Council Transportation Committee

    Meeting MINUTES 

Committee Members:

Josh Schaer, Chair

Fred Butler

Eileen Barber

April 10, 2008  5:00 – 6:00 PM

   Pickering Room, City Hall NW

   1775 12^th Avenue NW

       Bob Brock, Public Works Engineering Director

       Darcey Strand   425-837-3403

        darceys@ci.issaquah.wa.us

5:00

(I)

School District & Issaquah High School (Steve Crawford)

DISCUSSION: Steve Crawford from the Issaquah School District was present and went over the proposed plans for the new Issaquah High School campus.  He covered the access and parking.  A new signal will be constructed at the north entrance with dual lefts southbound.  A warrant analysis has been done. Evans Street access will remain solely as emergency access. All utilities will be placed underground.  This will cause some tree removals. New street lights will be part of the plan.  Bike racks are part of the project as well and located under the 2^nd story connectors between the buildings.  Route 200 stop will remain on 2^nd Ave. The total number of parking stalls will increase by ~9 from 589 to 598 as currently proposed. Location of crosswalks and onsite circulation was discussed as was parking along 2^nd Ave. Method of parking will change from assigned stalls to first come first served similar to Skyline HS. New tennis court area will be used as interim parking for contractor during first phase of work which is anticipated will take ~18 months to do. Construction is set to begin at the end of June with demo, and then followed by construction in October.

5:15

(D)

Newport Way west of SR900

Staff Support: Gary Costa

DISCUSSION: PWE staff provided an overview of various segments planned for Newport Way including future developments.  There should be latecomers possibilities for recapturing some costs.  PWE staff currently are doing a preliminary study for feasibility of the Maple Street extension.

The goal is to limit the amount of throwaway for anything built now.  From the proposed alternatives by Talus Management Services the Administration is recommending items 1c and 2b for the proposed revision to the Development Agreement.  There is some level of urgency to move this forward for the summer since Sound Transit will be concluding their Park and Ride facility in June, so there is some urgency to getting a connection in to serve the area westerly to Oakcrest.

Need to address 2 issues; 1) Development Agreement revisions, and 2) What is the preferred alignment for the trail/walkway/shoulder?  Land Use is dealing with the Development Agreement but is seeking CTC input on item 2.  The Development Agreement needs to be back by 5/19 to take advantage of the window of opportunity of summer construction. This would allow for construction to begin in July. 

RECOMMENDATION from CTC - unanimously supports the Administration’s recommendation.

5:35

(AN)

AB 5810 Route 269 Transit Now Financial Partnership

Staff Support: Gary Costa

DISCUSSION: PWE staff gave a brief overview of the Agenda Bill followed by a brief Committee discussion. 

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Agenda Bill with the addition of information in the AB regarding the amount budgeted.  Item to be on consent agenda with no staff needed.

5:45

(D)

ITS – Wireless and other bond issues

Staff present on completion of the transit center and if fiber work had been completed.

Staff Support: Gary Costa

DISCUSSION: PWE staff provided some basic information on the public outreach for use of additional bond funds.  After committee discussion it was determined that in order to best manage this public process that an Agenda Bill would be the best way to initiate this. This will allow the process to be structured better and could include Town Hall meetings, COW meetings and other methods of receiving input to assess if citizens support the use of any or all of these funds.  There should be an exhibit to the AB listing choices for the different enhancements. Part of the process needs to include educating the public on ITS and its benefits.  One item suggested is the use of a Hosted Bulletin Board on line.  For minimal cost this would provide a temporary forum for exchanging information and ideas.  

5:55

(D)

Complete Streets Prioritization

Radar Sign Prioritization

Staff Support: Gary Costa

• Discuss the design for 2008 and schedule.
• Quotes on 4 possible Radar Sign locations.
• Staff was asked to look further into the recommended bike lane work on Village Park Dr. for $67K before moving forward with it.
• Staff will provide the committee final locations for Radar sign selection.

DISCUSSION: Staff provided feedback on questions from last month on Village Drive bike lane restriping.  After discussion, the committee supported going with the recommended projects excluding the bike lane for Village Drive. 

ACTION: PWE staff is to return next month with more detailed costs for substituting the 43^rd bike lane for the Village Drive bike lane and restriping.

6:10

(D)

Update: Transit Partnership: Follow-up on any activities or needed actions

Staff Support: Gary Costa

DISCUSSION: Staff provided a reminder that the Route 200 agreement will be coming to the Council later this year for approval (similar agreement to the Route 269 discussed earlier tonight)

6:15

(D)

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Corridor Letter

Staff Support:  Bob Brock

DISCUSSION: This item was postponed as nothing was available to review yet.

6:30

Adjourn                                                         Next Committee Meeting: 5-8-08

UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS

·         CIP Prioritization (Mayor’s office AB coming)

·         TIP 2009-2014 (includes those reasonably funded projects from the A list other than the Bypass)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

• Newport Way W of SR 900
• SR 900 WSDOT Widening
• Transit Partnership Now
• SE 43^rd Roundabout
• Transportation Survey
• Regional Tolling
• I-90 Undercrossing