Transportation & Mobility

North End Ferry signage problems and impact on ferry loading was reported by Laura Cerven.

Guests from King County Sargeant Theresa Schrimpsher and Major Koby Hammil (Sheriff’s Office), Director Leon Richardson and Bong StoDomingo (Department of Local Services) and John Vander Sluis (Roads) gave an update on safety on Vashon roads and answered questions.

King County Traffic Safety Action Plan Overview

VIGA update, PSE Advisory Committee update and motions, Unincorporated King County Economic Alliance Program update, new V-MCC board member, trash can update, vote on resolution supporting Islanders for Ferry Action, vote on resolution from Vashon Town Plan committee

Updates and Q&A with King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle Indian Health Board update on Vashon facility, presentation of resolution supporting Islanders for Ferry Action, overnight emergency shelter discussion, presentation of resolution from Vashon Town Plan Committee

King County Sheriff's Department on Vashon crime, ferry update incl Islanders for Ferry Action, PSE Advisory Committee updates, Vashon Town Plan Committee updates

Puget Sound Energy on Tree Wire/vegetation management/ easements, Vashon water supply concerns, roads update, ferry system update, Vashon Food Bank update

Megan Jackson on WA state's new laws around septic systems, King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, motions presented by the Environment and Climate Committee, Justin Hirsh on the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, Ben Carr on the V-MCC accomplishments, 2023 V-MCC expenses and proposed 2024 budget, new board member, Post Office update

Vote on Addition to the Ferry Advisory Committee (Wendy Aman was elected), vote passed on a resolution to increase passenger only ferry service until the 3 boat service is restored, Postal Service problems and ways we can help

Concerns about the truck by the cemetery and dangerous roads were discussed with the Sheriff's Dept and King County Roads. John Vezina from Washington State Ferries said we could be back on a 3 boat system by February. We voted to move our meetings to Thursdays. We agreed to have a land acknowledgment.

Justin Hirsh of the Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) reported about the Fauntleroy Terminal Project. Eric Pryne and Wendy Noble of the Vashon Health Care District updated the Council regarding the state of negotiations between Sea-Mar and the District regarding a continuing relationship. General business was conducted.

David Vogel reported that KC dept. of Services has completed the process of supplying 9 garbage cans for the business sections of Vashon. Discussion regarding an open position on the ferry advisory board. General Business.