HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 11/17/2008Public Works Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Ron HarmonDebbie RapleeDeborah Ranniger, Chair
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November 17, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated November 03, 2008 YES None 03 01
02. East Valley Highway Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Facility Relocation Agreement YES Chad Bieren 05 03
03. Information Only/Draft 2020 Action Agenda
for Puget Sound Partnership NO Mike Mactutis 10 --
04. Information Only/Landsburg Mine Update NO Kelly Peterson 10 --
05. Information Only/Power Conversion on 4th
& James Street NO Mark Howlett 05 --
06. Information Only Follow-up/North Park Parking
Permit Sign Cost NO Larry Blanchard 05 --
07. Information Only Follow-up/Comparative Costs
for Street Sweeping Service NO Bill Thomas 05 --
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
for NOVEMBER 3, 2008
Committee Members Present: Committee Chair Deborah Ranniger and Committee
Members Debbie Raplee and Ron Harmon were present. The meeting was called to order at
5:04 p.m.
ITEM 1 – Approval of Minutes Dated October 20, 2008:
Committee Member Raplee moved to approve the minutes of October 20, 2008.
The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 2 - Street Sweeping Change Order:
Street Superintendent, Bill Thomas explained that McDonough & Sons, Inc. has been
contract sweeping for the City of Kent since 2002 and has performed exceptionally well. The
requested increase covers additional curb footage due to new developments and
subdivisions.
We are requesting the Mayor sign Change Order No. 1, allowing us to continue the Sweeping
Service Agreement avoiding the possibility of higher costs should we solicit for other
proposals.
Harmon moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order
No. 1, increasing the current contract with McDonough & Sons Inc., for additional
curb footage in the amount of $183.24 per month, subject to the terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The
motion was seconded by Raplee and passed 3-0.
ITEM 3 – Residential Parking Zone – North Park Neighborhood:
Economic Development Manager, Ben Wolters explained that mitigation conditions, as a
result of the Kent Event Center are to establish a parking zone in the North Park
neighborhood to limit parking for residents and their guests. Wolters confirmed that each
household will receive four decal permits and 15 visitor permits good for two years. There is
a proposal to mail them out. New residents will be able to pick up the permits at the
Customer Service counter located at the Centennial Center, 400 West Gowe Street, 1st floor.
The permits will be free of charge for residents as mitigation for the impact of the Events
Center.
The following questions where addressed:
Q: What is the cost of the street signs being erected?
A: $100.00 per sign
Q: Where will the street signs be placed?
A: At the entrances into the neighborhood.
Q: How will the residents find out about the Parking Decals?
A: Notices will be mailed to the residents in advance of the decals being mailed.
Harmon requested door hangers for residents as well.
Raplee moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance, in a form
similar to that presented to the Committee, which establishes a Residential Parking
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Zone in the North Park Neighborhood to offset parking impacts related to the Kent
Events Center. The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 4 – Information Only/Customer Focus Report for Public Works Operations:
Deputy Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte and Operations Manager, Don Millett gave a brief
presentation on Customer Focus for Public Works Operations.
For informational Purposes Only – Motion Not Required
ITEM 5 – Information Only/Construction Standards:
Development Management, Mike Gillespie gave an informative PowerPoint presentation
updating the committee on where the City is to date with the Construction Standards. He
noted that the Construction Standards where first adopted in 1993 with only minor revisions
being done since that time. The first draft overview was distributed in November of 2007,
with upwards of 1,200 comments from in-house personnel. The second draft went out in
October of 2008, with a Focus Group Review the same month. Gillespie went on to explain
the major revisions and the next steps.
For informational Purposes Only – Motion Not Required
ITEM 6 – Information Only/Water Sales Agreement-Update:
Deputy Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte gave a very brief update on negotiations with
Cascade Water Alliance and the City of Auburn. The revenue from the sale of water is
included in the 2009 budget; we are currently in negotiations with Cascade Water Alliance
the City of Auburn, and the City of Tukwila (to deliver to them). It was noted that a number
of improvements are needed due to Fire flow deficiencies and pipe sizing in areas of the City.
Improvements need to be funded from water rate increase.
For informational Purposes Only – Motion Not Required
Added Item
ITEM 7 – Information Only/224th Local Improvement District Meeting – Update:
Project Engineer, Garret Inouye gave an overview of the meeting regarding the 224th Street
LID Project, Mayor Cooke and 19 citizens attended the meeting on October 30, 2008. Items
discussed where elimination of shoulders for bicyclists. Staff is unable to address this issue
at this time but will address in the future.
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:44p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Katcha Harmaning for
Cheryl Viseth, Public Works Committee Secretary
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500 Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500 Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: November 13, 2008 Date: November 13, 2008
To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: November 17, 2008 PW Committee Meeting Date: November 17, 2008
From: Chad Bieren and Nick Horn From: Chad Bieren and Nick Horn
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: East Valley Highway Improvements – PSE Relocation Agreement Subject: East Valley Highway Improvements – PSE Relocation Agreement
Motion: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Puget Sound Energy
to relocate existing PSE facilities located on easements along East Valley Highway to
new locations in order to make way for roadway widening upon concurrence with
the language therein by the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
Summary: Summary:
East Valley Highway will be widened to 7-lanes from South 212th Street to South
224th Street. Public Works anticipates completing this work in 2009. Widening of
the street will require relocation of existing Puget Sound Energy (PSE) electrical
facilities. A number of PSE’s facilities are located on easements and the City is
required to pay for replacement easements and relocation of related PSE equipment
pursuant to existing operating agreements with PSE. The attached relocation
agreement between PSE and the City will reimburse PSE for the relocation costs
associated with replacing existing easements and relocate its facilities that must be
moved due to the City’s roadway improvements.
East Valley Highway will be widened to 7-lanes from South 212th Street to South
224th Street. Public Works anticipates completing this work in 2009. Widening of
the street will require relocation of existing Puget Sound Energy (PSE) electrical
facilities. A number of PSE’s facilities are located on easements and the City is
required to pay for replacement easements and relocation of related PSE equipment
pursuant to existing operating agreements with PSE. The attached relocation
agreement between PSE and the City will reimburse PSE for the relocation costs
associated with replacing existing easements and relocate its facilities that must be
moved due to the City’s roadway improvements.
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