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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2025-01-13 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETJ*ILA hq s o • -% y1. Tukwila ••. COMMITTEE City Council OF THE Agenda WHOLE .�• , 9 1905 Thomas McLeod, Mayor Councilmembers: + De'Sean Quinn + Mohamed Abdi Marty Wine, City Administrator ❖ Armen Papyan ❖ Jovita McConnell Tosh Sharp, Council President ❖ Dennis Martinez ❖ Hannah Hedrick ON -SITE PRESENCE: TUKWILA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS REMOTE PARTICIPATION FOR THE PUBLIC: 1-253-292-9750, ACCESS CODE: 670077847# Click here to: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD For Technical Support: 1-206-433-7155 Monday, January 13, 2025; 7:00 PM o Ord #2754 o Res #2108 1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS including comment on items both on and not on the meeting agenda Those wishing to provide public comments may verbally address the City Council both on -site at Tukwila City Hall or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the meeting agenda. To provide comment via phone or Microsoft Teams, please email citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov with your name and topic by 5:00 PM on the meeting date. Please clearly indicate that your message is for public comment during the meeting, and you will receive further instructions. 4. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Federal Advocacy update and briefing. b. Automated traffic safety cameras equity analysis. c. Update on sale of Newporter Parcel. Pg.1 Pg.11 Pg.61 5. REPORTS a. Mayor b. City Council c. Staff 6. MISCELLANEOUS 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. ADJOURNMENT This agenda is available at www.tukwilawa.gov, and in alternate formats with advance notice for those with disabilities. Meetings are audio & videotaped. la If you are in need of translation or interpretation services at a Council meeting, Kiir please contact us at 206-433-1800 by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. WELCOME TO THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Tukwila City Council encourages community participation in the local government process and welcomes attendance and public comment at its meetings. MEETING SCHEDULE Regular Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The City Council takes formal action in the form of motions, resolutions and ordinances at Regular Meetings. Committee of the Whole Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. The City Council considers current issues, discusses policy matters in detail, and coordinates the work of the Council at Committee of the Whole meetings. 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Speakers should address their comments to the City Council. 10. If a large number of people wish to speak to the issue, the Council may limit the total amount of comment time dedicated to the Public Hearing. 11. Once the Presiding Officer closes the public hearing, no further comments will be accepted, and the issue is open for Councilmember discussion. 12. Any hearing being held or ordered to be held by the City Council may be continued in the manner as set forth by RCW 42.30.100. For more information about the City Council, including its complete Rules of Procedure, please visit: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-council/ COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 1/13/25 BJM ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NO. 4.A. STAFF SPONSOR: BRANDON MILES ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 1/13/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Federal advocacy update and briefing. CATEGORY ❑ Discussion Mtg Date 1/13/25 ❑ Motion Mtg Date ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Altg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ® Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW SPONSOR'S SUMMARY Overview of Federal issues and upcoming advocacy opportunities. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC DATE: N/A ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. COMMITTEE CHAIR: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. N/A COMMITTEE N/A COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED $N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $N/A $N/A Fund Source: N/A Comments: N/A MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 1/13/25 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 1/13/25 Powerpoint presentation 1 2 ".7.. 19. . - Itarnr • • • advocates . :F. '711-frt--t'.- • - tI FT- -7-P-p__, --; - - • • • • CFM Federal Affairs Principled Advocacy. Real Results. Federal Affairs Presentation • CFM Background • CFM Team • CFM Successes • 2025 Political Context • 2025 Opportunities cfm. advocates • . • CFM History • Rooted in the Pacific Northwest • Federal lobbying since 1990 • Expertise in local governments • Represent 25 local governments, 5 special purpose districts, 4 non- profits, 3 transit agencies, 3 public ports, 1 grain exporter, 1 barge operator advocates Q) CFM: Principled Advocacy. Real Results. Record of Success State/District Based Staff Experience Excellent Hill and Agency Contacts Capitol Hill Experience Bipartisan cfm01) advocates PflnClpled advoaocy. Realiesulls CFM Client Success $416 million secured in last 4 years 62:1 average client return on investment 8 RAISE/BUILD/TIGER grants secured in last eight years Nationally recognized for client retention cfm. advocates 2025 Political Context • Washington State Congressional Delegation • GOP's "Trifecta" • 220-215 Republican House Majority • 53-47 Republican Senate Majority • Trump and Congressional GOP Agenda • Reconciliation Bill(s) • Tax Cuts • Border Security, Energy and Debt Ceiling Increase • Spending Cuts and FY25 Appropriations • Immigration Sampling of Funding Opportunities Grant Programs/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law INFRA program — Freight Mobility RAISE/BUILD/TIGER program ($25m max request) CRISI—RAIL Upgrades Safe Streets for All Culvert Removal and Replacement Congressional Funding (Earmarks) Transportation Water/Sewer Infrastructure Law Enforcement Equipment Pre -Disaster Mitigation Railroad Crossing Elimination PROTECT — Seismic and Flooding Reconnecting Communities Brownfields Cleanup Firefighters and Equipment Housing Economic Development City Facilities Muni Courts/Diversion Programs co Questions? COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 1/13/25 EL ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NO. 4.B. STAFF SPONSOR: ERIC LUND ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 1/13/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Speed Camera Equity Analysis CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 1/13/25 Motion Mtg Date Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Itp Date Bid Award AI Date ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other Mtg Date Altg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ® Police ❑ PW SPONSOR'S SUMMARY The PD would like to present the equity analysis for the proposed speed safety cameras. **Information only**. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: LJ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ Planning Comm. RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. N/A COMMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED $0 AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ Fund Source: Comments: 1/13/25 MTG. DATE 1/13/25 No action RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION ATTACHMENTS Informational Memorandum dated 1/7/25 Speed Camera Equity Analysis RCW 46.63.220 Speed Safety Camera Readiness Guide WA Traffic Safety Commission 11 12 TO: FROM: BY: City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM City Council Eric Dreyer, Chief of Police Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief CC: Thomas McLeod DATE: January 7, 2025 SUBJECT: Speed Camera Equity Analysis ISSUE Review the speed safety camera Equity Analysis that was prepared in accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Section 46.63.220(3). BACKGROUND In September of 2021, a speed camera was installed in the city in the school zone near Showalter Middle School. In 2022, Washington State enacted Senate Bill 5974 which revised the law governing the use of Speed Safety Cameras for traffic enforcement. This bill allowed cameras to be installed near hospitals, parks, and school walking routes. Additionally, the bill required that cities conduct an equity assessment on the impact of the potential placement of new cameras prior to their installation. The 3 proposed locations are: • 12500 block of 50th Place S (Codiga Park) • 14200 block of 42nd Ave S (Foster High School) • 15000 block of 42nd Ave S (Thorndyke Elementary School) DISCUSSION The placement and deployment of these cameras are informed by best practices in equitable traffic management, drawing on national research and local data. These steps help ensure that the program addresses both safety concerns and social fairness, while improving the overall quality of life for all Tukwila community members. Per RCW, "The analysis must show a demonstrated need for cameras based one or more the following in the vicinity of the proposed locations: Travel by vulnerable road users, evidence of vehicles speeding, rates of collision, reports showing near collisions, and anticipated or actual ineffectiveness or infeasibility of other mitigation measures." The city has focused on placing the cameras in locations with a high potential for accidents or traffic violations, while considering the demographic diversity of the neighborhoods affected. This ensures that the benefits, such as safer streets, are fairly distributed across different communities with potential harms, such as financial burden, are mitigated. The data on page 9 of the analysis (Table 2a, 2b, and 2c) shows that the total number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit near the schools by 6MPH or more is more than 50% of the total vehicles. At the Codiga Park location, vehicles are traveling at 11 MPH or more over the limit 60%-70% of the time. 13 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 Crash data was also analyzed (Annex G). In the last 5 years, the average number of crashes along 42nd Ave S is 17.2 crashes per year. It is important to note that 42' Ave S is a main route for students to walk both to Thorndyke Elementary School, Foster High School, and Showalter Middle School. In summary, the analysis shows evidence of speeding vehicles at all locations, travel by vulnerable users (children), and high rate of collisions (42nd Ave S). Several opportunities were identified to increase equity in the proposed locations (p.11-12). FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no additional financial impact to the city, The cost to run the program and the revenue generated is already in place. No additional staff will be required to administer the program with the additional cameras installed. Contract #20-087(a) approved by council 8/21/23 has information on compensation and pricing (Exhibit D). RECOMMENDATION Information Only. ATTACHMENTS Speed Camera Equity Analysis RCW 46.63.220 Washington Traffic Safety Commission Speed Safety Camera Readiness Guide 14 https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/mayorsoffice/cc/Council Agenda Items/Police/Informational Memorandum 1-7-25.docx CITY OF TUKWILA Speed Safety Camera Equity Analysis Eric Lund, Deputy Police Chief, Tukwila Police Department & Jo Anderson, Inclusion and Engagement Manager, City of Tukwila 12-16-2024 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 15 16 Purpose This speed safety camera equity analysis report was prepared in accordance Revised Code of Washington ("RCW") Section 46.63.220(3). The goal of this report is to provide an analysis of equity considerations of the proposed traffic speed safety camera locations and examine whether there is a demonstrated need for such cameras. The proposed locations of the speed safety cameras ("SSCs") are as follows: • Codiga Park —12500 block 50th Place S. (Public Park Speed Zone) • Foster High School —14200 block of 42' Ave. S (School Speed Zone) • Thorndyke Elementary School —15000 block of 42"d Ave. S. (School Speed Zone) Generally, SSCs have been shown to significantly reduce speed violations and crashes. Further, compared to traditional traffic enforcement like traffic stops, studies suggest that SSCs may address various inequities that are inherent in traffic enforcement by (1) reducing pedestrian deaths in car crashes, especially among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ("BIPOC") who are more affected by traffic deaths, and (2) removing social bias, such as racial profiling, by only focusing on vehicles and license plates. Thus, at first glance, a speed safety camera program appears to be a more equitable system, as cameras initiate enforcement action objectively based on vehicle speed. However, camera placement can have a disproportionate impact on low-income and other historically marginalized communities. Careful consideration of camera placement is important to avoid unintended consequences.1 Background In 2019, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2612 authorizing the use of SSCs in school zones. Currently, the City has one SSC installed near Showalter Middle School, which became operational in September 2021. The Showalter Middle School SSC is located on S. 144th St in between Showalter Middle School and Foster High School, adjacent to the football stadium. The school zone's 20 MPH speed limit is currently enforced solely during school hours. In 2022, Washington State enacted Senate Bill 5974, which revised the law governing the use of SSCs for traffic enforcement. The updated legislation broadened the permissible locations for these cameras, allowing their installation near hospitals, parks, school walking routes, and at intersections with above - average crash rates. In addition, the law now requires that cities and counties conduct an equity assessment on the impact of the potential placement of the SSC prior to its installation. This equity analysis must evaluate how the camera's placement affects the local community's livability, accessibility, economic wellbeing, educational opportunities, and environmental health. Furthermore, the analysis must also show a demonstrated need for traffic cameras based on one or more of the following in the vicinity of the proposed camera location. 1 Washington Traffic Safety Commission Speed Safety Readiness Guide 2023 1 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 17 Community Engagement Before starting a SSC program, it's important to engage with the community to provide information about the new initiative and give them a chance to ask questions.' While the proposed Codiga Park location is a direct response to resident concerns, the additional school locations were proposed to the Council based on the effectiveness of the SSC at Showalter Middle School. Community support for cameras at Foster High School and Thorndyke Elementary School would benefit from engagement with students, parents, educators, and surrounding residents. Offering transparent information and open dialogue about SSCs will give people an opportunity to have their questions answered and ideas heard. For the proposed Codiga Park location, there has been a mix of community engagement and discussion at Council Meetings with Allentown residents. A community group named Allentown Advocates was formed after the Allentown Bridge was closed due to a collision. This group has highlighted several issues, including the problem of speeding vehicles. Members of the police department regularly attend these meetings. In addition, at the January 3, 2022 Council Meeting, Allentown residents provided public comment about many traffic related issues, including excessive speed in their neighborhood. The idea of Park Safety Zone speed cameras was further discussed at Council Committee Meetings in August of 2022. For the proposed Foster High School and Thorndyke Elementary School locations, Council discussed placing cameras in these locations at the September 26, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting. At the meeting, several clarifying questions were asked by councilmembers, with an emphasis on the importance of reaching a balance between disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities and enforcing laws against speeding to ensure public safety. It was noted during this meeting that the operational speed camera near Showalter was effective. Speed violations were reduced by 59% by the end of the 2021 school year. During the October 3, 2022 meeting, council voted 6-1 in favor of acquiring additional school zone cameras. About the Proposed Locations The three proposed locations are aligned with RCW 46.63.210, RCW 46.63.220, and TMC Chapter 9.53, which designates the zones as subject to specified restrictions and penalties and allows installation. Deploying cameras in such locations are most likely to protect vulnerable road users, such as students travelling to and from school as well as children, older adults, people on wheels — wheelchairs and scooters, strollers, bicycles, etc. to and from the park. Codiga Park - 12500 5Oth PI S Codiga Park is located in the Allentown neighborhood of Tukwila. This is generally contained within U.S. Census Tract 263 according to the United State Census Bureau. (ANNEX A) An estimated 74% of residents in this neighborhood tract are people of color.' They are more likely to identify as Asian or White, have a higher median household income, and a lower poverty rate as 2 Washington Traffic Safety Commission Speed Safety Readiness Guide 2023 3 American Community Study (ACS) 2022 5-year estimate 2 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 18 compared to residents in the entire City of Tukwila. The number of residents under the age of 18 is 20% higher than the rate in Tukwila and those over 65 is a percentage higher than the City. (ANNEX B) Data pulled from recent speeding infractions issued by Tukwila PD officers in the Allentown neighborhood show that many non -Tukwila residents use S. 129th PI, 50th PI S., and S. 124th St as a cut - through to avoid traffic. The zip code 98178 and Seattle was listed as the highest home address for those that were issued a speeding infraction by officers. The Zip Code 98178 encompasses a large area of Seattle and has a higher median household income than Allentown ($96,875 vs $83,958)4 Thorndyke Elementary School — 15000 42nd Ave S The proposed installation of a school zone speed camera near the school walk zone of Thorndyke Elementary School is in the 15000 block of 42nd Ave S. According to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), there were 375 students enrolled at Thorndyke Elementary School during the 2023-24 academic year. Approximately 91.5% of the school's student population are low-income, and students are more likely to identify as Hispanic/Latino and Black/African American.' The area around Thorndyke Elementary School is generally contained in U.S. Census Tract 282 according to the United States Census. (ANNEX C). Based on the demographics of this neighborhood the analysis found that residents within this neighborhood tract are more likely to identify as Hispanic/Latino, Black, Asian, or White. This area has a lower median household income and a lower poverty rate as compared to residents of Tukwila. (ANNEX D) Foster High School —14200 42nd Ave S. The proposed installation of a school zone speed camera near the school walk zone of Foster High School is on 42nd Ave S in the 14000 block. According to OSPI, there were 896 students enrolled at Foster High School during the 2023-24 academic year. Approximately 78.3% of the student population are low- income, and students are more likely to identify as Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and Asian. This area is generally contained in U.S. Census Tract 272 according to the United States Census. (ANNEX E). Based on the demographics of this neighborhood the analysis found that residents within this neighborhood tract are more likely to identify as Hispanic/Latino, Black, Asian, or White. This area has a lower median household income and has a higher poverty rate as compared to residents in the entire City of Tukwila. This neighborhood also has a higher percentage of residents under the age of 18 compared to the City of Tukwila and King County. (ANNEX F) Equity Considerations and Opportunities Impact on Livability General Equity Considerations: In many cities, there is a history of underinvestment in transportation infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color. Higher income and predominately white neighborhoods are more likely to have better road engineering that naturally moderates vehicle speed. Legacy systems that didn't fully consider environmental or community impact, on the other 4 https://censusreporter.org/profiles/14000US53033026300-census-tract-263-king-wa/ https://reportcard.ospi.kl2.wa.us/ReportCard/ViewSchoolOrDistrict/101401 3 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 19 hand, have resulted in highways and other arterial roads with higher speeds running through historically marginalized communities. In these communities, installing a speed safety camera may further penalize the residents for the city's lack of investment in road engineering in that neighborhood.' Opportunities: Speed cameras can enhance livability by reducing traffic speeds and improving road safety. This can lead to fewer accidents, injuries, and fatalities, making neighborhoods safer for residents, particularly for pedestrians. Enhanced safety can also contribute to a more pleasant and peaceful living environment. Measure the effectiveness and impact of the program. Seek permanent solutions. If the installation of cameras does not reduce speed violations in the proposed areas, the City should consider other alternatives, such as traffic calming and road design. "Self -enforcing roadways are a preferred strategy for reducing vehicle speed."' Revenue from the traffic safety camera program should be invested towards permanently solving the problem through improved engineering or other long-term solutions. Estimated Impact of SSC Locations on Livability: 1. Codiga Park Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a positive impact on livability across all segments of the community. By promoting safer vehicle speeds in this neighborhood, a SSC at this location will enable community members to ingress and egress their homes in a safer manner and enjoy a more peaceful living environment. This is particularly important in the Allentown neighborhood, which already experiences a larger volume of traffic associated with the nearby BNSF Intermodal Facility and non -City residents using local streets as a cut -through to avoid traffic. 2. Thorndyke Elementary School Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a positive impact on livability across all segments of the community. By promoting safer vehicle speeds in this neighborhood, a SSC at this location will enable community members to ingress and egress their homes in a safer manner abd enjoy a more peaceful living environment. 3. Foster High School Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a positive impact on livability across all segments of the community. By promoting safer vehicle speeds in this neighborhood, a SSC at this location will enable community members to ingress and egress their homes in a safer manner and enjoy a more peaceful living environment. Impact on Accessibility General Equity Considerations: Accessibility is generally understood to be the ability for a person with a disability to use or understand something with reasonable effort and safety. This means that a person 6 Washington Traffic Safety Commission Speed Safety Readiness Guide 2023 'Washington Traffic Safety Commission Speed Safety Readiness Guide 2023 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 20 with a disability should be able to access the same services, information, and interactions as someone without a disability. Opportunities: Properly placed speed cameras can improve accessibility by ensuring that roads are safer and more predictable for all users. Again, revenue from the traffic safety camera program should be invested towards permanently solving the problem through improved engineering or other long-term solutions. Further, it is important that drivers and pedestrians are aware of the changes. At SSC locations the City should use plain and clear signage, find ways to communicate with diverse language groups, and ensure the administration of traffic infractions in accessible ways (e.g., online, mail, readable text, etc.).8 Estimated Impact of SSC Locations on Accessibility: 1. Codiga Park Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a positive impact on accessibility across all segments of the community. In the Allentown neighborhood, there are very few sidewalks, which means that pedestrians including people on wheels — wheelchairs and scooters, strollers, bicycles, etc. must use the shoulder. To access Codiga Park, pedestrians would most likely need to using a soft shoulder with vehicular traffic buzzing by. This is especially true in the proposed school zone locations as 42" Ave S is a highly traveled roadway and many students either walk along it or cross it to get to their school. The placement of a SCC in this location is expected to increase accessibility in the surrounding neighborhood. 2. Thorndyke Elementary School Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a positive impact on accessibility across all segments of the community, especially families and children. Accessibility is particularly important near schools, parks, and community centers, where reduced speeds facilitate safer access for students. For this location in particular, most (if not all) students that attend Thorndyke Elementary School are younger, and, therefore, the most at -risk to be injured or killed by vehicles travelling at high rates of speed. 3. Foster High School Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a positive impact on accessibility across all segments of the community, especially families and children. Accessibility is particularly important near schools, parks, and community centers, where reduced speeds facilitate safer access for students. Impact on Economics General Equity Considerations: Speed cameras can have mixed effects on the local economy. On one hand, reduced traffic accidents can lower healthcare and property damage costs, benefiting local economies. On the other hand, fines from speed cameras is a financial burden for some. 8 Adapted from the City of Lake Forest Park Traffic Speed Safety Camera Equity Impact Analysis produced by ECOnorthwest 5 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 21 It is important to ensure the equitable distribution of both the economic benefits and the burdens of speed safety cameras in the areas where they are located. Commuters, who are relatively more diverse and have lower incomes than the residents of the SSC's surrounding neighborhood, may experience a disproportionate financial burden from SSC placement and speed zone enforcement.' Opportunities: RCW 46.63.220 adds other traffic camera revenue use restrictions based on a jurisdiction's population. Jurisdictions with populations of 10,000 or more must spend at least a proportionate share of their traffic safety camera revenue (excluding program operation costs) on undertaking the permitted traffic safety activities in census tracts with household incomes in the lowest quartile (determined by the most currently available census data) and in areas that have injury crash rates above the jurisdiction's average. Additionally, RCW 46.63.220(16) and Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 9.53 sets the penalty for safety cameras violations at a maximum of $145, and may double for a school speed zone camera. The City has already adopted the practice of issuing a warning for first violation. While Tukwila Municipal Court has a history of considering equitable approaches to reducing monetary penalties, beginning June 6th, 2024 the City will also comply with RCW 46.63.220(15), allowing recipients of state public assistance to request 50% reduced penalties. Jurisdictions may also consider other options and alternatives for low- income violators not receiving state assistance such as: • Due date extensions • Payment plans • Community service • Traffic safety education Estimated Impact of SSC Locations on Economics: 1. Codiga Park Location A SSC at this location is not expected to have a significant disproportionate impact on lower income individuals. The majority of the residents that live near this location have a higher median household income and a lower poverty rate as compared to other residents in the City of Tukwila. However, historically, most of the speeding infractions issued by the Tukwila Police Department this neighborhood were actually issued to individuals who live outside of the City. Most of the individuals cited for speeding listed their zip code as 98178, which encompasses a large area of the City Seattle and recent data indicates that residents that live in this are have a higher median household income than those that live near this location ($96,875 vs $83,958). 2. Thorndyke Elementary School Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a slight disproportionate impact on lower income individuals. The median household income in this area is lower than the median income for City of Tukwila resident. But, the poverty rate is also lower than the Citywide rate. This suggests that the residents that live near this location have less economic power, but not quite in poverty. 9 City of Lake Forest Park Equity Analysis produced by ECOnorthwest 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 22 3. Foster High School Location A SSC at this location is expected to have a slight disproportionate impact on lower income individuals. The median income of residents in this neighborhood is lower than the median income of all City of Tukwila residents. In addition, this area also has a greater poverty rate when compared to the City's average poverty rate. However, the difference, while significant, is not major. According to recent census data, the median household income in this neighborhood is $9,091 less than the median income of all City residents, and an poverty rate increase of 3.1%. Homeownership rate is also significantly higher in this neighborhood, which means that residents in this area are not subject to increasing rents. As a result, the placement of a SCC in this location may have a disproportionate impact on lower income individuals. Impact on Educational Opportunities Equity Consideration: Children's ability to get to school in a safe and timely manner is crucial to their educational attainment. Opportunity: By improving road safety, speed cameras can contribute to safer routes for students traveling to and from schools. This can positively influence school attendance and overall student well- being, as parents may feel more confident allowing their children to walk or bike to school. 42nd Ave S is a main north/south route with steady traffic volumes. Children are present before and after school. In the case of the location near Foster High School, many students will cross 42nd Ave S, but not at a controlled intersection, on their way to and from school. Reducing speed at this location will reduce collisions and near misses to pedestrians. Estimated Impact of SSC Locations on Educational Opportunities: 1. Codiga Park Location A SSC at this location will not have an direct positive impact on educational opportunities. Although this location is not near a school or other educational facility, the number of residents, under the age of 18, in this neighborhood is 20% higher than the rate in Tukwila. Therefore, it is expected that by enabling more stringent enforcement of speed in this area, the placement of a SSC in this location will better enable children to ingress and egress to their nearby school in a safe and timely manner. 2. Thorndyke Elementary School Location A SSC at this location will have a significant positive impact on educational opportunities. The proposed location of this SCC will be near the school walk zone of Thorndyke Elementary School in the 15000 block of 42nd Avenue South. The close proximity of the camera to the school will help ensure that children are able to attend the school in a safe and timely manner. 3. Foster High School Location A SSC at this location will have a significant positive impact on educational opportunities. The proposed location of this SCC will be near the school walk zone of Foster High School is on 42nd 7 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 23 Ave S in the 14000 block. The close proximity of the camera to the school will help ensure that children are able to attend the school in a safe and timely manner. Impact on Environmental Health General Equity Considerations: Historically, the disproportionate burden of environmental harm is experienced by marginalized communities. Opportunity: Speed cameras can indirectly benefit environmental health by promoting smoother traffic flow and reducing aggressive driving behaviors. This can lead to lower vehicle emissions, as smoother driving reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, safer roads can encourage more people to walk or bike, further reducing environmental impacts. Estimated Impact of SSC Locations on Educational Opportunities: 1. Codiga Park Location An SSC at this location will have a positive impact on environmental health across all segments of the community. An SSC will promote slower vehicle speeds, thereby reducing the likelihood of traffic collisions, fuel consumption, and the emission of greenhouse gases. 2. Thorndyke Elementary School Location A SSC at this location will have a positive impact on environmental health across all segments of the community, especially families and children. A SSC will promote slower vehicle, thereby reducing the likelihood of major traffic collisions, fuel consumption, and the emission of greenhouse gases. This positive effect will greatly benefit students attending the Thorndyke Elementary School, who are particularly vulnerable to these negative effects on environmental health due to their age, size, and mobility. 3. Foster High School Location An SSC at this location will have a positive impact on environmental health across all segments of the community, especially families and children. A SSC will promote slower vehicle, thereby reducing the likelihood of major traffic collisions, fuel consumption, and the emission of greenhouse gases. This positive effect will greatly benefit students attending the nearby Foster High School, who are particularly vulnerable to these negative effects on environmental health due to their age, size, and mobility. Speed Data Analysis To determine whether there is a demonstrated need for SSCs at the proposed locations, the Police Department conducted a speed data analysis of the Codiga Park, Thorndyke Elementary School, and Foster High School locations. This analysis included speed studies and a review of recent speeding tickets and crashes that occurred in the area. Speed and crash data is particularly important to consider because "the average risk of severe injury for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle reaches 10% at an impact speed of 16 mph, 25% at 23 mph, 50% at 31 mph, 75% at 39 mph, and 90% at 46 mph. The average risk of death for a pedestrian reaches 10% at an impact speed of 23 mph, 25% at 32 mph, 50% at 42 mph, 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 24 75% at 50 mph, and 90% at 58 mph."10 In sum, the results of the analysis showed a high percentage of vehicles are speeding at dangerous rates in all three proposed locations. Speed Studies Speed studies were conducted at the three locations in 2022 using speed measuring devices (Tables 2a — 2c). As illustrated below, the data shows that every day more than half of the total vehicles were traveling at least 11MPH more than the posted speed limit. Table 2a: Codiga Park Sunday 7/31/22 Monday 8/1/22 Tuesday 8/2/22 Total vehicle count 2134 3021 3189 11+ MPH over the limit 1548 1747 1962 Percent 72% 57% 61% Table 2b: 15000 42nd Ave S (Thorndyke Elementary School) — School Zone Wednesday 12/14/22 Thursday 12/15/22 Friday 12/16/22 Total vehicle count 1177 1001 1055 6+ MPH over the limit 607 584 561 Percent 51% 58% 53% Table 2c: 14200 42nd Ave S (Foster High School) - School Zone* September 2022 Daily Average October 2022 Daily Average Total Vehicle Count 1077 1337 6+MPH over the limit 682 613 Percent 63% 45% * The data near Foster High School (Table 2c) was conducted with the permanently mounted speed radar signs that were always turned on. The data in Table 3c is the daily average as opposed to actual count in Table 2a and 2b. Recent Speeding Ticket Analysis — Allentown The Police Department also analyzed speeding ticket data for the Allentown neighborhood between 7/15/24 and 9/19/24 (Table 1). Altogether, the Police Department's Traffic Unit issued 79 speeding infractions during this period. To better understand the impact of a SSC at the Codiga Park location, the Police Department collected and analyzed the city listed as the home residence of the driver of the speeding vehicle. 10 Tefft, B.C. (2011). Impact Speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury or Death (Technical Report). Washington, D.C.: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. 9 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 25 Forty of the 79 speeding drivers, who were issued speeding infractions, listed a Seattle address as their home (about 50% of the total). Tukwila follows with 15 entries (about 19% of the total). Other cities, including SeaTac, Burien, Renton, and others, have significantly fewer occurrences, ranging from 1 to 4 entries each. Table 1: City of Residence of Speeding Violators — Codiga Park Location Count of Driver City 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Driver City ■ _ _ ■ _ ■ _ ■ , R.' .4473 e e; 4.2, ,\,§; e .„ cio• ` ¢ g s Driver City The data shows that a significant majority of drivers who received speeding infractions during this time -period reside in Seattle, specifically ZIP code 98178. Out of the total entries, Seattle ZIP codes account for a substantial portion of the citations. During rush hour on 1-5, it is believed that many motorists use Allentown as a cut - through to 1-405 to avoid daily freeway congestion. Addressing this issue in Allentown could enhance road safety and reduce the frequency of speeding infractions in the area. Crash Data An analysis of crash data over the past 5 years (2019-2023) near the proposed locations (ANNEX G) found that 42nd Ave S. has had a high level of crashes between S. 140t" St and Southcenter Blvd. There is a significant number of students traveling on 42nd Ave S Thorndyke Elementary School and Foster High School are both near 42nd Ave S. Especially near the high school, many students will cross 42nd Ave S at places other than the controlled intersection. With the number of crashes all along 42nd Ave S., it is extremely important to keep vehicle speeds low for the safety of our students. The two locations are already clearly marked school zones by signage, but, as the speed study shows (page 6), approximately 50% of the vehicles exceed the speed limit by 6MPH or more. The yearly average of collisions along 42nd Ave S in the past 5 years is 17.2 crashes per year. 10 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 26 The crash data near Codiga Park is much lower. There have been a total of 17 crashes in the past 5 years along S. 129th St and S. 124th St. This is an average of 3.4 crashes per year. Although the crash data is minimal compared to the other locations, the Codiga Park speed data shows that well over 50% (in one day over 70%) of the vehicles are traveling 11MPH or more over the posted speed limit (page 5 — Table 2a). Speed Camera Deployment The following steps are required or encouraged either by Washington State Law or best practices.' • Signage — The law requires that signs notifying drivers of speed safety cameras be installed at least 30 days prior to activation of the camera. • Warnings — Cities should consider establishing a period of time after installation (usually 30 days) when all violators receive a warning. This was the practice after installing the school zone speed camera near Showalter Middle School in 2021. • Enforcement tolerance threshold — NHTSA recommends a threshold of up to 11MPH on most roads, and no less than 6MPH in school zones and other locations with lower speed limits where pedestrians and children might be present, such as neighborhoods, playgrounds, and parks.12 • Due Process — The agency managing the SSC program has adequate staffing to send out timely notice. State law requires the infraction be mailed to the registered owner within 14 days of the violation. City Staffing If the three proposed locations are approved by council, this will increase the number of infractions and time needed by court staff to process and adjudicate. Tukwila Municipal Court staff relayed that they believe that they have the appropriate amount of staff to handle the increase. Summary The City of Tukwila is planning to implement new cameras to enhance public safety by reducing speeding in key areas. To ensure the initiative is equitable, the city has focused on placing the cameras in locations with a high potential for accidents or traffic violations, while considering the demographic diversity of the neighborhoods affected. This ensures that the benefits, such as safer streets, are fairly distributed across different communities while potential harms, such as financial burden, are mitigated. The placement and deployment of these cameras are informed by best practices in equitable traffic management, drawing on national research and local data. These steps help ensure that the program addresses both safety concerns and social fairness, while improving the overall quality of life for all Tukwila community members. From the analysis, equity considerations and opportunities were identified in the areas of livability, accessibility, economics, education, and environmental health. The City will adhere to state 11 Washington Traffic Safety Commission Speed Safety Readiness Guide 2023 12 National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. (2008, March). Speed Enforcement Camera Systems Operational Guidelines. 11 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 27 requirements and consider additional opportunities to increase equity and mitigate burden for those most impacted by disparities. Identified opportunities to increase equity in the proposed locations include: • Enhancing livability by reducing traffic speeds and improving road safety. Using revenue from the program to invest in permanent, long-term solutions. • Improving accessibility, particularly for people with disabilities, by ensuring that roads are safer and more predictable, using plain and clear signage, and administering traffic infractions in accessible ways. • Addressing impact on economics by using program revenues towards traffic safety activities in low-income neighborhoods and areas with higher injury crash rates. Also, continuing to use equitable approaches to reducing monetary penalties. • Addressing impact on educational opportunities by creating safer routes for students traveling to and from school. This can positively influence school attendance and overall student wellbeing. • Addressing impact on environmental health by promoting smoother traffic flow, reducing aggressive driving behavior and emissions, and encouraging walking and cycling in areas where marginalized communities experience environmental harm. Reporting and continued evaluation are required. Cities and counties using traffic cameras must also post an annual report on their websites showing the number of traffic crashes that have occurred at each camera's location, and the number of infraction notices generated from each camera. Starting January 1, 2026, this required annual report must also indicate the percentage of traffic camera revenue used to pay the jurisdiction's camera program costs, and how the jurisdiction used any revenue that exceeded those costs. The future of Tukwila's traffic safety camera program should benefit all residents equally, enhancing safety without disproportionately burdening any specific group. To that end, future camera placement decisions should be informed by an equity analysis, including data and community engagement with those most impacted by inequities. 12 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 28 ANNEX A Census Tract 263 - Allentown The red dot is the approximate proposed location near Codiga Park. 50th PI S and S. 124th St are classified as a Collector Arterials per TMC 9.18.03013. A collector arterial is a type of roadway designed to gather traffic from local streets and funnel it to larger, more heavily traveled roads like major arterials or highways. It balances the function of providing access to local properties (like homes and businesses) with the need to move moderate volumes of traffic over longer distances. Collector arterials typically handle more traffic than local streets but 13 Tukwila Municipal Code Link 13 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 29 less than major arterials, serving both residential and commercial areas while connecting neighborhoods to key routes. 14 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 30 ANNEX B Demographic Data from U.S. Census Tract 263 vs City of Tukwila vs King County14 Demographic Census Tract 263 (Allentown) City of Tukwila King County Race and Ethnicity* White 26% 29% 56% Black/African American 12% 17% 6% American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 1% 0% Asian 41% 24% 19% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1% 3% 1% Hispanic 12% 22% 10% Age Percent Under 18 years old 21% 18% 20% Percent Over 65 years old 12% 11% 14% Wealth and Income Poverty Rate 4% 13.3% 8.5% Median Household Income $83,958 $76,331 $116,340 Other Socioeconomic Indicators Percent of Residents with Bachelor's or higher 27.3% 25.8% 54.9% Homeownership Rate 67.0% 42.4% 55.6% * Margin of error is at least 10 percent of the total value. Take care with these statistics. 14 Source - https://censusreporter.org/profiles/14000US53033026300-census-tract-263-king-wa/ 15 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 31 16 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 32 ANNEX C 15000 42nd Ave S — Thorndyke — Census Tract 282' 2.12 The red X's mark the approximate location of the speed cameras. The yellow star is the location of Thorndyke Elementary School. 42nd Ave S is also classified as a Collector Arterial (TMC 9.18.030)16 Children that walk to Thorndyke Elementary School walk along 42nd Ave S and many must also cross the road from the west. 15 Source - https://censusreporter.org/profiles/14000US53033028200-census-tract-282-king-wa/ 16Tukwila Municipal Code Link 17 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 33 18 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 34 ANNEX D Demographic Data from U.S. Census Tract 282 vs City of Tukwila vs King County' Demographic Census Tract 282 (Thorndyke) City of Tukwila King County Race and Ethnicity* White 31% 29% 56% Black/African American 22% 17% 6% American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1% 0% Asian 18% 24% 19%% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4% 3% 1% Hispanic 23% 12.5% 5.8% Age Percent Under 18 years old 16% 18% 20% Percent Over 65 years old 18% 11% 14% Wealth and Income Poverty Rate 12.6% 13.3% 8.5% Median Household Income $68,588 $76,331 $116,340 Other Socioeconomic Indicators Percent of Residents with Bachelor's or higher 26.6% 25.8% 54.9% Homeownership Rate 44% 42% 56% 17 Source - https://censusreporter.org/profiles/14000US53033028200-census-tract-282-king-wa/ * Margin of error is at least 10 percent of the total value. Take care with this statistic. 19 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 35 20 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 36 ANNEX E 14200 42nd Ave S - US Census Tract 272 271 IL m X The red X's indicate an approximate location for the proposed speed camera locations. The gold star is the location of Foster High School. This is also located on 42nd Ave S which is classified as a Collector Arterial Street. 21 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 37 22 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 38 ANNEX F Demographic Data from U.S. Census Tract 272 vs City of Tukwila vs King County18 Demographic Census Tract 272 (Foster) City of Tukwila King County Race and Ethnicity* White 24%% 29% 56% Black/African American 17% 17% 6% American Indian/Alaska Native* 0% 1% 0% Asian 21% 24% 19% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5% 3% 1% Hispanic 24% 22% 10% Age Percent Under 18 years old 21% 18% 20% Percent Over 65 years old 12% 11% 14% Wealth and Income Poverty Rate 16.4% 13.3% 8.5% Median Household Income $67,240 $76,331 $116,340 Other Socioeconomic Indicators Percent of Residents with Bachelor's or higher 22.8% 25.8% 54.9% Homeownership Rate 49% 42% 56% Based on the data, residents of this census tract have a lower median household income, higher employment rate, and higher home ownership rate than the rest of the City of Tukwila. 18 Source - https://censusreporter.org/profiles/14000US53033027200-census-tract-272-king-wa/ * Margin of error is at least 10 percent of the total value. Take care with these statistics. 23 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 39 ANNEX G Crash data in Tukwila at proposed locations (2019-2023)19 Red X denotes proposed camera locations Codiga Park (5 124th ST - 5 129th ST} Foster High School (Tukwila International Blvd - 46th Ave S) 0 Thorndyke Elementary School (EB from 42nd Ave 5) Ln Y C• 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Codiga Park (S 124th ST - 5 129th ST) 3 5 7 2 0 Foster (S 144th ST) 7 2 6 2 8 Thorndyke (S 150th ST) 0 1 1 3 2 42nd Ave S (S 140th ST to SC Blvd) 19 10 17 18 22 19 Data compiled by TPD Crime Analyst 10/10/24 FOIh 31 514121 1rdduru 4 v 5139Ih 51 O1h 5. Cal ho h SI 45h51 511 rth= "reen}Qy I3k d 42nd Ave S (S 140th ST to Southcenter Blvd) 4894-6718-8473, v. 1 {ADT4894-6718-8473;1/13175.000001/} 40 RCW 46.63.220 Automated traffic safety cameras —City or county may authorize use —Local legislative authority analysis —Traffic ordinances Annual reports —Signage—Images Notice of infraction — Compensation for equipment —Revenue. (1) Nothing in this section prohibits a law enforcement officer from issuing a notice of traffic infraction to a person in control of a vehicle at the time a violation occurs under RCW 46.63.030(1) (a), (b), or (c). (2) Any city or county may authorize the use of automated traffic safety cameras and must adopt an ordinance authorizing such use through its local legislative authority. (3) The local legislative authority must prepare an analysis of the locations within the jurisdiction where automated traffic safety cameras are proposed to be located before adding traffic safety cameras to a new location or relocating any existing camera to a new location within the jurisdiction. The analysis must include equity considerations including the impact of the camera placement on livability, accessibility, economics, education, and environmental health when identifying where to locate an automated traffic safety camera. The analysis must also show a demonstrated need for traffic cameras based on one or more of the following in the vicinity of the proposed camera location: Travel by vulnerable road users, evidence of vehicles speeding, rates of collision, reports showing near collisions, and anticipated or actual ineffectiveness or infeasibility of other mitigation measures. (4) Automated traffic safety cameras may not be used on an on - ramp to a limited access facility as defined in RCW 47.52.010. (5) A city may use automated traffic safety cameras to enforce traffic ordinances in this section on state highways that are also classified as city streets under chapter 47.24 RCW. A city government must notify the department of transportation when it installs an automated traffic safety camera to enforce traffic ordinances as authorized in this subsection. (6)(a) At a minimum, a local ordinance adopted pursuant to this section must contain the restrictions described in this section and provisions for public notice and signage. Cities and counties must also post such restrictions and other automated traffic safety camera policies on the city's or county's website. Cities and counties using automated traffic safety cameras before July 24, 2005, are subject to the restrictions described in this section, but are not required to adopt an authorizing ordinance. (b)(i) Cities and counties using automated traffic safety cameras must post an annual report on the city's or county's website of the number of traffic crashes that occurred at each location where an automated traffic safety camera is located, as well as the number of notices of infraction issued for each camera. Beginning January 1, 2026, the annual report must include the percentage of revenues received from fines issued from automated traffic safety camera infractions that were used to pay for the costs of the automated traffic safety camera program and must describe the uses of revenues that exceeded the costs of operation and administration of the automated traffic safety camera program by the city or county. (ii) The Washington traffic safety commission must provide an annual report to the transportation committees of the legislature, and post the report to its website for public access, beginning July 1, 2026, that includes aggregated information on the use of automated traffic safety cameras in the state that includes an assessment of the Certified on 7/12/2024 RCW 46.63.220 Page 1 41 impact of their use, information required in city and county annual reports under (b)(i) of this subsection, and information on the number of automated traffic safety cameras in use by type and location, with an analysis of camera placement in the context of area demographics and household incomes. To the extent practicable, the commission must also provide in its annual report the number of traffic accidents, speeding violations, single vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and driving under the influence violations that occurred at each location where an automated traffic safety camera is located in the five years before each camera's authorization and after each camera's authorization. Cities and counties using automated traffic safety cameras must provide the commission with the data it requests for the report required under this subsection in a form and manner specified by the commission. (7) All locations where an automated traffic safety camera is used on roadways or intersections must be clearly marked by placing signs at least 30 days prior to activation of the camera in locations that clearly indicate to a driver either that: (a) The driver is within an area where automated traffic safety cameras are authorized; or (b) the driver is entering an area where violations are enforced by an automated traffic safety camera. The signs must be readily visible to a driver approaching an automated traffic safety camera. Signs placed in automated traffic safety camera locations after June 7, 2012, must follow the specifications and guidelines under the manual of uniform traffic control devices for streets and highways as adopted by the department of transportation under chapter 47.36 RCW. All public transportation vehicles utilizing a vehicle -mounted system must post a sign on the rear of the vehicle indicating to drivers that the vehicle is equipped with an automated traffic safety camera to enforce bus stop zone violations. (8) Automated traffic safety cameras may only record images of the vehicle and vehicle license plate and only while an infraction is occurring. The image must not reveal the face of the driver or of passengers in the vehicle. The primary purpose of camera placement is to record images of the vehicle and vehicle license plate when an infraction is occurring. Cities and counties must consider installing automated traffic safety cameras in a manner that minimizes the impact of camera flash on drivers. (9) A notice of infraction must be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle within 14 days of the violation, or to the renter of a vehicle within 14 days of establishing the renter's name and address under subsection (17) of this section. The notice of infraction must include with it a certificate or facsimile thereof, based upon inspection of photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images produced by an automated traffic safety camera, stating the facts supporting the notice of infraction. This certificate or facsimile is prima facie evidence of the facts contained in it and is admissible in a proceeding charging a violation under this chapter. The photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images evidencing the violation must be available for inspection and admission into evidence in a proceeding to adjudicate the liability for the infraction. A person receiving a notice of infraction based on evidence detected by an automated traffic safety camera may respond to the notice by mail. (10) The registered owner of a vehicle is responsible for an infraction under RCW 46.63.030(1)(d) unless the registered owner overcomes the presumption in RCW 46.63.075, or, in the case of a rental car business, satisfies the conditions under subsection (17) of Certified on 7/12/2024 42 RCW 46.63.220 Page 2 this section. If appropriate under the circumstances, a renter identified under subsection (17)(a) of this section is responsible for an infraction. (11) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images, or any other personally identifying data prepared under this section are for the exclusive use of authorized city or county employees, as specified in RCW 46.63.030(1)(d), in the discharge of duties under this section and are not open to the public and may not be used in a court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a violation under this section. No photograph, microphotograph, or electronic image, or any other personally identifying data may be used for any purpose other than enforcement of violations under this section nor retained longer than necessary to enforce this section. Transit authorities must provide to the appropriate local jurisdiction that has authorized traffic safety camera use under RCW 46.63.260(2) any images or evidence collected establishing that a violation of stopping, standing, or parking in a bus stop zone has occurred for infraction processing purposes consistent with this section. (12) If a county or city has established an automated traffic safety camera program as authorized under this section, the compensation paid to the manufacturer or vendor of the equipment used must be based only upon the value of the equipment and services provided or rendered in support of the system and may not be based upon a portion of the fine or civil penalty imposed or the revenue generated by the equipment. If the contract between the city or county and manufacturer or vendor of the equipment does not provide for performance or quality control measures regarding camera images, the city or county must perform a performance audit of the manufacturer or vendor of the equipment every three years to review and ensure that images produced from automated traffic safety cameras are sufficient for evidentiary purposes as described in subsection (9) of this section. (13)(a) Except as provided in (d) of this subsection, a county or a city may only use revenue generated by an automated traffic safety camera program as authorized under this section for: (i) Traffic safety activities related to construction and preservation projects and maintenance and operations purposes including, but not limited to, projects designed to implement the complete streets approach as defined in RCW 47.04.010, changes in physical infrastructure to reduce speeds through road design, and changes to improve safety for active transportation users, including improvements to access and safety for road users with mobility, sight, or other disabilities; and (ii) The cost to administer, install, operate, and maintain the automated traffic safety cameras, including the cost of processing infractions. (b) Except as provided in (d) of this subsection: (i) The automated traffic safety camera program revenue used by a county or city with a population of 10,000 or more for purposes described in (a)(i) of this subsection must include the use of revenue in census tracts of the city or county that have household incomes in the lowest quartile determined by the most currently available census data and areas that experience rates of injury crashes that are above average for the city or county. Funding contributed from traffic safety program revenue must be, at a minimum, proportionate to the share of the population of the county or city who are residents of Certified on 7/12/2024 RCW 46.63.220 Page 3 43 these low-income communities and communities experiencing high injury crash rates. This share must be directed to investments that provide direct and meaningful traffic safety benefits to these communities. Revenue used to administer, install, operate, and maintain automated traffic safety cameras, including the cost of processing infractions, are excluded from determination of the proportionate share of revenues under this subsection (13)(b); and (ii) The automated traffic safety camera program revenue used by a city or county with a population under 10,000 for traffic safety activities under (a)(i) of this subsection must be informed by the department of health's environmental health disparities map. (c) Except as provided in (d) of this subsection, beginning four years after an automated traffic safety camera authorized under this section is initially placed and in use after June 6, 2024, 25 percent of the noninterest money received for infractions issued by such cameras in excess of the cost to administer, install, operate, and maintain the cameras, including the cost of processing infractions, must be deposited into the Cooper Jones active transportation safety account created in RCW 46.68.480. (d)(i)(A) Jurisdictions with an automated traffic safety camera program in effect before January 1, 2024, may continue to allocate revenue generated from automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230 and 46.63.250(2)(c) as determined by the jurisdiction, as well as for the purposes established in (a) through (c) of this subsection, by: (I) Up to a 10 percent increase in the number of traffic safety camera locations authorized to detect violations for automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230; and (II) Up to a 10 percent increase in the number of traffic safety camera locations authorized to detect violations for automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.250(2)(c). (B)(I) Any automated traffic safety camera program in effect before January 1, 2024, with fewer than 10 traffic safety camera locations for automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230, which adds automated traffic safety cameras to one additional location for the use of cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230, may continue to allocate revenue generated from automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230 as determined by the jurisdiction, as well as for the purposes established in (a) through (c) of this subsection. (II) Any automated traffic safety camera program in effect before January 1, 2024, with fewer than 10 traffic safety camera locations for automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.250(2)(c) as of January 1, 2024, which adds automated traffic safety cameras to one additional location for the use of cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.250(2)(c), may continue to allocate revenue generated from automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.250(2)(c) as determined by the jurisdiction, as well as for the purposes established in (a) through (c) of this subsection. (C) For the purposes of this subsection (13)(d)(i), a location is: (I) An intersection for automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230 where cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230 are in use; and (II) A school speed zone for automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.250(2)(c) where cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.250 (2) (c) are in use. Certified on 7/12/2024 44 RCW 46.63.220 Page 4 (ii) The revenue distribution requirements under (a) through (d)(i) of this subsection do not apply to automated traffic safety camera programs in effect before January 1, 2024, for which an ordinance in effect as of January 1, 2024, directs the manner in which revenue generated from automated traffic safety cameras authorized under RCW 46.63.230 or 46.63.250(2)(c) must be used. (14) A county or city may adopt the use of an online ability -to - pay calculator to process and grant requests for reduced fines or reduced civil penalties for automated traffic safety camera violations. (15) Except as provided in this subsection, registered owners of vehicles who receive notices of infraction for automated traffic safety camera -enforced infractions and are recipients of public assistance under Title 74 RCW or participants in the Washington women, infants, and children program, and who request reduced penalties for infractions detected through the use of automated traffic safety camera violations, must be granted reduced penalty amounts of 50 percent of what would otherwise be assessed for a first automated traffic safety camera violation and for subsequent automated traffic safety camera violations issued within 21 days of issuance of the first automated traffic safety camera violation. Eligibility for medicaid under RCW 74.09.510 is not a qualifying criterion under this subsection. Registered owners of vehicles who receive notices of infraction must be provided with information on their eligibility and the opportunity to apply for a reduction in penalty amounts through the mail or internet. (16) Infractions detected through the use of automated traffic safety cameras are not part of the registered owner's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120. Additionally, infractions generated by the use of automated traffic safety cameras under this section must be processed in the same manner as parking infractions, including for the purposes of RCW 3.50.100, 35.20.220, 46.16A.120, and 46.20.270(2). The amount of the fine issued for an infraction generated through the use of an automated traffic safety camera may not exceed $145, as adjusted for inflation by the office of financial management every five years, beginning January 1, 2029, based upon changes in the consumer price index during that time period, but may be doubled for a school speed zone infraction generated through the use of an automated traffic safety camera. (17) If the registered owner of the vehicle is a rental car business, the issuing agency must, before a notice of infraction being issued under this section, provide a written notice to the rental car business that a notice of infraction may be issued to the rental car business if the rental car business does not, within 18 days of receiving the written notice, provide to the issuing agency by return mail: (a) A statement under oath stating the name and known mailing address of the individual driving or renting the vehicle when the infraction occurred; or (b) A statement under oath that the business is unable to determine who was driving or renting the vehicle at the time the infraction occurred because the vehicle was stolen at the time of the infraction. A statement provided under this subsection must be accompanied by a copy of a filed police report regarding the vehicle theft; or (c) In lieu of identifying the vehicle operator, the rental car business may pay the applicable penalty. Timely mailing of this Certified on 7/12/2024 RCW 46.63.220 Page 5 45 statement to the issuing agency relieves a rental car business of any liability under this chapter for the notice of infraction. [2024 c 307 s 2 . ] Certified on 7/12/2024 46 RCW 46.63.220 Page 6 Speed Safety Camera Readiness Guide An introduction to speed safety cameras and what's involved in starting a program in your community. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION February 2023 Introduction In 2000, Washington state wrote its first Target Zero strategic plan with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. The current version of the plan integrates a Safe System Approach to reach Target Zero. Essential elements of a safe system include safe roads, safe drivers, and safe speeds. From 2019 to 2021, traffic fatalities in Washington increased by 24 percent', and excessive speeds are a major contributing factor. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies have struggled to maintain adequate staffing. As local leadership strives to change that trajectory and increase safety for road users, more local agencies are considering speed safety cameras as a potential tool to reduce crashes and save lives. The Washington Legislature made substantial changes to RCW 46.63.170 in 2022, which provide additional opportunities for cities and counties to expand their use of speed safety cameras. This guide is for local leadership, law enforcement, transportation engineers, and community members looking for an introduction to speed safety cameras (SSC) and what it takes to establish a successful program. It is a primer, intended to help local communities assess their readiness to implement a speed safety camera program. For those desiring a more in-depth understanding, additional resources and references are included at the end of this guide. [Note: This is not a legal guide regarding state laws or local ordinances governing automated enforcement of traffic laws.] In This Guide: O O O O Why Speed Safety Cameras? Authorized Speed Enforcement Locations Building the Team Crafting an Ordinance Equity Analysis Partnering with the Community Choosing Camera Locations Deploying the Cameras Program Evaluation 41) Additional Resources and References 46Automated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 1 I Why Speed safety cameras? Most drivers respect the speed limit — according to WSDOT speed reports, 90-95 percent of drivers stay within 9 mph of the speed limit on most highways.' However, speed compliance is not evenly distributed. Some routes have higher rates of speeding. A problem area may be addressed in the long term through redesigning the roadway to encourage slower speeds, but in the short-term, enforcement may be the most appropriate tool to reduce speeding and crashes. The goal of SSC is increased safety. Speed is a contributing factor in 31 percent of fatal crashes in Washington.3 Excessive speed increases the risk and severity of a crash; for every 1 percent increase in speed there is a 4 percent increase in traffic fatalities.4 Pedestrians and cyclists are disproportionately represented in serious traffic crashes. In 2021, 24 percent of traffic fatalities in Washington were pedestrians and cyclists.' Vehicle speed plays a major role in the severity of a crash involving a vulnerable road user. Washington's Target Zero plan encourages enforcement of speed limits, and reduction of speed limits where appropriate, to reduce high - risk driving behaviors that contribute to traffic crashes involving vulnerable road users. State law allows the state transportation secretary or local authorities to reduce speed limits on non -arterial highways to 20 mph.' The National Transportation Safety Board recommends the use of SSC as an effective countermeasure for reducing the frequency and severity of speed - related crashes, reducing excessive speeding, and maximizing safety improvements with the most efficient use of resources. Nationwide and around the world, speed safety cameras are being used effectively to change behaviors and reduce crashes. There are numerous examples already in Washington. The city of Kirkland deployed speed cameras at three schools and reduced the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by nearly half in just two years.' In the first two years that Seattle used automated speed cameras, violations dropped from over 45,000 to under 20,000 at the eight locations where cameras were installed.' 31% 31% 34% 2017 2018 28% 30% 31% 2019 2020 2021 Speed -Involved Fatal Crashes 24% Pedestrian and Cyclist Fatalities SCHOOL XINCP 90% SPEED LIMIT 25 Pedestrian crash survival at 25 mph and below Driver behaviors directly affect pedestrian traffic fatalities 3'Automated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 49 2 I Authorized Speed Safety Camera Locations Effective July 1, 2022, Washington law has expanded the types of locations where speed safety cameras can be used.9 Consistent with the goal of protecting vulnerable road users, automated speed cameras are authorized in the following locations: /\ School speed zones: 20 mph zones within 300 feet of a school or playground border. SCHOOL ZONE School walk areas: The area designated around a school with an adequate roadway configuration to provide students access to school with a walking distance of less than one mile. Public park speed zones: The marked area within public park property and extending 300 feet from the border of the park consistent with active park use. Hospital speed zones: The marked area within hospital property and extending 300 feet from the border of hospital property consistent with hospital use. Other locations: Cities may operate one automated speed camera, plus one additional camera for every 10,000 residents. Cameras used under this provision must complete an equity analysis (see section 5: Equity and Enforcement). These cameras must be placed in locations that comply with one of the following: • Priority locations where other speed reduction measures are not feasible or have not been effective • Locations with significantly higher rate of collisions than the city average • Locations designated by local ordinance subject to restrictions and penalties on racing Effectiveness of Automated Speed Safety Cameras When properly implemented, automated speed cameras can have a significant positive effect on driver behavior. Across the US and in many countries around the world, studies reviewing the effectiveness of speed safety cameras have consistently found positive results. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluated eight speeding countermeasures and gave SSC its highest rating for effectiveness.1° As cities in Washington have begun deploying speed safety cameras, local assessments have proved effective as well. The cities of Seattle and Kirkland have used speed safety cameras for several years, and have seen the following outcomes: 90% Seattle drivers who receive a ticket do not receive a second one11 67% Seattle - Reduction in tickets issued by cameras since 2012' 89% Kirkland drivers who receive a i ticket do not receive a second one13 F, 47% Kirkland — Reduction in speeding vehicles14 66Automated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 3 I Building the Team The most successful speed safety camera programs begin with a team of community representatives who serve in an advisory role when developing the program and when expanding speed safety cameras to additional locations. When creating an advisory team, include representation from groups that will be involved with the planning and operation of speed safety cameras, as well as groups that will be impacted by it. Examples of advisory group members include: ■ Elected officials ■ Traffic engineers ■ Law enforcement ■ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professionals ■ School officials ■ Public health ■ Community residents ■ Courts The success of a speed safety camera program, and the community's acceptance of the program, is greatly increased when both city leaders and citizens understand how the program works and have a voice in how it is deployed. The advisory team may be responsible for establishing guiding principles for the SSC program, such as safety, equity, and transparency. The team plays a critical role in building understanding and providing input. 5IAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 51 4 I Crafting an Ordinance Before a jurisdiction can implement a speed safety camera program, the appropriate legislative authority must enact an ordinance authorizing the use of speed cameras. Before developing an ordinance, the law requires an analysis of the proposed location of cameras. For what to include in a location analysis, see section 7: Choosing Camera Locations. At a minimum, a local ordinance must include the restrictions and requirements for SSC described in RCW 46.63.170. A summary of the requirements in the law include: • Use of SSC is limited to authorized locations (see section 2: Authorized Speed Safety Camera Locations). • Cameras may only take pictures of the vehicle and the license plate, and only while the infraction is occurring. • A notice of infraction must be mailed to the owner of the vehicle within 14 days of the violation. • All locations where speed safety cameras are used must be clearly marked at least 30 days prior to activation. • Must complete an equity analysis for cameras not in school speed zones, school walk areas, park speed zones, or hospital speed zones. • Compensation to the SSC equipment vendor must be based only on the value of the equipment and services and may not be based on a portion of the fine imposed or revenue generated. Jurisdictions may consider including additional restrictions or requirements in their ordinance. For example, a city could choose to limit SSC operation in school zones to specific times and days or to complete an equity analysis for all camera locations. Examples of ordinances from cities in Washington are included in section 10: Additional Resources. Considerations Before Locating Speed Cameras Automated speed safety camera programs are useful and effective, but it may not be the right tool in some situations. Before installing cameras in specific locations, ask: • Why use SSC in this location? • What problem are we solving? • What are the other options? • What other measures have been tried? Some examples: • Closing streets during school ■ Extra enforcement ■ Modal traffic filtering* • Local access streets ■ Walk/bike pathways • What are the equity implications of using SSC in this location? Would proposed locations disproportionately impact communities of color or those with lower median incomes? • What education is needed in advance of implementation? • Do you have the support of your community? If not, are there steps you can take to gain support? (See section 6: Partnering with the Community.) *Modal traffic filtering: A road design that restricts the passage of certain types of vehicles. tAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 5 I Equity Analysis At first glance, a speed safety camera program appears to be a more equitable system, as cameras initiate enforcement action objectively based on vehicle speed. However, camera placement can have a disproportionate impact on low-income and other historically marginalized communities. Without careful consideration of camera placement, speed safety cameras can have unintended consequences. Context: In many cities, there is a history of under - investment in transportation infrastructure in low- income communities and communities of color. Higher - income and predominately white neighborhoods are more likely to have better road engineering that naturally moderates vehicle speed. Legacies of environmental injustice and careless planning, on the other hand, have resulted in highways and other arterial roads with higher speeds running through historically marginalized communities. In these communities, installing a speed safety camera may further penalize the residents for the city's lack of investment in road engineering in that neighborhood. Pedestrian Fatalities by Race/Ethnic Group Deaths per 100,000 people 113 Asian/ Pacific Islander illiff White, Non -Hispanic lir Hispanic/ Latinx Black or African American instances, a speed camera may be an appropriate and effective measure until other speed calming measures can be implemented. Where appropriate, self -enforcing roadways* are a preferred strategy for reducing vehicle speeds. In those locations, speed cameras may provide an immediate solution until the roadway is redesigned. 1 Pedestrian Fatalities by Income Deaths per 100,000 people If IF ir 1.0 $2.5-$43.Ok $43.Ok-$55.7k $55.7k-$70.3k $70.3k-$93.1k $93.1k-$250k Census tract median household income Fines: Traffic enforcement should balance community safety and individual financial burden. A traffic fine should be designed to change behavior, but not to inflict financial hardship. Since that threshold is dependent on a violator's income level, consider options and alternatives for low-income violators: American Indian I or Alaska Native Location: As part of an equity analysis, consider who is impacted and who benefits from the chosen location for a speed camera. The assessment should extend beyond the location of the camera to consider who is using the roadway and for what purpose. For example, setting up a camera on a road that is a primary route to tribal land may unfairly impact tribal members. Conversely, a camera may be sited in a historically marginalized community because its residents are disproportionately impacted by serious and fatal crashes resulting from excessive speeds. In such • Due date extensions • Payment plans • Ticket reduction hearing • Community service • Traffic safety education Over time, excessive revenues generated at a specific location are a sign that the speed safety camera is not successful in deterring speeding or changing the behavior of those who have received citations. Consider using the revenue to implement more effective, long-term solutions. Part of planning an SSC program should include evaluating ways to reduce burdens and advance equity. Additional resources can be found in section 10: Additional Resources and References. *Self -enforcing roadway: A roadway that is planned and designed to encourage drivers to select operating speeds consistent with the posted speed limit. 7IAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 53 6 I Partnering with the Community Community members will have opinions about speed safety cameras. Some will see the value of a properly established and operated program. Others will have experienced, or heard of, automated enforcement done poorly or used for the wrong reason. As much as possible, it is helpful to reach out to stakeholders including residents near the proposed camera sites, others who frequently use the site (e.g., school or park), and road users who regularly travel on that route. There are likely to be different perspectives among these groups. These perspectives may also be colored by misinformation or previous experiences of misapplied automated enforcement. However, when done properly SSC has consistently proven to be constitutional, effective, respectful of privacy, and an economically prudent strategy in reducing crashes. By clearly communicating the requirements of Washington law and demonstrating that the program will follow best practices, misperceptions can be addressed. Before launching an SSC program, engage in outreach to inform the community about the new program and give people an opportunity to have their questions answered. The following approaches can help build community confidence in the program: Pilot Project: To allay concerns, consider launching speed safety cameras as a pilot program. Let the community know that the program will be evaluated to see if it's working, rather than that it will remain indefinitely no matter the outcome. Show that cameras will be removed if either they aren't effective at a particular location, or if they've achieved the goal of reducing speeds and replaced with more permanent measures. Justification: Be clear that speed safety cameras are one component in the solution to create safer streets, and that they will only be used in locations where it is appropriate and effective. SSC also provide additional data and, potentially, revenue that will help develop longer -term solutions. (See Revenue, page 11) Community Input: Center community engagement on people most affected by the implementation of SSC. For example, parents of students who regularly drive through a school speed zone, or residents who live near a park or hospital speed zone. Data and Transparency: Before the program launches, have a plan for transparency. Let the community know what data you'll be tracking and how you'll share it. Include crash data, the number of infractions issued, revenue generated, how the revenue is being used, year-to-year trends, and any other relevant information appropriate to your community. Public Reporting: Make it easy for citizens to find information about your speed safety program. The law requires annual reports; some jurisdictions have chosen to provide quarterly reports. Consider presenting SSC reports in public forums such as city council meetings. 54 7 I Choosing Camera Locations Law enforcement and community leaders may intuitively have a good idea of where to put their first speed safety cameras, based on a history of crashes, observing speeding vehicles, and input from the community. While initial intuition might be correct, the final selection of a camera location is a more in-depth process. In addition to the limitations set by law, each potential camera location requires an analysis. An analysis of each location should include a review of: ■ Crash frequency data ■ Rate of speeding drivers ■ Pedestrian, bicyclist, and other non -motorized road use around the site ■ Previous efforts to reduce speeding ■ Whether it is difficult or dangerous to do in -person traffic enforcement at the location ■ Equity considerations (see section 5: Equity and Enforcement) Along with a location analysis, a jurisdiction may seek input from the community. Because community support is a key factor in the success of an SSC program, the best practice is to choose locations that have community backing when implementing a new program. Deploying cameras in locations most likely to protect more vulnerable road users, such as school zones and school walk routes, is a good place to start. Again, the goal is to encourage safe speeds rather than issuing citations. 9IAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 8 I Deploying the Cameras Signage: The purpose of SSC is to encourage safe speeds, and the law requires that signs notifying drivers of speed safety cameras be installed at least 30 days prior to activation of the camera. The signs must inform drivers that they are entering an area where speed violations are enforced by an automated traffic safety camera and must follow the specifications of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Warnings: When launching a new SSC program, consider including a plan for issuing warnings to violators. Some programs establish a period of time after activation (typically 30 days) when all violators receive a warning. As an alternative, some programs issue warnings to all first-time violators. Enforcement tolerance threshold: As a matter of fairness, it is important that the threshold for issuing an infraction from an automated system is consistent with in -person enforcement. The local law enforcement agency should provide input when setting the enforcement threshold. As a reference, NHTSA recommends a threshold of 11 mph on most roads, and no less than six mph in school zones and other locations with lower speed limits where pedestrians and children might be present, such as neighborhoods, playgrounds, and parks.15 Setting the threshold too high can reinforce speeding behaviors, while setting it too low can be perceived as unjust and prioritizing revenue over safety. Due process: Ensure that the law enforcement agency managing the SSC program has adequate staffing to send out timely notice. The law requires that a notice of infraction be mailed to the registered owner within 14 days of the violation. Minimizing the number of days between the violation and the mailing of the notice contributes to a more effective speed safety camera program. dg 9 I Program Evaluation A speed safety camera program should be regularly evaluated to validate its effectiveness. Evaluation should include: Revenue Generation • Analysis of vehicle speeds • Crash statistics in SSC locations and jurisdiction -wide • Changes in public awareness and acceptance • Data on citations issued, including disaggregation of demographic data on drivers receiving citations and patterns regarding times and days when citations are issued When properly implemented, SSC is an effective tool for changing driver behavior. Speed Safety Camera programs typically see a decrease in speeding drivers in the first year of implementation, with additional decreases in following years. If driver speeds do not decrease after implementation of the program, there may be factors contributing to speeding that SSC can't solve. When speed cameras aren't achieving the goals of the program, it is not the right tool in that situation. PHOTO O ENFOJRCED The right tool could be in -person enforcement, signage, striping, design changes, or some other solution. The Safe System Approach includes the concept of self -enforcing roadways which limit the ability of drivers to operate outside of design parameters. Whatever the case, continuing to use SSC in a location where it's not effective erodes public trust in the program and doesn't contribute to the goal of reducing high -risk driving behaviors that contribute to traffic crashes. Vehicle Speed Analysis 2018-2020 Kirkland Rose Hill 100 100 y 75 — u L a) v - 50 rn w a 25 0 51% % Exceeding 20 MPH y 75 • 50 v a 25 0 John MuirlKamiakin 81% 11 50% 44% 2018 2019 2020 % Exceeding 20 MPH Data showing reduced speeds in school zones due to ASE. Kirkland, WA While the reason for establishing a speed safety camera program is to reduce high -risk driving behavior, the issuance of infractions will result in revenue. Some of that revenue will be used to administer, install, and operate the cameras. With the exception of school speed zone violations, 50% of revenue from speed cameras, after subtracting installation, operation, and maintenance costs, goes to the Cooper Jones* Active Transportation Safety account to improve vulnerable road user safety. When implementing a program according to best practices, an SSC is generally considered a short- term solution to a specific traffic safety problem. Revenue from the program is then invested in permanently solving the problem through improved engineering or other long-term solutions. Dedicating revenue to permanently correcting a speeding hazard demonstrates a commitment to the safety of the community and validates the establishment of an SSC program. In an effective SSC program, cities should anticipate that revenue in each camera location will decline as driver speeds decrease. 11lAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide *Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council: Established to increase the safety of those who utilize active transportation and decrease death and serious injury among walkers, bicyclists, and users of other non -motorized methods of transportation. 10 I Additional Resources and References This Speed Safety Camera Readiness Guide is a starting point for understanding SSC. If you are part of the team in your community that plans to implement SSC, the following resources will provide in-depth guidance. Resources: Example Ordinances: Kirkland: https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Kirkland/html/Kirkland12/Kirkland1214.html Tacoma: https://cros.cityoftacoma.org/cityclerk/Files/MunicipalCode/Titlell-Traffic.PDF Seattle:https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal code?nodeld=TIT11VETR SUBTITLE ITRCO PT3E N CH11.31DITROF 11.31.090TRINDETHUSAUTRSACA Seattle Racial Equity Toolkit: https://www.seattle.Rov/civilrights/what-we-do/race-and-social-justice-initiative/racial- equity-toolkit References: 1. Washington Traffic Safety Commission. (2022, August). Target Zero Performance: High -Risk Behavior. https://wtsc.wa.gov/research-data/tz-performance-dashboard/ 2. Washington State Department of Transportation. (2022, July). Quarterly vehicle speed reports. https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/transportation-data/travel-data/traffic-count-data/quarterly-vehicle-speed-report 3. Washington Traffic Safety Commission. (2022, August). Target Zero Performance: High -Risk Behavior. https://wtsc.wa.gov/research-data/tz-performance-dashboard/ 4. Nilsson, G. (2004). Traffic Safety Dimension and the Power Model to describe the Effect of Speed on Safety. Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden. 5. Washington Traffic Safety Commission. (2022, August). Target Zero Performance: Road Users https://wtsc.wa.gov/research-data/tz-performance-dashboard/ 6. RCW 46.61.405, RCW 46.61.415 7. Pascal, J. (2022, April). Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement —A Kirkland Case Study. Washington Transportation Professionals Forum and Peer Exchange 8. City of Seattle (2021, January). Automated Enforcement — Overview of Seattle Programs. Re -Imagining Community Safety Monthly Meeting 9. RCW 46.63.170 10. Venkatraman, V., Richard, C. M., Magee, K., & Johnson, K. (2021, July). Countermeasures that work: A highway safety countermeasures guide for State Highway Safety Offices, 10th edition, 2020 (Report No. DOT HS 813 097). National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 11. City of Seattle. (2021, January). Automated Enforcement — Overview of Seattle Programs. Re -Imagining Community Safety Monthly Meeting 12. City of Seattle. (2021, January). Automated Enforcement — Overview of Seattle Programs. Re -Imagining Community Safety Monthly Meeting 13. Pascal, J. (2022, April). Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement — A Kirkland Case Study. Washington Transportation Professionals Forum and Peer Exchange 14. Pascal, J. (2022, April). Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement — A Kirkland Case Study. Washington Transportation Professionals Forum and Peer Exchange 15. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. (2008, March). Speed Enforcement Camera Systems Operational Guidelines. 516IAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide Charts: Speed -involved Fatal Crashes: Washington Traffic Safety Commission (2022, August). Target Zero Performance: High - Risk Behavior. https://wtsc.wa.gov/research-data/tz-performance-dashboard/ Pedestrian and Cyclist Fatalities: Washington Traffic Safety Commission (2022, August). Target Zero Performance: Road Users. https://wtsc.wa.gov/research-data/tz-performance-dashboard/ Pedestrian Crash Survival: Tefft, Brian C. (2011, September) Impact speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury or Death. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Pedestrian Fatalities by Race/Ethnic Group: Venson, E., Grimminger, A., Kenny, S. (2022). Dangerous By Design 2022. Smart Growth America Pedestrian Fatalities by Income: Venson, E., Grimminger, A., Kenny, S. (2022). Dangerous By Design 2022. Smart Growth America Vehicle Speed Analysis 2018-2020 Kirkland: Pascal, J. (2022, April). Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement —A Kirkland Case Study. Washington Transportation Professionals Forum and Peer Exchange Acknowledgements: Several people shared generously of their time and knowledge during the development of this project. Many thanks to: Jon Pascal, City of Kirkland Dongho Chang, Washington State Department of Transportation Allison Schwartz, Bradley Topol and Venu Nemani, City of Seattle Josh Diekmann, Carrie Wilhelme, and Rachel Barra, City of Tacoma Doug Dahl, TransitLab Consulting 13IAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide 59 A Publication of: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Shelly Baldwin Director February 2023 621 8th Avenue SE Suite 409 Olympia, WA 98501 360-725-9860 wtsc.wa.gov Contacts: Traffic Safety Programs: Wade Alonzo, Director, walonzo@wtsc.wa.gov Research and Data: Staci Hoff, Director, shoff@wtsc.wa.gov External Relations: Mark McKechnie, Director, mmckechnie@wtsc.wa.gov Speed Program: Janine Koffel, Manager, ikoffel@wtsc.wa.gov d6IAutomated Speed Enforcement Readiness Guide COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 1/13/25 DCS ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NO. 4.C. STAFF SPONSOR: DEREK SPECK ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 1/13/25 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Sale of Newporter Property CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 01/13/25 ❑ Motion Mtg Date ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Altg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ® Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW SPONSOR'S SUMMARY The Council is being asked to provide feedback on the process to sell the City's property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard. No action is requested at this time. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC DATE: ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONsoR/ADMIN. Mayor's Office/Economic Development COMMITTEE Not applicable COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 1/13/25 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 1/13/25 Informational Memorandum dated 1/6/25 Map of city property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard Aspire 11 Images Resume for Jagpal Basra 61 62 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator CC: Mayor McLeod DATE: January 6, 2025 SUBJECT: Sale of Newporter Property (14840 Tukwila International Boulevard) ISSUE Staff requests Council feedback on the process to sell the City's property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard. BACKGROUND The City owns a 35,000 square foot vacant lot located at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard as shown on the attached map (assessor parcel number 004100-0130). The City purchased the property in 2000 in order to relocate a business from the site of the future Tukwila Village development. At the time it was occupied by the Newporter Motel, which the City later demolished. When that business did not relocate to the former Newporter parcel, the City planned to sell the property. Over the years staff responded to inquiries from interested buyers but has not actively marketed the site. Currently, the site is zoned Regional Commercial, which has a height limit of three stories or 35 feet. In recent years, the Department of Community Development (DCD) coordinated changes to the zoning in this neighborhood, primarily around allowed uses. In 2025 DCD plans to propose some additional zoning changes for the area, which may include increasing heights and reducing parking requirements. DISCUSSION In October 2024 the City received an offer from Jagpal Basra, who would like to purchase and develop the property. In staff's opinion, the proposal presents a good opportunity for the City. Staff would like Council feedback on the proposal, especially the questions listed at the end of this memo. If the Council is generally open to the concepts presented in the proposal, staff will return with a recommended process to sell the property. The Proposal The potential buyer is Jag Basra and/or assigns. Mr. Basra's plan is to construct a mixed -use building with approximately 5 floors of studio, one, and two -bedroom apartments over approximately two floors of commercial space and parking. In addition to standard contingencies, Mr. Basra's proposed deal terms are as follows: (1) Price: $1,400,000 (2) Deposit: 5% of purchase price; non-refundable; payable within 30 days of receiving development entitlements. (3) Buyer Contingencies (prior to closing): a. City agreement or zoning changes to allow approximately 85 feet height. 63 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 b. City agreement or zoning changes to reduce on -site minimum parking requirement to one parking stall per residential unit. c. City to expand the multi -family property tax exemption program (MFTE) to an geographic area that includes this site. d. Buyer's ability to complete a successful federal 1031 tax deferral exchange. (4) City Contingencies (prior to closing): a. Buyer to acquire rights to develop an adjacent property (either "Property 1" or "Property 2") within six months of effective date of PSA. b. Buyer to submit a complete building permit application for at least 100 residential units to be constructed on City parcel and/or Property 1 or Property 2. (5) Additional Provisions a. Closing within two years after effective date of PSA. b. Jagpal Basra to retain majority control of property ownership entity until certificate of occupancy. Considerations Proposed Development. Staff believes the proposed development (approximately seven stories including five floors of multi -family residential and two floors of commercial and parking) is a good use for this site since the site is within a few blocks of a light rail station, served by frequent bus service, and walkable to local restaurants, stores, schools, library, and more. Although the proposed height and parking reductions do not meet the current zoning, they do meet the vision in the City's Comprehensive Plan and a long history of community desire for more development along Tukwila International Boulevard. The proposed development would also help the City achieve its housing growth target of 6,500 net new housing units by 2044 and would serve as a catalyst for additional development in the neighborhood. Buyer Experience and Capacity. Staff toured the mixed -use, residential development the potential buyer is currently constructing in Tacoma called Aspire 11 (www.aspirel 1.com). In staff's opinion, Aspire will be a quality development and a project of similar quality would be good for this site. Staff has not started detailed research to confirm the potential buyer's legal entity, financial capacity, and experience but, based on initial impressions, staff believes the potential buyer has the experience, financial capacity, and relationships to carry out their proposed development. Price: The potential buyer's offer price is $1.4 million. The offer price per square foot is slightly higher than the $39.00 per square foot of land value estimated by the King County Assessor for the other commercial properties on that block. Assessor values are not always equal to market values and it is possible the market value is higher than the assessed value. The best way to know a market value is to actively and openly market the property, which the City has not yet done. Market values can be approximated by appraisals. The City contracted for an appraisal in 2013 that estimated the fair market value to be $1,760,000 (or $50 per square foot) based on developing the site for a single -story retail store or a drive -through restaurant. As comparables, in 2011 Taco Time purchased a nearby property for approximately $51.00 per square foot. In 2020 the City sold nearby property to HealthPoint for $52.00 per square foot. If the City could sell the Newporter property at a similar $52.00 per square foot, the price would be approximately $1.8 million. It's possible that proposed mixed -use, market -rate, multi -family residential property is not the "highest and best use" for the site and that a fair price for the proposed development would be similar to the assessed value. Buyer Contingencies. Staff believes that the buyer's proposed contingencies for the height and parking changes as described above are reasonable because they would be requested and required by any developer with the same mixed -use concept. 64 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 City Contingencies. The City's contingencies described above are intended to allow the developer flexibility to adjust to market conditions but to ensure a minimum amount of development and timely progress. Including the adjacent property in the contingency is particularly important because that scale is needed for this development to serve as a catalyst for additional development in the neighborhood and a justification for selecting this proposal. Additional Provisions. The extended closing date (two years) is not standard but is reasonable for this site if the city wants this type of development because it will take time to meet the buyer's contingencies for zoning and MFTE. Options for Selling the Property Tukwila Municipal Code 2.64 provides for disposition of surplus City property. If the Council is generally open to the concepts presented in the proposal, staff will return with a recommended process to sell the property. The City has three main options in terms of next steps. A. Negotiate with Mr. Basra within the general terms described above. If negotiations proceed well, staff would return to Council with specific deal terms and requesting approval to enter into a purchase and sale agreement. B. Actively market the site. The City could hire a broker and actively market the site. After approximately six months, staff would return to Council to consider next steps. C. Status Quo. The city could continue to respond to inquiries but would wait to actively market the site after the zoning changes have been decided. Questions for Council Staff would like Council feedback on the following questions: (1) Are you interested in multi -family apartments over commercial at this site? (2) Are you open to considering increased height, decreased parking, and expanding the multi -family property tax exemption program to this area? (3) Do you have a preference for the City's options for selling the property (see A, B, and C above)? Staff will consider the Council feedback and return to a future meeting as appropriate. FINANCIAL IMPACT Due to the uncertainty of when the property will be sold and when closing will occur, revenue from this sale is not currently reflected in the City's six -year financial plan. Based on the potential buyer's proposal the City would receive $1.4 million in 2027, if the sale is completed. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to discuss this item at the January 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting. ATTACHMENTS Map of City Property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard Aspire 11 Images Jagpal Basra Resume 65 66 City Property at 14840 Tukwila International Boulevard City Parcel r le./..:corker The information ncluded on this map has been compiled by King County staff from a variety of sources and is subject to change without notice. King County makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or rights to the use of such nformation. This document is not intended br use as a survey product. Kng County shall nct be liable for any general, special, indirect incidental, or consequential damages including, but not limited to, bst revenues or Icet profits resulting from the use or misuse cf the informaton cortained on this map. My sale of this nep or information on this map is prohibted except by writen permission of King County. Date: 1 /6/2025 Notes: King County 7 68 Aspire 11 1011 South 11thSt, Tacoma, WA 98405 Aspire11.com The image is a rendering from Aspire.com The image is a rendering from Aspire.com 1 69 Aspire 11 The image is a rendering from Aspire.com The image is a rendering from Aspire.com 70 2 Aspire 11 Construction Photos „°' Illllum l uni n nmilllll11,,„„,„ • 1IIIIIIIIIIIII 111 Photo taken December2024 Photo taken December 2024 72 Jagpal Basra PO Box 2127 Kirkland, WA 98083•Cell: (206) 235-9000 •jag@jilnw.com Real Estate Developer, Owner, and Operator History of developing, owning, and operating the highest quality real estate properties. Have developed, owned, and operated residential homes/communities, apartments, office buildings, warehouses, hotels, strip centers, and parking lots. Core Competencies • Land Acquisitions • Project Timelines • Development Expansion • Real Estate Operations • Real Estate Operations • Municipality/Zoning expertise • Real Estate Finance • Infrastructure Improvements • Airport Parking expertise • Quality Assurance • Strategic Planning • Budget Control Professional Experience Owned and operated general contracting and investment firms since 1988. These firms have focused on a number of areas including residential, multi -family, industrial, airport parking and commercial development. Effectively manage and strengthen relationships with clients, architects, engineers, city officials, building officials, and bank representatives. Consistently outperform industry wide benchmarks for IRR on all investments under management. As a developer I oversee daily operations, sub -contractor arrangements, quality control, job site coordination, and client meetings, payroll, budgeting, and job safety. Also develop designs, build drawings, and obtain permits. Read and lay out blueprints, produce cost/price estimates, and order materials. Additionally, I have had long term success as an operator of commercial real estate. Over the last several years I have developed the best airport parking management platform in the business. I have implemented a level of software, surveillance, and customer service that is unparalleled in the airport parking industry. Key Experience Commercial Have substantial experience in multi -family, commercial, and hotel real estate: • Aspire 11— 289-unit modern apartment community, with 12,000 SF of ground floor retail. Market rate project financed via HUD's 221(d)4 program. • Al Doors Warehouse — 20,000 SF Inudstrial/Office building, 8711 S 222nd ST Kent, WA 98031 • 77 room Aberdeen Inn - 1860 Rogers PL Kamloops, BC, Canada • 76 room Ramada Inn - 10410 158th ST Surrey, BC, Canada • 32 unit apartment complex - 15342 20th Ave Surrey, BC, Canada • 30 unit town home project- 11950 232nd ST Maple Ridge, BC, Canada 73 • 34 unit apartment complex with underground parking — 827 Roderick Ave Coquitlam, BC, Canada • 65 unit apartment complex — 15988 32nd Ave Surrey, BC, Canada • 52 unit apartment complex — 30748 Cardinal Ave Abbotsford, BC, Canada • 35 unit apartment complex — 5889 152nd ST Surrey, BC, Canada • 55 unit apartment complex — 12589 72nd Ave Surrey, BC, Canada • 48 unit apartment complex — 22476 North Ave Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Airport Parking • Park N Jet 2 Expansion II — acquired additional 6 acres to which are in the process of being developed to expand capacity of parking lot to 2,100 stalls. • Park N Jet 1 Expansion — permits are ready to develop 3 additional acres and project will be started soon • Park N Jet 2 Expansion - currently developing an additional 5 acres. • Park N Jet 2 - Brand new 4 acre state of the art airport parking facility at SeaTac International Airport. Purchased raw land, worked with city officials for permits and licensing, completed land and structural development with improvements. • Park N Jet 1 - Significant expansion and redevelopment of 3 acre airport parking facility at SeaTac International Airport. Redesigned and constructed the office building, and lot layout. Single Family Have significant experience in residential home development. Top to bottom development experience from purchasing raw land, developing into short plats, participating in engineering/architectural work, to completing construction of luxury single family homes: • 16 lot subdivision - 98th Ave & 237th ST Kent, WA 98031 • 12 lot subdivision - 132nd Ave & NE 104th ST Kirkland, WA 98033 • 8 lot subdivision - S Ainsworth Ave & S 84th ST Tacoma, WA 98444 • 8 single family homes - Kirkland, Kent, Newcastle, and Renton Also developed 100+ single family homes in British Columbia, Canada from 1988 - 2000. 74 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS JANUARY 2025 Ci y Council meetings and Council Committee meetings will be conducted in a hybrid model, with in -person and virtual attendance available. JAN 13 MON JAN 14 TUE JAN 15 WED JAN 16 THU JAN 17 FRI JAN 18 SAT * Committee of the Whole Meeting PM PM 7:00PA City Hall Council Chambers Hybrid Meeting Work Session and Council Committee meeting schedule will be determined this month. 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Cityoffices are closed.1-800-398-7888. Tukwila Community Center is open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. RF G' TUKWILA RESTORATION PLANS FOR DUWAMISH HILL PRESERVE Join us for an evening of discussion and learning about the 2025-2026 Restoration Plans. Light refreshments provided. 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Tukwila Community Center 12424 42"d Ave S Click here to sign-up. tt APPLY TO SERVE ON BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES Apply to be on Boards, Commissions and Committees and have your voice heard. Apply now! Due by Feb 15. Click here for information. Or, call 206-433-1850. Recology. FREE HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING / PICK-UP See below for information. * Planning CommissionPubl 6:301c PMHearings City Hall Council Chambers Hybrid Meeting ,44.• DONATION NEEDED FOR TRUCK REPAIR COSTS Tukwila Pantry just had a repair bill for $14,369 on their truck plus additional $16,856 for truck rental. Click here to donate. 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Click here for information. 206-552-6873 MinimumWage@TukwilaWA.gov FOOD BANK OPENS: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (except holidays) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3118 S 140'h St %ice Volunteers - THERE IS A DIRE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS for food packaging or food distributions. To volunteer, click here to sign up. - Donors - Please donate at tukwilapantry.org/donate. Donations can be dropped off on Tuesday -Saturday from 8 AM -11 AM or by appointment. _ L King County Library System TUKWILA LIBRARY 14380 Tukwila International Blvd 206-242-1640 Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 & Jun 21 - Resource Fair - Click here for information. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM ** Free & help for K-12. Click here for information. online tutoring homework grades ** See other events and fun activities at the Tukwila Library. Click here for information. 7 ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WA FIRE CAREERS PARTNER AGENCIES 0 FINE This recruitment will remain open, and WA Fire Careers will be pulling scores on March 26 for the August academy. Click here for information and apply. Scroll down to select j, WAFIRECAREERS. A re FN TM ENT aF LOAN PROGRAMS FOR SEPTIC HELP 1-888-231-2170 CleanWater@Craft3.org ECOLOGY Failing septic systems can result in sewage backing up in the home or entering local waterways and groundwater supplies. Click here for information. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 206-296-3920 Exemptions.Assessments@KingCounty.gov gil King county! The annual income limit for this program is now $84,000. Click here for information. FEEDBACK ON FINAL DRAFT OF ADA TRANSITION PLAN Due by January 10, 2025 HaveASay@kingcounty.gov King County Metro wants to hear from you on the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan! Multiple languages available. Click here for information. FREE HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING / PICK-UP 206-9443900 R% Recology customers subscribed to food & yard waste collection can leave your undecorated natural holiday tree on regular yard waste service day. For customers not subscribed Recology to food & yard waste services, call 206-944-3900 to schedule a free pick-up of your holiday tree. Holiday trees must be undecorated and no longer than 6 feet. OPEN HOUSE - BOEING ACCESS ROAD INFILL STATION PROJECT Jan 28 7:00 PM Tukwila Community Center/ Social Hall -12424 42"d Ave S TSOUNDTRANSIT Join Sound Transit to learn more about this project, including information about the station site, next steps, and how you can get involved in the project. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas about the station. Doors open at 6:45 PM. r— SBASmall ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES & RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE BOMB CYCLONE 1-800-659-2955 disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Business Administration encourages applicants to promptly submit their applications. First come first served. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled here: appointment.sba.gov or visit SBA Outreach Center in the Elections Building at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton. Property damage deadline is Feb 21. Economic injury deadline is Sep 23. Click here for information. 75 76 Tentative Agenda Schedule MEETING 1— REGULAR MEETING 2 — C.O.W. MEETING 3 — REGULAR MEETING 4 — C.O.W. JANUARY 6 See below links for the agenda packets to view the agenda items: January 6, 2025 Regular Meeting JANUARY 13 See below links for the agenda packets to view the agenda items: January 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting JANUARY 20 JANUARY 27 SPECIALISSUES Ordinance adopting Franchise Agreement with Intermountain - Infrastructure Group. 2025 Participation on external Boards, Committees and Commissions (discussion only). Special Meeting to follow Committee of the Whole meeting. NEW BUSINESS Authorize the Mayor to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers, Teamsters Local #117, for 2025-2027. If a. D A _Y 1 HAVE A DREAM , No Council Meeting or Work Session due to the holiday. MEETING 1— l REGULAR MEETING 2 — C.O.W. MEETING 3 — REGULAR MEETING 4 — C.O.W. FEBRUARY 3 WORK SESSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 24 Special Meeting to follow Committee of the Whole meeting. ,_ -# ,. HAPPY ms PRESIDENT'S ` CONSENT AGENDA - Accept Tukwila International Boulevard for 124th/150th Place reconfiguration. - Accept Department of Ecology Grant for South 131't Street Drainage Improvements, in the amount of $1,729,600.00. - Ordinance adopting Franchise Agreement with Intermountain Infrastructure Group. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Potential sale of Newporter parcel. No Council Meeting or Work Session due to the holiday.