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October 20, 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 October 6, 2014:
Committee member Fincher MOVED to approve the minutes of October 6, 2014. The
motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 - Illicit Discharge Ordinance:
Environmental Supervisor, Shawn Gilbertson oversees the Municipal Stormwater Permits for the
City. Gilbertson noted that the proposed code amendments establish additional penalty provisions
that apply should an individual violate the illicit discharge code provisions. The amendments also
clarify existing code provisions, and make other changes consistent with federal law. The code
meets the requirements of the Phase II Permit, helps preserve water quality, and protects fish
and wildlife in surface waters within and downstream of the City limits.
Gilbertson went on to state that this ordinance was presented to the Kent Land Use and Planning
Board on October 13, 2014. The Land Use and Planning Board moved to recommend adoption of
this ordinance by the City Council. There is an Illicit Discharge Spill Hotline (253)856-5600 that
citizens and businesses can call.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council adopt an ordinance that
amends Chapter 7.14 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Illicit Discharges" to establish
penalty provisions that apply should an individual violate the illicit storm water
discharge code provisions, to clarify existing code provisions, to make other changes
consistent with federal law, and to ratify all acts consistent with the ordinance. The
motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 - Consultant Agreement with Geo Engineering for SE 2401h Street Repairs:
Environmental Engineer, Stephen Lincoln noted that the northerly portion of SE 240th Street
overlooking the Soos Creek trail has begun to suffer slope failure, resulting in progressive
damage to the road. The effected portion of SE 240th Street lies between 144th Avenue and
146th Place. GeoEngineers has developed plans and specifications for a soldier pile wall and
pavement restoration along SE 240th Street. NW Cascade has been awarded the construction
contract and will begin work next month.
Consultant services will include geotechnical inspection of the construction, compaction testing,
addressing contractor questions, and attending construction meetings. Lincoln noted that the
road would be closed through December 2014.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers in an amount not to exceed
$34,000 for consultant services to complete slope stabilization and pavement
restoration along SE 240th 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.
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Item 4 - SR 516 Levee Franchise Agreement with Washington State Department of
Transportation:
Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett noted that the City is working to establish a certified levee
system in Kent. Construction of facilities within SR 516, state-owned limited access highway
right of way, is required to establish this levee system in Kent. This agreement allows the City to
connect the County Road Levee through SR 516 to the SR516 to S. 231st Way.
Committee member Ralph MOVED recommend Council authorize the Mayor to execute
an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to construct a
levee within State Right-of-Way for levee certification purposes, subject to final terms
and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion
was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 5 -Reimbursement Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Milwaukee II Levee
&S 2591h Street:
Design Engineering Supervisor, Mark Madfai reiterated that the City is requesting an agreement
with the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for the placement and operation and maintenance of a
proposed levee floodwall within the UP Right of Way for the Milwaukee II levee. This
reimbursement agreement requested by UPRR will allow them to bill the City for their time to
review plans and process the agreement.
Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte stated that the City is also pursuing a project to increase the
clearance under the existing UPRR bridge at S. 259th St., this will require significant coordination
with the railroad. This same agreement will allow the railroad to get reimbursed for their review
of the proposed plans from the City for this project.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a Reimbursement Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad for design review of the
Milwaukee II Levee and S. 259th St. Underpass in and amount not to exceed $25,000,
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 - Lindental Pump Station Isolation Valve:
Sewer Field Supervisor, Rob Lovell briefly noted that this agreement is to purchase a stainless
steel valve and associated hardware to be installed at Lindental Pump Station. Lindental is our
largest sewer pump station located just south of Kent Kangley and 118th Ave. SE Due to the
buildup of fats, oils and grease the station requires cleaning a few times a year. Installing the
valve will eliminate the possibility of engulfment during wetwell cleaning, by isolating incoming
flows to the station.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
Goods and Services Agreement with Ferguson N.W. in an amount not to exceed
$24,000.00 for the purchase of an isolation valve at the Lindental Pump Station,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
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Item 7 —Information Only/Green River Levee and System Wide Improvement
Framework & Levee Update:
Environmental Engineering Manager, Mike Mactutis the City has been working on system-wide
accreditation of the Green River right bank levees (looking downstream) since 2008 and has
made significant progress in the analysis and upgrades required for FEMA to accredit the levees.
The King County Flood Control District is in the midst of the System-Wide Improvement
Framework (SWIF) for the Lower Green River which is at a critical decision point that will shape
the course of the Green River Levee improvements for years to come. The SWIF Technical
Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 17, with the goal of recommending an
alignment alternative for the levee system. This item will come back to committee at a later
date.
Information Only/No Motion Required
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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