HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 05/16/2005PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
May 16, 2005
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Bruce White and
Committee Members Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee. The meeting was called to order
at 5:12 P.M.
Approval of Minutes Dated May 2, 2005
Committee Member Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of May 2, 2005. The
motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
Pacific Highway South Puget Sound Easement
Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Supervisor said as part of the Pacific Highway South
HOV Lanes project Puget Sound Energy is asking for an overhang easement from the
City as part of their electrical facility relocation work.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend granting the Mayor authorization to execute
the respective documents granting an easement to Puget Sound Energy for overhead
electrical facilities as part of the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Project. The
motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
Condemnation Ordinance for Natural Resources and Storm Drainage
Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager said this property was historically
farmed but currently is not farmed and has not been for several years. A previous owner
sold the development rights to King County under the Farmland Preservation Program,
the current owner would like to change the property use. The current owner is proposing
to provide this site to the City for the relocation and restoration of Johnson Creek away
from the roadway, and for a regional detention and water quality facility. King County is
requesting the City condemn the property so it can be removed from the Farmland
Preservation Program and transferred to the City. The property owner will pay to KC
through the City to restore the property rights, which KC can apply to the FPP to acquire
land more suitable for farming preservation.
Debbie Raplee asked for further clarification on the condemnation. Tom Brubaker, City
Attorney said condemning the property will give King County a legal way to release the
restrictions on the property. Ron Harmon asked why the owner did not go through King
County, Brubaker said the County cannot convey the restrictions through a private owner.
Mike Mactutis clarified the City has been working on plans for Johnson Creek restoration
project for the past 2-3 years, this was before the owner inquired about changing the
development rights.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorization to adopt a Condemnation
Ordinance to obtain property for natural resources and storm drainage
improvements. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0.
Montessori School Request to Lease City Property
Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director said the City has received a request from the
Montessori Plus School in regards to overflow parking for their facility. Staff evaluated
the request and negotiated conditions for the lease with the owner. The City will
maintain access to the property, the City will have a potential revenue of up to $9,000 and
any repairs made due to MPS parking in the this area shall be billed and paid by the MPS.
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Debbie Raplee asked why the area to the east could not be used, Garry Gill, City
Engineer said that area was being used as a playground for the school.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend the full City Council authorize the Legal
Department to prepare a Lease Agreement for overflow parking requested by the
Montessori Plus School. Terms of the Lease Agreement to be approved by the City
Attorney and Public Works Director prior to signature by Mayor. The motion was
seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:41 P.M.
Janet Perschek
Administrative Assistant