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February 2, 2015
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins was absent. Committee member Dana Ralph chaired the meeting on
Higgins behalf. Brenda Fincher was also present. The meeting was called to order at
4:02 p.m.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated January 26, 2015:
Committee member Fincher MOVED to approve the minutes of January 26, 2015. The motion
was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and PASSED 2-0.
Item 2 —Limited Access License Agreement with Verizon Wireless:
Water Supply Field Supervisor, Kevin Swinford noted that the City granted an access license to Verizon
Wireless in October of 2003 to cross a portion of the Clark Springs watershed. This license allowed
Verizon Wireless limited access and a means to install the required utilities to an existing Bonneville
Power Administration Tower for the purpose of establishing its telecommunications equipment.
The original license was granted for five (5) years with four automatic renewal terms; however, the City
and Verizon agreed to enter into a new license agreement in February of 2009, that license expired in
February of 2014.
The new license will be granted for an initial five (5) year term, with the option to renew for up to three
(3) additional five (5) year terms. Verizon will pay an annual consideration of $20,400.00, with an
increase equal to 115% of the previous term for each permitted renewal term. Swinford noted that the
City of Kent has imposed strict compliance measures within this agreement to ensure the site and its
prime purpose as a water source is protected.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
Limited Access License with Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, to
allow access and maintenance of Verizon's telecommunications system, 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 3 — Third Lease Renewal with Sprint Spectrum Realty Co. L.P:
Kevin Swinford noted that Sprint entered into a lease agreement with the City in July of 1998, to build
and operate a telecommunications tower on City property. The primary purpose of the property is to
operate and maintain a one (1) million gallon water reservoir that serves Kent's East Hill community.
Swinford went over the time line of former lease agreements and stated that this third lease renewal
will be granted for a five (5) year term, retroactive from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2018. Sprint
will pay monthly rent in the amount of $2,400.00, plus appropriate leasehold tax for the five (5) year
lease term.
Certain tenant improvements are being required as a condition of renewal, including the repainting of
Sprint's tower. Sprint must also provide the City with a full set of current as-builts showing any recent
improvements.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a
Third Lease Renewal with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company for the use of real property to
operate and maintain a telecommunications system, 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.
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Item 4 — Information Only/Overview of Kent's Aging Sanitary Sewer System and the
Impacts of Fats Oils and Grease:
Utility Superintendent, Greg Reed and Storm Drainage Facilities Inspector, Heather Martin presented
information that included maps and photos describing the challenges of maintaining our sanitary sewer
system; including those related to fats, oils, and grease in the system.
Kent has almost 220 miles of sanitary sewer pipes and 122 miles of it is 40 years of age or older. Much
of our system is non-reinforced concrete or clay pipe and is at or past the end of its lifespan. As the
sewer system ages, it requires additional maintenance in areas where the system is deteriorating or
where there are regular accumulations of fats, oils, and grease (FOG).
Martin noted that storm drainage inspectors are responsible for 350 food service establishments, the
two inspectors work very closely with businesses, educating them on the importance of proper disposal
of potential hazards to our sanitary sewer system. They also work with area businesses to control the
introduction of FOG into the city's sanitary sewer system and reduce the number of FOG-related
blockages. Martin further noted that currently there are 50 restaurants in Kent that don't have grease
traps or are out of compliance. Inspectors work closely with the city's legal department to help bring
these businesses into compliance.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 5 — Information Only/ Traffic Calming Update:
Rob Knutsen noted that the Residential Traffic Calming Program (RTCP) was designed to focus on the
impacts of traffic speeds and volumes in neighborhoods. The Public Works and the Police Departments
coordinate efforts to address residents' concerns through education, enforcement and when applicable
construction of traffic calming devices.
Knutsen noted that in 2014, several RTCP projects were constructed. These include three speed bumps
on 42"' Avenue South, six speed bumps on 1001h Avenue South and four traffic circles on SE 223ra
Drive / SE 224r' Street. Follow-up studies will be completed in the spring of 2015 to measure speed
and/or volume reductions in these neighborhoods.
Public Works staff is currently in the process of analyzing other neighborhoods for the potential
installation of traffic calming devices if conditions warrant and funding for the program is identified. On
average, staff receives 20-30 new concerns each year.
Information Only/No Motion Required
The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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