & Randy Jones, Waste Management; Barbara Combs,
resident
Chair Sealcalled the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
There was consensus to move item E to the second order of business.
A. Waste Management Service Discussion
Committee members and representatives from Waste Management discussed recent
customer issues and appropriate protocols for handling issues. Ms. Moser& Mr. Jones invited
Councilmembers to contact them directly with future concerns, discussed a forthcoming
rerouting process, and indicated they would follow up with the customer service team to learn
why differing messages are being shared with residents.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
B. BNSF Alternative Access Study Next Steps
Staff presented an update on the BNSF Alternative Access Study Environmental Impact
Statement process, including schedule, community engagement' and funding options.
Item(s) forfollow-up:
Plan future discussion around debt capacity.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
C. Resolution: WRIA9 Watershed Planning 2021-2026
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution to adopttheWRIA92021 Update to the Salmon
Habitat Plan.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to July 26, 2021 Committee of the Whole.
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D. 2021 Overlay Program - 53rd Avenue South Roadway Widening
Staff provided an update on the 531d Avenue South traffic revision and sidewalk plan, including
wideningthe road to accommodate two-way travel.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
E. Recyclable Market Surcharge Renewal
Staff is seeking Council approval to renew Waste Management's 5% Commercial Recycling
surcharge through October 31, 2023 due to continued operational costs in the global recycling
market.
Item(s) forfollow-up:
Verifytonnage and revenue chart numbers.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to July 19, 2021 Regular Consent Agenda.
II. Miscellaneous
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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