HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 262RESOLUTION NO. 262
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE SR-520 TRANSLAKE
CORRIDOR.
WHEREAS, the Translake Study Committee is in the final stages of
developing proposed solution sets for expanding highway/bridge capacity within
the Translake corridor which may impact SR-520 as it extends through Medina:
and,
WHEREAS, the Translake Study Committee is in the process of
developing cost estimates associated with each of those options; and,
WHEREAS, the Points Communities need to make clear the required
mitigation measures so that the consultants to the Translake Study Committee
can consider financial impacts to any expansion of SR-520,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Medina that:
Section 1. Any proposed solution must provide measurable reductions
in congestion to the regional transportation system, local arterials, and the City
of Medina and the Points Communities.
Section 2. Any proposed solution must include extensive mitigation
measures to improve air quality, water quality and reduce noise in the Points
Communities. Mitigation measures must be a priority that is integrated into any
solution, not an after thought or the first item to be reduced or eliminated due to
budget constraints. If mitigation needs to be scaled back due to budget
constraints, any project moving forward should be scaled back accordingly.
Mitigation for the Points Communities includes a depressed SR-520 roadway,
with continuous landscaped lids from Lake Washington to Bellevue Way (similar
to the lids on First Hill, west end of Mercer Island) to reduce noise and air
pollution, water treatment facilities to eliminate oil and road grime mixed with
water run-off from SR-520 into Lake Washington, and resolution of the traffic
congestion on local streets, e.g. 84th Ave. NE, while preserving access for
Points Community citizens onto SR-520.
Section 3. Protection beyond the current footprint must be provided to
protect and maintain existing nature reserves, parks, wildlife preserves and
wetlands in the area. This applies to the Wetherill Nature Preserve, Fairweather
Nature Preserve, and the Points Trail system.
Section 4. Salmon streams and habitat must be restored and maintained
within the Points Communities in accordance with ESA requirements.
Section 5. Neither the WSDOT nor its contractors will impose tolls, user
fees, value pricing, etc. to fund replacement, restoration, or rehabilitation of
existing roadways or mitigation through the Points Communities. Funding for
improvements to the SR-520 corridor must be through the traditional State
budget process, State, regional and/or local option gas tax or special levies.
Section 6. WSDOT must respect local city and town ordinances, zoning,
comprehensive plans, and shoreline management plans. WSDOT must work
with communities to provide acceptable solutions and mitigation to the SR-520
corridor.
Section 7. Cities, towns, businesses and citizens will be compensated
(including compensation for tax consequences) for any property acquired by the
State to accommodate an expanded roadway/bridge in accordance with Federal
acquisition and relocation regulations.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNPIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
ON THIS -DAY OF 1999 AND SIGNED IN
AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE THE AgA# DAY OF ,1999.
4Dniel F. Becker, Mayor
K sten Finnigan ity Clerk