HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 06/23/2009Public Works Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Ron HarmonDebbie RapleeDeborah Ranniger, Chair
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June 23, 2009
5:00 p.m.
NOTE SPECIAL MEETING DATE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated June 1, 2009 YES NONE 03 01
02. Transit Update/Information Only NO Monica Whitman 05 03
03. Levee Update/United State Army Doug Weber &
Corps of Engineers NO Gordon Thompson 30 05
04. Contract with Shannon & Wilson to Perform
Biological Assessment Study - 259th
Street Raising Project YES Alex Murillo 05 07
05. Lease Renewal Agreement with Sprint Spectrum
Realty Co. for Blue Boy Reservoir YES Brad Lake 05 23
06. Contract - Transpo Intelligent Traffic Control YES Steve Mullen 05 33
07. Quit Claim Deed – Lake Meridian Outlet Project YES Beth Tan 05 53
08. Contract – Tetra Tech/Lake Fenwick Water
Quality Improvement YES Mike Mactutis 05 61
09. Revision to Kent City Code 9.38.020
Modify Parking Prohibition YES Larry Blanchard 10 87
10. Information Only/Follow-up Item
Meridian Meadows - Bollards NO Larry Blanchard 05 91
11. Discuss Upcoming PW Committee
Dates & Times YES Larry Blanchard 05 93
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 1, 2009
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Deborah Ranniger and Committee Members
Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee were present. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
ITEM 1- Approval of Minutes Dated May 18, 2009
Committee Member Harmon moved to approve the minutes of May 18, 2009. The motion
was seconded by Raplee and passed 3-0.
ITEM 2– S. 282nd Street – No Parking Prohibition Amending Kent City Code (KCC) 9.38.020:
Design Engineering Supervisor, Chad Bieren spoke briefly on the parking prohibition on 282nd Street
between 132nd and 144th Ave SE. Staff has been monitoring speeds in this area and after looking at
the roadway, has decided to re-stripe 282nd and install a bike lane. Harmon was assured by staff that
the neighborhood is aware of the upcoming changes.
Raplee moved to recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the Parking
Code (Kent City Code 9.38.020, No Parking Zones) to include SE 282nd Street between 132nd
Avenue SE and 144th Avenue SE, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed
3-0.
ITEM 3–Contract/Jason Eng–East Valley Hwy Materials Testing & Inspection Services:
Deputy Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte stated that the City was able to secure funds from the
President’s Stimulus Package for the East Valley Highway Project. The East Valley Highway project
requires the help of outside inspection services to ensure federal reporting requirements and project
specifications are met.
Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Jason
Engineering & Consulting Business, Inc. for Construction Inspection and Materials Testing
for the East Valley Highway project in the amount of $193,694.00, upon concurrence of the
language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion was seconded
by Raplee and passed 3-0.
ITEM 4 –Update/Information Only – Howard Hanson Dam, Flood Response Planning &
Other Flooding Related Issues:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard gave a brief PowerPoint presentation which highlighted the
damage that was done in the January 2009 flood and what new information has been presented from
the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the sinkholes in the Howard Hanson Dam. City staff is tracking
the situation closely and will provide updates. The public can check for updates online from the City’s
website at www.ci.kent.wa.us/emergencymanagement.
No Motion Required, Information Only
ITEM 5 – Approval to Issue Revenue Bonds for Water & Drainage Capital Projects:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard noted that at the May 19, 2009 City Council Workshop the
topic of Revenue Bond Sales was discussed with the overall consensus from the council to go forward
with the sale of revenue bonds with payments made from the revenue generated from utility rates.
Staff was instructed to review the list of projects needing to be completed. The total revenue bond
sale request is for $25,000,000.
The Operations Committee will be reviewing a request from the Finance Director for guidance in the
selling of these bonds on June 2, 2009 to complete the process for obtaining necessary approval to
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proceed forward with the revenue bond sale.
Raplee moved to authorize the issuance of $25,000,000 in Revenue Bonds the payment for
said bonds shall be generated from Utility Fund Revenue for the Construction of Water
System and Drainage System Capital Construction Projects. The motion was seconded by
Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 6 – Information Only/Construction of Public Improvements to Reduce Out of Phase
Construction:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard stated that staff will continue to prepare modifications to Kent
City Code in an effort to reduce out of phase construction of transportation improvements to City of
Kent owned transportation systems as a result of private development projects. Staff answered
committee members’ questions. Staff will bring this item back at a later date.
Information Only No Motion Required
Added Item:
Kent resident, Garry Stewart asked if bollards could be placed at the split rail fence at Meridian
Meadows. He also asked about the manhole for the sewer line on the west side of the walking path.
Staff will get back to Mr. Stewart.
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 5:00 pm
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ITEM 2
INFORMATION ONLY
TRANSIT UPDATE – MONICA WHITMAN
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ITEM 3
INFORMATION ONLY
LEVEE UPDATE
UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Doug Weber & Gordon Thompson
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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: June 11, 2009 Date: June 11, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009
From: Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager From: Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Contract with Shannon and Wilson, Inc to Perform a Biological Assessment
Study - South 259th Street Raising Project
Subject: Contract with Shannon and Wilson, Inc to Perform a Biological Assessment
Study - South 259th Street Raising Project
Motion:
Move to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Shannon and Wilson,
Inc. to perform a Biological Assessment Study for the South 259th Street Raising
project, upon concurrence of the language therein by the Public Works Director and City
Attorney.
Summary: Summary:
In September 2007, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued Preliminary
Flood Insurance Rate Maps which indicated much of the Kent Valley was mapped in the
floodplain. In March 2008, King County, the City of Kent, along with other valley cities filed
an appeal to FEMA on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The appeal maps
showed less area in the floodplain compared to FEMA’s preliminary maps; however much of
the Kent Valley remained in the floodplain.
In September 2007, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued Preliminary
Flood Insurance Rate Maps which indicated much of the Kent Valley was mapped in the
floodplain. In March 2008, King County, the City of Kent, along with other valley cities filed
an appeal to FEMA on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The appeal maps
showed less area in the floodplain compared to FEMA’s preliminary maps; however much of
the Kent Valley remained in the floodplain.
The goal of the South 259th Street Raising Project is to improve flood protection in the
valley and remove about one-third of the valley from the FEMA floodplain. The project will
raise South 259th Street an average of 4 feet, from 88th Avenue South to 3rd Avenue
South. The project also includes setting back the existing levee from 3rd Avenue South to
SR 167. By raising South 259th Street and setting back the existing levee, the new road
will act as a secondary levee to the existing levee at Horseshoe Bend. The City will also
work to obtain certification approval from FEMA for this levee. Federal Certification will
enable this project to remove a large portion of the valley from the floodplain.
The goal of the South 259th Street Raising Project is to improve flood protection in the
valley and remove about one-third of the valley from the FEMA floodplain. The project will
raise South 259th Street an average of 4 feet, from 88th Avenue South to 3rd Avenue
South. The project also includes setting back the existing levee from 3rd Avenue South to
SR 167. By raising South 259th Street and setting back the existing levee, the new road
will act as a secondary levee to the existing levee at Horseshoe Bend. The City will also
work to obtain certification approval from FEMA for this levee. Federal Certification will
enable this project to remove a large portion of the valley from the floodplain.
As part of this project, a Biological Assessment must be completed to evaluate the overall
impact of our proposal to Threatened or Endangered Species. The City’s contract with
Shannon and Wilson, Inc. will accomplish this effort.
As part of this project, a Biological Assessment must be completed to evaluate the overall
impact of our proposal to Threatened or Endangered Species. The City’s contract with
Shannon and Wilson, Inc. will accomplish this effort.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impacts. There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impacts.
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Proposal No.: 21-3-52042-001
Project: 259th Street
Client: Toby Hallock
By: PCJ 6/11/2009
Rate Quantity Subtotal Subtotal
Schedule 1: Biological Assessment (No Effect)
Environmental Scientist II $75.00 /hr 24 hr $1,800
Senior Environmental Scientist $105.00 /hr 10 hr $1,050
Vice President $205.00 /hr 4 hr $820
Drafting $92.00 /hr 6 hr $552
Clerical $70.00 /hr 3 hr $210
Copies, Mail, Computer $25.00 /ea 6 total $150
Site Visit (mileage)72 /mile 0.55 miles $38
PHS Database Search 40 /search 1 search $40
$4,660
Schedule 2: Biological Assessment (Likely to Adversely Affect)
Environmental Scientist II $75.00 /hr 65 hr $4,875
Senior Environmental Scientist $105.00 /hr 50 hr $5,250
Vice President $205 00 /hr 10 hr $2 050Vice President $205.00 /hr 10 hr $2,050
Drafting $92.00 /hr 20 hr $1,840
Clerical $70.00 /hr 6 hr $420
Copies, Mail, Computer $25.00 /ea 6 total $150
Site Visit (mileage) 144 /mile 0.55 miles $75
PHS Database Search 40 /search 1 search $40
$14,700
TOTAL ESTIMATE $19,360
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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: June 22, 2009 Date: June 22, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009
From: Kevin Swinford, Water Facilities Supervisor From: Kevin Swinford, Water Facilities Supervisor
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, L.P. Second Lease Renewal Subject: Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, L.P. Second Lease Renewal
Motion:
Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Second Lease
Renewal from the City of Kent to Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, L.P., for
a cell tower that is on the Blue Boy Water Tower, in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Summary: Summary:
This lease was initially with US West Wireless, then Qwest it is now with Sprint
Spectrum. There has been a cell tower on the Blue Boy water tower located at
11228 SE 236th Pl, Kent Washington, since July of 1998. The original lease and lease
renewal did not go to Council.
This lease was initially with US West Wireless, then Qwest it is now with Sprint
Spectrum. There has been a cell tower on the Blue Boy water tower located at
11228 SE 236th Pl, Kent Washington, since July of 1998. The original lease and lease
renewal did not go to Council.
In this renewal there were some revisions made. This renewal will run from July 1,
2008 to June 30, 2013.
In this renewal there were some revisions made. This renewal will run from July 1,
2008 to June 30, 2013.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
No negative impact. This is a revenue source. No negative impact. This is a revenue source.
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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: June 16, 2009 Date: June 16, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009
From: John Rostad, Traffic Signal Systems Supervisor From: John Rostad, Traffic Signal Systems Supervisor
Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering manager Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Contract for Design of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
Upgrades to the Kent Traffic Management System
Subject: Contract for Design of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
Upgrades to the Kent Traffic Management System
Motion:
Move to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant
Services Agreement with The Transpo Group, Inc. in the amount of $66,505.00 to
provide assistance and guidance to Transportation Engineering staff to modernize
the Kent Traffic Signal System and enhance it with ITS features, upon concurrence
of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Summary: Summary:
Under this contract, the consultant will provide candidate system information and guidance
to support the selection of a new traffic signal control system which will replace the present
1980’s concept system.
Under this contract, the consultant will provide candidate system information and guidance
to support the selection of a new traffic signal control system which will replace the present
1980’s concept system.
ITS is the application of advanced technologies and proven management techniques to
enhance mobility and transportation productivity and safety. Under this contract, the
consultant will work with City staff to assess our needs, determine a strategy to work
effectively in a regional architecture, and develop a deployment plan to produce a modern
Traffic Management Center at the new East Hill Operations Center.
ITS is the application of advanced technologies and proven management techniques to
enhance mobility and transportation productivity and safety. Under this contract, the
consultant will work with City staff to assess our needs, determine a strategy to work
effectively in a regional architecture, and develop a deployment plan to produce a modern
Traffic Management Center at the new East Hill Operations Center.
A Short List of ITS Benefits – A Short List of ITS Benefits –
Improve vehicle travel time Improve vehicle travel time
Improve traveler safety Improve traveler safety
Improve emergency management Improve emergency management
Improve communications coverage and reliability Improve communications coverage and reliability
Improve traffic conditions awareness Improve traffic conditions awareness
Improve transit speed and reliability Improve transit speed and reliability
Improve interagency communication Improve interagency communication
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
Funded by monies budgeted for the East Hill Operations Center, including the City of Kent
Traffic Management Center.
Funded by monies budgeted for the East Hill Operations Center, including the City of Kent
Traffic Management Center.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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: June 8, 2009 Date: June 8, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009
From: Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager From: Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Quit Claim Deed - Lake Meridian Outlet Project (WSDOT) Washington
State Department of Transportation
Subject: Quit Claim Deed - Lake Meridian Outlet Project (WSDOT) Washington
State Department of Transportation
Motion:
Recommend approval of purchase of a portion of the Washington Department
Transportation property at 152nd Ave SE and State Route 516 using fair market value
plus WSDOT review fee and closing cost upon concurrence of the language therein by
the Public Works Director and City Attorney.
Summary: Summary:
Purchase of a portion of the WSDOT property using a quit claim deed on the southwest
corner of State Route 516 (Kent-Kangley Road) and 152nd Avenue SE for the Lake Meridian
Outlet Project. This site is within the existing Lake Meridian Outlet project and contains the
approximately 0.9 acre of wetland within a 1.5 acre property.
Purchase of a portion of the WSDOT property using a quit claim deed on the southwest
corner of State Route 516 (Kent-Kangley Road) and 152nd Avenue SE for the Lake Meridian
Outlet Project. This site is within the existing Lake Meridian Outlet project and contains the
approximately 0.9 acre of wetland within a 1.5 acre property.
The City is coordinating with WSDOT on the deed for the eastern portion of the property.
The site is currently listed as vacant. This easement will be used for wetland mitigation and
the project cannot be completed without this property. This is the final property purchase
needed for the project to begin construction. The value of the purchase is $18,200, and
additional $46.00 is requested for recording of the documents and $10.00 for the King
County Treasurer for a total of $18,256.00.
The City is coordinating with WSDOT on the deed for the eastern portion of the property.
The site is currently listed as vacant. This easement will be used for wetland mitigation and
the project cannot be completed without this property. This is the final property purchase
needed for the project to begin construction. The value of the purchase is $18,200, and
additional $46.00 is requested for recording of the documents and $10.00 for the King
County Treasurer for a total of $18,256.00.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project is proposed to be constructed in three phases. Phase I,
completed in 2007 included a new pedestrian bridge, culvert, weir, and some stream
channel work east of 152nd Ave S. Phase II, includes construction of roughly 2,000 feet of
new stream channel extending east from Lake Meridian to Big Soos Creek. Once
constructed, the new channel will include fish friendly habitat features such as native
plantings, wood structures, streambed gravels and pools. Phase III, includes wetland work
along 152nd Ave S. The objective of the Lake Meridian Outlet Project is flood protection,
water quality improvements of the lake 654’ outlet, fish habitat, and wetland restoration.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project is proposed to be constructed in three phases. Phase I,
completed in 2007 included a new pedestrian bridge, culvert, weir, and some stream
channel work east of 152nd Ave S. Phase II, includes construction of roughly 2,000 feet of
new stream channel extending east from Lake Meridian to Big Soos Creek. Once
constructed, the new channel will include fish friendly habitat features such as native
plantings, wood structures, streambed gravels and pools. Phase III, includes wetland work
along 152nd Ave S. The objective of the Lake Meridian Outlet Project is flood protection,
water quality improvements of the lake 654’ outlet, fish habitat, and wetland restoration.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project is a partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers
through the Green/Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration Program.
The Lake Meridian Outlet Project is a partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers
through the Green/Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration Program.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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: June 19, 2009 Date: June 19, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23, 2009
From: Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager From: Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Contract – Tetra Tech/Lake Fenwick Water Quality Improvement Subject: Contract – Tetra Tech/Lake Fenwick Water Quality Improvement
Motion:
Move to recommend the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of
$35,046.80 to provide short and long-term measures to improve Lake
Fenwick water quality and to comply with State-mandated water quality
standards for the nutrient phosphorus, upon concurrence of the language
therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
Summary: Summary:
Lake Fenwick is currently not meeting water quality standards established by the Washington
State Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, the
lake frequently exceeds the total phosphorus TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) threshold
established for the lake in 1993 by the EPA during the late summer and early fall.
Lake Fenwick is currently not meeting water quality standards established by the Washington
State Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, the
lake frequently exceeds the total phosphorus TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) threshold
established for the lake in 1993 by the EPA during the late summer and early fall.
This contract with Tetra Tech is a proactive attempt to improve the Lake’s short and long-term
water quality and to reduce excessive algae growth that reduces the Lake’s aesthetics and
compromises its habitat value for fish and wildlife. For the short-term, this contract would
provide the dosing specifications and assist the City in acquiring permits and overseeing a late
summer treatment of “alum”. Alum (aluminum sulfate) is a nontoxic substance commonly used
to strip phosphorus from lakes. This alum treatment will reduce excessive algae growth for the
next couple of years. For the long-term, this contract would provide a re-design of the
hypolimnetic aeration system (basically a large-scale fish-tank bubbling system) that is currently
installed in the lake so that it can be up-sized to meet current demands. Tetra-Tech would also
assist the City in preparation of grant applications to pay for the recommended aerator
upgrades.
This contract with Tetra Tech is a proactive attempt to improve the Lake’s short and long-term
water quality and to reduce excessive algae growth that reduces the Lake’s aesthetics and
compromises its habitat value for fish and wildlife. For the short-term, this contract would
provide the dosing specifications and assist the City in acquiring permits and overseeing a late
summer treatment of “alum”. Alum (aluminum sulfate) is a nontoxic substance commonly used
to strip phosphorus from lakes. This alum treatment will reduce excessive algae growth for the
next couple of years. For the long-term, this contract would provide a re-design of the
hypolimnetic aeration system (basically a large-scale fish-tank bubbling system) that is currently
installed in the lake so that it can be up-sized to meet current demands. Tetra-Tech would also
assist the City in preparation of grant applications to pay for the recommended aerator
upgrades.
With the alum treatment, aerator upgrade and grass-carp stocking of the Lake (currently
occurring – these weed-eating carp will reduce or even eliminate the non-native weeds that are
currently covering the lake bottom and exacerbating water quality problems) as well as
upstream stormwater improvements planned through the Drainage Master Plan, the City expects
to once again be able to meet the Lake Fenwick total phosphorus TMDL.
With the alum treatment, aerator upgrade and grass-carp stocking of the Lake (currently
occurring – these weed-eating carp will reduce or even eliminate the non-native weeds that are
currently covering the lake bottom and exacerbating water quality problems) as well as
upstream stormwater improvements planned through the Drainage Master Plan, the City expects
to once again be able to meet the Lake Fenwick total phosphorus TMDL.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
Funding for this contract was budgeted for through the Drainage Master Plan -- no additional
funding will be required.
Funding for this contract was budgeted for through the Drainage Master Plan -- no additional
funding will be required.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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: June 19th, 2009 Date: June 19th, 2009
To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23rd, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: June 23rd, 2009
From: Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director From: Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Subject: Revision to Kent City Code 9.38.020 Modify a Parking Prohibition Subject: Revision to Kent City Code 9.38.020 Modify a Parking Prohibition
Motion:
Move to recommend city staff pursue discussions with Sound Transit
regarding the proposed amendment to Kent City Code (KCC) 9.38.020 which
pertains to modifying a parking prohibition on the west side of 1st Avenue
North from West Temperance Street to West Smith Street.
Summary: Summary:
The City of Kent will meet with Sound Transit regarding the proposed code change. If
Sound Transit has no objections staff would like to move this item forward to the full
Council for approval. If Sound Transit has issues this item will be brought back to
committee for further review.
The City of Kent will meet with Sound Transit regarding the proposed code change. If
Sound Transit has no objections staff would like to move this item forward to the full
Council for approval. If Sound Transit has issues this item will be brought back to
committee for further review.
The proposed code change would facilitate parking in the downtown area. The City
finds lifting the parking prohibition on the west side of 1st Avenue North from West
Temperance Street to West Smith Street to be in the City’s best interest.
The proposed code change would facilitate parking in the downtown area. The City
finds lifting the parking prohibition on the west side of 1st Avenue North from West
Temperance Street to West Smith Street to be in the City’s best interest.
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
None None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, amending section 9.38.020 of the Kent
City Code, entitled “No parking zones,” to modify a parking
prohibition on the west side of 1st Avenue North from West
Temperance Street to West Smith Street.
RECITALS
A. In order to facilitate parking in the downtown area, the City finds
lifting the parking prohibition on the west side of 1st Avenue North from West
Temperance Street to West Smith Street to be in the City’s best interest.
ORDINANCE
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. – Amendment. Section 9.38.020 of the Kent City Code, entitled
“No parking zones,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 9.38.020. No parking zones. At such time as the traffic engineer
shall place the appropriate sign or signs, it shall be illegal to park any motor vehicle
or other vehicle, as those terms are defined in Chapter 46.04 RCW, at any time
upon and on either side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following roadways or
portions thereof:
1. 1st Avenue North: from the intersection of West James Street to the north
end of 1st Avenue North, east side only.
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2. 1st Avenue North: from West James Street to West Smith Street, east side
only, and from West James Street to West Temperance Street, west side
only.
3. 2nd Avenue North: from West Smith Street to West Harrison Street.
4. 2nd Avenue North: from South 228th Street to south end of street.
5. 4th Avenue North and South: from SR 516/West Willis Street to South 228th
Street.
6. 5th Avenue North: from West James Street to north end of 5th Avenue North.
7. 6th Avenue North: from South 228th Street to south end of street.
8. 6th Avenue South: from West Meeker Street to West Gowe Street.
9. 26th Avenue South: both sides from South 272nd Street to five hundred
(500) feet north of South 272nd Street and on 26th Avenue South from
South 272nd Street to end of 26th Avenue South, east side only.
10. 27th Avenue South: from South 240th Street to end of 27th Avenue South.
11. 27th Place South: from South 259th Place north to South 256th Street.
12. 28th Avenue South: from South 240th Street to end of 28th Avenue South.
13. 30th Avenue South: from South 240th Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR
516).
14. 36th Place South: from South 272nd Street to 35th Lane South.
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ITEM 10
INFORMATION ONLY/FOLLOW-UP
MERDIAN MEADOWS - BOLLARDS
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ITEM 11
DISCUSS UPCOMING PW COMMITTEE DATES & TIMES
PROPOSED
AUGUST 3, 2009 4:30 – 5:30 PM
AUGUST 17, 2009 4:30 – 5:30 PM
HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 @ 5:00 PM
(DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY)
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 4:30 – 5:30 PM
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