HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-2021 MinutesCITY OF AUBURN
TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD
June 1, 2021
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION LINK:
The Auburn Transportation Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at
5:30 p.m. will be held virtually and telephonically. To attend the meeting virtually please click the
link or enter the meeting ID into the Zoom app or call into the meeting at the phone number
listed below.
Per Governor Inslee's Emergency Proclamation 20-05 and 20-28 et. seq. and Stay Safe-Stay
Healthy, the City of Auburn is prohibited from holding in-person meetings at this time.
City of Auburn Resolution No. 5581, designates City of Auburn meeting locations for all Regular,
Special and Study Session Meetings of the City Council and of the Committees, Boards and
Commissions of the City as Virtual Locations until Washington’s Governor authorizes local
governments to conduct in-person meetings.
The link to the Virtual Meeting or phone number to listen to the Transportation Advisory Board
Meeting is below. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device.
https://zoom.us/j/92909762425
Webinar ID: 929 0976 2425
III. ROLL CALL (Sherwin)
Committee members present were Waylon Menzia, Jeanette Miller, Peter Di Turi, David Jensen,
Christian Faltenberger, Cheryl Rakes, Cynthia Rapier. Dennis Grad present after roll call. Those not
present were Sarah Shaw (excused), Michael Harbin, Jr. (excused), Steve Carstens (excused),
Riley Patterson (unexcused), and Pamela Gunderson (unexcused). Also present during the meeting
were: Public Works Director Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director/City Engineer Jacob Sweeting, Senior
Traffic Engineer James Webb, Senior Transportation Planner, Cecile Malik, Assistant Traffic
Engineer, Kenneth Clark, and Office Assistant, Angie Sherwin.
IV. MEETING PROTOCOLS (Malik)
Board Meeting Protocols for Zoom
Please keep you microphones muted.
Please keep your cameras turned on.
If you have questions or comments, or for motions, please use the raise hand feature.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by David Jensen, seconded by Jeanette Miller that the Committee approve the
Transportation Advisory Board minutes for March 9, 2021. Motion carried.
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VI. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. TAB Rules and Procedures (Malik)*
The proposed Transportation Advisory Board Rules and Procedures, which were discussed at
the last meeting and edited following TAB members’ comments, were presented to the board for
approval.
It was moved by David Jensen, seconded by Christian Faltenberger (multiple responses) that
the Committee approve the proposed Transportation Advisory Board Rules and Procedures.
B. General Update (Malik)
An overview of ongoing transportation projects and programs which announce that grants were
awarded for the Auburn South Side Sidewalk project and the Riverwalk Sidewalk project.
C. 2020 State of Our Streets (SOS) Report (Webb/Clark)*
A PowerPoint presentation of the 2020-year end summary of the City’s Arterial/Collector and
Local Street Pavement Preservation Programs include:
• Street Preservation Overview
• Preservation Projects and Programs
o Local Street Preservation
o Arterial and Collector Street Preservation
• Summary of 2020 Street Condition (Dashboard)
• Funding and Predicting Pavement Conditions
• Next Steps
Questions by TAB members were addressed by staff.
D. 2022-2027 TIP and 2022 Traffic Impact Fee Update (Webb)*
Discussion about the proposed update to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the
years 2022-2027 and resulting 2022 Traffic Impact Fee rates. A PowerPoint presentation of the
2022-2027 Traffic Impact Fee Update overview include:
• Removal of 9 projects, 7 being complete in 2021
• 2 being incorporated into other programs
• Grant Awards
o 2 projects have received grant awards
o 1 project is anticipated to be grant awarded in June 2021
• Two new projects to be added
Questions by TAB members were addressed by staff.
E. Discussion Topic: Non-Motorized Facilities (Malik)*
Discussion with TAB members related to non-motorized facilities planning.
• Comprehensive Transportation Plan Non-Motorized Chapter for Pedestrian and Bicycle
Travel
o Existing conditions and challenges
o Prioritize project
o Main source funding
• Non-Motorized Policies
• Planning and Improvements
o Challenges and Opportunities
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Feedback requested by TAB members – roundtable discussion
• Community feedback
o Academy Trail suggested as a good non-motorized project for an alternative
route for cyclists
o Lack of dedicated bike facilities from West Hill to Interurban trail
o Support for non-motorized improvements along Lea Hill Corridor
o Safety concern related to crosswalks on Main Street, support for bicycle facilities
and bike racks downtown to support economy
o 324th and near Green River College – sidewalk gaps, lack of lighting, lack on
enhanced crosswalks
o 312th lack of lighting near shopping center
o The Outlet Collection is not impacted by bicycle traffic
• Questions from the Non-Motorized Chapter of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan
o Future corridors for consideration for the West Hill to W Valley Hwy
• Suggestions on project prioritization
o Riverwalk Sidewalk Improvement – Grant awarded
F. Other Discussion Items / Roundtable.
• There are no other items for discussion.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Transportation Advisory Board, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Approved this 14th day of September, 2021.
Waylon Menzia Angie Sherwin
Chairman Engineering Services Office Assistant