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Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2012 S:ISlam. Conference Room *1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; Kathy Hougardy and De' Sean Quinn
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte and Robin Tisclmialc
Guest: Chuck Parrish
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
L PRESENTATIONS No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. WSDOT Regional Mobilitv Grant: TUC Pedestrian/BicN-cle Bride
Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) Regional Mobility Grant for right -of -way and construction phases of the Tukwila Urban
Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge project.
The total grant request would be in the amount of $6,870,000, and requires a minimum 20% City match.
The Committee discussed concerns regarding the amount of Citv matching funds for the grant, and the
amount of effort required to calculate the Vehicel Mile Travel (VMT) and Vehicel Time (VT) reduction
calculations. Without concerns this application would usually be approved for submission by the
Committee, however, the Committee would like to move this foixvard to full Council for discussion due
to the concerns above. FORWARD TO AUGUST 27 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. TUC Transit Center SUDDlemental Agreement No. 15
Staff is seeking Council approval for the Supplemental Agreement No. 15 with IBI Group for a new
scope and fee that addresses additional utility conflict resolution potholing, minor re- design for conflict
resolution, additional right -of -way acquisition services and additional survey work for the Transit Center
in the amount of $65,970. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 27 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
C. Andover Park West Street Wideninu Supplemental Agreement No. 16
Staff is seeking Council approval for the Supplemental Agreement No. 16 with IBI Group for a nevv
scope and fee that addresses additional utility conflict resolution potholing, minor re- design for conflict
resolution, additional right- of -ivav acquisition sen ices and additional sun ev work for the Andover Park
West Street Widening in the amount of $86,450. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
AUGUST 27 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
III. SCATBa
No discussion held. INFORMATION ONLY.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Ekberg mentioned that the brush in the median on northbound SR -599 just north of the
bridge over I -5 appears to be a hindrance to the sight distance for northbound vehicles. Bob Giberson will
forward this on to the WSDOT maintenance office for review and response.
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Future Agendas
Discussed changing Transportation Benefit District to "Transportation Revenue Options."
Discussed temporaiN traffic control options for holiday shopping traffic to overcome the westbound
backups approaching the SR 51K off -ramp stop signs at 51" Ave S/Klickitat Drive.
Meeting act oarrned at S:5 2h.m.
Next meeting: Monday, August 27, 2(_)12 5:15 p.m., Conference Room 41
Committee Chair Approval
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