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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-13 Transportation Minutes City of Tukwila Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes August 13, 2013 5:15 p.m. Conference Room #1 PRESENT Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Joe Duffie, Kathy Hougardy (Absent: Dennis Robertson) Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Cyndy Knighton, Gail Labanara, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. I.PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II.BUSINESS AGENDA A. 2013 Grant Applications Staff is seeking Council approval to submit grant applications to the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Applications for both programs are due in late August If approved by the Committee, staff will submit the following projects for state grant funding by the TIB program: rdthth 53 Avenue South (South 137 to South 144 Street) thnd South 144 Street Phase II (42 Avenue South to Tukwila International Boulevard) If approved by the Committee, staff will submit the following projects for federal grant funding by the PSRC Transportation Alternatives Program: thstrd South 144 Street Bridge Sidewalks (51 Avenue South to 53 Avenue South) Tukwila South Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Tukwila MIC Smart Street Non-Motorized (SR-599 to Airport Way South) Committee members and staff discussed details of the projects as well as projects that were considered but are not being recommended for grant funding applications at this time. The Committee was in favor of proceeding with the application processes proposed by staff. COMMITEE APPROVAL TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS. III.SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBD) Meeting The August 20 meeting agenda and July 16 meeting summary were distributed at the Committee meeting, and the August 5 letter to Governor Inslee regarding a bipartisan transportation funding package request will be discussed on August 20. Committee Chair Kruller inquired about Tukwila being featured at a future SCATBd meeting, and staff confirmed a project will be ready in September. INFORMATION ONLY. Transportation Committee Minutes August 13, 2013 Page 2 IV.MISCELLANEOUS Committee Chair Kruller mentioned that based upon comments heard at Night Out and Council Chat, nd there is significant community interest in upgrading the intersection of 42 Avenue South and South th 144 Street (near Foster High School) from a flashing four-way stop to a full traffic light installation. Staff confirmed that this has been anticipated for some time and that the existing wiring can accommodate the upgrade with minor adjustments. A traffic signal is listed in the CIP under the South th 144 St Improvements. Considering the planned Tukwila Village construction one block away, the timing may be right to pursue this upgrade in conjunction with that construction. Outreach has been made to the school district, and if they are supportive it will bolster a future grant application. Committee Chair Kruller raised the subject of the apprenticeship program last discussed at the July 9 committee meeting. with Tukwila-specific edits to staff and committee members. Staff will follow up with the Burien Public Works director for feedback as well, and the committee will revisit this topic this fall. Meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL.