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Home My WebLink About2008-11-25 Transportation Minutes City of Tukwila Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 25,2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #3* * Room C/ulIlge for this meeting only PRESENT Councilmembers: Staff: Guests: Pam Linder, Chair; Dennis Robertson and De' Sean Quinn Bob Giberson, Frank hiarte, Derek Speck, Robin Tischmak, Jaimie Reavis, Moira Bradshaw, Peter Lau, Mike Ronda, Gail Labanara, Mayor Haggerton, Jon Harrison, Jack Pace and Kimberly Matej Mike Hansen, Sabey Corporation CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5 :04 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. ll. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Tukwila International Boulevard Phases II and III Staff is seeking full Council approval to award a bid to Gary Merlino Construction Company in the amount of $12,261,309.20 for construction of Tukwila International Boulevard (Till) Phase II and III improvements. Robin Tischmak provided a brief overview of the project explaining that these phases will provide roadway improvements on Till from South 116th Street to South 138th Street. Robin also explained the additive alternate that will now be included in the project due to the bids coming in under the engineer's estimate. The $800,000 additive alternate is a concrete wall fascia that will run on both sides of the highway. The alternate should not be considered an optional addition only to improve the physical attributes of the project; the additive is an integral part of the project which was considered as an additive in order to save money based on predictions of an escalating bid climate. Committee members asked staff to include a sample of what the fascia will look like in the packet which goes to full Council. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 8 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Mike Hansen, a representative from Sabey Corporation, expressed his company's desire for undergrounding wires, specifically in the Homeland Security and Intergate West building locations. Mr. Hansen offered his assistance in encouraging a conversation between the City of Tubvila and Seattle City Light regarding the possibility of pursuing an undergrounding opportunity. Mayor Haggerton briefly explained the undergrounding history and issues the City has been faced with regarding the anticipated high cost of undergrounding. He believes that a facilitated discussion between the City of Tukwila, Seattle City Light and Sabey Corporation will encourage the pursuit of possible undergrounding opportunities. Mayor Haggerton has consistently stated in the past, and currently believes, that undergrounding is in the best interest of the City. Staff stated that Transportation Improvement Board funds will not pay for undergrounding; however, undergrounding was part of the original Improvement Board grant application. Committee members were in support of a facility meeting of the three parties. TranslJortation Committee Minutes November 25. 2008 - Paae 2 B. TukwiIa Urban Center Access Proiect (Klickitat) Supplemental Agreement #2 Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into Supplemental Agreement #2 with Macaulay and Associates for additional services relative to Local Improvement District Special Benefits Study for the TukwiIa Urban Center Access Project (Klickitat). This supplemental agreement will add $25,200 to the current contract, extending the original contract amount to a cost not to exceed $142,100. This agreement will update the appraisals of over 300 properties in the urban center, hopefully leading to the resolution of some right-of-way acquisition issues. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 8 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Turnover of Street Improvements by Charter Homes, Inc./Riverton Lane Development Staff is seeking full Council authorization for the Mayor to sign acceptance forms for the turnover of street improvements, street lighting, and a storm drainage system located within South 130th Street and 38th Lane South, adjacent to 3827 South 130th Street. Now that 9-10t short plat by Charter Homes, Inc./Riverton Lane Development is complete, the developer is transferring assets of the public facilities to the City. This infrastructure will be added to City inventory, and is valued at $63,246. The public facilities/infrastructure has been constructed to City standards and has been inspected by staff. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 1 CONSENT AGENDA. D. Walk and Roll Plan Update The Committee continued to review portions of the Walk and Roll Plan. Staff distributed copies of some minor changes/updates to the document and discussed ongoing efforts to refine the Plan. Committee members were enthusiastic about and supportive of the Plan. However, the Committee did express concern that the budget monies designated for the Plan in 2009-10 might not be enough to begin implementation. This item will return to Committee on December 9 for additional review. It is anticipated that a full presentation and ordinance recommendation will be forthcoming at a January 2009 Council meeting. RETURN TO DECEMBER 9 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR ADDITIOANL DISCUSSION. m. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 1 ?s,L- Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.