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City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
Janumy 15,2008 - 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT
Councilmembers:
Staff:
Guests:
Pam Linder, Chair; Dennis Robertson and De'Sean Quinn
Jim Morrow, Pat Brodin, Frank Iriarte, Bob Giberson, Jack Pace, Jon Harrison, Derek Speck
and Kimberly Matej
Chuck Parrish
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5 :02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS: No Presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Strander Boulevard Extension - Interlocal Agreement with City of Renton
Staff briefly explained the history associated with this project which dates back to 1986 (see Resolution
1008) when the Cities of Tukwila and Renton began working together on the relocation of land
boundaries. This culminated in the 2006 completion of Renton's SW 27th Street connection to the Federal
Reserve Bank.
The current request for an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Renton is for the purpose of the
extension project of SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard between West Valley Highway and Oaksdale
Avenue. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
Due to recent changes in the mayoral seats of both Tukwila and Renton, it is essential for Mayor
Haggerton and Mayor Law (Renton) to meet to reaffirm both cities' commitments to this project.
Currently, a meeting is scheduled between the two in early February. Staff does not plan to move forward
with this interlocal agreement until after that meeting.
The Committee reviewed contract specifications in detail.
Depending on the outcome of the mayoral meeting, the Interlocal Agreement will either return to the
Transportation Committee or go directly to COW. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OF EXISTING
INTERLOCAL. FORWARD TO FUTURE COW. IF CHANGES, RETURN TO
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
B. Ordinance Adopting 2008 Standard Specifications
The adoption of the WSDOT/APW A Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal
Construction, more commonly referred to as Standard Specifications, is a bi-annual process familiar to the
Council. Every two years updates are made to the Standard Specifications. The changes are usually
minor; however, in order to be eligible for federal funding, the City is required to adopt the Standards
each time there is an update. Staff has prepared a draft ordinance adopting the Standards. The only change
in the new ordinance in comparison to the repealed ordinance is that the new ordinance allows for the
adoption of the 2008 Standard Specifications as well as the adoption of all future amendments.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW.
C. Ordinance Adopting WSDOT Access Permitting Standards for SR-18l
The City is required to adopt WSDOT Access Permitting Standards for all state managed highways
located within City limits. Currently, SR-18l (West Valley Highway) is the only roadway located in
Tukwila which is managed by the state. Staff is seeking full Council approval of an ordinance that
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will adopt the applicable standards and meet state requirements. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW.
D. Interurban Avenue Pavement Repair Bid Award
Staff has identified an extremely rough surface area on Interurban Avenue South near Fort Dent
Park. Historically this area has produced a rough roadway due to soil problems in there area. It is
likely that the worsening surface area is a result of the recent Fort Dent/Interurban Avenue South
Sewer Project.
Staff is recommending pavement repair of the area and is seeking full Council approval to award a
bid in the amount of $28,574 to Lakeridge Paving Company for the project. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW.
E. South 144th Street Improvements - Contract Acceptance and Closeout
Staff is seeking full Council approval for project completion, contract acceptance and authorization
to release retainage for the South 144th Street Improvements which were completed on June 15,2007.
This project boasts is the first officially marked and signed bike lane in the City of Tukwila.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 22 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
F. 2008 Transportation Issues
Staff prepared a list of issues that they believe will be brought to and addressed by the Transportation
Committee during 2008. Additionally, staff requested input from Committees member on issues the may
like to discuss during the year.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding traffic calming issues which were identified by staff as a
potential priority for discussion. Interest existed on the Committee to revisit this issue during the year.
Committee members suggested additions for future discussions:
. IdentifY the transportation needs of Tukwila residents located on the west side of the highway
to City services (i.e.: TCC, City Hall, City-sponsored events and programs, etc). Explore
possible options for meeting these needs and identifY budget funding if appropriate.
. Address and discuss ways to accomplish the 2008 Council Goal - Work together in
cooperation with nearby cities to address common problems in the Highway 99 corridor and
Militmy Road.
. Consider a joint meeting with SeaTac's corresponding Transportation Committee to talk
about issues affecting both of our communities as well as share information and ideas.
DISCUSSION ONLY.
m. ANNOUNCEMENTS - No announcements.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS - Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 29,2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #1
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