HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-05 Transportation MinutesCity of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2012 5:15 p.m. Conference Room 91
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; Kathy Hougardy and De' Sean Quinn
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin, Stan Anderson, Gail Labanara and
Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:14 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Phase II Streetlight Replacement: 190 LEOTEK LED Luminaries
Staff is seeking Council approval to purchase 190 LED roadway lighting luminaires from Tacoma Electric in
the amount of $94,985.78. This purchase will be the second phase of the City's LED streetlight conversion (250
watts and below), the first of which took place in 2011. It is unclear how many phases it will take to complete
replacement throughout the City. Currently, the City is only replacing metered, City -owned streetlights.
LED lighting provides the following benefits:
Reduced power consumption (up to 50
Greater reliability
Longer life expectancy
Reduced maintenance
Lower utility costs
Funding for this purchase will come from the 2012 Traffic Control in the Streets Division, and the Annual
Traffic Signal Program. Staff noted that the pricing of LED fixtures has been steadily decreasing, and the cost
of the fixtures is approximately only 20% more than traditional fixtures; however, the cost of 400 watt is still
substantially higher. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 13 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
B. Grant Acceptance: Puget Sound Regional Council
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept 2012 federal grant funding from the Puget Sound Regional Council
in the amount of $1,000,000 for overlay and repair of East Marginal Way South from South 81s` Place to
Norfolk Street. Staff applied for this grant funding specifically for preservation of existing infrastructure earlier
this year.
The required matching funds (minimum 13.5 will be taken from 104 Fund: Bridge and Arterial Streets.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 13 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
III. SCATBd There was no updated SCATBd information to review.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Ekberg inquired about plans for holiday traffic near Klickitat Drive and State Route 518. Staff
responded that meetings to discuss holiday traffic are scheduled with Mall, Police and Public Works representatives.
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, November 19, 2012 5:15 p.m., Conference Room 41
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by K4M, Reviewed by GL.