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Councilmembers: Ron Harmon♦Les Thomas♦Debbie Raplee, Chair
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October 19, 2009
4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated October 05, 2009 YES None 03 01
02. Revision to the Parking Code YES Steve Mullen 15 03
03. 2nd Ave. Pedestrian Improvements/Consultant
Contract with HWA Geo Sciences YES Tim LaPorte 05 11
04. Information Only/Transit Update NO Monica Whitman 05 45
05. Information Only/Green River Levee Update NO Tim LaPorte 10 47
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
Monday, October 05, 2009
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Debbie Raplee and Committee Members Ron
Harmon and Les Thomas were present. The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m.
ITEM 1 – Approval of Minutes Dated September 21, 2009:
Committee Member Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of September 21, 2009.
The motion was seconded by Ron Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 2 – Proposed Amendment to Residential Traffic Calming Program Standard/Meadow
Ridge Neighborhood:
City Attorney Susan Jensen, explained that this proposed amendment would allow the Director of
Public Works to exercise discretion under special circumstances that would allow deviation from the
adopted standards for the implementation of Phase 2 traffic calming measures. 22 of the 34
residents in the Erin Glade subdivision have signed a petition asking for speed humps to be installed
in their subdivision. Chad Bieren and Rob Knutsen, both from Public Works, also helped to explain
the process of adding the speed humps and to answer questions. It was stated that there were zero
funds available in this year’s budget for this purchase, but there was a proposal to increase funds in
2010 and, based on approval, the speed humps could be installed as early as spring 2010. The cost
of installing four speed humps should be approximately $20,000. It was also stated that these
speed humps will be modified to the Fire Department’s request.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend that Council adopt a resolution repealing Resolution
No. 1804 and readopting the same language along with the addition of a provision that
would allow the Director of Public Works to exercise discretion under special
circumstances that would allow deviation from the adopted standards for the
implementation of Phase 2 traffic calming measures. The motion was seconded by Les
Thomas and passed 3-0.
ITEM 3 – Flood Fight/Information Only:
Tim LaPorte, Interim Public Works Director, showed the PowerPoint presentation on flooding that
was given at last Saturday’s event at the Showare Center. He stated that approximately 1,000
people were in attendance and that another citizen’s meeting will happen this Thursday, 10/8. Tim
stated that Lt. Colonel Rollins, of the ACOE, stated at Saturday’s meeting that the interim repair on
Howard Hanson Dam is on schedule.
There are different reaches on the Green River and work was completed in 2008 on the 1st reach –
Riverbend Golf Course. The completion of this levee was considered successful, as well as a
concerted effort by the City, Army Corps of Engineers and the King County Flood Zone Control
District. The levee for the 2nd link – Horseshoe Bend (which is where Central Avenue turns into
Auburn Way North), was just completed within the last 3-4 weeks and is currently in the planting
stage. The goal is to eventually replace all 12 miles of levees along the Green River.
Richard and Rick Brown, from Transco NW in Kent, were then introduced and thanked for building a
special machine that would fill large sand bags. The City was impressed with how quickly they
designed and created this machine – within a 2 week period.
Tim mentioned that 1,600 large sandbags have been filled to date since last Friday. 3,000 bags will
arrive tomorrow; 10,000 on Wednesday; 6,000 on Friday and 8,000 next Tuesday. This amount
should be sufficient for placement on the Green River. We currently have 125,000 small sandbags
with 375,000 expected to be delivered on Tuesday. There is a machine on order that will assist us
in filling these bags.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
It was also mentioned that the Interurban Trail will be closed for the rest of October to prepare and
place sandbags along the river. In November, the trail will open to pedestrian traffic only.
The public can start picking up sandbags on Saturday, October 17th at the Public Works Operations
and can fill them themselves at any one of the 5 locations shown on the map that was handed out.
ITEM 4 – Snow & Ice Removal/Information Only:
Don Millett, Public Works Street Superintendent, presented information about how the City handles
snow and ice removal. He mentioned that with 500 miles of roadways to take care of, they are
very busy. Bill also talked about potholes that show up after snow has melted and that his crew
tries to get them filled within one hour of being called. When not clearing snow and ice, this same
crew will be helping fill and place sandbags.
Information Only/No Motion Required
ADDED ITEM:
Garry Stewart expressed concern to the committee regarding the number of street lights along
several streets in the City that are burned out. Discussion followed and Tim Laporte mentioned he
would get back to Mr. Stewart after checking into this matter.
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Barbara Biteman
Public Works Committee Secretary,
filling in for Cheryl Viseth
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte, Interim Public Works Director Timothy J. LaPorte, Interim 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: October 14, 2009 Date: October 14, 2009
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 19, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: October 19, 2009
From: Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager From: Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager
Through: Tim Laporte, Interim Public Works Director Through: Tim Laporte, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Revisions to the Parking Code Subject: Revisions to the Parking Code
Move to recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the
Parking Code 9.38.045, Parking prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a. m.,
to include both sides of S 203rd Street, from 100th Avenue SE, westerly
approximately 600 feet to the westerly boundary of Chestnut Ridge Park.
Summary: Summary:
A letter from the Chestnut Ridge Homeowners Association Board requesting that
parking be prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. due to an increasing
number of concerns raised by residents regarding disturbances from young adults
congregating in the Chestnut Ridge Park after the park has closed, involving
drinking of alcohol, loud noise, fights, graffiti and large amounts of trash left behind
and along South 203rd Street, adjacent to the park.
A letter from the Chestnut Ridge Homeowners Association Board requesting that
parking be prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. due to an increasing
number of concerns raised by residents regarding disturbances from young adults
congregating in the Chestnut Ridge Park after the park has closed, involving
drinking of alcohol, loud noise, fights, graffiti and large amounts of trash left behind
and along South 203rd Street, adjacent to the park.
Governing Policies Procedures Rules & Regulations: Governing Policies Procedures Rules & Regulations:
RCW 46.61.570, WAC 308-330, KCC 9.38.045 RCW 46.61.570, WAC 308-330, KCC 9.38.045
Budget Impact: Budget Impact:
Cost of installing signs (4) Cost of installing signs (4)
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October 13, 2009
Steve Mullin
Manager, City of Kent Transportation Engineering Dept.
220 4th Ave.
Kent, WA 98032
Dear Steve:
We, as the Chestnut Ridge Homeowners Association (HOA) Board, request that the City of Kent
prohibit parking between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM on both sides of S. 203rd Street from the corner of
100th Ave SE west to the west boundary Chestnut Ridge Park. We are making this request due to
multiple concerns raised by members of our neighborhood due to increasing numbers of disturbances
over the last several years. The Chestnut Ridge Park, located on S 203rd St in Kent, is used by
young adults (aged from their late teens to early twenties) as a social meeting place. The park officially
closes at dusk, and the parking lot gate is secured, but their activities continue late into the night, even
during the winter months. The complaints range from noise, large amount of trash, drinking, drug use
and selling, fights, graffiti, … within the park and/or along S. 203rd Street.
We believe that restricting parking along 203rd Street will help to significantly reduce late night activities
at Chestnut Ridge Park and are asking that the City of Kent take immediate action on this request in
order to avoid continued escalation of undesirable and illegal activities.
Sincerely,
Rick McGann
President, Chestnut Ridge HOA
Suzanne Cameron
Vice President, Chestnut Ridge HOA
Valerie McCune
Treasurer, Chestnut Ridge HOA
Bruce Kelly
Secretary, Chestnut Ridge HOA
Ann-Marie Pennington
Assistant Treasurer, Chestnut Ridge HOA
Robert Huston
Member at Large, Chestnut Ridge HOA
Chestnut Ridge
Homeowner’s Association
10842 SE 208th, Suite 101
Kent, WA 98031
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1 Amend KCC 9.38.045 – Parking
Prohibition on S. 203rd Street
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending section
9.38.045 of the Kent City Code to prohibit parking
on S. 203rd Street from 100th Avenue S.E.
westerly, approximately 600 feet, to the westerly
boundary of Chestnut Ridge Park from 10:00 P.M.
to 6:00 A.M.
RECITALS
A. Section 9.38.045 of the Kent City Code sets forth those areas
within the City of Kent where parking is prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m.
B. Currently, there is no restriction on parking along S. 203rd
Street from 100th Avenue S.E. westerly, approximately 600 feet to the
westerly boundary of Chestnut Ridge Park.
C. The Chestnut Ridge Homeowner’s Association has requested
that the City impose a parking restriction in an effort to reduce disruptive
outdoor late night activities at Chestnut Ridge Park.
D. The Council finds that the amendment will help to achieve
that purpose.
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2 Amend KCC 9.38.045 – Parking
Prohibition on S. 203rd Street
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – Amendment. Section 9.38.045 of the Kent City
Code, entitled “Parking prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.” is
amended as follows:
Sec. 9.38.045. Parking prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00
a.m. At such time as the traffic engineer shall place the appropriate sign,
it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless otherwise indicated, at the following
locations:
1. The north side of SE 276th Place between the east and west
boundaries of Springwood Park.
2. On both sides of SE 274th Street between 128th Place SE and the
end of the street, adjacent to Springwood Park.
3. On both sides of S 203rd Street, from 100th Avenue S.E. westerly,
approximately 600 feet, to the westerly boundary of Chestnut Ridge Park.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section,
subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional
or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
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Prohibition on S. 203rd Street
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of , 2009.
APPROVED: day of , 2009.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2009.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. _________
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte, Interm Public Works Director Timothy J. LaPorte, Interm 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: October 12, 2009 Date: October 12, 2009
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 19, 2009
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 19, 2009
From: Pete Tenerelli, Construction Manager From: Pete Tenerelli, Construction Manager
Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Director of Public Works Through: Tim LaPorte, Interim Director of Public Works
Subject: 2nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements/Consultant Contract with HWA
Geo Sciences for Materials Testing and Inspection Services
Subject: 2nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements/Consultant Contract with HWA
Geo Sciences for Materials Testing and Inspection Services
Move to authorize the Mayor sign a consultant contract between the City and HWA
Geo Sciences, in the amount of $38,149, for the purpose of providing materials
testing and inspection services related to 2nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvements
Project upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Interim
Public Works Director.
Summary: Summary:
Public Works Engineering designed a pedestrian improvement project to replace some
deteriorated and tree-damaged sidewalk in the Central Business District of the City. The
routine inspection and construction management, including project documentation and pay
estimate management will be accomplished using in-house City staff; however, the
construction of this project will also involve materials testing and soils engineering/inspection
that is beyond the expertise of City staff. Due to the fact that the project will be receiving
Federal Funding there is not a more costs effective option but to perform the quality control
and materials testing and inspection to Federal Standards. HWA Geo Sciences possesses this
expertise and was selected through a competitive process based upon their qualifications.
Staff feels it is in the best interest of the City to enter into this agreement.
Public Works Engineering designed a pedestrian improvement project to replace some
deteriorated and tree-damaged sidewalk in the Central Business District of the City. The
routine inspection and construction management, including project documentation and pay
estimate management will be accomplished using in-house City staff; however, the
construction of this project will also involve materials testing and soils engineering/inspection
that is beyond the expertise of City staff. Due to the fact that the project will be receiving
Federal Funding there is not a more costs effective option but to perform the quality control
and materials testing and inspection to Federal Standards. HWA Geo Sciences possesses this
expertise and was selected through a competitive process based upon their qualifications.
Staff feels it is in the best interest of the City to enter into this agreement.
BUDGET IMPACT: BUDGET IMPACT:
Currently in Budget Currently in Budget
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ITEM 4
INFORMATION ONLY
Transit Update
Monica Whitman
Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator
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ITEM 5
INFORMATION ONLY
Green River Levee Update
Tim LaPorte, PE
Interim Public Works Director
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