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Councilmembers: Ron HarmonDebbie RapleeDeborah Ranniger, Chair
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March 2, 2009
4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Note different time - for this meeting only
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated February 2, 2009 YES NONE 03 01
02. Information Only/Fire Response Time - Ken Langholz/
72nd Av South NO Larry Rabel 10 03
03. Environmental Legal Services for
Landsburg Mine – Robert Bakemeier YES Susan Jensen 08 --
04. Environmental Legal Services for Landsburg
Mine - Aspect Consulting YES Susan Jensen 08 09
05. Emergency Resolution - Kent Comprehensive
Plan YES Beth Tan 05 11
06. Information Only/Schedule for 256th St Tim LaPorte/
Proposed LID NO Mark Howlett 05 --
07. Water System Plan and Proposed
Revenue Options NO Larry Blanchard 15 --
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 2, 2009
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Deborah Ranniger and Committee
Member Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee were present. The meeting was called to order at
5:03 p.m.
ITEM 1- Approval of Minutes Dated January 26, 2009
Committee Member Raplee moved to approve the minutes of January 26, 2009.
The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 2– Olympic Environmental Resources – Consultant Contract Agreement:
Environmental Engineering Manager, Mike Mactutis explained that Olympic Environmental
Resources organizes implements and provides management for the City of Kent’s Waste
Reduction and Recycling Programs, including Special Recycling and Collection events,
Business and Multi-family recycling programs, compost bin sales and outreach and
education.
This consultant agreement, in the amount of $66,760, is for implementing special programs,
education and outreach for the City’s waste reduction and recycling program in 2009,
benefiting the citizens and businesses of Kent.
Harmon moved to recommend authorization for the Mayor to sign the Olympic
Environmental Resources Contract Agreement for Waste Reduction and Recycling
Activities and Programs for 2009 in the amount of $66,760, upon concurrence of
the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The
motion was seconded by Raplee and passed 3-0.
ITEM 3 – Surplus Stormwater Utility Property – Frager Road:
Environmental Engineering Manager, Mike Mactutis summarized that the City of Kent
surface water utility owns five buildings and approximately one hundred eighty four (184)
ecology blocks on city real property located at 24955 Frager Road S., in King County. He
further explained that staff has determined that the buildings and ecology blocks are surplus
to the needs of the city and, in fact, are negative improvements; the property is designated
for surface water utility use, and Salmon Recovery Board funding requires that the property
be cleared.
Raplee moved to recommend that City Council set February 17, 2009 for public
hearing and thereafter adopt a resolution, in a form similar to that presented to
the Committee, that would surplus surface water utility buildings and ecology
blocks and authorize the Public Works Director to dispose same for fair market
value, if any. The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
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ITEM 4 –Information Only/Filtration Plant for Pipeline 5:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard, introduced Tacoma Public Utilities Water Quality
Section Manager, Chris McMeen, and Superintendent of Water Utility, John Kerner to the
Public Works Committee. Chris McMeen presented an informative PowerPoint presentation
titled “Tacoma Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2), The
Cryptosporidium Decision.” He explained that the current unfiltered stream doesn’t have
any protection against Cryptosporidium which is mandated to be treated for by April 4,
2014. The most efficient treatment for cryptosporidium is filtration. Committee-member
Raplee asked if a variance could be requested from the Department of Health and the
answer from Chris was that it was installed by April 4, 2014. Tacoma Water is very unlikely
to succeed in challenging the rule or attempt to prove the variance. Chris McMeen explained
the pro’s and con’s of UV light treatment versus filtration.
He gave an overview of the decision making process and its schedule. He briefly discussed
the financial obligation of the City of Kent and other partners for the installation of the
proposed improvements.
Information Only No Motion Required
ITEM 5 – Information Only/Waste Water Master Plan-Update:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard gave an update on the status of the Waste Water
Master Plan. It is the last one in the Master Plan series. Currently some short and long term
cost is being evaluated; looking into a possible stimulus package funding program for
advanced zero discharge waste-water treatment facilities and reclaimed water facilities. The
final proposal is anticipated at the end of the second quarter of 2009.
Information Only No Motion Required
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting for:
Cancelled meeting on Monday, February 16, 2009 due to the Presidents Day
Holiday. There will be a special Public Works Committee Meeting to be held on
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Katcha Harmaning,
Administrative Secretary I
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LAW DEPARTMENT LAW DEPARTMENT
Tom Brubaker, City Attorney Tom Brubaker, City Attorney
Phone: 253-856-5770 Phone: 253-856-5770
Fax: 253-856-6770 Fax: 253-856-6770
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895 Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Date: March 2, 2009 Date: March 2, 2009
To: Public Works Committee To: Public Works Committee
From: Tom Brubaker, City Attorney From: Tom Brubaker, City Attorney
Regarding: Environmental Legal Services for Landsburg Mine Regarding: Environmental Legal Services for Landsburg Mine
MOTION: Recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign an engagement letter
with attorney Robert Bakemeier for environmental legal services related to the
Landsburg Mine site, which fees shall not exceed $50,000.
SUMMARY: SUMMARY:
The Landsburg Mine site is currently being addressed by the state’s Department of
Ecology and its Toxics Cleanup Program. Because the City is concerned about the
potential environmental impacts of the site on the City’s Clark Springs water
source, the City would like to retain the services of attorney Robert Bakemeier to
assist the City and monitor the Department of Ecology’s efforts to require those
responsible for the contamination in the mine to clean up the site.
The Landsburg Mine site is currently being addressed by the state’s Department of
Ecology and its Toxics Cleanup Program. Because the City is concerned about the
potential environmental impacts of the site on the City’s Clark Springs water
source, the City would like to retain the services of attorney Robert Bakemeier to
assist the City and monitor the Department of Ecology’s efforts to require those
responsible for the contamination in the mine to clean up the site.
BUDGET IMPACT: BUDGET IMPACT:
Mr. Bakemeier’s work, at this time, is not expected to exceed $50,000. The City
will pay for his fees from the water utility. Therefore, the general fund will not be
impacted by the City’s retention of Mr. Bakemeier.
Mr. Bakemeier’s work, at this time, is not expected to exceed $50,000. The City
will pay for his fees from the water utility. Therefore, the general fund will not be
impacted by the City’s retention of Mr. Bakemeier.
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LAW DEPARTMENT LAW DEPARTMENT
Tom Brubaker, City Attorney Tom Brubaker, City Attorney
Phone: 253-856-5770 Phone: 253-856-5770
Fax: 253-856-6770 Fax: 253-856-6770
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895 Kent, WA. 98032-5895
Date: March 2, 2009 Date: March 2, 2009
To: Public Works Committee To: Public Works Committee
From: Tom Brubaker, City Attorney From: Tom Brubaker, City Attorney
Regarding: Environmental Legal Services for Landsburg Mine Regarding: Environmental Legal Services for Landsburg Mine
MOTION: Recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant services
agreement with Aspect Consulting to allow the City Attorney to conduct
additional environmental review and analysis related to the Landsburg Mine site
within available budgets. The total contract amount for this initial review is
expected not to exceed $48,617. The agreement is subject to terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
SUMMARY: SUMMARY:
The Landsburg Mine site is currently being addressed by the state’s Department of
Ecology and its Toxics Cleanup Program. Because the City is concerned about the
potential environmental impacts of the site on the City’s Clark Springs water
source, the City Attorney would like to retain the services of Aspect Consulting to
conduct an objective review of action taken to date by Ecology, and provide overall
guidance to the City of Kent during the development of the Clean-up Action Plan to
be issued by the Ecology.
The Landsburg Mine site is currently being addressed by the state’s Department of
Ecology and its Toxics Cleanup Program. Because the City is concerned about the
potential environmental impacts of the site on the City’s Clark Springs water
source, the City Attorney would like to retain the services of Aspect Consulting to
conduct an objective review of action taken to date by Ecology, and provide overall
guidance to the City of Kent during the development of the Clean-up Action Plan to
be issued by the Ecology.
BUDGET IMPACT: BUDGET IMPACT:
Aspects work, at this time, is not expected to exceed $48,617. The City will pay for
the contract with funds from the water utility. Therefore, the general fund will not
be impacted by the City’s retention of Aspect Consulting.
Aspects work, at this time, is not expected to exceed $48,617. The City will pay for
the contract with funds from the water utility. Therefore, the general fund will not
be impacted by the City’s retention of Aspect Consulting.
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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: February 20, 2009 Date: February 20, 2009
To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: March 2, 2009 PW Committee Meeting Date: March 2, 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: Emergency Resolution to the Kent Comprehensive Plan Subject: Emergency Resolution to the Kent Comprehensive Plan
MOTION: Recommend authorization for the Mayor to sign the Emergency
Resolution to amend the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan for the Surface Water
Design Manual subject to the terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney
and Public Works Director.
SUMMARY: SUMMARY:
The City of Kent staff is working toward completing an update to the Surface Water
Design Manual for Council Approval in July 2009. At this time, a substantial revision
of the manual is underway to meet the Federal Clean Water Act requirements set
forth in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II
permit issued by the Washington Department of Ecology. The updated stormwater
manual will address stormwater management requirements, water quality
protection, and habitat improvements.
The City of Kent staff is working toward completing an update to the Surface Water
Design Manual for Council Approval in July 2009. At this time, a substantial revision
of the manual is underway to meet the Federal Clean Water Act requirements set
forth in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II
permit issued by the Washington Department of Ecology. The updated stormwater
manual will address stormwater management requirements, water quality
protection, and habitat improvements.
The Capital Facilities Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan will need
modification of date and manual references, and possible revisions to the goals and
policies section. Staff will be reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and recommending
changes to the Land Use and Planning Board. These recommendations are
tentatively scheduled to be brought to the Public Works Committee for its
consideration in July, 2009.
The Capital Facilities Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan will need
modification of date and manual references, and possible revisions to the goals and
policies section. Staff will be reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and recommending
changes to the Land Use and Planning Board. These recommendations are
tentatively scheduled to be brought to the Public Works Committee for its
consideration in July, 2009.
BUDGET IMPACT: BUDGET IMPACT:
No budgetary impact No budgetary impact
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Amendment – Emergency:
Surface Water Design Manuel
2009 - Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, relating to
comprehensive planning; declaring an emergency
for the adoption of an amendment to the Capital
Facilities Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
related to the amendment of the Surface Water
Design Manual.
RECITALS
A. The Capital Facilities Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
provides the foundation and guidance for stormwater management within the
City limits. The City’s Surface Water Design Manual (“SWDM”) is integrated
into the Capital Facilities Element and is the City’s blueprint for long-range
stormwater management and development requirements.
B. The City’s SWDM is being updated and requires a corresponding
update of the Capital Facilities Element. The update process for the SWDM
began in the winter of 2008. The City was tasked with implementing changes
to the manual to meet equivalency standards of the 2005 Department of
Ecology’s Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington and
compliance with the National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System Phase
II Permit. As a completion of this process, the Council will be addressing the
adoption of a revised SWDM and amendments to the Capital Facilities Element.
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C. The Growth Management Act ("GMA") requires the City to
establish procedures governing amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that
limit amendments to once each year unless certain circumstances exist. RCW
36.70A.130(2). The City has established a procedure for amending the
Comprehensive Plan in Chapter 12.02 Kent City Code (KCC), which allows
amendments in addition to the standard annual update if an emergency exists.
An emergency is defined as an issue of community-wide significance that
promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare of the City of Kent.
KCC 12.02.010(A).
D. The City Council finds that consideration of the proposed SWDM
amendments to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan
address the needs of the City regarding the mandatory National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Phase 2 Permit (issued by the Washington State
Department of Ecology), stormwater management requirements, water quality
protection, and habitat improvements. These are issues of community-wide
significance that promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the
City of Kent.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated by this
reference.
SECTION 2. – Process and Direction. The City shall proceed with
consideration of the Surface Water Design Manual (SWDM) amendments to the
Capital Facilities Element without undue delay. Such consideration shall
include compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act; Land Use and
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Planning Board workshop, public hearing, and recommendation; Council
committee recommendation, and final action by the City Council.
SECTION 3. – Emergency. Pursuing revisions of the Comprehensive
Plan to provide for amendments to the Capital Facilities Element related to
amendment of the SWDM are issues of community-wide significance that
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare in accordance with the
definition of an emergency as set forth in section 12.02.010(A) of the Kent City
Code (KCC). The City Council, therefore, declares that an emergency exists
and authorizes staff to process these revisions to the comprehensive plans
outside the annual amendment process in KCC 12.02.030.
SECTION 4. – Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 5. – Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and
prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
SECTION 6. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be in
force immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the city council of the city of
Kent, Washington, this _______ day of _________________, 2009.
CONCURRED in by the mayor of the city of Kent this ______ day of
__________________, 2009.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
______ passed by the city council of the city of Kent, Washington, the ________
day of _________________, 2009.
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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