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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
August 8, 2016
Committee Members Committee Chair Bill Boyce, Tina Budell, Jim Berrios
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Changes to the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Committee Member Budell
SECONDED a Motion to Approve the Minutes of July 11, 2016. Motion
PASSED 3-0.
S. Outdoor Storage Code Amendment
Charlene Anderson presented the motion for outdoor storage. This was presented
to the Land Use and Planning Board on July 25, 2016 as a public hearing they
recommended approval of an amendment to the zoning code definition of outside
storage. Multiple sections in the Kent City Code refer to outdoor storage but this
term is not defined in the code. Outside storage definition has been problematic of
code enforcement actions that refer to code sections that refer to outdoor storage.
This motion recommends section 15.02.315 entitled outside storage include the
term outdoor or to provide clarity,
MOTION: Budell moved to recommend to the full City Council approval of
an amendment to section 15.02.315 of the Kent City Code, entitled
"Outside storage" to include the term "Outdoor or" to provide clarity that
outdoor storage and outside storage have the same meaning, as
recommended by the Land Use and Planning Board. Berrios seconded the
motion. Motion Passed 3-0.
6. Sanitary Sewer Code Amendment
Shawn Gilbertson spoke on the proposed Sanitary Sewer Code Chapter 7.04.
Sanitary Sewer Code Summary
• Defines Utility
• Defines System Components
• States Permitting Requirements
• Lists Prohibited Discharges
• Lists Rate Structure (N/A for this effort)
• Escribes enforcement provisions
Discharge from FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) Generating Facilities
Grease Traps and Interceptors - How it works
• Flow Inlet
• Solids Basket w/Filter Screen captures food particles
• Flow hits integral ramp directing grease and entrained air upwards, assisting
the grease and water separation
• Surface load capacity = 200kg
• Water and fine food particles exit the unit
• Outlet baffle prevents grease from entering the waste system
Lack of Cleaning and Maintenance
Sanitary Sewer Overflows and Backups
Fats, Oils, and Grease can clog sewer pipes and lead to messy and expensive
sewer backups.
Why update the Sewer Code?
• Reflect advances in technology
• Keep up with State and County regulations and standards
• Enforcement strategy currently offers little flexibility
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Code Changes
• Updated definitions
o FOG generating facilities
o FOG removal devices
• Specifically states when FOG control is required and what type
• Updated list of prohibited discharge parameters
• Enhance enforcement strategy
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7. Sound Transit Update
There are two issues working with Sound Transit on, the garage at the Sounder
Station and the other is Link Light Rail.
• Garage - Sound Transit is still negotiating with the consultant who will take
much of August to finalize then they will be going to their capital committee
to approve a contract for the garage. Kent and Auburn are discussing
potential plans for outreach and likely will begin briefings this fall related to
the garage and the steps they are taking.
• Light Rail - The City has responded to Sound Transits way to track issues.
We have sent comments on their primary submittal, they have responded to
those comments and now ask us to do now is say agree or disagree to their
responses to the comments. The City does agree with most of the
comments responses there are some that the City has disagreed and need
further discussion.
There has been a lot of discussion on the street scape in the Midway area
around the station. Sound Transit thanked the City of all the work that was
done on the topic and the ideas that has been brought to them.
Next is the term sheet discussion which is the City's chance to solidify the
agreements that we have made on the various issues in a non-binding way.
This will lead to the development agreement which will come before the City
Council in a Public Hearing.
At this time, we are coordinating with other Cities on how to streamline the
process
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8. ShoWare Undate
Tim Higgins General Manager of ShoWare presented capital projects:
• Sports lights/LED installation is completed the cost $ of 148,000 project
with a $40,000 rebate from PSE.
• Digital Menu Boards are installed the cost $56,000 project.
• New water heater for the Zamboni the cost is approximately $80,000
project.
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• 1/4 ton motor for curtain hangers approximately $25,000 project.
• Transformer at $25,000.
• New carpet in the club lounge and office space total cost is approximately
$175,000.
• Polishing of the concourse floors approximate cost of $20,000
• Parking lot LED lights at $32,000 we will get a rebate on this project.
• Trash Cans when we purchased originally it was $38,000 currently it is
$60,000 to replace the garbage cans.
The City has a $300,000 a year fund for capital and maintenance for ShoWare.
There is also a SMG loan available at $500,000.
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9. Economic Development Update
• Kurt Hanson opened with MacCrina Bakery on 991h Ave. S. and brought
samples for the Committee. One of the companies who have taken
advantage of the made in back sold in front strategy out of the Economic
Development Plan. The company employees 174 employees, on a 24 hour
shift.
• Bill Ellis updated the Committee on Puget Sound Regional Council present on
the Regional Economic Plan will be scheduled for the September ECD
meeting.
The Economic Development Plan is approaching the second year and
presented the progress of the actions. We should start to see a lot of
progress in workforce development soon. Other project to bring to the
Committees attention to; internal gateways, specific is the lighting project on
Meeker St. at the 167 underpass. Donations are still coming in and total so
far is $21,500. A contract is in the works with KPG to work with WSDOT to
design an acceptable public art project for under the 167 overpass which
would incorporate lighting of an artistic nature.
Adiournment
Chair Boyce adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. .
Sub i tedYy Julie Pulliam
Ecpnomi Community Development Committee
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