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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-06 Transportation MinutesCitv of Tukwila Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August G, 2012 5:151). n7. C'onlerenee Roon7 No. I PRESENT Councihmmbers: Allan Ekberg, Chair, Kathy Hougardy and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Gail Labanara and Kimberly Mat j Guests: Sharon Mann CALL TO ORDER: The meeting ryas called to order at 5:19 p.m L PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. TUklylla International Boulevard Sneed Studs Ordinance Staff is seeking approval of an ordinance that syill losyer the speed limit on Tukwila International Boulevard from 40 mph to 35 mph from South 139 Street to South 152"" Street. After the completion of the Tuk -,vila International Boulevard roadsyay improvements, a traffic engineering study vvas conducted to assess speeds, traffic volume, and collision rates on the roadway. The results of the study suggest that the speed limit currently set at 40 mph should be reduced to 35 mph. Additionally, mid block crosswalks at the 14300 and 15100 blocks are proposed to be retrofitted in 2013, which should assist in the reduction of collision rates. Detailed data collection and results are included in the Committee agenda packet. Staff stated that once the speed limit signs change and have been in place for a year, the area will be assessed again to compare data and findings in order to make any other necessai� adjustments. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 13 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Tukwila Urban Center Access (Klickitat) Proiect LID Final Assessment Study Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into a consultant agreement with Macaulay Associates for the final special benefit/proportionate assessment study for TUklylla Urban Center Access (hlickitat) Local Improvement District (LID) No. 33 in the amount of $142,800. Macaulav Associates conducted this project's LID preliminary assessment in 2009. The final assessment will result in a final report of findings relative to 278 properties in the LID and the special benefit to each parcel based on cost/benefit ratio results that is fair and proportional. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 13 COW FOR DISCUSSION. III. SCATBd There syere no items relating to SCATBd agenda items. IV. MISCELLANEOUS At the request of Committee Chair Ekberg, the Committee discussed the possibility of placing time -limit signs for parking in Riverton neighborhood near the neighborhood commercial center at the intersection of East Marginal Wav South/40 Aveue South and South 00 Street. After a brief discussion, the Committee felt that it yeas a fair request for signage in order to encourage short -term parking near businesses that offer short-term services. This item does not need to go to full Council for consideration as placement of such parking signage is in the prevue of the City Engineer. Meeting act ournecl at 5:571arn. Next meeting: Monday, August 20, 2012 5:15 p.m. Conference Room 41 t Committee Chair Approval llmrites by K41ii. Revrelred hr UL.