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Home My WebLink About2012-08-13 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers August 13, 2012 7:00 P.M. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Seal called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Verna Seal, Council President, Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller. Councilmembers Robertson and Ekberg were not present. CITY OFFICIALS David Cline, City Administrator; Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. SPECIAL ISSUES a. An ordinance establishing new speed limits on Tukwila International Boulevard. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on August 6, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, stated a full engineering evaluation of speeds, collisions, and traffic volumes was conducted upon completion of the Tukwila International Boulevard street improvements. Data from the previous five years was analyzed and the predominant collision type was found to be year- end collisions, and the typical location was at mid -block crosswalks, driveways, and traffic signal approaches. To help mitigate the high rear -end collision rate, the mid -block crosswalks near the 14300 and 15100 blocks are proposed to be retrofitted in 2013 as part of the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) crosswalk project included in the draft 2013 Capital Improvement Program. The changes could include the installation of digital speed limit signs and possible overhead flashing beacons. Mr. Giberson explained the 85 percentile speed is typically used to set speed limits based on the theory that most drivers will travel at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for any given roadway segment. The 85 percentile speeds for the area north of South 139 Street are in excess of the posted 45 miles per hour (mph) speed limit, while speeds in the area between South 139 Street and South 152 Street are below the posted speed limit. It was determined that 35 mph is a reasonable and safe maximum speed limit for the area. The Council is being asked to approve the ordinance lowering the speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph on Tukwila International Boulevard between South 139 Street and South 152 Street. Sharon Mann, 4452 South 160 Street, expressed her appreciation for the work on this issue by the Public Works Department. She voiced support for the reduction in speed along Tukwila International Boulevard, and she feels 30 mph would be a safer maximum speed limit. The Council exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the above topic Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 13, 2012 Page 2 of 3 COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. A contract for the Tukwila Urban Center Access (Klickitat) LID #33 Assessment Study. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on August 6, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Mr. Giberson explained Macaulay Associates began the LID Special Benefit Study and right -of -way acquisition services for the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Access (Klickitat) Project in 2005. LID #33 was formed by Ordinance No. 2260 in 2009. The study showed a definite benefit from the TUC Access Project. The final construction costs are nearly complete and an updated and final assessment study is needed. The Council is being asked to approve the contract with Macaulay Associates in the amount of $142,800. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton was not present b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Tukwila Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) ribbon cutting ceremony on August 7, 2012, and later that evening he participated in the National Night Out Against Crime events. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Tukwila Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) ribbon cutting ceremony on August 7, 2012, and later that evening she hosted a neighborhood National Night Out Against Crime event. On August 11, 2012 she attended the Tukwila Kids Festival at Cascade View Community Park. Councilmember Quinn participated in the National Night Out Against Crime events on August 7, 2012 He commented that his family recently visited several Tukwila parks, and he commended the Tukwila Police Department for their increased presence at the parks. Councilmember Kruller attended the Tukwila Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) ribbon cutting ceremony on August 7, 2012, and later that evening she participated in the National Night Out Against Crime events. On August 10, 2012 she attended the Waste Management Community BBQ and the Family Movie Night at the Tukwila Community Center. She attended the Tukwila Kids Festival on August 11, 2012 at Cascade View Community Park. She commended Parks and Recreation staff for their work on all the events from August 10 11, 2012. She commented on the lack of a water faucet at the Cascade View Community Park. She explained there is only one drinking fountain in the park, and she noticed City staff hauling water to the park from the Tukwila Community Center. Council President Seal participated in the National Night Out Against Crime events on August 7, 2012. On August 8, 2012 she attended the Strategic Planning workshop, and she urged everyone to complete the Strategic Plan Community Survey. A link to the survey can be found on the City's website. httiD: /www.tukwilawa.gov/ c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, said information gathered from the Parks and Recreation Department indicate approximately 1,600 people participated in the various events this past weekend including the Waste Management Community BBQ, Family Movie Night at the Tukwila Community Center and the Kids Festival at Cascade View Community Park. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes August 13, 2012 Page 3 of 3 d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, announced City staff has finalized the list of community participants for the Tukwila Tree and Environment Advisory Committee, with the exception of the Councilmember representative. The feedback from the Committee is that meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning in September. At a prior City Council meeting, Community Affairs and Parks Committee Chair Hougardy had commented that Councilmember Ekberg would like to be the Council's representative and Councilmember Robertson would like to be the alternate representative. Councilmember Quinn also expressed interest in being part of the Tree Committee and asked that the topic be discussed at the next Council meeting. Ms. Matej asked the Council to contact her about scheduling appointments for deployment of iPads. She asked the Council to be mindful of the busy months ahead, and to remember to notify her of any unavailability issues. Staff is working on one Strategic Plan workshop and possibly 2 to 4 budget work sessions. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kruller requested she be updated on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) issue. Council President Seal indicated she would provide Councilmember Kruller information on the BNSF issue. ADJOURNMENT 7:42 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. ,1� Verna Seal, Council President 1- �w Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 08/27/2012 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 08/28/2012