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City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
Meeting Minutes
July 9, 2013 5:15 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Kate Kruller; Chair, Dennis Robertson (Absent: Joe Duffie)
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Cyndy Knighton, Gail Labanara, Lynn Miranda, Robin Tischmak,
Pat Brodin, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
I.PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II.BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center
Staff is seeking Council approval of an agreement between King County, Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac,
and Renton for the design, construction, ownership, and maintenance of the F Line RapidRide
Fiber Optic Project. As part of the new infrastructure required by the F Line, fiber optic cables are
being installed along the entire route. Additional strands beyond those required for F Line
communication needs are being allocated to the five jurisdictions and others for uses to be
determined by the cities. This agreement defines how the agencies will work together in
implementation of this project, detailing ownership, and maintenance responsibilities.Staff
confirmed for Committee members that future maintenance will likely be very minimal and much
MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22, 2013
can be performed by the City.
C.O.W.
B. Contract Supplement Services related to the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)
Plan
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract supplement with Fehr & Peers in the amount of
$5,500 in order to complete an air quality impact analysis for the Southcenter Subarea Plan, as part
of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). This additional funding is required
because the original scope of the contract assumed that the consultant team would be able to
leverage prior work to assess air quality impact, but the consultant found nothing comparable that
would be useful. The SEIS, including this contract supplement, is fully funded by the federal
MAJORITY APPROVAL.
Tukwila Urban Center/Transit Oriented Development grant.
FORWARD TO JULY 15, 2013 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Interlocal Agreement State Purchasing
Staff is seeking Council approval of the Master Contract Usage Agreement (MCUA) with the State
previously administered
the Washington State Purchasing Cooperative, has been replaced by the Department of Enterprise
Services. Existing membership in the purchasing cooperative ended in June 2013, and in order to
continue using state contracts, the City must sign a new agreement with the Department of
MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 15, 2013 REGULAR
Enterprise Services.
CONSENT AGENDA.
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D. Resolution Surplus and Sell the Sewer Video Inspection Truck
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution authorizing the sale of a 1993 Ford Grumman
Video Inspection Truck to the City of Normandy Park. The City has replaced this truck in
accordance with the 2013 Fleet purchase plan, and while it is no longer needed it remains in good
condition. Normandy Park will pay the full fair market value of $8,000 if this sale is approved by
MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 15, 2013 REGULAR
the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA.
E. Resolution Surplus City Equipment for 2013 Round 2
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution authorizing the sale of four surplus vehicles from
described as
follows:
1998 Ford Clubwagon
1994 Chevy S-10 Pickup
1990 Chevy Pickup
2002 Johnston 4000 Sweeper
MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 15, 2013 REGULAR CONSENT
AGENDA.
III.SCATBd
Highlights from the June 18 meeting were discussed, including:
Federal Way presentation on Transportation Safety
SCA comprehensive approach to regional bridge tolling
SCA legislative update (transportation package, public trust fund, budget cuts)
Interlocal agreement for South Sound Transportation Board
success with traffic calming measures including speed bumps and
traffic circles, resulting in collision reduction rates from 75-82%. Staff is aware of public interest in some of
these mitigations and indicated that the addition of 1 FTE staff (Traffic Engineer) would be required.
INFORMATION ONLY.
IV.MISCELLANEOUS
As information only, Committee members and staff reviewed the status of the five Transportation
Committee Goals for 2013.
1. Create a Public Safety-oriented Sidewalk Policy
Councilmember Robertson expressed a safety concern with public sidewalks not being
continued onto private property, giving examples on Strander near Target and on Minkler
near Panera Bread. Staff responded this is a private property issue with developers/owners
who are sometimes reluctant to expend funds.
Committee Chair Kruller inquired about sidewalk ramp ADA compliance program status.
Staff indicated that Tukwila is making progress and while currently ahead of agencies, is
not near its goal. This is in the CIP but not well-funded at this time.
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2. Create a Policy for the Committee to review and approve the CIP Project Update
Staff confirmed that this will be the topic of an upcoming work session in
August/September.
3. Design and Timeline Status on Improving the BNSF Fright Mobility Route.
Staff indicated that Administration is addressing this issue and is expected to provide an
update soon. Government Relations staff will be invited to give a status update at the next
Committee meeting.
4. Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor Improvements
Staff mentioned that the southern sidewalk is being reviewed for ADA improvements.
Councilmember Robertson noted that there has been a jaywalking patrol emphasis of late.
5. Create Policy for Apprenticeship Utilitization in Contracts
Staff reports that activity on this has been limited due to high volumes of other work on the
schedule.
Committee Chair Kruller indicated she will update the language on drafts from other cities
submitted in March, and will provide an electronic copy to committee members and staff.
Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL.
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