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December .9, 2013
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair Elizabeth Albertson and Committee members Dana Ralph and Dennis Higgins
were present. The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated Monday, November 18, 2013:
Committee member Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of November 18, 2013. The
motion was SECONDED by Committee member Higgins and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 — Contract with G C Systems, Inc. for Inspection & Rebuild Services of
Hydraulically Controlled Water Valves:
Kevin Swinford, Interim Water Superintendent noted that the city has over 100 hydraulically
operated valves within its water system that range in size from 2 to 16 inches. These valves are
used to precisely control system pressure and flow from our water sources and water levels
within our reservoirs. In addition, these control valves would be used to transfer water from
neighboring cities in an emergency.
Swinford went on to note that this contract is for a two-year agreement instead of one. City
crews are able to do some of the onsite repairs; however, inspection and rebuild services need to
be done by a factory authorized company. G C Systems, Inc. is factory authorized and operates
out of Sumner.
Committee member Higgins MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a two year Contract with G C Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $25,757.46
(including sales tax) for the inspection and rebuild of 31 hydraulically operated water
control valves, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Public Works Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and
PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 —Motorist Information Sign Program:
City Engineer, Chad Bieren stated that the city doesn't have a policy or ordinance addressing
follow through signs. Washington State Department of Transportation places informational signs
on State highways that direct motorists to nearby services such as gas stations, restaurants,
lodging, etc. When services are not visible from the freeway exit ramp, follow through signs are
required. This ordinance would adopt a means of installing these signs on city streets.
Bieren noted that the proposed ordinance describes the city's requirements for adding Motorist
Information Signs and implements fees to recover costs. The impetus for moving ahead with the
proposal is a request from a local business.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council adopt an Ordinance amending
Kent City Code section 6.07 and 15.06 to establish a Motorist Information Sign
Program. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Higgins and PASSED 3-0.
SPECIAL Public Works Committee Minutes
December .9, 2013
Item 4 —Sewer Franchise with King County:
Design Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett noted that this is a housekeeping item related to
sanitary sewer service. Howlett stated the City of Kent's sewer utility boundary does not exactly
follow the City limits. There are two areas where the sewer service area is outside of the City
limits, within unincorporated King County. One of these locations is on Kent's West Hill, south of
Kent Des-Moines Road. The other is on the south side of the Green River near 781h Avenue South
and S. 262"' Street. These areas are located near the city's sewer system and are therefore more
logically served by the City rather than King County.
This 25-year franchise agreement allows the City to construct, operate and maintain our sanitary
sewer system within County roads and rights-of-way. A similar franchise was signed by both
parties a number of years ago, but it has expired. The proposed franchise is a replacement for
that agreement.
Committee member Higgins MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a Sanitary Sewer Franchise with King County allowing the City to operate its sanitary
sewer system in rights-of-way of unincorporated King County, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion
was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 5 — 04 `mar. Information Only/Special Recognition for Elizabeth Albertson:
Kevin Swinford, Interim Water Superintendent, Dave Brock, Interim Operations Manager, Kelly
Peterson, AICP, Environmental Conservation Supervisor, Chad Bieren, City Engineer and Tim
LaPorte, Public Works Director, thanked Elizabeth for her years of service to the City of Kent and
more specifically for her passion for Public Works as a whole.
No Motion Required/Information Only
The meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder