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June 16, 2014.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins and Committee members Dana Ralph and Brenda Fincher were present.
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated June 2, 2014:
Committee member Fincher MOVED to approve the minutes of June 2, 2014. The motion was
SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 — Oil Trains - Resolution:
Senior Transportation Planner, Monica Whitman noted that train traffic, specifically oil train traffic, is
anticipated to increase through the City of Kent on the Burlington Northern Railroad Line in the coming
years. She noted that oil from the trains is more explosive than normal which prompted the Federal
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to issue a major safety alert in January 2014.
Due to potential impacts of oil train derailments in the Puget Sound area communities are encouraging
federal regulatory agencies to create safety regulations to reduce the potential impacts to communities
including Kent. This resolution helps identify to the applicable agencies Kent's concerns and authorizes
the Mayor to carry out directives as described in the resolution.
Committee member Ralph moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Resolution No. seeking
to protect the health, safety, and economic well-being of our local citizens and natural
resources from the potential impact of increased crude oil traffic passing through Kent. The
motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 — Professional Services Agreement/Jason Engineering — 64" Ave S Channel
Improvements Union Pacific Railroad Spur Culvert Replacement:
Construction Engineering Supervisor, Paul Kuehne noted that this project includes removing three 60 inch
diameter, 130 foot long culverts and replacing them with two, precast concrete box culverts.
Underground rock columns will be installed as a foundation to support the culverts and the railroad spur.
Kuehne further noted that it is industry standard to have experts on materials testing verify the quality of
the construction materials. Jason Engineering &Consulting Business, Inc. possesses this expertise and
was selected through a competitive process.
Committee member Fincher moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a Public Works Agreement
with Jason Engineering &Consulting Business, Inc. for materials testing and inspection
services of the 641h Avenue Channel Improvements, Union Pacific Railroad Spur Culvert
Replacement project in an amount not to exceed $65,420, 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 4 — Boeing Levee Ecosystem Restoration Project — Project Partnership Agreement:
Environmental Engineer II, Toby Hallock, P.E. noted that Jeff Watling, Parks Director, Jeff Dillon, US Army
Corps of Engineers and Kent Engineering staff have been working really hard to put this project together.
Hallock reminded the committee of the location of this project and that it is a multi-objective project that
benefits habitat restoration, reduces flood risk, and provides recreational value.
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The Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) explains responsibilities for both the Non-Federal Sponsor (City)
and the Government (Corps) for the Boeing Levee Ecosystem Restoration Project (ERP). Hallock went on
to note that the City is negotiating an Interlocal Agreement with the King County Flood Control District
which will provide for reimbursement of the City's local share as well as assignment of long term
maintenance responsibilities.
Committee member Ralph moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Project Partnership Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for the Boeing Levee
Ecosystem Restoration Project, subject to the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
King County Flood Control District and subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the
City. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 5 — Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEnaineers for SE 2401h Street Slope
Stabilization & Pavement Restoration:
Design Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett stated that the purpose of this contract will be to design a
repair for the slope instability located on the north shoulder of SE 2401h Street between 1441h Avenue SE
and 1461h Place SE. This contract will include geotechnical, structural and civil engineering design services
for repair of the slope.
Committee member Fincher moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with GeoEngineers in an amount not to exceed $66,000 to provide design services
for slope stabilization and pavement restoration along SE 2401h Street, 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 6 — SE 2401h Street Slide Repair Proiect Pre-Approval:
Design Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett, as stated earlier, the slope located on the north shoulder of
SE 240th Street between 144th Avenue SE and 146th Place SE unstable and needs to be repaired. The
repair that has been decided on is a soldier pile wall. In order to proceed to construction in a timely
manner, the Public Works Department is requesting that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents to enter into a contract with the lowest acceptable bidder once bids are opened.
Committee member Ralph moved to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to
enter into a construction contract for the SE 2401h Street Slide Repair Project, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director up to a
maximum amount of $700,000. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and
PASSED 3-0.
Item 7 — Solid Waste Franchise Agreement:
Special Project Manager, Kelly Peterson noted that the city maintains 320 centerline miles of streets, over
half of which are residential. The solid waste utility operates on these city streets across the entire city.
Staff has analyzed potential benefits of the solid waste franchise fee option and produced a table showing
potential changes to rates if the franchise fee was included as a percent of the waste hauler's gross
income.
Peterson noted that, if directed, staff can begin negotiations on a contract amendment with Republic
Services to include a franchise fee. The city contracts with Republic Services for the entire city under a
contract that runs through March 31, 2018. It was noted that the city may be able to negotiate a longer
contract.
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Committee member Fincher moved to direct staff to renegotiate the Solid Waste, Recycling
and Yard and Food Waste contract with Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste, Inc.), to
incorporate a solid waste franchise fee into the rate structure to be used for the purposes of
maintaining our street network. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and
PASSED 3-0.
Item 8 - Amended 2015-2010 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program:
Senior Transportation Planner, Monica Whitman went over the changes made to the Transportation
Improvement Program since the Committee's initial briefing on Monday, May 19, 2014. Staff sought
feedback regarding the list of projects included in the plan.
Committee member Ralph moved to recommend that the Public Works Committee forward the
Draft 2015-2020 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Council and set a
date for a Public Hearing. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and
PASSED 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
76eiCheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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