HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 06/06/2005PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 6, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Bruce White and
Committee Members Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee. The meeting was called to order
at 5:10 P.M.
Approval of Minutes Dated May 16, 2005
Committee Member Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of May 16, 2005. The
motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
Pacific Highway S. – Fund Authorization Agreement – North Phase – Kent Des
Moines Road to S. 252nd St.
Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Supervisor said in order to be reimbursed from the
Federal Government for construction expenses on the Pacific Highway South HOV
Lanes project, north phase the City must accept the grant and establish a budget. This
grant agreement is in the amount of $5,043,538.00.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing acceptance of the Fund
Authorization Agreement for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Project –
North Phase and authorize the establishment of the budget for same along with
directing staff to spend the money accordingly. The motion was seconded by Ron
Harmon and passed 3-0.
Pacific Highway S. – Fund Authorization Agreement – South Phase – S. 252nd Street
to S. 272nd Street
Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Supervisor said in order to be reimbursed from the
Federal Government for construction expenses on the Pacific Highway South HOV
Lanes project, south phase the City must accept the grant and establish a budget. This
grant agreement is in the amount of $674,726.00.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing acceptance of the Fund
Authorization Agreement for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Project –
South Phase and authorize the establishment of the budget for same along with
directing staff to spend the money accordingly. The motion was seconded by Debbie
Raplee and passed 3-0.
Joint Trench Agreement with Qwest
Chad Bieren, Project Engineer said as part of the South 228th Street Extension project the
overhead utilities need to be converted to underground in accordance with City
ordinance. Per this joint trench agreement Qwest will pay the City to install Qwest
conduit and vaults.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Joint Trench
Agreement with Qwest for work on Military Road upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion
was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
Joint Trench Agreement with Comcast
Chad Bieren, Project Engineer said as part of the South 228th Street Extension project the
overhead utilities need to be converted to underground in accordance with City
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ordinance. Per this joint trench agreement Comcast will pay the City to install Comcast
conduit and vaults.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Joint Trench
Agreement with Comcast for work on Military Road upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion
was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
King County Interlocal Agreement
Beth Tan, Environmental Engineer said the amendments to the existing interagency
agreement will allow the City of Kent to contract with the King County Road Services to
perform work on four projects; Garrison Creek Channel Restoration, 228th / 224th
Corridor – Wetland Mitigation, East Hill Skate Park Rough Grade and Fill, and Pacific
Highway South Wetland Mitigation.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing an amendment to the King County
interagency agreement approved on March 15, 2005 to include the following
projects: Garrison Creek Channel Restoration, 228th / 224th Corridor – Wetland
Mitigation, East Hill Skate Park Rough Grade and Fill, and Pacific Highway South
Wetland Mitigation. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
S. 228th Street Extension Consultant Services Contract
Tim LaPorte, Design Engineering Manager said Public Works will need to utilize
consultants to complete specialized design elements of this project. It is not desirable for
the City to maintain the level of staff needed for this project. Authorizing the Mayor to
sign the contracts for these services will allow work to begin as soon as possible and help
keep the project on schedule.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign consultant
services agreements for the following disciplines; structural engineering for
Riverview Boulevard Bridge and Military Road retaining walls; utility seismic
designer; wetland mitigation inspection and wetland mitigation monitoring;
inspection services for structural, geotechnical, materials testing, and roadway
construction; traffic signal design; and , real property appraiser and property
negotiator. The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
Pacific Highway South Consultant Services Contract
Tim LaPorte, Design Engineering Manager said the permit issued by the Corps of
Engineers for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes project requires the City to
complete a wetland mitigation project, this request would allow Public Works to hire an
inspector to oversee construction of the project, and a consultant to monitor the wetland.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign consultant
services agreement for wetland mitigation, inspection and wetland mitigation
monitoring upon concurrence from the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
W & H Pacific Contract
Stan Wade, Construction Engineering Manger said this contract will provide the City of
Kent construction inspection assistance for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes
project.
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Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with
W & H Pacific for $188,000.00 to provide the City of Kent inspection services on the
Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes project upon concurrence of the language
therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was
seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
36th Avenue South, Between Reith Road and South 260th Street – Street Vacation
Gary Gill, City Engineer said the City has received a valid petition to vacate a portion of
36th Avenue South, Public Works is recommending adoption of a resolution setting a
public hearing date of August 2, 2005.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council adoption of a resolution setting a
public hearing date of August 2, 2005 for the Street Vacation located along a portion
of 36th Avenue South, between Reith Road and South 260th Street. The motion was
seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
Challenge Course
Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director said the Fire Department intends to construct a
ropes type challenge course to be used as a team building facility for city employees and
possibly other organizations. The Fire Department will maintain and pay for the course.
Liability issues still need to be worked out.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing Public Works Director and Fire
Chief to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Kent Fire
Department and the City of Kent Water Department for the construction of the
Ropes Course/Challenge Course on property owned by the City of Kent Water
Department. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
Easement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer
Perry Brooks, Parks Planner said Soos Creek Water and Sewer District requires an
agreement for an easement for the sanitary sewer line through Eagle Creek Park. The
sewer line will be 20 feet deep.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement
for Easement with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District at Eagle Creek Park. The
motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
Transportation Master Plan Presentation
Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager gave a brief presentation on the
Transportation Master Plan.
The meeting adjourned at 6:01 P.M.
Janet Perschek
Administrative Assistant