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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-22 Transportation Minutes Transportation Committee January 22, 2007 - 5:00 p.m. Present: Pam Carter, Chair; Joe Duffie, and Pam Linder, Council members. Jim Morrow, Director of Public 'Works; Frank Iriarte, Deputy Director; Bob Giberson, Acting City Engineer; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Robin Tischmak, Senior Engineer; Jon Harrison, Traffic Sergeant; Diane Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to the Council. Business Al!enda A. 2007 Overlay Program Consultant Selection and Agreement Mr. Tischmak related that the selection of a consultant to provide scope of work, design, and PS&E for the 2007 Overlay Program was being presented together in order to expedite the process. Using the pavement management system and recommendations from the maintenance department, a list of streets for the 2007 overlay program was developed. Ms. Carter noted that the list was also compiled within the budgetary constraints. There are eight individual streets within three different locations. She pointed out that Task 2, Slade Way (stabilization of hillside); Task 3, Boeing Access RoadlEast Marginal Way (overlay and repair); and Task 4, Pavement Management System (updated to reflect current conditions) would be included as part ofthe project. She understood the need to expedite the project and would seek consensus of council to forward this item directly to February 5 regular council meeting rather than submitting the item to Committee of the Whole for discussion. Mr. Duffie noted that ifthere are time delays, the cost of the construction project increases. Mr. Morrow conveyed that updating the pavement management system is important in order to prioritize all of the streets within the city. He continued and noted that this information would be helpful ifthe residential street program was reinstituted. Mr. Tischmak commented that this type of information is a useful tool for long-range planning. This will enable the City to assess whether additional monies need to be allocated for the overlay program of city streets. Unanimous approval to forward to February 5 regular council meeting. New Business Mr. Morrow indicated that discussions are ongoing to get commitments from Seattle City Light to complete its work on Tukwila International Blvd. and S 144. Ms. Carter noted that it may be helpful to provide a time line of events as they failed to fulfill their commitment. Ms. Carter noted that city staff was working hard to remove graffiti throughout the city. Different methods are used to repair the surfaces being defaced. Some items cannot be painted until the weather is warmer. The surfaces will be prepared for painting at a later time. Mr. Morrow reported that the wind storm cost the city $25,000 in overtime. Mr. Morrow also updated the committee on a request from the City of SeaTac to restrict the traffic on S 1781h to one-way (eastbound - going down the hill). SeaTac is concerned with traffic backing-up into the neighborhood. The westbound traffic (going up the hill) would have to use an alternative route. He conveyed that the City is not interested in supporting this. The girder needs to be replaced on S. 1781\ the overpass/bridge, the girder needs to be replaced. It is estimated that the repair could take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. This is a WSDOT project. Mr. Morrow reported that there is no immediate danger to the structural integrity, the bridge can function and, therefore, it is not a high priority to WSDOT. Adjournment: 5:30 p.m. Committee Chair Approval Minutes by DJ. Reviewed by GL. .QC.