HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 10/06/2014 (3) Public Works Committee Minutes
October 6, 2014
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins, was absent. Committee members Dana Ralph and Brenda Fincher
were present. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
Item 1 - Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated September 15, 2014:
Committee member Fincher MOVED to approve the minutes of September 15, 2014. The
motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 2-0.
Item 2 - Information Only/ Recycling Event:
Conservation Coordinator, Gina Hungerford noted that the annual Fall Recycling Event will be held
October I11h, 9:00am-3:OOpm, at Hogan Park at Russell Road. Residents are invited to bring items not
easily recycled at the curb, including:
• Appliances and Scrap Metal
• Batteries
• Cardboard
• Concrete, Asphalt, Rock and Brick
• Document Shredding - up to 3 file boxes per vehicle
• Electronics, other than Computer Monitors and TVs, as these are accepted at most Goodwill
Stores and St. Vincent de Paul sites year-round
• NW Center will be on site to collect reusable household goods
• Propane Tanks
• Styrofoam blocks and Packing Peanuts
• Tires $1.50 each
• Toilets and Sinks
If you have further questions you can go to our website www.Kentrecycles.com or you can reach Gina at
(253)856-5549 or email her at ghungerford(akentwa.gov .
Information Only No Motion Required
Item 3 - Solid Waste Utility Tax:
Special Projects Manager, Kelly Peterson stated staff has analyzed potential methods to collect additional
revenue to help pay for street wear and tear caused by solid waste trucks. It was determined that an
increase to the existing 7.8% solid waste utility tax is the most efficient process. To generate 1, 2 or 3
million dollars in revenue, the solid waste utility tax would need to be increased to 11.621%, 15.139%
and 18.379% respectively. If the solid waste utility tax was increased to one of these proposed levels,
Kent residents would still enjoy some of the cheapest solid waste rates in King County. Peterson
presented tables that reflect rates with and without the proposed utility tax applied.
There was some discussion about the intent of the ordinance for future councils. City Attorney, Tom
Brubaker stated he would write a statement of intent section in the ordinance.
It was agreed that this item will go on as Other Business' on the October 21, 2014 Council agenda.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize an amendment to Kent
City Code 3.18.020(5) increasing the solid waste utility tax to 18.379% and allocating the
increase beyond the existing 7.8% to be applied for transportation purposes and add a
statement of intent section. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and
PASSED 2-0.
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Item 4 - Condemnation Ordinance - 72nd Avenue South:
Engineering Supervisor, Ken Langholz stated that currently 72nd Avenue South exists between South
180th and South 196th Streets and between South 200th and South 228th Streets in the industrialized
area of Kent. There is a missing link between South 196th and South 200th Street that will be
completed by this project, including a new bridge across Mill Creek.
The City is in process of acquiring property for this project and has reached a point where it will be
necessary to pursue condemnation for the last parcel. This ordinance will provide the City the
mechanism to proceed to condemnation on these properties should negotiations stall.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council adopt a Condemnation Ordinance
for obtaining property rights for the 72nd Avenue S. Improvement Project, 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 2-0.
Item 5 -Condemnation Ordinance - Lower Russell Road Levee:
Engineering Supervisor, Mark Madfai reiterated why the Lower-Lowest Russell Road Levee ("Prcject'� is
necessary in providing flood protection to the Green River Valley which includes the city of Kent, city of
Tukwila and the city of Renton. Property and property rights along the alignment of the Project must be
acquired in order to complete the Project.
In the event that negotiated acquisition is not successful it is essential that the city be prepared to
initiate condemnation proceedings so that the project can be constructed. The City has provided notice
to property owners.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council adopt an Ordinance providing for
the acquisition of certain property rights along the Green River to complete levee
improvements for the Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee. The motion was SECONDED by
Committee member Ralph and PASSED 2-0.
Item 6 - Right-of-Wav Dedication - Upper Russell Road:
Environmental Engineer, Toby Hallock noted that as part of the Russell Road Upper Levee - James
Street/Russell Road Realignment project, City owned sections of land at the Public Works/Parks
Operations Facility need to be dedicated as right-of-way. The new right-of-way will accommodate the
realigned roadway and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) facilities required for the underground conversion of
overhead power lines.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
Municipal Quit Claim Deed dedicating City owned property as City Right of Way for the Russell
Road Upper Levee -James Street/Russell Road Realignment Project, 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 2-0.
Item 7 -Boeing Ecosystem Restoration Proiect - Interlocal Agreement with Kina County Flood
Control District:
Environmental Engineer, Toby Hallock noted that a Project Partnership Agreement with the Corps that
was subject to execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the King County Flood Control District (District)
was approved by the Council and Mayor.
Hallock stated that the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) will allow the City to move ahead with the Project
Partnership Agreement and then with construction using budgeted funds from the District. The ILA
explains the responsibilities of both the District and the City for the Boeing Levee ERP. The City has
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signed ILAs with the District for levee projects such as Briscoe/Desimone, Russell Road Upper and
Hawley Road.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 8 — Canyon Drive/Campus Park-Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Gas Line Easement:
Design Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett stated that over 30 years ago Washington Natural Gas (now
Puget Sound Energy) installed a gas line across City property adjacent to the City's Campus Park to
provide service to Kent-Meridian High School's French Field. The area where the gas line runs serves
primarily as a secondary parking lot for the stadium. Puget Sound Energy's and the City's records
indicate that no easement was ever obtained by PSE for this gas line.
PSE would like to replace this line but in order to have sufficient legal rights to do so, would like to
acquire an easement from the City for the continued use of this land.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign an
Easement allowing Puget Sound Energy to replace gas facilities on city-owned property
adjacent to Campus Park, 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 2-0.
Item 9 — United States Geological Survey (USGS) Gage Funding Agreement:
Environmental Engineering Manager, Mike Mactutis stated that this is an annual agreement for river
stream data gages with the City of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). For federal fiscal year
2015, the City will contribute $64,570 to the annual program costs of $110,540 with the USGS providing
the remainder.
Mactutis went on to say that these gages provide valuable information on stream and weather
conditions, including water surface elevations, flow levels and amounts of precipitation. This information
is used to calibrate stream flow models and increase the accuracy of City design of stormwater flood
projection models. The gages, through their link to internet web sites, allow staff and the public to
monitor stream flow levels from remote locations.
This contract will provide for operation, maintenance and data collection at six gages. Two are located
on Mill Creek, one on Springbrook Creek, two on Rock Creek, and one on the Green River.
The gage information is available to the public real-time at MUD:Hwaterdata.usgs.gov/wahw is/c u rrent?tv De=flow.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations between the City of Kent and
the U.S. Geological Survey upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and
Public Works Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED
2-0.
Item 10 — Public Works Agreement with Nature's Way Tree Service — 64th Ave Tree Removal:
Storm/Vegetation Maintenance Field Supervisor, Scott Schroeder stated that certified arborists inspected
a large cottonwood tree within the right-of-way near the 23200 block of 64th Avenue South. The tree is
composed of three large trunks each in excess of four feet in diameter and nearly one hundred feet tall.
Areas of rot have developed within the trunk and arborists have recommended its removal.
Due to its height, proximity to the Bayview Townhome Condominiums at the Lakes and the traveling
public on 64th Avenue South, a crane is needed to facilitate removal. The services of a crane
significantly increase the removal costs.
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Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
Public Works Agreement with Nature's Way Tree Service LLC in an amount not to exceed
$18,750 for the removal of a cottonwood tree near the 23200 block of 641h Avenue South,
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 2-0.
Item 11 - Information Only/James Street Sidewalk/Street Tree Replacement - Update:
Storm/Vegetation Maintenance Field Supervisor Scott Schroeder noted that so far 8-10 sections of
sidewalk repairs have been completed on James Street. The replaced trees will be less root invasive and
will be installed within the next couple of weeks, hydroseeding will also be done.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Added Items:
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director will bring the proposed 2015 B&O Project data to committee
sometime in November. LaPorte introduced Kara Moore, Operations new Administrative Services
Supervisor. Moore came from Pierce County Public Works.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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