2010.06.22 Transportation Benefit District Board A
AGENDA
City of Edmonds
Transportation Benefit District Board
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5th Ave. North, Edmonds
______________________________________________________________
JUNE 22, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Flag Salute
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
A. Roll Call
B. AM-3152 Approval of Transportation Benefit District Board Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2010.
3. AM-3165
(30 Minutes)
Put possible $70 increase in TBD license fees to a public vote during the November 2010
general election.
4.Audience Comments (3 minute limit per person)
5. (15 Minutes)Board Comments
ADJOURN
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AM-3152 2.B.
Approve 05-04-10 Draft TBD Meeting Minutes
Transportation Benefit District Board
Date:06/22/2010
Submitted By:Sandy Chase Time:Consent
Department:City Clerk's Office Type:Action
Information
Subject Title
Approval of Transportation Benefit District Board Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2010.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board review and approve the draft minutes.
Previous TBD Action
N/A
Narrative
Attached is a copy of the draft minutes.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: 05-04-10 Draft TBD Minutes
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/15/2010 09:15 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/15/2010 09:17 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/16/2010 01:29 PM APRV
Form Started By: Sandy
Chase
Started On: 06/15/2010 09:10
AM
Final Approval Date: 06/16/2010
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CITY OF EDMONDS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD
DRAFT MINUTES
May 4, 2010
The Edmonds Transportation Benefit District meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Board President
Steve Bernheim in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Steve Bernheim, Board President
D. J. Wilson, Board Member
Michael Plunkett, Board Member
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Board Member
Diane Buckshnis, Board Member
OFFICIALS ABSENT
Strom Peterson, Board Vice President
Dave Orvis, Board Member
STAFF PRESENT
Stephen Clifton, Community Services/Economic
Development Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Rob English, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
PLUNKETT, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
BOARD MEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PLUNKETT, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES OF
MARCH 23, 2010
3. ELECTION OF EX-OFFICIO TBD BOARD TREASURER AND WASHINGTON CITIES
INSURANCE AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE
Board President Bernheim explained at its last meeting, the TBD Board elected Community
Services/Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton as Treasurer. The TBD’s bylaws require that
the City’s Finance Director be the TBD Board’s Treasurer.
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BOARD PRESIDENT BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WILSON TO
REVOKE THE APPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN CLIFTON AND ELECT THE CITY FINANCE
DIRECTOR LORENZO HINES AS BOARD TREASURER AND WASHINGTON CITIES
INSURANCE AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE.
Board Member Plunkett explained the TBD Board was told after electing Mr. Clifton that the TBD Board
Treasurer must be the City’s Finance Director. City Attorney Scott Snyder explained both State statute
and the charter require the City’s Finance Director to be the TBD Board Treasurer.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. UPDATE FROM CITY STAFF REGARDING LIST OF PROJECT PRIORITIES
Transportation Engineer Bertrand Hauss introduced Kristina Johnson and Stohn Nishino, members of the
City’s Citizen Transportation Committee.
Mr. Hauss explained the 2009 Transportation Plan identified an approximately $64 million budget
shortfall to fund all the transportation projects. The total cost of the projects in the Plan was
approximately $105 million. At the March 23, 2010 TBD Board meeting, staff presented different TBD
funding options such as additional vehicle license fees or redistribution of REET funds. The Board
directed staff to provide a list of priority projects over the next ten years for different TBD options.
Mr. Hauss referred to a list of all the transportation projects identified in the 2009 Transportation Plan and
the priority projects highlighted in yellow. He stressed the lists of priority projects were scenarios in
assisting the Board in understanding the different TBD options. He noted the cost estimates that include
design and construction were preliminary, prepared by the consultant as part of the Transportation Plan.
More detailed estimates would be required in the future.
Mr. Hauss explained with a $20 TBD, the TBD is collecting approximately $500,000 per year or
approximately $5 million over the next 10 years. He explained with the current funding, the City’s
overlay cycle is approximately 80 years. The industry standard for overlays of arterials is 20 years and 25
years for collectors. He identified the project that could be funded via a $20 TBD option:
• Street Overlay/Resurfacing
Mr. Hauss explained if the TBD fee was increased to $40, the amount collected over 10 years is $10
million. He identified additional projects that could be funded via a $40 TBD option:
• Main Street @ 3rd Signal Upgrade
• 212th @ 84th / Five Corners Intersection Improvements
• 234th Street SW / 236th Street SW (#1 long walkway)
• Bicycle Loop signing
• Main Street @ 94th Avenue W Signal Installation
• 2nd Avenue S (#1 short walkway)
• Citywide Traffic Calming Program
• Dayton Street (#2 short walkway)
He referred to a ranked list of short and long walkway projects identified in the Transportation Plan by the
Walkway Committee.
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Mr. Hauss explained if the TBD fee was increased to $60, the amount collected over 10 years would be
approximately $15 million. He identified additional projects that could be funded via a $60 TBD option:
• 212th @ 76th W Intersection Improvements
• 100th @ 238th Signal Upgrades
• Maple Street (#3 short walkway)
• Maplewood Drive (#2 long walkway)
• Walnut Street (#4 short walkway)
• 220th Street SW @ 76th Intersection Improvements
• Walnut Street @ 9th Avenue W Intersection Improvement
• Meadowdale Beach Road (#4 long walkway)
Mr. Hauss explained if the TBD fee was increased to $80, the amount collected over 10 years would be
approximately $20 million. He identified additional projects that could be funded via an $80 TBD option:
• 228th Street SW Corridor Improvements / Hwy. 99 @ 76th Intersection Improvements
• 80th Avenue W / 180th Street SW Walkway (#7 long walkway)
• Walnut Street (#5 short walkway)
He explained the projects were ranked using the Project Priority list in the Transportation Plan as well as
citizen comments regarding pedestrian safety and traffic calming, the reason a number of walkway and
other safety improvements were added to the list.
He provided project description for the several of the priority projects:
• Street overlays – intended to improve the overlay cycle and reduce the cost of Public Works
maintenance calls
• Main Street @ 3rd Signal Upgrade – Trucks traveling southbound on 3rd Avenue North, turning
right onto Main, strike the signal pole approximately twice a month as well as vehicle heads and
signal poles are very old
• 212th @ 84th / Five Corners Intersection Improvements – current level of service F and will
continue to increase as volumes increase
• 234th Street SW / 236th Street SW (#1 long walkway) – near Madrona Elementary
• 2nd Avenue S (#1 short walkway) – approximately 100 feet of sidewalk
• Citywide Traffic Calming Program – identified in the Transportation Plan
• 100th @ 238th Upgrades – vehicle heads and signal poles and mast arms have been in place 25-30
years and need to be updated
Mr. Hauss reviewed maps that identified the funded projects for the different TBD options, pointing out
the projects were located throughout the entire City.
Kristiana Johnson, Citizen Transportation Committee, explained the Committee was involved in the
preparation of the Transportation Plan. The City hired a team of consultants to work with staff and the
Citizen Transportation Committee to develop a Long Range Transportation Plan for the City that
considers all transportation needs through 2025. The consultants included Randy Young, Henderson
Young and Company, a Transportation Financing Specialist. The Plan was adopted by the City Council in
November 2009 and included in the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is intended to be a balanced, multi-
modal Plan that address all the City’s transportation needs. Projects fall into three categories, 1) road
maintenance, 2) safety, and 3) concurrency. With regard to concurrency, she explained the GMA states
that in order to have growth, the city must have its capital facilities in place concurrent with development;
if not, development cannot occur or the Comprehensive Plan must be changed. The Plan also includes
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walkway projects, curb ramp upgrades for ADA, bicycle projects, SR 104/Edmonds Way projects and
traffic calming to reduce the impact of through traffic through neighborhoods.
She identified concurrency projects on the Priority Project lists that are needed by 2015:
• 212th @ 84th /Five Corners Intersection Improvements
• Main Street @ 9th Avenue W Signal Installation
• Walnut Street @ 9th Avenue W Intersection Improvement
• 228th Street SW Corridor Improvements/ Hwy. 99 @ 76th Intersection Improvements
• 80th Ave W / 180th Street SW long walkway
• Walnut Street short walkway
Mr. Hauss explained if the City obtained grants for any of the projects on the Priority List, the next
project on the list would be funded.
Board Member Plunkett questioned whether Exhibit A, B and C corresponded to a TBD dollar amount.
City Engineer Rob English explained Exhibit A was a list of all the projects identified in the
Transportation Plan, the yellow highlight identifies project on that list that were included on the $20, $40,
$60 and $80 TBD options. Exhibit B is a list of the short walkway projects and Exhibit C is a list of the
long walkway projects.
Board Member Buckshnis asked why the signals at 9th @ Main, 9th @ Walnut and 9th @ Caspers that total
$2.5 million were needed before sidewalks in areas with parks and schools. Mr. Hauss answered 9th @
Main was a concurrency project. The goal was to do a variety of roadway and walkway projects. Board
Member Buckshnis commented those signals were concentrated in the bowl and the existing signals were
operational. The cause of the backup was the traffic light at 220th & 9th. She preferred to construct more
sidewalks outside the bowl and near schools, noting parents have called her saying they want sidewalks
and a child was hit last week. Mr. Hauss pointed out the 234th Street SW/236th Street SW long walkway
project near Madrona was not in the bowl and was the #1 walkway identified in the Transportation Plan.
Board Member Buckshnis suggested shuffling projects to include walkways by schools, noting there was
not really an issue with the blinking lights. Mr. Hauss advised the level of service (average delay at an
intersection) was E, the City’s level of service standard is D. Any intersection with a level of service
below D was identified as a concurrency project. Board Member Buckshnis reiterated $2.5 million was a
substantial amount of money to install three traffic signals. She preferred to spend the money on
sidewalks by schools and parks.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked how the list of projects from the Transportation Plan were
prioritized. Mr. Hauss answered the Transportation Plan identified a project priority based on grant
eligibility, project magnitude, and concurrency. Board Member Fraley-Monillas advised she served on the
Citizen Transportation Committee in 2009 and assisted with prioritizing the projects. She did not recall
that the signals at Walnut @ 9th and Caspers @ 9th were discussed during the Committee’s meetings but
had been added to the Transportation Plan. She referred to a project on the long walkway list, 238th from
Hwy. 99 to 76th Avenue W, explaining this road has no sidewalks and is a frequently traveled route by
residents between the Safeway and Lake Ballinger neighborhoods. She recalled seeing pedestrian walking
in the grass area to avoid cars on the hill. She questioned why the signals at Walnut @ 9th and Caspers @
9th were prioritized over that walkway project. Mr. Hauss responded the intersection of Walnut @ 9th as
well as Main @ 9th were concurrency projects.
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Board Member Fraley-Monillas responded she understood concurrency but those two signal projects were
not identified as priorities during the Citizen Transportation Committee’s prioritization. Mr. Hauss
advised the 238th walkway was ranked 9th in the Walkway Plan and the Walkway Committee thoroughly
evaluated all the areas identified as potential projects.
Board President Bernheim explained it was not his intent to adopt a project list tonight. He wanted an
opportunity to review the list and look at the project locations and then schedule another TBD meeting
when the projects could be discussed further.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked whether an additional TBD required voter approval. Board
President Bernheim responded it did.
Board President Bernheim suggested Board Members submit any additional questions to him and he
would refer them to staff.
5. DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC VOTE ON TBD ASSESSMENTS IN EXCESS OF CURRENT $20
LICENSE FEE AND RELATIONSHIP TO BUDGET FORECAST
Board Member Plunkett asked whether the $10,000 cost of placing an issue on the ballot could be funded
from existing TBD fee collections. City Attorney Scott Snyder answered it could.
Board Member Plunkett inquired about the amount of existing TBD funds. Public Works Director Noel
Miller advised the TBD was collecting approximately $500,000 per year and spending it on street
maintenance and operations. The fund could accommodate a $10,000 expenditure.
Board Member Buckshnis recalled at the last meeting the TBD had collected only $168,000 through 2009
due to difficulties encountered with the Department of Licensing (DOL) collections. Community
Services/Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton responded collections did not begin until the
end of August 2009. In addition some amounts have not been collected as the DOL addresses problems
with geocoding. DOL hopes to have those issues will be resolved by June. Mr. Snyder commented
Edmonds was one of the first cities to enact a TBD Board and as with any new program, there have been
difficulties.
Board Member Wilson pointed out the City Council approved the list of projects via approval of the
Transportation Plan in November 2009 and the list of priority projects is a subset of that list. He pointed
out the 84th Avenue West project (212th Street SW – 238th Street SW) with a cost of $16 million has been
on the list of priorities for approximately 10 years. The reason it did not score higher on the priority list
was because of it was a regional project of significance. He recalled when the Regional Transportation
Investment District (RTID), a tri-county agency was created in 2001, Edmonds had 2-3 projects including
Edmonds Crossing and the 84th Avenue West project. He relayed the City’s lobbyist Mike Doubleday has
indicated there may be a state transportation package next year. It may be appropriate to request State
funds for larger projects such as this the 84th Avenue West project that are not funded via a TBD.
Board President Bernheim suggested Board Members review the projects including their physical
locations and determine at a future meeting whether to place a TBD assessment on the November ballot.
Board Member Wilson advised the Board had until the second Tuesday in August to take action to place
an issue on the November ballot. If it was not placed on the November ballot, the cost was typically
higher. He recalled the City Council’s 6-1 vote last November to support placing an additional $80
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vehicle license tab fee on the ballot, noting the funding in the Transportation Plan was premised on that
funding source.
Board Member Buckshnis relayed a comment from a Port Commissioner regarding REET funding for
transportation projects. Mr. Hauss recalled he forwarded the Port Commissioner previous PowerPoint
slides from City Council meetings. Board Member Buckshnis requested that information also be
submitted to the Board.
Board President Bernheim advised another TBD Board meeting would be scheduled in the next 4-6
weeks.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked whether staff would provide a recommendation regarding a TBD
funding level. Mr. Clifton responded it was the TBD Board’s decision.
6. BRIEFING ON PROPOSED SNOHOMISH COUNTY TBD FORMATION
Board President Bernheim referred to a letter from Snohomish County inquiring whether the City was
interested in participating a countywide TBD.
Board Member Buckshnis advised she contacted Brian Goodnight, Senior Legislative Analysis,
Snohomish County Council, who was very complimentary regarding how visionary Edmonds was in
establishing its own TBD and stating there was no reason for the City to participate.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Al Rutledge, Edmonds, commented the previous TBD Board meetings were held late in the evening
following City Council meetings. He was surprised there was not more public present when the TBD
Board meeting was held at an earlier time. He suggested anyone who has commented at a TBD Board
meeting in the past be notified of upcoming meetings.
8. BOARD COMMENTS
Board Members had no comment.
9. ADJOURN
With no further business, the TBD Board meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
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AM-3165 3.
Increase in TBD License Fees / Public Vote
Transportation Benefit District Board
Date:06/22/2010
Submitted By:Jana Spellman
Submitted For:Council President Bernheim Time:30 Minutes
Department:City Council Type:Action
Information
Subject Title
Put possible $70 increase in TBD license fees to a public vote during the November 2010
general election.
Recommendation
Previous TBD Action
The TBD met on March 23 and May 4, 2010 (minutes attached).
Narrative
Attached is our working list of 10-year transportation priorities. I suggest we put the complete list
to the voters for an approximate $70 annual transportation/auto impact fee, subject to my proposed
revisions as follows:
Project Rank #6: Delete Main Street & 9th signal Installation ($ 874,000)
Project Rank #10: Delete 212th & 76th improvements ($2,313,000)
Project Rank #16 Delete Walnut Street @ 9th improvements ($ 874,400)
Project Rank #22 Delete Caspers & 9th improvements ($ 818,000)
Project Rank #24 Delete 84th Ave W improvements ($8,177,000)
I think we can do without the above projects for the time being. My suggested deletions reduce the
$30 million list of projects to less than $20 million. I propose the list as revised be put to the
voters on the November 2, 2010 ballot.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: March 23 2010 ApprovedTBDMinutes
Link: 05-04-10 Draft TBD Minutes
Link: March 23 2010 Attachment 4
Link: May 4 2010 TBD Mtg All Project Descriptions
Link: Recommendations by Transportation Committee
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2010 09:52 AM APRV
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2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2010 10:00 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2010 10:57 AM APRV
Form Started By: Jana
Spellman
Started On: 06/18/2010 09:18
AM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2010
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CITY OF EDMONDS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD
APPROVED MINUTES
March 23, 2010
The Edmonds Transportation Benefit District Board meeting was called to order at 10:03 p.m. by Board
Member Steve Bernheim in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Steve Bernheim, Board Member
D. J. Wilson, Board Member
Michael Plunkett, Board Member
Dave Orvis, Board Member
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Board Member
Strom Peterson, Board Member
Diane Buckshnis, Board Member
STAFF PRESENT
Stephen Clifton, Community Services/Economic
Development Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Rob English, City Engineer
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PETERSON, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER WITH THE ADDITION OF ELECTION
OF OFFICERS AS AGENDA ITEM 3A. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PETERSON, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES OF
JUNE 2, 2009,
3A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PLUNKETT, TO
OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT
DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board Member Plunkett nominated Steve Bernheim for the position of President.
BOARD MEMBER PETERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WILSON, TO
CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT
DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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THE VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF STEVE BERNHEIM AS PRESIDENT OF THE
EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EDMONDS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board Member Wilson nominated Strom Peterson for the position of Vice President.
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
THE VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF STROM PETERSON AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE
EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3B. TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT – ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 2009.
Public Works Director Noel Miller explained on behalf of the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District
(TBD), the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is currently collecting a $20 fee at the time
a registered vehicle notice is issued within the City of Edmonds. The fee took effect on license tabs that
expired on or after September 1, 2009.
According to Ordinance 3707, the funds generated by the TBD shall be used for transportation
improvements that preserve, maintain and operate the existing transportation infrastructure of the City
consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.73. As such, funds expended by the District are being used
to preserve, maintain and operate the City's previous investments in the transportation infrastructure,
reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, improve safety, continue the cost-effectiveness of the
City’s infrastructure investments, and continue the optimal performance of the transportation system.
Through December of 2009, the amount collected by the Department of Licensing and forwarded to the
City of Edmonds TBD was $168,498. Although the amounts collected each month are increasing, they
have not been at levels estimated prior to establishment of an Edmonds TBD in early 2009. At that time,
using formulas provided by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), the estimated monthly funds
generated from annual TBD $20 vehicle license fee renewals was $59,000.
During the first few months of collections, cities with established TBDs all received revenue below what
was estimated by each city prior to establishing a TBD. Although DOL acknowledged an internal coding
error in December 2009, the City of Edmonds and other cities are concerned there may be additional
problems related to address matching. AWC has asked DOL to review options to find an approach to
resolving the DOL to Department of Revenue (DOR) address matching problem.
While there could be additional circumstances causing the less than expected revenues, City staff believes
it is important to ensure DOL is applying the fee accurately. An ongoing conversation has been taking
place between representatives from city-established TBDs and DOL over the past few months. Cities
with established TBDs are expecting a more formal response from DOL in the near future regarding what
is being done to address this issue. Representatives from all city-established TBDs have been invited to
participate in a meeting with the Departments of Licensing and Revenue on March 26, 2010. City staff
will update the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District Board on the outcome of this meeting.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked why the funds are not being provided. Community
Services/Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton responded he has been the primary staff
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contact with DOL, DOR and other cities. It is believed there is a geocoding issue; residents are receiving
vehicle license renewal notices that do not contain an announcement regarding the TBD fee and are
informed of the TBD fee at the time they purchase license tabs. DOL also missed numerous internet
vehicle license renewal notices; DOL feels they have corrected that issue. In addition, DOR initially
reversed the 4-digit revenue codes for Edmonds and Lake Forest Park, giving Edmonds’ revenue to Lake
Forest Park and their revenue to Edmonds. Lake Forest Park has 1/3 the population of Edmonds, thus
Edmonds received 1/3 the revenue it should have and Lake Forest Park received 3 times as much. The
following payments were made to the Edmonds TDB for the year 2009:
1 - $1,643.40
2 - $7,306.20
3 - $74,269.80 (includes reimbursement due to coding error
4 - $37,659.60
5 - $47,619.00
Mr. Clifton pointed out the revenue amounts are increasing each month, indicating DOL is beginning to
make the necessary corrections. This Friday staff and City Attorneys for all cities will meet with DOL
and DOR to address that issue.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked if the discussion will include how to get the money back. Mr.
Clifton responded once vehicle licenses have been renewed, there is no way for residents to pay the TBD
license fee.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked whether Edmonds received the money mistakenly provided to
Lake Forest Park. Mr. Clifton answered the third payment the City received in the amount of $74,269.80
included reimbursement due to the coding error.
Board Member Wilson suggested the TBD Board and the City send a letter to the Legislature expressing
their displeasure with DOL’s customer service. Mr. Clifton responded the three questions highlighted in
the TBD 2009 report were raised by one city on behalf of all the TBDs in response to Representative
Upthegrove’s concern that cities are not collecting the amounts anticipated. The City has also
communicated with its other Legislative Representatives.
Board President Bernheim asked how the approximately $168,000 collected to date has been spent. Mr.
Clifton explained $288,745 in eligible expenses were identified; the $168,000 was used to offset those
expenditures. An additional $120,000 of eligible expenditures occurred during the period the revenue
was collected. Mr. Miller explained the expenditures were operation and maintenance of the City’s
transportation system which includes patching of roadways, pavement preservation, traffic signal
maintenance, and roadway striping.
Board Member Buckshnis asked how much the City expected to generate via the TBD vehicle license fee
in 2010. Mr. Clifton answered a better idea of estimated revenue would be available following the
meeting on Friday. Based on the last two payments, $37,000 and $47,000, he estimated revenue
collection of at least $500,000 in 2010. He pointed out in 2009 and 2010, Fund 111 has a $700,000+
subsidy from the General Fund for street operations. If the City collects as much as $500,000 in 2010, the
$500,000 subsidy will not be needed from the General Fund to fund street operations. Mr. Miller pointed
out the importance of stabilizing this funding source to allow the TBD Board to allocate funds from this
revenue source for specific transportation projects.
Board Member Wilson pointed out the TBD Treasurer is an ex-officio member of the TBD Board. The
person in that position no longer works for the City and he suggested the Board nominate and approve
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Stephen Clifton to serve as the Treasurer. Board President Bernheim suggested scheduling appointment
of a Treasurer following the next agenda item.
4. REVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL FUNDING OPTIONS.
Transportation Engineer Bertrand Hauss introduced the Chair of the Transportation Committee Don Fiene
and Planning Board Member and former Transportation Committee Chair Christiana Johnson.
Mr. Hauss explained the 2009 Transportation Plan identified the following projects over the next 16
years:
• (34) Walkway projects
• (13) Concurrency projects
• (7) Roadway Safety projects
• Bikeway projects
• Maintenance and Preservation projects
The 2010-2015 TIP falls well short of those Transportation Plan recommendations due to the funding
gap. Most projects identified in the TIP are pending based on new transportation funding sources, such as
the TBD. At their March 9 meeting the Community Services/Development Services Committee
recommended this funding item be forwarded to the TBD Board for discussion. The purpose of this
discussion is to obtain direction from the TBD Board regarding whether to pursue additional funding
options to fund the capital transportation projects identified in the Transportation Plan.
He provided photographs of projects identified in the Transportation Plan including the 96th Avenue West
walkway project near Madrona Elementary School where there are no sidewalks on either side of the
street and 80th/180th adjacent to South Snohomish County Park where there are no sidewalks on either
side of the street. Staff is applying for a grant for the 80th/180th sidewalk but the lack of matching funds
may prevent the City from acquiring the grant. He displayed photographs of overlay projects including
Meadowdale Beach Road, 88th Avenue West, and Olympic View Drive. Under the current funding
scenario, the City’s overlay cycle is 80 years; the industry standard is 20 years for collectors and arterials
and 25 years for local streets.
He provided an example of cost acceleration as a road deteriorated; the cost of routine maintenance is
$2/square yard, in 5 years the cost of repair activities will increase to $21/square yard, the cost of
resurfacing in 10 years will be $46/square yard and the cost of total reconstruction in 20 years is
$146/square yard. He provided Five Corners as an example of a concurrency project; the existing level of
service is F and the adopted level of service is D.
The total cost of projects in the Transportation Plan is $105 Million. Approximately $41 million in
funding has been identified from the following sources, leaving a funding shortfall of $65 million:
Traffic impact fees
Real Estate Excise Tax
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax
Joint Agency (County portion for 84th Avenue W improvement project)
Utility Fund for resurfacing
Parks Funding (Interurban Trail and 4th Avenue. Corridor)
Grants
An initial $20 annual fee per registered vehicle was approved and the funds were to be used for operations
and maintenance projects only. Additional TBD revenue options are subject to voter approval, up to an
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additional $80 or 0.2% sales and use tax is available and must be project specific. As part of the adoption
of the Transportation Plan in 2009, the City Council approved a provision to investigate increasing TBD
revenue in 2010.
Mr. Hauss provided a summary of project types that could be funded via the current $20 fee and an
additional $20, $40, $60 and $80 vehicle license fee.
Board Member Wilson inquired about the average revenue/year in the TBD options summary. Mr. Hauss
explained that amount included all funds generated via various revenue sources including traffic impact
fees, REET, grants, etc. Board Member Wilson pointed out the revenue from the TBD vehicle license fee
was approximately $450,000 - $500,000/year rather than $700,000/year and the total average
revenue/year including the existing fee is approximately $2.4 million and $3 million for the additional
$20 TBD.
Transportation Committee Chair Don Fiene relayed the Committee’s recommendations. Although the
Comprehensive Plan indicates an $80 TBD vehicle license fee is needed, in light of the economy, the
Committee considered ways to utilize and adjust existing funding sources such as the following:
Use Olympic View Franchise fees for transportation projects in areas served by Olympic View
rather putting them in the General Fund.
Redistribute REET to a 50% - 50% split rather than the first $750,000 to Parks and the remainder
to transportation.
$40 TBD vehicle license fee instead of the $80 TBD vehicle license fee in the Comprehensive
Plan .
Mr. Fiene compared Mountlake Terrace’s 2009 transportation funding with Edmonds; Mountlake Terrace
spent $11,000/mile compared to $2,000/mile in Edmonds.
Board Member Buckshnis inquired about Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) funding for transit.
Planning Manager Rob English answered PSRC has a call for projects every two years for allocation of
federal funds and funds are allocated by county. During the last call for projects in 2009 Edmonds
submitted the Interurban Trail and the 228th/Hwy. 99 project. The City received funds for the Interurban
Trail but not the Hwy. 99 project. Projects are scored based on readiness and availability of a local
match. The 228th/Hwy. 99 project did not score well due to the lack of a local match.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked how projects were ranked such as a traffic light at 9th Avenue
versus the Shell Valley access. Mr. English answered the list represented projects that could be funded
via the TBD and was not adopted as part of the 2009 Transportation Plan. The Transportation Plan has
criteria that are used to determine priorities.
Board President Bernheim observed that increasing the TBD vehicle license fee beyond $20 requires a
public vote. He asked whether the TBD Board or City Council authorized the vote. Mr. English
answered the TBD Board would authorize the public vote.
For Board President Bernheim, Mr. English explained this item was a follow-up on the provision adopted
as part of the Transportation Plan in 2009 to investigate increasing the TBD revenue in 2010 to fund
capital improvements. Staff is seeking direction from the Board regarding their interest in seeking an
increase in the TBD license fee in 2010.
Board Member Wilson explained the project list the Council approved as part of the Transportation Plan
assumed a $20 – $80 TBD fee. The TBD Board now needs to determine whether they are interested in
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pursuing an increase in the TBD fee. If the TBD chooses not to, it will be up to the City Council to
reconcile the project list with available funding.
Board Member Orvis pointed out the deadline to place a measure on the August ballot is May. He asked
whether staff could provide a list of projects by May. Mr. English answered it would be a challenge but
staff could develop a preliminary project list. The larger, more time consuming discussion would be the
Board determining what projects to include and the additional TBD fee to ask the voters to approve.
For Board Member Fraley-Monillas, Mr. English explained the existing $20 TBD fee was dedicated to
maintenance and operation.
Board Member Wilson explained he would not support an increase in the license fee or a pool bond until
the City got its own financial house in order. Once the Council decided how to address operating
expenses whether via a levy or another mechanism and when to place that measure on the ballot, the
Council could then determine whether the next ask to the voters would be a capital bond for
transportation/sidewalk improvements, etc.
Board Member Buckshnis commented the City was working on getting its finances in order. She
cautioned this was completely separate because transportation projects are a public safety issue.
Although she was uncertain whether she could support an $80 increase in the TBD fee, she did support
some increase. She supported placing an increase in the TBD fee on the August ballot, noting the revenue
would be targeted to specific projects.
Board Member Orvis reminded the TBD was a separate government entity and in this process Board
Members were not Councilmembers. The TBD Board was charged with fixing the streets and sidewalks.
Board Member Plunkett agreed with Board Member Buckshnis that transportation projects were public
safety issues. He pointed out the voters needed to get used to being asked via local governments placing
measures on the ballot.
Board Vice President Peterson pointed out in addition to the TBD license fee, the Board had other choices
such as using Olympic View Franchise fees for transportation and changing the REET allocation. He
acknowledged those choices would have a direct impact on the City’s General Fund. He agreed with
Board Member Buckshnis that the TBD fee was a direct funding source; a person who drove a car paid
the fee and the fee was used for transportation improvements. He supported a $40 fee and requested
further information regarding the impact on the City’s General Fund of using the Olympic View
Franchise fees for transportation and reallocating REET to a 50/50 split.
Board President Bernheim commented until further information was available regarding the collection of
the TBD fee, he would not support asking voters to increase the fee. He questioned the rush to increase
the fee, favoring a deliberative, slow approach and first proving to the public that the TBD could handle
the funds they were currently collecting. He suggested the TBD Board prioritize funding of 3-4 projects,
determine the exact cost of those projects and ask the voters for a TBD fee to fund that amount.
Board Member Wilson commented there was interest in addressing transportation under-funding. He
agreed there was a public safety issue, particularly with regard to sidewalks but sidewalk and traffic
calming projects could also be funded via the General Fund. In his opinion, there were other public safety
issues such as the City has fewer Police Officers per capita than any other comparable city and the
elimination of the entire Crime Prevention Program, that are more important than fixing potholes. He
supported the suggestion to reallocate REET to a 50/50 split. He did not want to rush to the August
ballot, particularly since staff was not confident they would have time to develop a project list and when
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the City Council had a levy package that was nearly complete. He cautioned if the voters approved an
additional $40 TBD fee, the City still would not have a full-time Economic Development Director or a
Development Director, Crime Prevention, a plan for Yost Pool, funds for the Senior Center, or adequate
funding for seasonable parks employees. He summarized there were more important matters to address
than an increase in the TBD fee.
Mr. English asked for direction regarding next steps. Board President Bernheim referred to the list of
projects approved as part of the Transportation Plan, commenting it was one thing to approve a laundry
list of projects versus going to the voters to increase the TBD vehicle license fee. He preferred to see a
list of 4-5 top priority projects that could be funded via an increase in the TBD fee. He suggested staff
develop a list of accomplishable projects within the next 2-3 years based on a low, medium and high
increase in the TBD fee. He did not support including traffic signals in those lists.
Board Member Wilson suggested staff also consider what transportation, parks, and public facility capital
projects could be achieved via an operational levy increase. He preferred to wait until after the passage of
an operational levy to place a non-TBD specific capital request on the ballot.
Board Member Orvis commented he could support an $80 increase with the existing project list which has
been considered by the Transportation Committee for years. He cautioned using the Olympic View
Franchise fees for transportation would have an impact on the City’s General Fund and a 50/50 allocation
of REET would affect the project list in the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan. An increase in the
TBD fee would provide a discreet funding source that did not impact other City funds. He suggested the
TBD Board determine an increase and determine what projects could be funded.
Board President Bernheim asked whether staff could develop a list of projects that could be funded via a
$20, $40, $60 or $80 increase in the TBD fee. Mr. English answered yes, explaining the laws governing
the TBD require any increase proposed to the voters be dedicated to specific projects. He suggested if the
Board was interested in pursuing an increase, staff provide further details regarding projects and funding.
Mr. Clifton pointed out Lobbyist Mike Doubleday’s weekly update referenced TBD legislation under
consideration by the House and Senate that would increase the flexibility regarding the type of projects
that can be funded.
Board Member Wilson observed the TBD has an Interlocal Agreement with the City to pay for
administrative services. If the voters approved an $80 increase in the TBD fee, he asked whether the
TBD could hire 2-3 transportation engineers. Mr. Clifton offered to confer with the City Attorney,
anticipating the Interlocal Agreement would need to be amended.
It was the consensus of the Board to request staff return with a range of options based on different TBD
fee increases and projects that could be accomplished at various funding levels.
Mr. Hauss asked whether the Board was interested in pursuing the Olympic View Franchise fees and/or
50/50 allocation of REET. Board President Bernheim answered the Board wanted to keep it simple for
the voters; only an increase in the TBD fee.
Election of Ex-Officio TBD Board Treasurer and WCIA Representative
BOARD MEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS,
TO NOMINATE STEPHEN CLIFTON FOR THE EX-OFFICIO POSITION OF BOARD
TREASURER.
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BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR TREASURER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
THE VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF STEPHEN CLIFTON TO FILL THE EX-OFFICIO
POSITION OF BOARD TREASURER CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, expressed concern that the TBD Board has a great deal of taxing authority
and wants to get as much as possible. He urged the Board to return to the basics. Because the fee is
charged on vehicle license renewals, he urged the Board to utilize the revenue for road maintenance, not
trails. He pointed out the availability of the SAFETEA-LU grant program for safe walkways to schools.
He also suggested using crack-sealing to address deteriorating roadways. He was concerned with the
number of projects on the Six-year TIP and suggested eliminating the $1.9 million Five Corners
Roundabout. He also recommended removing the traffic signal projects, suggesting safety be used to
determine the need for a signal rather than level of service.
6. BOARD COMMENTS
Board Member Plunkett pointed out the Board did not have the ability to tax the people of Edmonds; the
Board was discussing allowing voters to decide whether they wanted to tax themselves to fund road
improvements.
7. ADJOURN
With no further business, the TBD meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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CITY OF EDMONDS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD
DRAFT MINUTES
May 4, 2010
The Edmonds Transportation Benefit District meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Board President
Steve Bernheim in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Steve Bernheim, Board President
D. J. Wilson, Board Member
Michael Plunkett, Board Member
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Board Member
Diane Buckshnis, Board Member
OFFICIALS ABSENT
Strom Peterson, Board Vice President
Dave Orvis, Board Member
STAFF PRESENT
Stephen Clifton, Community Services/Economic
Development Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Rob English, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
PLUNKETT, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
BOARD MEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PLUNKETT, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES OF
MARCH 23, 2010
3. ELECTION OF EX-OFFICIO TBD BOARD TREASURER AND WASHINGTON CITIES
INSURANCE AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE
Board President Bernheim explained at its last meeting, the TBD Board elected Community
Services/Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton as Treasurer. The TBD’s bylaws require that
the City’s Finance Director be the TBD Board’s Treasurer.
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BOARD PRESIDENT BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WILSON TO
REVOKE THE APPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN CLIFTON AND ELECT THE CITY FINANCE
DIRECTOR LORENZO HINES AS BOARD TREASURER AND WASHINGTON CITIES
INSURANCE AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE.
Board Member Plunkett explained the TBD Board was told after electing Mr. Clifton that the TBD Board
Treasurer must be the City’s Finance Director. City Attorney Scott Snyder explained both State statute
and the charter require the City’s Finance Director to be the TBD Board Treasurer.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. UPDATE FROM CITY STAFF REGARDING LIST OF PROJECT PRIORITIES
Transportation Engineer Bertrand Hauss introduced Kristina Johnson and Stohn Nishino, members of the
City’s Citizen Transportation Committee.
Mr. Hauss explained the 2009 Transportation Plan identified an approximately $64 million budget
shortfall to fund all the transportation projects. The total cost of the projects in the Plan was
approximately $105 million. At the March 23, 2010 TBD Board meeting, staff presented different TBD
funding options such as additional vehicle license fees or redistribution of REET funds. The Board
directed staff to provide a list of priority projects over the next ten years for different TBD options.
Mr. Hauss referred to a list of all the transportation projects identified in the 2009 Transportation Plan and
the priority projects highlighted in yellow. He stressed the lists of priority projects were scenarios in
assisting the Board in understanding the different TBD options. He noted the cost estimates that include
design and construction were preliminary, prepared by the consultant as part of the Transportation Plan.
More detailed estimates would be required in the future.
Mr. Hauss explained with a $20 TBD, the TBD is collecting approximately $500,000 per year or
approximately $5 million over the next 10 years. He explained with the current funding, the City’s
overlay cycle is approximately 80 years. The industry standard for overlays of arterials is 20 years and 25
years for collectors. He identified the project that could be funded via a $20 TBD option:
Street Overlay/Resurfacing
Mr. Hauss explained if the TBD fee was increased to $40, the amount collected over 10 years is $10
million. He identified additional projects that could be funded via a $40 TBD option:
Main Street @ 3rd Signal Upgrade
212th @ 84th / Five Corners Intersection Improvements
234th Street SW / 236th Street SW (#1 long walkway)
Bicycle Loop signing
Main Street @ 94th Avenue W Signal Installation
2nd Avenue S (#1 short walkway)
Citywide Traffic Calming Program
Dayton Street (#2 short walkway)
He referred to a ranked list of short and long walkway projects identified in the Transportation Plan by the
Walkway Committee.
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Mr. Hauss explained if the TBD fee was increased to $60, the amount collected over 10 years would be
approximately $15 million. He identified additional projects that could be funded via a $60 TBD option:
212th @ 76th W Intersection Improvements
100th @ 238th Signal Upgrades
Maple Street (#3 short walkway)
Maplewood Drive (#2 long walkway)
Walnut Street (#4 short walkway)
220th Street SW @ 76th Intersection Improvements
Walnut Street @ 9th Avenue W Intersection Improvement
Meadowdale Beach Road (#4 long walkway)
Mr. Hauss explained if the TBD fee was increased to $80, the amount collected over 10 years would be
approximately $20 million. He identified additional projects that could be funded via an $80 TBD option:
228th Street SW Corridor Improvements / Hwy. 99 @ 76th Intersection Improvements
80th Avenue W / 180th Street SW Walkway (#7 long walkway)
Walnut Street (#5 short walkway)
He explained the projects were ranked using the Project Priority list in the Transportation Plan as well as
citizen comments regarding pedestrian safety and traffic calming, the reason a number of walkway and
other safety improvements were added to the list.
He provided project description for the several of the priority projects:
Street overlays – intended to improve the overlay cycle and reduce the cost of Public Works
maintenance calls
Main Street @ 3rd Signal Upgrade – Trucks traveling southbound on 3rd Avenue North, turning
right onto Main, strike the signal pole approximately twice a month as well as vehicle heads and
signal poles are very old
212th @ 84th / Five Corners Intersection Improvements – current level of service F and will
continue to increase as volumes increase
234th Street SW / 236th Street SW (#1 long walkway) – near Madrona Elementary
2nd Avenue S (#1 short walkway) – approximately 100 feet of sidewalk
Citywide Traffic Calming Program – identified in the Transportation Plan
100th @ 238th Upgrades – vehicle heads and signal poles and mast arms have been in place 25-30
years and need to be updated
Mr. Hauss reviewed maps that identified the funded projects for the different TBD options, pointing out
the projects were located throughout the entire City.
Kristiana Johnson, Citizen Transportation Committee, explained the Committee was involved in the
preparation of the Transportation Plan. The City hired a team of consultants to work with staff and the
Citizen Transportation Committee to develop a Long Range Transportation Plan for the City that
considers all transportation needs through 2025. The consultants included Randy Young, Henderson
Young and Company, a Transportation Financing Specialist. The Plan was adopted by the City Council in
November 2009 and included in the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is intended to be a balanced, multi-
modal Plan that address all the City’s transportation needs. Projects fall into three categories, 1) road
maintenance, 2) safety, and 3) concurrency. With regard to concurrency, she explained the GMA states
that in order to have growth, the city must have its capital facilities in place concurrent with development;
if not, development cannot occur or the Comprehensive Plan must be changed. The Plan also includes
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walkway projects, curb ramp upgrades for ADA, bicycle projects, SR 104/Edmonds Way projects and
traffic calming to reduce the impact of through traffic through neighborhoods.
She identified concurrency projects on the Priority Project lists that are needed by 2015:
212th @ 84th /Five Corners Intersection Improvements
Main Street @ 9th Avenue W Signal Installation
Walnut Street @ 9th Avenue W Intersection Improvement
228th Street SW Corridor Improvements/ Hwy. 99 @ 76th Intersection Improvements
80th Ave W / 180th Street SW long walkway
Walnut Street short walkway
Mr. Hauss explained if the City obtained grants for any of the projects on the Priority List, the next
project on the list would be funded.
Board Member Plunkett questioned whether Exhibit A, B and C corresponded to a TBD dollar amount.
City Engineer Rob English explained Exhibit A was a list of all the projects identified in the
Transportation Plan, the yellow highlight identifies project on that list that were included on the $20, $40,
$60 and $80 TBD options. Exhibit B is a list of the short walkway projects and Exhibit C is a list of the
long walkway projects.
Board Member Buckshnis asked why the signals at 9th @ Main, 9th @ Walnut and 9th @ Caspers that total
$2.5 million were needed before sidewalks in areas with parks and schools. Mr. Hauss answered 9th @
Main was a concurrency project. The goal was to do a variety of roadway and walkway projects. Board
Member Buckshnis commented those signals were concentrated in the bowl and the existing signals were
operational. The cause of the backup was the traffic light at 220th & 9th. She preferred to construct more
sidewalks outside the bowl and near schools, noting parents have called her saying they want sidewalks
and a child was hit last week. Mr. Hauss pointed out the 234th Street SW/236th Street SW long walkway
project near Madrona was not in the bowl and was the #1 walkway identified in the Transportation Plan.
Board Member Buckshnis suggested shuffling projects to include walkways by schools, noting there was
not really an issue with the blinking lights. Mr. Hauss advised the level of service (average delay at an
intersection) was E, the City’s level of service standard is D. Any intersection with a level of service
below D was identified as a concurrency project. Board Member Buckshnis reiterated $2.5 million was a
substantial amount of money to install three traffic signals. She preferred to spend the money on
sidewalks by schools and parks.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked how the list of projects from the Transportation Plan were
prioritized. Mr. Hauss answered the Transportation Plan identified a project priority based on grant
eligibility, project magnitude, and concurrency. Board Member Fraley-Monillas advised she served on the
Citizen Transportation Committee in 2009 and assisted with prioritizing the projects. She did not recall
that the signals at Walnut @ 9th and Caspers @ 9th were discussed during the Committee’s meetings but
had been added to the Transportation Plan. She referred to a project on the long walkway list, 238th from
Hwy. 99 to 76th Avenue W, explaining this road has no sidewalks and is a frequently traveled route by
residents between the Safeway and Lake Ballinger neighborhoods. She recalled seeing pedestrian walking
in the grass area to avoid cars on the hill. She questioned why the signals at Walnut @ 9th and Caspers @
9th were prioritized over that walkway project. Mr. Hauss responded the intersection of Walnut @ 9th as
well as Main @ 9th were concurrency projects.
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Board Member Fraley-Monillas responded she understood concurrency but those two signal projects were
not identified as priorities during the Citizen Transportation Committee’s prioritization. Mr. Hauss
advised the 238th walkway was ranked 9th in the Walkway Plan and the Walkway Committee thoroughly
evaluated all the areas identified as potential projects.
Board President Bernheim explained it was not his intent to adopt a project list tonight. He wanted an
opportunity to review the list and look at the project locations and then schedule another TBD meeting
when the projects could be discussed further.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked whether an additional TBD required voter approval. Board
President Bernheim responded it did.
Board President Bernheim suggested Board Members submit any additional questions to him and he
would refer them to staff.
5. DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC VOTE ON TBD ASSESSMENTS IN EXCESS OF CURRENT $20
LICENSE FEE AND RELATIONSHIP TO BUDGET FORECAST
Board Member Plunkett asked whether the $10,000 cost of placing an issue on the ballot could be funded
from existing TBD fee collections. City Attorney Scott Snyder answered it could.
Board Member Plunkett inquired about the amount of existing TBD funds. Public Works Director Noel
Miller advised the TBD was collecting approximately $500,000 per year and spending it on street
maintenance and operations. The fund could accommodate a $10,000 expenditure.
Board Member Buckshnis recalled at the last meeting the TBD had collected only $168,000 through 2009
due to difficulties encountered with the Department of Licensing (DOL) collections. Community
Services/Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton responded collections did not begin until the
end of August 2009. In addition some amounts have not been collected as the DOL addresses problems
with geocoding. DOL hopes to have those issues will be resolved by June. Mr. Snyder commented
Edmonds was one of the first cities to enact a TBD Board and as with any new program, there have been
difficulties.
Board Member Wilson pointed out the City Council approved the list of projects via approval of the
Transportation Plan in November 2009 and the list of priority projects is a subset of that list. He pointed
out the 84th Avenue West project (212th Street SW – 238th Street SW) with a cost of $16 million has been
on the list of priorities for approximately 10 years. The reason it did not score higher on the priority list
was because of it was a regional project of significance. He recalled when the Regional Transportation
Investment District (RTID), a tri-county agency was created in 2001, Edmonds had 2-3 projects including
Edmonds Crossing and the 84th Avenue West project. He relayed the City’s lobbyist Mike Doubleday has
indicated there may be a state transportation package next year. It may be appropriate to request State
funds for larger projects such as this the 84th Avenue West project that are not funded via a TBD.
Board President Bernheim suggested Board Members review the projects including their physical
locations and determine at a future meeting whether to place a TBD assessment on the November ballot.
Board Member Wilson advised the Board had until the second Tuesday in August to take action to place
an issue on the November ballot. If it was not placed on the November ballot, the cost was typically
higher. He recalled the City Council’s 6-1 vote last November to support placing an additional $80
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vehicle license tab fee on the ballot, noting the funding in the Transportation Plan was premised on that
funding source.
Board Member Buckshnis relayed a comment from a Port Commissioner regarding REET funding for
transportation projects. Mr. Hauss recalled he forwarded the Port Commissioner previous PowerPoint
slides from City Council meetings. Board Member Buckshnis requested that information also be
submitted to the Board.
Board President Bernheim advised another TBD Board meeting would be scheduled in the next 4-6
weeks.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked whether staff would provide a recommendation regarding a TBD
funding level. Mr. Clifton responded it was the TBD Board’s decision.
6. BRIEFING ON PROPOSED SNOHOMISH COUNTY TBD FORMATION
Board President Bernheim referred to a letter from Snohomish County inquiring whether the City was
interested in participating a countywide TBD.
Board Member Buckshnis advised she contacted Brian Goodnight, Senior Legislative Analysis,
Snohomish County Council, who was very complimentary regarding how visionary Edmonds was in
establishing its own TBD and stating there was no reason for the City to participate.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Al Rutledge, Edmonds, commented the previous TBD Board meetings were held late in the evening
following City Council meetings. He was surprised there was not more public present when the TBD
Board meeting was held at an earlier time. He suggested anyone who has commented at a TBD Board
meeting in the past be notified of upcoming meetings.
8. BOARD COMMENTS
Board Members had no comment.
9. ADJOURN
With no further business, the TBD Board meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
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5
Date: June 17, 2010
To: TBD Board
From: Transportation Committee
Subject: Transportation Benefit District recommendations
________________________________________________________________________
From the list of TBD options presented by City Staff at the last TBD Board
Meeting (May 4, 2010), t he Transportation Committee recommends a $40
TBD increase. Additionally, the committee doesn’t support the removal of
the (5) projects indicated in Mr. Bernheim’s new list. (4) of those projects
ar e concurrency projects, which need to be addressed under the Growth
Management Act (GMA). The other deleted project is an important safety /
walkway project, with the addition of a two-way left turn lane and sidewalk
on 84th Av. W from 220th St. SW to 238th St. SW.
MEMORANDUM
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