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2024-02-13 Council PPW MinutesPARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING February 13, 2024 Elected Officials Present Staff Present Councilmember Susan Paine (Chair) Rob English, City Engineer Councilmember Michelle Dotsch Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer Council President Olson (ex-officio) Jeanne McConnell, Engineering Program Manager Councilmember Jenna Nand Ryan Hague, Capital Projects Manager Angela Tinker, City Attorney's Office Scott Passey, City Clerk CALL TO ORDER The Edmonds City Council PPW Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council Conference Room, 121 — 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 1:30 pm by Councilmember Paine. 2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Committee Updates • Wayside Crossing System/Train Horns Councilmember Paine referred to the City's February 6 public media release regarding short circuits in the electrical system at the Dayton Street crossing that caused intermittent outages. Discussion followed regarding when the issue would be resolved. Committee recommendation: Information 2. Presentation of Update on 2024 Transportation Plan, including Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) Mr. Hauss reviewed: Key Plan Updates o What's Going to be Different from the Existing Element? ■ Planning Horizon year = 2044 ■ Incorporate updated subarea plans ■ Updated long-term project list and costs ■ Financial strategies to identify how the high priority projects can be implemented • Planning Process o Major Steps to Updating the Transportation Element ■ Evaluate existing transportation systems conditions and issues ■ Prepare travel forecasts and evaluate needs ■ Define/update multimodal improvement projects ■ Update transportation policies ■ Documentation and quality control Project Schedule ­4 5 Mee�in9 *O 1ne Open Houses/Pudic Ifans�lOUP -Jr M-Ing—W, 7118, septe ,TBD 02/13/24 PPW Committee Minutes, Page 2 Patrick Lynch, Transpo Group, reviewed: • Multimodal LOS (MMLOS) o GMA & RCW Amendments to Transportation Requirements o GMA Transportation Concurrency Requirements o LOS Outcomes, Trade -Offs, and Balance of Modes • What is Transportation Concurrency o Growth management requires multimodal transportation systems to be adequate to serve planned growth. Transportation concurrency links land use plans with multimodal transportation and capital improvement plans, providing a tool for effectively managing and balancing community growth • Edmonds Existing LOS Standards o LOS C ■ All intersections on City collector streets o LOS D ■ Signalized intersections on City arterial streets ■ Intersections on Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS)* within Edmonds, including: - SR 104 - SR 99 south of SR 104 * Not subject to Edmonds LOS or Transportation Concurrency ordinance, but City required to identify HSS intersections not meeting WSDOT LOS D standard o LOSE ■ Intersections on Highways of Regional Significance (HRS) within Edmonds, including: - SR 99 north of SR 104 - SR 524 • Edmonds Vehicular LOS Standards Ea�w4u.r 0 0 00 0 v 0 0 0 o d 00 0 0 0 o 0 0 o 2023 = Only 1 intersection not meeting City LOS D standard ■ SR 104 (Edmonds Way)/238th St o Stop sign control on side streets o Low volume side streets experience delay to accommodate higher volume SR 104 traffic flow o LOS F operation for worst movement only (left -turns) during PM peak hour Traditional Highway Capacity Manual Vehicular LOS Standards o Issues with vehicular LOS ■ Counts Cars, Not People ■ Vehicle Thru-put/Intersection Delay = Measures of Driver Inconvenience ■ Demand exceeds supply during narrow PM Peak Hour; Does not equal "Failure" ■ Major funding decisions using public tax dollars that will last for decades ■ Auto -centric LOS standards require auto- centric "capacity" (widening) mitigation 02/13/24 PPW Committee Minutes, e3 ■ Contributes to urban sprawl and even more traffic congestion Complete Streets: Who Are We Planning For? —0 Pedestrians Bicycles okb% Public TransitBALANCE ALL mobility needs for Commercial/Freight ALL modes must be carefully IFSingle considered, BALANCED, and Hi h Occu anc Vehicle g P y implemented for the MULTIMODAL transportation system to provide space and Occupancy Vehicle safety for EVERYONE. Work Completed or in Process ✓ Traffic Calming Program Revisions — Summer 2023 ■ Administrative Request ■ Criteria updated; scoring revised ✓ Transportation Goal & Policy Audit ■ Evaluate 2015 goals & policies for compliance with GMA & PSRC ■ Strength test to maximize PSRC certification of 2024 Edmonds TE ✓ Existing Conditions Update ■ Update inventory of existing transportation conditions ✓ Monthly meetings with Transportation Advisory Committee ■ Information/Education on transportation issues/topics ■ Community input and interaction ■ Recommendations and guidance In Process or Upcoming Work ➢ Evaluating Pedestrian, Bicycle, Trail, & Transit Networks ■ Confirm primary & secondary pedestrian, bicycle, & transit routes ■ Identify gaps & improvement needs on each modal network ■ Consider prioritization factors (Centers, destinations, volumes, safety) ❑ Prepare Long-range Travel Forecasts ■ Based on updated Travel Demand Model ■ MMLOS = Mobility for people, not just vehicles ❑ Evaluate Future Transportation System ■ Refine MMLOS standards: Existing vs. Desired Multimodal Networks ■ Identify improvement project needs, costs, and priorities ❑ Financial Strategies to Maintain MMLOS Standards ■ Project list translates to cost of development & City implementation strategy ■ Refine LOS standards, if needed Questions and discussion followed regarding difficulty prioritizing all modes in every corridor, creating a transportation system that connects various modes, how land use and limited public transportation in Edmonds are considered, new transit routes with the opening of light rail, future changes related to transit, communicating with transit agencies, whether MMLOS would help projects score higher for Safe Routes to Schools grants, and considering undergrounding utilities and beautification when redesigning streets. Committee requested the February 27 presentation to council include cost to the City of MMLOS versus current autocentric LOS and PSRC requirements related to the transportation element. Committee recommendation: Full council February 27 3. 10-ft Dedication for 75th PI W Right -of -Way Adjacent to 15604 75th PI W 02/13/24 PPW Committee Minutes, Page 4 Mr. English explained this dedication is related to a proposed single family residence. The current right- of-way is 40 feet and the Official Street Map calls for a 10-foot future right-of-way dedication on the west side of 75'" Place W. The applicant went through the process of nexus and proportionality and the estimated cost of $500,000 to build a wall and supporting structure did not support construction of a sidewalk. Mr. English and Ms. McConnell responded to questions regarding whether the 10-foot right-of-way dedication was needed if no sidewalk would be constructed, a resident's inquiry about Ordinance 2799 related to a vacation north of Meadowdale Beach Road, and a right-of-way construction permit. Committee recommendation: Consent agenda 4. Presentation of Main St Overlay Project Update Mr. English reviewed: • Project Introduction & Background o City pursued and won a $750K PSRC grant in 2020 for overlay of Main St from 6th Av to 8th Ave ■ Grant requires matching funds from City ■ Design funds became available in 2023 ■ Construction funds are available in 2024 o Design contract with KPG Psomas was approved in May 2023. o City of Edmonds staff, following City's Complete Streets Ordinance #3842, identified an opportunity to add an eastbound (uphill) bicycle lane by narrowing travel and parking lanes throughout the corridor. o A second bike lane for westbound (downhill) cyclists would require elimination of parking on one side of Main St. Parking surveys confirmed heavy parking demand in the corridor making the elimination of one parking lane undesirable. Area Map Mr. Hague reviewed: Parking counts were performed morning, afternoon, and evening on Wednesday, January 24th through the morning of Monday, January 29, 2024 Mr. English continued: • Existing Section 02/13/24 PPW Committee Minutes, Page 5 • Proposed Section • Pedestrian Improvements o Curb bulb -outs ■ Bulb -outs shorten crossing distance for pedestrians in addition to making them more visible to motorists o Ramp to accessible parking at Frances Anderson Center ■ Existing accessible parking at FAC does not have adequate facilities for users to access sidewalk. • 7t" & Main I� a �< II a - MNN ST c+C c+C • 8tn & Main a 02/13/24 PPW Committee Minutes, Page 6 Paving Project Schedule o Design phase ■ Complete in spring 2024 o Construction phase ■ Start in summer 2024 and complete by late summer 2024. Striping to occur in late summer ■ Preliminary Construction Estimate = $916,525 Questions and discussion followed regarding concern bulb -outs do not provide adequate turning radius for large trucks, concern with cost of sidewalks on 7th and 8th when both are dead-end streets, need for lighting around the Frances Anderson Center, concern with cost to provide a bike lane for only two blocks, areas on 8th where the sidewalk has been redone, cost of a traditional corner versus a bulb -out with landscaping, concern this is a project in search of a solution, concern there is a bike route a block away on Dayton, plans to continue the bike lane on Main to 9th and potentially up to Five Corners, concern with narrowing Main with bike lanes, and 9th & Main intersection design. Committee recommendation: Public update March 7 5. 5-ft Public Sewer Easement along West Property Line of Lot 1 in Vehrs Short Plat Mr. English explained during review of a proposed 2-lot short plat at 520 Forsyth Lane, it was determined obtaining a 5-foot public sewer easement would be beneficial for future maintenance. The sewer main is located on the property to the west of 520 Forsyth near the property line. Staff is requesting a 5-foot public sewer easement be dedicated as part of this short plat. Committee recommendation: Consent agenda. 6. Presentation of Proposed Acquisition of 7317 Lake Ballinger Way Property Mr. English relayed the Department of Ecology awarded the City $500,000 toward acquisition of this parcel. The grant requirements include several pre -acquisition steps; several have been completed, a couple remain such as review by the State AG office related to developing a short term and long term stewardship plan. That information is being prepared and will be sent to DOE. If DOE agrees with the City's proposal, it will go on to the State AG's office for review, a minimum of 4 weeks. The required baseline inventory is in progress as well as appraisal review. A presentation regarding the water quality deed and purchase & sale agreement will be made to council in 6-8 weeks. The property owner is willing to sell at the appraised amount of $480,000. Once the sale is complete, demolition of the structure will occur, followed by restoration of the property and potential use as a water quality rain garden/bio detention facility to treat runoff from SR 104 before entering Lake Ballinger. Mr. English responded to council questions whether the deed restrictions would allow a rain garden, whether demolition will include dismantling the dock, and cost of asbestos abatement and removal of the dock. Committee recommendation: Future presentation to council 7. Presentation of Department of Ecology Agreement - 2023-2025 Biennial Stormwater Capacity Grant Mr. English relayed DOE makes capacity grants available for agencies to help implement and meet the stormwater permit. The City received $75,000 last year; the program staff applied to in August 2023 allocated $130,000. The funds must be expended between July 2023 and March 2025. Staff is developing a scope of work for use of the funds. Mr. English responded to questions regarding eligible expenses. 02/13/24 PPW Committee Minutes, Page 7 I Committee recommendation: Consent aqenda 8. A Motion of the Citv of Edmonds Grantina to AT&T Wireless Services of Washington, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company, d/b/a AT&T Wireless, by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its Member (Lessee), Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Consent to a Holdover Tenancy of the Facilities Lease as Provided for in Said Lease Ms. Tinker explained this motion would authorize the mayor to provide the City's written consent to hold over on a month -to -month basis on the terms already outline in the lease. There are three tenants at that location, the 20-year lease ended before the tenancy of the others. This would facilitate negotiating the three at the same time. Ms. Tinker responded to questions regarding month -to -month tenancy, late fees that would be collected before entering into a long term lease with this tenant, leasehold excise tax collection, updates required in the lease, and updating insurance as part of the new lease. Committee recommendation: Consent agenda 9. An Ordinance of the Citv of Edmonds Grantina to New Cinaular Wireless PCS LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Successor in Interest to AT&T Wireless Services of Washington, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company, d/b/a AT&T Wireless, its Successors and Assigns, an Extension of the Franchise Granted under Ordinance 3441, Establishing an Effective Date Ms. Tinker advised this ordinance extends the franchise through August. The rights and obligations extend continuously through that date. The intent of the extension is to combine this with another franchise held by New Cingular Wireless. Committee recommendation: Consent agenda 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:58 pm. SCOTT PASSEY, L CLERK