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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council Workshop - Minutes - 07/02/2013 o T Kent City Council Workshop July 2, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Council President Higgins. Councilmembers present: Higgins, Albertson, Thomas, Boyce, Ralph. Sound Transit on the Federal Way Transit Extension. Cathal Ridge, Sound Transit (ST), discussed the Federal Way Transit Extension. She discussed the Alternatives Analysis Process. Additionally, she communicated that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Scoping stage is about to begin and it includes a public comment period. There was discussion about Sound Transit 2 (ST2) and that it is fully funded to the Kent/Des Moines area. She presented the Level 1 evaluation results of the alternatives analysis and highlighted the options which were screened out. She continued and reviewed the Level 2 alternatives and gave the specifics of the SR99 hybrid alternative. Additionally, the results from the Level 2 evaluation results and the positive and negative aspects for each alternative were presented. She reviewed the transit-oriented potential (TOD) of the project, how it aligns itself with SR99 and I5 corridors, and stated that the station potential is also considered when it comes to TOD potential. She noted that there was also an analysis done on the 22 potential station locations and that there are seven still on the table. She communicated that the factors that were considered are access and TOD potential. She discussed the station location evaluation results and said the 216th and 260th stations performed well when this analysis was applied. She also noted that since these two locations weren't included in the ST2 funding, they won't get funded. Councilmember Albertson inquired if intermediate stops could be added in twenty or thirty years in the future and Ms. Ridge replied that they could. Ms. Ridge continued her report with the timeline. She noted that the scoping period is going on now and ends July 17. The Sound Transit Board will distribute the draft EIS and conduct another public comment period in late 2014. Following these steps, she stated that ST anticipates that a final EIS will be completed in 2016 and the Board will identify a preferred alternative shortly after that. She communicated that the best way the public can comment concerning the project is through the ST website. Councilmember Ralph inquired if there are enough funds under ST2 for 216th and 260th and Ms. Ridge replied that there were. Councilmember Albertson inquired how the hybrid alternative came to be and Ms. Ridge communicated that it emerged from the scoping period and ST will continue to learn more as the EIS process continues. Councilmember Albertson inquired about Highline Community College and Ms. Ridge replied that they are briefing the college nett week. However, she said there needs to be a full planning exercise. Council President Higgins stated that the City should communicate that if the decision is made for the station to be located on the west side of Highway 99 the City should work on providing easy access to those on the east side of Highway 99. 1 Kent City Council Workshop Minutes July 2, 2013 Councilmember Boyce inquired if there has been any opposition and Ms. Ridge stated that there hasn't been any to this point. King County Flood Control District 2014 Budget Process. Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineer, discussed the structure of the King County Flood Control District (KCFCD) and that the City participates through the Joint Basin Technical Committee and the City's Advisory Committee. He reviewed the $40 million budget and highlighted that $10 million goes to the operating fund for maintenance and $30 million is for countywide capital projects. $7 to $8 million also goes to Green River projects, he stated. Mike reviewed the budget schedule and highlighted the specific dates. He stated that the next meeting is July 18 to consider the budget. However, it won't get voted on until November or December. He stated the city of Kent has four major items to complete to move closer to accreditation. Those items are to repair; 1) Upper and Lower Russell Road Levee 2) the SR516 Levee 3) the Signature Point connection, and the 4) Milwaukee #2 Levee. He stated that the city of Kent made a request to the King County Flood Control District Joint Basin Technical Committee to reduce the budget to the Briscoe/Desimone levee to $18 million and Horseshoe Bend to zero. The proposal also increases the SR 516/S 231st levee to $8.9 million, the Lower/Lowest Russell Road to $9.3 million, and the Milwaukee #2 levee to $6 million. He explained to Councilmember Boyce that the amount was supposed to be used to purchase property and buildings which wasn't what the city wanted. He discussed the levees, reviewing the budget and status of each of them from downstream to upstream. He reviewed the Flood Control District budget request to King County and said that the System-wide.Improvement Framework (SWIF) study is $12 million, with most of the funds going to implementation. He also noted for Council President Higgins that the budget for SWIF is split into two pieces, one for the study and the other for implementation. Mr. LaPorte communicated that whoever does SWIF will already have information from the city of Kent's $3 million dollars worth of studies for its 12 miles incorporated which has been estimated by King County to be $1 million for 60 miles. Mr. Mactutis noted that Auburn is looking for accreditation on the Reddington Levee and other cities are generally supporting the city of Kent's view to stop studying and move to repair the levees in Kent. Councilmember Albertson stated that it is her understanding that the SWIF study was to ensure the work of all the cities is applicable to the system and necessary in getting the entire system repaired, not just levees in one particular city. Councilmember Ralph communicated that the City can't get to the accreditation if the funds are used for the SWIF process and the things the City has already done with the $3 million are abandoned. She added that there will still be deficiencies in Kent if the SWIF process is done. Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director communicated that you can get a lot of protection in the entire system if you invest in the dam. Chad Bieren, City Engineer noted that the issue for Kent is that the County wants to do 2 Kent City Council Workshop Minutes July 2, 2013 the study and to work on projects that aren't defined. He stated that the projects in Kent are defined and are in need of funds now. Mr. Mactutis reviewed the additional Joint BTC questions and the upcoming meeting schedule. He communicated that the SWIF process will take two years and noted the key issues and cost estimates. Council President Higgins suggested Mr. Mactutis bring forth a recommendation for the full Council to take action at the July 16 meeting. Public Facilities Board Vacancy. Ronald F. Moore, City Clerk presented the Council a packet containing the 13 ShoWare Center Public Facilities District candidate applications. Council President Higgins noted that he, Councilmember Ralph, and Councilmember Albertson will have a recommendation ready by the July 16 Council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. �115f onald F. 00re, p�MC City Clerk 3 1 a 5 � y�w *i Lam,a'4-4 a y aF •; ;gym' 4 Qy4,. ing County flood Control District udget Process;' �- Council Workshop Flood Control District King County Board of Supervisors KCFCD Advisory Committee KCFCD Executive Committee King County KCFCD Administratio DNRP King CoQniy WLRD Bolin Technical 7/2/2013 CD Budget T Approximately $40 million total $10 million Operating Fund . $30 million Capital Projects Average $7 - $8 million to Green River CIP FCID Schedule April: Basin-level review of project status and key changes May 1: Advisory Committee Budget Preview May 14: Joint BTC meeting to review operating proposal and combined CIP proposal May 23: Green River BTC meeting to review proposal May 30: Advisory Committee June 26: Advisory Committee (cancelled) July 18: Advisory Committee (Temperature Read) Late July: Draft Advisory Committee Report August 31: Transmit Report to Exec Comm., Board of Supervisors 7/2/2013 ty of Kent Needs Complete Accreditation Repairs and Improvements to: Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee SR 516 to S 231 It Way Levee • Signature Pointe Connection • Milwaukee No. 2 Levee FCD City of Kent L)dge'l. Request Decrease Budget to: Briscoe/Desimone ($18 M) Horseshoe Bend ($0) Increase Budget to: SR 516 to S 231 It Way (Upper Russell Road, Pipeline, Okimoto, Narita) ($8.9 M) Lower/Lowest Russell Road ($9.3 M) Milwaukee No. 2 ($6 M) ' � x 3 7/2/2013 - . - - x Green River Protects { suasr` k Design and Permitting Continuing in 2013 y,.,A 9i ST C9 tt red— , f/� (f r ,i 4 7/2/2013 Milwaukee 11 Levee Proposed Flood Wall a HoYsashtie Bend Lowe t� }�, s•t.{�' {�.'.fie,�^.iJ'� I d • • HBB landscape ArchitecPure Photo Renderings-June 21,2013 • ! � Yssell Rood Levee C •.J yam} t 4 '12 STi C 1 � 1 jy t a � r i Green River High Water Event-February 23,2012 1 g� ,REN TON TUKWIl•A 'S ¢1R I. 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(ELEVATrg1�1.9Y) —'—PROPFATY I4VF ' fE1.EVATlON 1926) PCT9NTwL W-ETA NE SCFdEN {APpip9gµTE -Ezsnnc ttvEE � -9v Y'ncE PROPosEo 4NMTPA0. piY OF KFNiLEVEE Ir HI4 �IELEVAAUN 159i1 1 CIFY OF RFNT �� E}J6TING GPACf EASt].ENT iSOUTH REACH-SECTION Russell Road Lower/Lowest Levee y Holiday Kent-tel Levee - m r t x 33t^ At d Russell Road Lower/Lowest Levee Potential Flood Inundation Area 7/2/2013 FCD King County Budget Request Decrease budget to: � :p Briscoe/Desimone ($13 M) Horseshoe Bend ($2.5 M) Increase budget to: I > SWIF Study and Implementation ($12.7 M) Lower Russell Road ($1 .0 M) r Reddington Levee ($13.5 M) Other City B-i"11--l' Questions Q 1� l. If we are doing a corridor planning effort should we commit funding to specific capital projects in advance of completing the planning effort? Under what circumstances can actions move forward in advance of the larger planning effort? 2. Should new projects be considered for the CIP at this time, and if so how do other jurisdictions submit new project ideas for consideration? If yes,are coastal projects eligible for funding?What about urban streams and stormwater? 3. Should FEMA accreditation be a policy priority for District funding? 4. Should we have predetermined allocations for each basin from year to year, or adjust the CIP across the entire county? 5. Should the 2012 resolution approving the sandbag removal expenditures on the Green be amended? 6. How do we make sure that the CIP reflects the highest priority needs across the county? S 7/2/2013 FCD Budget Next Step Technical Committee Meeting-July 11 Advisory Committee Meeting-July 18 Provide report-August 31 Executive Committee- September 16 a y F Board of Supervisors FLMA Flood Hazard Mop Schedule Driver • FEMA to issue Levee Analysis and Mapping Procedures * 4 .., Conduct new flood studies with new policies (1 yr.) Public Review of Preliminary Maps and Appeals (1 yr.) • Finalize Flood Hazard Maps (1 yr.) �_r 7/2/2013 Green River S st rn Wide Improvement Framework IFI 2-year planning process until February 2015 Key issues: Levels of protection Risk-based levee improvements Public outreach Vegetation management Long-term maintenance costs Habitat/water quality Identify problems, recommend improvements, and prioritize solutions based on flood risks Consultant Costs: $865,000 County Staff: 10,290 hours King County Flood Hazard Managei-nenf Plan Update Draft Released for Public Review Comments due July 12 Public Meeting on July 9 Issues: Accreditation, Coastal Flooding, Project Criteria and List 7/2/2013 „ Budget Council ..