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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council Workshop - Minutes - 07/19/2011 KENT Kent City Council Workshop July 19, 2011 Councilmembers Present: Harmon, Higgins, Ranniger, and Raplee. Albertson arrived at 5:50 p.m. and Perry arrived at 5:55 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Councilmember Ranniger. King County Agriculture Commission. Representatives from the Agriculture Commission explained that they would like to create a better understanding of how cities and agricultural interests can work together to preserve agriculture and benefit one another. A powerpoint presentation was shown outlining the benefits of agriculture and explaining what City support is needed and why. It was noted that a roundtable is being planned to discuss urban/rural linkages in detail, and both Ranniger and Raplee expressed interest in attending. King County solid Waste. The City's Environmental Conservation Supervisor, Kelly Peterson, explained that King County is in the process of implementing capital improvements such as transfer stations to the solid waste infrastructure, and noted that this will result in an increase in fees. King County Solid Waste Division Director Kevin Kiernan explained the history and current status of the solid waste system, and other services they provide. He noted that the current interlocal agreements between cities and the county will expire in 2028, and that discussions about modifying and extending the contracts are now under way with city representatives. He then answered questions from Council- members. Intergovernmental Issues. Higgins reported on actions taken at the most recent PIC meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk d biD ;J 'I OrMM4 biD 0 g 10d A - n. n CO o � @ CD CL (D c Cn r-�- CD 't CD O �-i- n w O CD CD 0. CD CD CD CD CD CC C 1. 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'r .--r''•a_.✓ i��+.rwww�.rs.�+r NNdd- _ ,4r..r�rrrriwrr.n..rr.w I<,c 1 PIT; �f Other Services Ll Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan • King County is responsible for producing the plan for the unincorporated area and 37 cities • Coordinated regional plan • Collaborative planning process J Waste prevention and recycling • Grants • EcoConsumer • Green building events,training, and tours • Green schools program Li Construction and demolition debris • Construction waste management technical assistance • Construction waste diversion information ❑ Illegal dumping investigation and clean up • Junk vehicles • Dump site clean up vouchers • Illegal dumping hotline Solid Waste Interlocal Agreements u The current Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) between 37 cities and King County will expire in 2028 J To protect system ratepayers, ensuring adequate revenue to repay bonds is critical - all bonds must be repaid before the expiration of the ILAs Shorter bonds that are repaid by 2028 or Longer ILAs and bonds of greater length Solid Waste Interlocal Agreements U Discussions underway with city representatives to identify interests and modifications to the agreements Strong interest in institutionalizing city participation in solid waste planning L� Extended agreements will allow continued "economies of scale" for solid waste system and stronger negotiating position as the region considers disposal alternatives after Cedar Hills. Looking Forward D Life of the Cedar Hills landfill extended to at least 2024 Lj Implementing the transfer system plan - a new south county station Li New Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan L' New solid waste rate in 2012 Interlocal agreement discussions Li Ongoing, collaborative relationship