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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works Committee - 10/15/2018 (2) Page 1 of 4 Pending Approval Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting Minutes October 15, 2018 Date: October 15, 2018 Time: 4:00 PM Place: Chambers East Attending: Dennis Higgins, Chair Brenda Fincher, Councilmember Toni Troutner, Councilmember Cheryl Viseth, Committee Secretary Agenda: 1. Call to Order 4:00 PM 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dennis Higgins Chair Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Cheryl Viseth Committee Secretary Present 3. Changes to the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes dated October 1, 2018 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated October 1, 2018 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember AYES: Higgins, Fincher, Troutner 5. Lifeline Rates Paul Scott, Public Works Finance Manager, noted that the Lifeline Utility Rate program provides reduced utility rates to those individuals who qualify. It was noted that the amended ordinance clarifies that lifeline utility rate customers are not subject to rate increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). MOTION: Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to amend section 7.01.080 of the Kent City Code, entitled “Lifeline Utility Rate,” to clarify that Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases do not apply to lifeline utility rates, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting Minutes October 15, 2018 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 4 RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Higgins, Fincher, Troutner 6. Downey and Naden Clearing and Grading Change Order Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, noted that the latest phase of the Downey Farmstead Restoration project is currently under construction. The contract for this work was awarded to Scarsella Brothers, Inc., in July. The King County Flood Control District approved another $780,000 in grant funds for the Downey Farmstead project. Staff is recommending a change order to the existing contract with Scarsella Brothers, Inc., that would allow more material to be removed from the Downey Farmstead site. Using the grant funds would advance the project further towards completion. The excavated material would be exported to the City owned Naden Avenue property in preparation for selling that site for future development. LaPorte noted that additional site preparation activity is required at the Naden site to accommodate the larger amount of fill material. This work would be paid from the City’s Opportunity Fund, not from the General Fund as noted in the packet. The total Change Order amount is $792,369. $759,466 would be funded by the King County Flood Control District grant funds, and $32,903 would be funded by the City’s Opportunity Fund. MOTION: Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a change order in the amount of $792,369 for the Downey and Naden Clearing and Grading Project, subject to approval of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Councilmember AYES: Higgins, Fincher, Troutner 7. Litter Update - Info Only Street Maintenance Workers, Ted Stanton and Michael Houlihan gave an informative presentation on litter, showing trouble spots throughout the city. Crews have picked up over 100 tons of garbage so far, this year. Staff is working with Metro Transit and the Department of Transportation about the bus stops and the limited access areas where trash is being dumped. To report garbage in the City right of way call (253) 856-5600 M-F 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or report it online at <https://www.kentwa.gov/services/online- Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting Minutes October 15, 2018 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 4 services/ask-a-question-or-submit-a-service-request>. For Code Enforcement issues contact, (253)856-5409 or by email at codeenforcement@kentwa.gov <mailto:codeenforcement@kentwa.gov>. Committee members reminded everyone that dumping litter is not a cost- free crime, we all pay for it. 8. TeamUp2CleanUp and Fall Recycling Collection Event - Info Only Assistant Solid Waste Coordinator, Tony Donati gave a brief update on the TeamUp2CleanUp event that took place on September 15, the City partnered with the Kent Downtown Partnership, Kent Station, the Golden Steer Restaurant, Doorman Services and Republic Service. 124 residents, including several neighborhoods, Mill Creek Middle School and High School students needing volunteer time, volunteered 403 hours and removed 128 bags of trash and debris off our streets, trails, parks and neighborhoods. Thank you to all that participated! Donati also noted that the Fall Recycling Collection Event is taking place on Saturday, October 20 at Hogan Park from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year residents of Kent and King County can bring hard to recycle items such as: mattresses, documents for shredding, scrap metal, concrete, appliances, Styrofoam and much more for no charge. This event is funded by the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program grant. Listed below are links to ways you can get involved: Adopt a Street/Spot: <https://www.kentwa.gov/residents/volunteer- opportunities/adopt-a-street>. The Adopt-a-Street program offers individuals, local businesses and organizations an opportunity to beautify Kent by picking up litter along the streets. Removing litter improves safety and the appearance of the community, and prevents pollution from entering drainage systems and waterways. Code Enforcement Complaints: Can be filed by phone at (253) 856-5409, or email CodeEnforcement@KentWA.gov <mailto:CodeEnforcement@KentWA.gov>. Common issues Code Enforcement deals with are junk or inoperable vehicles, accumulated garbage and debris on private property, graffiti, overgrown vegetation. 9. Quiet Zone Update - Info Only Chad Bieren, Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer noted that the BNSF comment period ends on October 25, 2018. This date was previously reported incorrectly as October 17, 2018. The UPRR comment period ends on Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting Minutes October 15, 2018 Kent, Washington Page 4 of 4 November 10, 2018. 10. Adjournment Cheryl Viseth Committee Secretary