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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-21 Transportation MinutesCitv of Tukwila Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes Man- 21, 2012 5:151).177. Conference Room No. 2* *Note Room Change PRESENT Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; Kathy Hougardy and De' Sean Quinn Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Cyndv Knighton, Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Brandon Miles, Paul Surek, Shellev Kerslake, Peggy McCarthy, Derek Speck, Gail Labanara and Kimberly Matzj Guests: Chuck Parrish, resident; Paul Fuesel, KPG; Walt Niehoff, LMN Architects; Brianna Holan, LMN Architects; and David McMullen, KPFF CALL TO ORDER: The meeting vvas called to order at 5: IS p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Tukwila Urban Center: Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridue As information only, staff presented information to the Committee regarding architectural selections for the Tukwila Urban Center pedestrian/bicycle bridge. A PovverPoint presentation outlined the processes of determining trail alignments, approaches and bridge designs. The Committee asked pertinent questions including right- of -vvay needs, parking requirements, and identified users. Staff reported that the project plans will be at 3()% completion by October, with final design anticipated in fall 2013. Staff showed a 3 -D model of a draft bridge design. Committee Members suggested the model be made available at a Council meeting so that remaining Councihmmbers could view it. The Committee Members were complimentaiy of what has been presented to date. INFORMATION ONLY. B. Grant Auulications for State and Federal Funds: PSRC 2012 Call for Proiects Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for four grants, three of which have already_ been submitted and one which is forthcoming. As a result of an overlooked deadline, staff submitted applications to the 2012 Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Federal Funding Program prior to receiving Committee approval. The applications were due by 5:(_ 0 p.m. on Mav 11, 2(_)12, and reflect existing projects that are in the City's CIP, familiar to Council, and have been submitted for previous grant funding. The finding requests total $6,736,080 for three projects sidewalks, pavement restoration, lighting and drainage on Interurban Avenue South; overlay on East Marginal Wav South; and the "Street Smart" non motorized project for the North Tukwila Manufacturing Industrial Center. If finds are awarded, the Council does have the ability to decline the funding. Committee Chair Ekberg emphasized the importance of staff tracking grant deadlines so that Council and Committee processes can be followed. Additionally, staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for grant funding this summer through the State Transportation Improvement Board in the amount of $4 million for the Interurban Avenue South project mentioned above. COMMITTEE APPROVAL. APPLY FOR GRANT. Transportation Committee Minutes Mav21, 2012 —Paae2 C. Development Agreement Procedures Staff is seeking Committee approval to foiNvard a draft ordinance relating to procedures for development agreements to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to full Council. Incorporating language into the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) will provide greater transparency and set expectations for such agreements; essentially, codifi current processes and past practice. It will address broad sections of TMC Chapter lK relating to the zoning code. FORWARD TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION. III. SCATBd No report scheduled for Committee. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting az #ournecl at 0:011). n7. Next meeting: Monday, June 4, 2012 5:15 p.m. Conference Room 41 Committee Chair Approval 110 acs hr LIU Reviewed hr (,L.