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Public Works Committee Agenda
40 A. Councilmembers: Dana Ralph+Dennis Higgins+Elizabeth Albertson, Chair
�� KENT
WASHINGTON
October 7, 2013
4:00 P.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1. Approval of Minutes Dated September 16, YES None 03 03
2013
2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policy YES Kelly Peterson 05 07
3. Information Only/Fall Recycling Event NO Gina Hungerford 05 17
October 19, 2013 at Russell Road Park
4. Information Only/Drinking Water Quality NO Sean Bauer 10 19
Monitoring
5. Withdrawal of Membership in South King YES Kevin Swinford 10 21
County Regional Water Association
6. Information Only/Storm Drainage Issues NO Greg Reed 10 23
7. Valley Channel Re-establishment Project YES Kelly Peterson 10 25
8. Information Only/Vancouver WA Quiet Zones NO Steve Mullen/ 10 27
Local Improvement District (LID) Mark Howlett
9. I-405/SR-167 HOV/HOT Lane YES Cathy Mooney 10 29
Unless otherwise noted, the Public Works Committee meets at 4:00 p.m. on the 1"& 3rd Mondays of each
month. Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-5895.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 16, 2013
Committee Members Present:
Committee Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Committee members Dennis Higgins
and Dana Ralph were present. The meeting was called to order at 4:08 PM.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated August 19, 2013:
Committee member Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of August
19, 2013. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Higgins
and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 — Desimone Levee — Interlocal Agreement with Tukwila:
Ken Langholz, Design Engineering Supervisor gave a brief explaination of
where this reach of levee is located and how the Briscoe/Desimone Levee is
being funded. Langholz noted that a $7 million grant is in the State of
Washington's 2013-2015 budget. That funding was directed to the King County
Flood Control District and is intended to pay for improvements to the levees
needed for FEMA accreditation as well as the accreditation process. Total levee
funding is $18 million.
Langholz stated the interlocal agreement (ILA) describes the requirements of
the City of Kent and the City of Tukwila with respect to design, permitting and
construction of the Desimone Levee repairs.
Committee member Higgins MOVED to recommend Council authorize
the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Kent
and the City of Tukwila for improvements to and FEMA accreditation of
the Desimone Levee, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable
to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was
SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 — Information Only/Railroad Ouiet Zone:
Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte provided the committee the status of the
Railroad Quiet Zone and explained the rules under Federal Regulations about
sounding warning horns. He then introduced Steve Mullen, Transportation
Engineering Manager and Chad Bieren, City Engineer who provided an update
on the efforts to establish a Railroad Quiet Zone on the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe (BNSF) mainline tracks. Mullen provided a proposal of where to place
the Railroad Quiet Zone horns along the BNSF tracks.
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September 16, 2013
Mullen gave a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrated what the sound level
comparisons between a train horn and an automated horn system would
sound/look like.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 4 —Information Only/Metro Transit Service Reduction Scenario:
Cathy Mooney, Senior Transportation Planner explained that with the failure of
the state legislature to adopt a transportation funding package in 2013, plus
the end of Metro's authorization to continue collecting the Congestion
Reduction Charge of $20 per vehicle in King County, Metro Transit finds that it
must start reducing the amount of transit service.
Mooney's PowerPoint presentation explained how Metro's proposal to cut
600,000 annual hours of transit service may affect bus riders in Kent. The
routes slated to be cut are the 157, 159, 161, 913 and 914. Losing the
Shopper Shuttle in Kent will also be a huge loss.
Former Councilmember Tim Clark stated that there needs to be a huge
lobbying effort because no matter what the cuts are, Metro will still serve
Seattle. Suburban Cities out-number the City of Seattle. He added that state
legislators would like to hear from citizens
Committee member Albertson stated she would be testifying in Bellevue the
following evening on this issue. Committee member Higgins stated he was
working on a letter to the State Senate transportation committee and hopes to
get the letter out in the next few days.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 5 — Information Only/Solid Waste Garbage (Litter) — Update:
This item was pulled from the agenda due to time constraints, but will be
heard at a later date.
Item 6 — Executive Session:
Interim, Chief Administrative Officer Tom Brubaker excused the room in order
for the committee could conduct their executive session.
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Item 7 — Resolution of Intent to Set a Public Hearing Date for LID 365
Se 2561h St Improvements, 1161h Ave SE to Kent-Kangley Road:
Mark Madfai, Design Engineering Supervisor stated that no protest covenants
were signed by 24 property owners to participate in a Local Improvement
District (L.I.D.) to complete 256th Street. The resolution of intent would set a
hearing date to move forward on formation of L.I.D.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council adopt a
Resolution of Intent setting a public hearing date on the formation of
Local Improvement District 365, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion
was SECONDED by Committee member Higgins and PASSED 2-1.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 27, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Kelly Peterson, AICP, Environmental Conservation Supervisor
Through: Chad Bieren, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policy
Item - 2
Move to authorize adoption of Resolution No. , endorsing and
adopting Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Policies, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
Summary:
In 2007, Governor Christine Gregoire signed Executive Order 07-02 initiating the
Washington Climate Change Challenge. The Executive Order established
greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, directed the implementation of the
policies to reduce emissions, and directed state agencies to take action including
development of strategies to reduce emissions.
Pursuant to the RCW 70.235.020, when distributing capital funds through
competitive programs for infrastructure and economic development projects, all
state agencies must consider whether the entity receiving the funds has adopted
policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Staff from Economic and Community Development, Parks and Public Works,
collaborated to draft a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policy. These policies
are consistent with current city practices. As the City updates the Kent
Comprehensive Plan (due in 2015), staff will be considering the Countywide Planning
Policies; Vision 2040, the adopted regional growth strategy; the Washington Climate
Change Challenge; and RCW 70.235.020, which address greenhouse gas emission
issues. The attached greenhouse gas emission reduction draft policies are
consistent with the State, Regional and County regulations and guidance.
Budget Impact:
None
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, endorsing and adopting
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Policies.
Recitals
A. The City of Kent recognizes state, regional and local governments
throughout the United States are adopting energy conservation programs
and policies.
B. The City of Kent recognizes that greenhouse gases, including carbon
dioxide (COZ), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (NOZ), and fluorinated gases,
are components of the atmosphere that contribute to global warming.
C. The City of Kent recognizes that greenhouse gas emissions by
human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, contribute to
increased global temperatures and climate change which pose a profound
threat to the region's natural and economic systems, including amongst
others: timing and quantity of water flows; water supply availability; snow
pack; hydroelectricity; forest health; air quality and related human health
issues; sea-level; and agriculture.
D. Governments and corporations, both large and small, are reducing
the production of global warming pollutants through the implementation of
programs and policies that promote reduced energy bills, green space
preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion,
improved transportation choices, and improved greenhouse gas emission
reduction policies, among other policies.
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E. The City of Kent Comprehensive Plan update will be guided by the
goals and policies of Vision 2040, the adopted regional growth strategy;
the Washington Climate Change Challenge established by the Governor in
February 2007, and Legislative action under RCW 70.235.020, both of
which established greenhouse gas emission targets; and the approved
Countywide Planning Policies for King County.
F. The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy, Exhibit A, is a compilation of
existing Comprehensive Plan policies and operational standards related to
the reduction of greenhouse gases.
G. All state agencies must consider whether cities receiving capital
funds have adopted policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per RCW
70.235.070.
H. As part of overall policy considerations, policies addressing
greenhouse gas emissions are deemed necessary, and the Washington
State Public Works Board has made adopting a Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Policy a requirement to submitting an application for Public Works Trust
Fund monies.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policy. The
policies attached hereto as Exhibit "A" are adopted as the City of Kent's
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policy, to satisfy the Washington
State Public Works Board requirement and to recognize the policies will
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benefit the City of Kent and will help in reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.
SECTION 2, — Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
resolution and that remaining portion shall maintain its full force and effect.
SECTION 3, - 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 2013.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this day of
2013.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR"PAT" FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
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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 2013.
RONALD MOORE, CITY CLERK
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City of Kent, Washington
Resolution No. - Exhibit A
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policy
A. PUBLIC BUILDINGS
1. All new publicly funded buildings should be models of cost-effective, energy-efficient design.
2 Encourage energy conservation practices in buildings by raising the awareness of employees' own
energy use.
3 Conduct energy audits of publicly owned buildings, evaluate potential conservation measures, and then
carry out those measures that are appropriate.
4 Promote weatherization programs for existing buildings, including subsidizing materials for low-
income citizens and providing information to all citizens.
EMPLOYEESB.
1. Encourage ride-sharin , van-pooling, bicycling and the use of flex-time b em to ees.
2 Consider free or reduced price transit passes to employees who wish to commute by transit as funds
become available.
3 Provide storage and shower amenities for employees who commute by bicycle and provide designated
vanpool, carpool parking spaces.
Support voluntary, employer-based trip reduction programs, including:
• Provide assistance to regional and local ridesharing organizations;
4. • Advocate for legislation to maintain and expand incentives for employer ridesharing programs;
• Provide public recognition of effective programs through awards, top ten lists, and other
mechanisms.
5 Implement a "guaranteed ride home" program for those who commute by public transit, ride-sharing, or
other modes of transportation, and encourage employers to subscribe to or support the program.
6 Encourage energy conservation practices in buildings by raising the awareness of employees' own
energ use.
C. FLEET/VEHICLES
Evaluate an energy-sensitive fleet management program, to include driver training, the use of
1. alternate energy sources such as electricity, diesel or bottled gas, fuel-efficient vehicles, frequent
tuning and maintenance of vehicles, and the use of re-refined motor oil in fleet vehicles.
2 Reduce pollutants from transportation activities, including through the use of cleaner fuels and vehicles
and increasing alternatives to driving alone, as well as design and land use.
D. PURCHASING
Utilize purchasing to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by the suppliers of its goods and
services.
2. Encourage buying locally produced materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Promote purchasing practices and standards to support reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,
3. including preferences for energy-efficient office equipment, and the use of recycled materials and
manufacturers that have implemented green management practices.
Support bidding standards and contracting practices that encourage greenhouse gas emissions
4. reductions, including preferences or points for the use of low or zero emission vehicles and equipment,
recycled materials, and provider implementation of other green management practices.
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E. EQUIPMENT
1 Manage street lighting needs by applying lighting standards and using lamps that will assure
safe and effective illumination at minimum cost and energy use.
2 Continue efforts to reduce pollutants from transportation activities, including through the use of cleaner
fuels and vehicles and increasing alternatives to driving alone, as well as design and land use.
Monitor the efficiency of the pumps in water and sewer systems, and operate and maintain
3. them at peak efficiency. When cost effective options are possible, the one using the least
amount of energy shall be preferred.
F. WASTE •
Implement a solid waste strategy which:
• Reduces the solid waste stream by recycling, food and green waste collection recycling and
1 reuse of construction debris and other means.
• Promotes the purchase of recycled and recyclable goods.
• Where and when allowed by the uniform building code, encourages the use of building
construction materials made from recycled and recyclable materials.
2 Expand jurisdiction-wide waste diversion services to include, for example, single stream curbside
recycling, and curbside recycling of food and green waste.
3 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions waste through improved management of waste handling and
reductions in waste generation.
G. LAND USE
Ensure that local Climate Action, Land Use, Housing, and Transportation Plans are aligned with and
1. support any regional plans that have been developed consistent with state guidance to achieve
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Adopt and implement a development pattern that utilizes existing infrastructure; reduces the need for
2. new roads, utilities and other public works in new growth areas; and enhances non-automobile
transportation.
3. Redirect new growth into existing city/urban reserve areas.
4 Encourage high-density, mixed-use, infill development and creative reuse of brownfield, under-utilized
and/or defunct properties within the urban core.
5 Reduce required road width standards wherever feasible to calm traffic and encourage alternative
modes of transportation.
6 Whenever possible, urban development should occur only where urban public facilities and services
exist or can be reasonably made available.
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1 Reduce pollutants from transportation activities, including through the use of cleaner fuels and vehicles
and increasing alternatives to driving alone, as well as design and land use.
2 Reduce the rate of energy consumption through conservation and alternative energy forms to extend
the life of existing facilities and infrastructure.
Maintain and, where possible, improve air and water quality, soils, and natural systems to ensure the
3. health and well-being of people, animals, and plants. Reduce the impacts of transportation on air and
water quality, and climate change.
4. Reduce levels for air toxics, fine particulates, and greenhouse gases.
5 Protect and enhance the environment and public health and safety when providing services and
facilities.
Ensure that local Climate Action, Land Use, Housing, and Transportation Plans are aligned with and
6. support any regional plans that have been developed consistent with state guidance to achieve
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Give priority to transportation projects that will contribute to a reduction in vehicle miles traveled per
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capita, while maintaining economic vitality and sustainability.
Conserve natural resources such as water and open space to minimize energy used and greenhouse
8. gas emissions and to preserve and promote the ability of such resources to remove carbon from the
atmosphere.
9. Preserve, promote, plant and maintain forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
SOURCE1. ENERGY
1 Reduce greenhouse gases by expanding the use of conservation and alternative energy sources and by
reducing vehicle miles traveled by increasing alternatives to driving alone.
2 Reduce pollutants from transportation activities, including through the use of cleaner fuels and vehicles
and increasing alternatives to driving alone, as well as design and land use.
3 Encourage energy conservation practices in buildings by raising the awareness of employees' own
energy use.
EDUCATIONJ. PUBLIC OUTREACH
1. Publicize energy conservation actions to raise public awareness of the value of wise energy use.
2 Promote and expand recycling programs, purchasing policies, and employee education to reduce the
amount of waste produced.
Establish a coordinated, creative public outreach campaign; including publicizing the importance of
reducing greenhouse gas emissions and steps community members can take to reduce their individual
impacts.
• Use a variety of media and methods to promote climate awareness and greenhouse gas reduction,
including:
o TV and radio spots with local celebrities and community leaders;
o Advertising "Green Tips" in the city e-newsletter;
o Collaborating with utilities, business associations, civic groups, and nonprofits to place tips and
articles in billing materials or newsletters;
3. • Design and maintain an interactive Climate Protection website and/or collaborate with other
organizations to link to the website.
• Coordinate with other agencies and outreach efforts to align messages on topics such as:
o Energy efficiency and conservation, and green energy;
o Trip reduction, public transit, carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling and alternative modes of
transportation; green building and energy-efficient design;
o Waste reduction, recycling, and composting;
o Water conservation and water-efficient design and products;
o Benefits of buying local, and information about locally grown, prepared, and manufactured goods
and local services, including edible landscapes.
Collaborate with local energy suppliers and distributors to establish energy conservation. Increase
4 public awareness of climate change and climate protection challenges, and support community
reductions of greenhouse gas emissions through coordinated, creative public education and outreach,
and recognition of achievements.
5 Work with local businesses and energy providers on specific, targeted outreach campaigns and
incentive programs.
K. TRANSPORTATION
1 Give priority to transportation projects that will contribute to a reduction in vehicle miles traveled per
capita, while maintaining economic vitality and sustainability.
2 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing vehicle miles traveled and by increasing or encouraging
the use of alternative fuels and transportation technologies.
3. Provide safe and convenient access for pedestrians and bicyclists to, along and across streets and
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trails.
Consider signal timing programs where emissions reduction benefits can be demonstrated, including
4. maintenance of the synchronization system, and coordinate with adjoining jurisdictions as needed to
optimize transit operation while maintaining a free flow of traffic.
Promote ride sharing programs, including:
5. • Designate a certain percentage of parking spaces for ride-sharing vehicles;
• Designate adequate passenger loading, unloading, and waiting areas for ride-sharing vehicles.
6. Encourage businesses to provide amenities for employees who commute by bicycling.
Support voluntary, employer-based trip reduction programs, including:
• Provide assistance to regional and local ridesharing organizations;
7. • Advocate for legislation to maintain and expand incentives for employer ridesharing programs;
• Provide public recognition of effective programs through awards, top ten lists, and other
mechanisms.
$ Implement a "guaranteed ride home" program for those who commute by public transit, ride-sharing, or
other modes of transportation, and encourage employers to subscribe to or support the program.
1 Coordinate with other agencies in the region to develop and implement effective waste management
strategies and waste-to-energy technologies.
Establish a water conservation plan that may include such policies and actions as:
• Tiered rate structures for water use;
2. • Restrictions on time and/or day of use for landscape watering as needed/declared, and other
demand management strategies;
• Performance standards for irrigation equipment and water fixtures.
Establish programs and policies to increase the use of recycled water, including:
• Create an inventory of non-potable water uses within the jurisdiction that could be served with
3. recycled water;
• Promote the use of recycled water for agricultural, industrial, and irrigation purposes, including grey
waters stems for residential irrigation.
Promote water-efficient landscapes and irrigation, including:
• Planting drought-tolerant and native or Northwest -adapted species, and covering exposed dirt with
4. moisture-retaining mulch;
• Installing water-efficient irrigation systems and devices, including advanced technology such as
moisture-sensing irrigation controls;
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 27, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Gina Hungerford, Conservation Coordinator
Through: Kelly Peterson, AICP, Environmental Conservation Supervisor
Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager
Chad Bieren, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: Information Only/Fall Recycling Event October 19, 2013 at
Russell Road Park
Item - 3
No Motion Required/Information Only
Summary:
The annual Fall Recycling Event will be held October 19, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, at
Russell Road Park. Residents are invited to bring items not easily recycled at the
curb including:
Appliances and Scrap Metal
Batteries
Propane Tanks
Toilets and Sinks
Electronics, other than Computer Monitors and TVs which are accepted at
most Goodwill Stores and St. Vincent de Paul sites year-round
Tires
Concrete, Asphalt, Rock and Brick
Document Shredding - up to 3 file boxes per vehicle
Styrofoam blocks and Packaging Peanuts
Infant, child and booster car seats
NW Center will be on site to collect reusable household goods
This is a free event this time around. Flyers with more details will be going out in
the mail in the first week of October. For a list of what to bring, visit
www.KentRecycles.com.
Budget Impact:
None - the event is paid for by the Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention
Grant, the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant, the Local Hazardous
Waste Management Program Grant and user fees.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: October 1, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Sean Bauer, Water Quality Supervisor
Through: Dave Brock P.E., Interim Operations Manager
Subject: Information Only/Drinking Water Quality Monitoring
Item - 4
No Motion Required/Information Only
Summary:
Staff will provide the Committee with background information regarding the recent
water quality issues a nearby jurisdiction has experienced. We will also discuss the
plans and practices in place that City staff follow to safe guard our water system.
Budget Impact:
None
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: October 1, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Kevin Swinford, Interim Water Superintendent
Through: Dave Brock, P.E., Interim Operations Manager
Subject: Withdrawal of Membership in South King County
Regional Water Association
Item - 5
Motion:
Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to end City participation in
the South King County Regional Water Association effective December 31,
2013, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney
and Public Works Director.
Summary:
The South King County Regional Water Association was formed more than 30 years
ago. Membership consisted of cities and water districts serving the public water
supply needs for much of King County south of Seattle. The association was
established to explore additional water sources to meet growing demand in the 80s
and 90s and to establish service boundaries.
Regional water supply demands have since changed, resulting in increased
availability. The original goals and objectives of the association have been met and
the necessity for Kent's participation is no longer needed. A number of adjacent
jurisdictions have dropped out, including the City of Auburn this past summer.
The City will continue to collaborate with neighboring purveyors on supply and
demand needs and will remain engaged with tracking legislative and other common
issues that affect our water resources.
Budget Impact:
Some additional staff time will be needed to track legislative issues; however,
existing staff will be able to take on that work.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: October 1, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Greg Reed, Utilities Superintendent
Through: Dave Brock P.E., Interim Operations Manager
Subject: Information Only/Storm Drainage Issues
Item - 6
No Motion Required/Information Only
Summary:
The region experienced record rainfall during the last weekend in September. Staff
will provide an update on how our system performed, and where problem areas
were located.
We will also discuss short and long term plans to address these problem areas.
Budget Impact:
N/A
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: October 1, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Kelly Peterson, AICP, Environmental Conservation Supervisor
Through: Chad Bieren, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: Valley Channel Re-establishment Project
Item - 7
Move to authorize staff to explore a potential partnership with King County
Drainage District #1 to reestablish channels in the valley to reduce
localized flooding and improve water quality and habitat.
Summary:
Localized flooding in the valley occurs in part, due to sediment that has built up in
creek channels. Deposition of sediment is a natural process. Decades of
development in the urbanized watersheds have increased deposition rates. It has
been several decades since sediment has been removed from the channels, except
for culvert cleaning projects completed in 2010 and 2011. In some areas, over 5-
feet of sediment has been deposited which also allowed invasive plant species to
grow. The sediment has reduced flow capacity and flood storage, impacted water
quality and impedes fish passage.
Removing sediment in portions of the valley creek channels will reduce localized
urban flooding such as doing Mill Creek and Springbrook Creek improve water
quality and habitat. While sediment removal is beneficial, permits and regulatory
requirements will result in a project that will most likely take a number of years to
complete.
King County Drainage District #1 has jurisdiction over much of the valley channels,
and a partnership could be beneficial to an efficient and successful project.
Budget Impact:
Initially none, future endeavors with Drainage District No. 1 will be brought back to
Council for later authorization.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 30, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager
Through: Chad Bieren, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: Information Only/Vancouver Washington Quiet Zones Local
Improvement District (LID)
Item - 8
No Motion Required/Information Only
Summary:
The City is researching alternatives for funding our railroad quiet zone. State Law
was changed in 2009 to allow the use of LID's to fund quiet zones. The City of
Vancouver Washington is the only known City to form an LID for this purpose. Staff
will provide, information regarding Vancouver's use of an LID to fund their project.
Budget Impact:
None
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH
1NGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 27, 2013
To: Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: October 7, 2013
From: Cathy Mooney, Senior Transportation Planner
Through: Chad Bieren, P.E., City Engineer
Subject: I-405/SR-167 HOV/HOT Lanes
Item - 9
Motion:
Move to recommend Council submit written comments to the Washington
State Transportation Commission regarding their upcoming decision
concerning pricing of HOV/HOT Lanes on I-405 and SR-167.
Summary:
The Eastside Corridor, which parallels I-5 via I-405, SR-167 and SR-512, is the only north-south
freeway alternative in the Puget Sound Region. Cities along this corridor have been working with
the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on planned capacity expansion for
many years. All parties acknowledge the importance of connecting I-405 and SR-167 into a
seamless 40-mile long corridor. The I-405/SR-167 Master Plan includes new highway lanes,
improved interchanges, express toll lanes, expanded transit service and expanded vanpool services.
A good portion of the funding for this project is expected to come from tolling. The adopted plans
and policies at both the state and regional level WSDOT and Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
call for all new state highway construction to be funded at least partially by tolls. This particular
corridor is expected to have tolls on the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and on all
newly built High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes.
Almost all HOV lanes in the state are currently operated with a protocol that allows anyone with two
or more people in the vehicle to travel in this lane at any time of day free of charge. Many of the
state's HOV lanes are also opened to single-occupant vehicles in the non-peak hours, generally 7:00
pm to 5:00 am.
The state is asking electeds on the I-405 Executive Committee to make a recommendation to the
Transportation Commission as to whether these lanes should remain free to HOV-2 vehicles or if it
is time to move to a minimum of HOV-3 or some hybrid operation that allows HOV-3 to be free
while HOV-2's receive a discount on the toll.
We request that the Public Works Committee make a recommendation about the HOV-2 vs. HOV-3
question and decide whether or not to move the matter to Council. We would like to inform the
Transportation Commission of Kent's position, preferably with a written letter.
Budget Impact:
None