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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-15 Transportation Minutes City of Tukwila Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 15, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #1 PRESENT Councilmembers: Staff: Guests: Pam Linder, Chair; Dennis Robertson and De'Sean Quinn Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Maggi Lubov, Jack Pace, Bob Giberson, Jon Harrison and Kimberly Matej Chuck Parrish, Allan Ekberg, Jerry Erskine and John Hoang CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 4:58 p.m. Committee Chair Linder began the meeting with introductions. She stated that she would like to give the first few minutes to resident Allan Ekberg who had some comments about bicycle safety. As a part-time bike rider, Mr. Ekberg expressed some concerns regarding bicycle safety just south of Airport Way. After identifying the area on a map, staff determined that the area in question is located within City of Seattle boundaries. However, the area is adjacent to Associated Grocer's and both Tukwila and Seattle will be meeting to discuss development of this land as well as boundary issues. During that time, staff will ensure that bicycle safety is addressed. Additionally, Community Development staff mentioned that the Planning Commission will be having a work session on the City's Walk and Roll Plan which addresses cyclist issues. Mr. Ekberg will participate in that work session as a planning commissioner. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. South 142nd Street/54th Avenue South Local Improvement District (LID) Update As an information only item, staff is returning to Committee to provide an update on the status of the formation of a local improvement district (LID) in the neighborhood of 54th Avenue South and South 142nd Street. In Spring 2006, several property owners approached the City regarding the possibility of forming an LID for a new road and utilities. In October 2007, staff brought forth a discussion of the possible LID to the Transportation Committee. At that time, due to a down turn in real estate values and an increase in construction costs, staff recommended conducting a second property appraisal of the area to determine if there would be a significant gain in value and benefit to warrant the LID. The second appraisal was conducted, and it was determined that the property values would increase. However, the values would not increase significantly enough to pay for the project. In order for the Public Works Director to certify that this project is eligible for possible LID formation, the gain in value and benefit must be at or above the cost of the project. This is not the case, and therefore, the project cannot be certified. Jim Morrow will prepare an informational memo explaining this further to full Council as well as provide a draft letter that will be sent to the 22 property owners in the area notifying them that the local improvement district cannot be certified for formation. INFORMATION ONLY. TransIJortation Committee Minutes AIJri/15. 2008 - Paae 2 B. Ordinance Approving Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan Staff is seeking full Council adoption of the Local Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan as well as adoption of a new CTR ordinance. The CTR Plan has come before the Transportation Committee two previous times (June 11, 2007 and January 29, 2008). Staff reported that the Plan has been refined to reflect consistency in formatting, but no substantive changes have been made. The ordinance will be the piece of legislation which drives the CTR Plan, and staff would like Council to adopt the Plan so that they can begin implementing it. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 28 COW. m. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Future agenda items for the Committee will include: . An update on CIP transportation projects (current status and anticipated plans) . An overview of the 2007 costs for fleet and fuel usage Committee member Robertson shared information from a recent South County Area Transportation Board (SCA TBd) meeting. He stated that the May SCA TBd meeting will focus on Metro bus hour allocation and service disparity in the south end. He has been tasked with bringing two examples of where service falls short in Tukwila and he has been asked to bring a City staff member who is involved with bus service in our jurisdiction. Jim Morrow will attend the meeting with Dennis. Dennis will update the Committee on the meeting outcome when it is appropriate. Meeting adjourned at 6: 15 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, April 29, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 1 ?~L Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by JM.