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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 06/07/2004PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES June 7, 2004 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Bruce White, Ron Harmon, Debbie Raplee The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Bruce White at 5:02 P.M. Approval of Minutes Dated May 17, 2004 Committee Member Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of May 17, 2004. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. Kent Bicycle Advisory Board - Information David Hoffman, 25334 45th Avenue South, Kent , Secretary of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board introduced the recommendation packet from the Bicycle Board for the 2005 – 2010 Transportation Improvement Plan. Any questions the Committee may have regarding the packet should be relayed through William Osborne, City of Kent Planning. Don Wickstrom said Public Works would respond to the suggestions. Interlocal Agreement with Drainage District No. 1 regarding Springbrook Creek Culvert Replacement - Authorize Don Wickstrom said Drainage District No. 1 is sharing in the cost of the S. 192nd St./Springbrook Creek Culvert Replacement project. Drainage District No. 1 has authorized $50,000 for this project. Ron Harmon moved to recommend the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal agreement between the City of Kent and Drainage District No. 1 of King County upon concurrence of the language therein by the City attorney and Public Works Director, authorize staff to accept the money and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within said project. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. Interlocal Agreement with Drainage District No. 1 regarding Springbrook Creek Restoration Project - Authorize Don Wickstrom said Drainage District No. 1 is sharing in the cost of the Springbrook Creek Restoration Project. Drainage District No. 1 has authorized $150,000 for this project. Debbie Raplee moved to recommend the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal agreement between the City of Kent and Drainage District No. 1 of King County upon concurrence of the language therein by the City attorney and Public Works Director, authorize staff to accept the money and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within said project. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. 2 Upper Meridian Valley Creek Improvements Project Purchase of Property at 23808 132nd Ave. SE - Authorize Public Works Director Don Wickstrom said a negotiated settlement has been reached for this parcel which is required for the construction of the Upper Meridian Valley Creek Improvements project. The Public Works Department is recommending Council approve this purchase. Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorization to full Council for the purchase of property at 23808 132nd Ave. S.E. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. Interlocal Agreements with Federal Way and Milton to Provide Fleet Services - Authorize Public Works Director Don Wickstrom said the Cities of Federal Way and Milton have requested that the City of Kent Fleet Services perform maintenance and repair to the fleet of each jurisdiction. The City of Kent will receive revenues which not only offsets the cost of providing the services but will also enhance services provided to its own fleet. Larry Blanchard, Public Works Operations Manager stated that both Cities have had the Kent Fleet Services work on their equipment in emergency situations and have been very happy with the work. There is a particular interest for radio equipment and new unit set up which Kent has highly qualified radio and maintenance repair technicians. There will be a semi-annual review on the agreement. Debbie Raplee moved to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign two separate interlocal agreements to provide fleet services to the Cities of Federal Way and Milton as requested along with authorizing and establishing the 2004 budget and personnel for same. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. Green Duwamish Restoration Project - Authorize Don Wickstrom this agreement would be a one time agreement with the consultant to try to secure federal appropriations for construction of several environmental projects. Thompson Smitch Consultant Services has been used in the past for the HCP project. Ron Harmon moved to recommend the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Kent and Thompson Smitch Consulting Group, Inc. for the Green Duwamish Restoration Project upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. Amend City Code Section 9.38.060 Don Wickstrom stated that the Sounder Garage is now open and available for use so the Public Works Department is recommending a 2 hour parking restriction be placed on the east side of Railroad Avenue between Smith Street and James Street. Committee Chair Bruce White asked what hours the garage is open, City Attorney Tom Brubaker said he would follow up on that. Debbie Raplee moved to recommend the Council adopt the proposed ordinance which amends Section 9.38.060 of the Kent City Code to add an additional two (2) 3 hour parking zone for that portion of Railroad Avenue between Smith Street and James Street. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. Charge in Lieu of Assessment – LID 352 Don Wickstrom said the Corp of Engineers has relinquished its wetland designation on these parcels and although the City has not seen any official documentation on this if that is the case and the land is developed the City would be allowed to recuperate its cost from these properties. Debbie Raplee moved to authorize the Public Works Department to establish a charge in lieu of assessment for storm sewer connection for the affected properties as shown on the attached map. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. Quit Claim Deed Dedication for a Portion of 128th Ave. S.E. Don Wickstrom stated Highland Park development deeded property to the City along 128th Avenue SE part of which should have been dedicated right of way. District #111 watermain was extended along 128th Avenue SE and to service the mains District #111 needs easements on this property. The Public Works Department is recommending granting easement on the northerly portion of the property and Quit Claiming the westerly portion of the property as road right of way. Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed turning a portion of City property in the vicinity of 128th Avenue SE and SE 266th Street into street right of way for 128th Avenue SE and also authorizing the Mayor to grant Water District #111 an easement on a portion of the balance of City property for water utility purpose subject to the City Attorney and Public Works Director’s concurrence of the language location and terms of the easement. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. Release Utility Easement Rights Reserved per Ordinance No. 585 - Approve Don Wickstrom said the Public Works Department has received a request to release easement rights reserved as a condition of an alley vacation via Ordinance # 585 which was passed in 1929. There are no utilities in this area and so no need for this easement. The Public Works Department recommends releasing the easement upon receiving just compensation. Debbie Raplee moved to authorize the Mayor to release utility easement rights reserved as a condition of an alley vacation via Ordinance # 585 upon the City being compensated for the fair market value thereof. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0. Pacific Highway HOV Project Appraisal & Negotiation Service Contract - Approve Don Wickstrom said under the City’s procurement policy consultant service contracts for $25,000 or more excluding those associated with Architectural and Engineering services require council concurrence in order to be binding. The Public Works Department recommends that the Mayor be authorized to sign these service contracts. Ron Harmon moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant Services Agreement for right of way/easements acquisition appraisals with the Eastman 4 Company and a Consultant Services Agreement with Certified Land Services and Lane and Associates. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M. Janet Perschek Administrative Assistant