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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-17 Transportation Minutes QD City of Tukwila Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION EE Meeting Minutes February 17, 2009 S: 00 p.m. Conference Room I Tuesdav Meeting Due to Holidav PRESENT Councilmembers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson and Verna Griffin Staff: Jim Morrow, Gail Labanara, Jon Harrison, Jack Pace and Kimberly Matej Guest: Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA A. 13911 Tukwila International Boulevard Street Vacation Ordinance Staff is seeking full Council approval of an ordinance vacating approximately 128 feet along 13911 Tukwila International Boulevard. To date, the City has received no objections to the street vacation. A public hearing for the matter is scheduled for February 23, 2009. The street vacation is being requested by the property owner located at 13911 Tukwila International Boulevard. The City will receive $25,000 for the property, based on fair market value appraisal. These monies will return to the City's General Fund. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 23 COW FOR DISCUSSSION. B. 2008 4` Ouarter Report The Committee reviewed the status of program goals as outlined in the 2008 4th Quarter Report, and asked clarifying questions as appropriate. Public Works Administration 1. Review the Local Improvement District... (page 7 of Committee agenda packet). Staff reported that the final offer has been made on the last piece of property. Street Maintenance /General Admin General: 1. Pavement management program... (page 8 of Committee agenda packet.) Committee members are aware that while City staff was able to complete all items budgeted for the 2008 Overlay Program, not all needs were budgeted. Overlay needs run in excess of $3 million over our budget program amount. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Committee Member Robertson reported on the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting he attended today which include information on the tunnel update and a loss of car -to -car capacity. He mentioned that the City of Seattle will be looking at other revenue sources for the tunnel construction. Revenue sources could include, but would not be limited to re- implementation of the motor vehicle excise tax or tolling. Committee Member Robertson recommends that the City take a position on motor vehicle tax, but not on tunnel construction. This issue will be brought up under reports by one of the Committee Members at a future Council meeting. Committee Chair Quinn inquired about House Bill 1490 (companion in Senate 5687) which recently received some negative press in a Seattle Times article. Jack Pace explained the bill further, stating staff is aware of the Transportation Committee Minutes February 17, 2009 Pape 2 concerns outlined in the bill, and that many of the provisions being called for the City is already working towards in certain areas slated for redevelopment. Additionally, the Association of Washington Cities will be working on this issue and monitoring it for cities. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, March 2, 2009 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.