HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works Committee - 10/03/2016Public Works Committee Minutes
October 3, 2016
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Item 1 – Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins.
Item 2 – Roll Call: Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins and Committee members
Dana Ralph and Brenda Fincher were present.
Item 3 – Changes to the Agenda: There was one item added to the agenda –
Information Only – 228th Street Union Pacific Railroad Project Update it was heard
as Item 9B.
Item 4 – Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated September 19, 2016:
Committee member Fincher MOVED to approve the minutes of September
19, 2016. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph and
PASSED 3-0.
Item 5 –Ordinance Revising Enforcement Provisions of Illicit Discharge
Code:
Assistant City Attorney, Tammy White noted that this ordinance amends KCC
7.14.150 to make a third remedy available to the City of Kent—a civil infraction. By
adding an option for a civil infraction, a police officer will be able to use his or her
discretion to determine whether criminal charges or a civil infraction is most
appropriate depending upon the particular situation’s circumstances. Additionally,
this ordinance expressly provides that a violator must reimburse the City of Kent for
any costs it incurs as a result of the prohibited discharge. Failure to contest,
mitigate, or pay the City’s costs within fourteen (14) calendar days of invoice is also
a violation for which an officer may issue a civil infraction.
White gave a couple of examples of how the infractions would be issued and noted
that if the violation is minor a citation can be written. Shawn Gilbertson’s staff is
the experts in the field and will work with Police when an infraction is to be written.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council adopt an
ordinance that amends section 7.14.150 of the Kent City Code to expand
the enforcement options available to the City when its illicit discharge code
provisions are violated. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member
Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 6 – Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with
the U.S. Geological Survey:
Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager noted that the stream flow
measured at the gage at Rock Creek and Kent Kangley Road is included in the Clark
Springs Habitat Conservation Plan as a criteria to determine the City’s
augmentation of flows in Rock Creek from October through December.
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This agreement will provide for operation, maintenance and data collection at six
gages. Two are located on Mill Creek, one on Springbrook Creek, two on Rock
Creek, and one on the Green River.
Mactutis noted these gages provide valuable information on stream and weather
conditions, including water surface elevations, flow levels and amounts of
precipitation. This information is used to calibrate stream flow models and increase
the accuracy of City design of stormwater flood projection models as well as
respond to flood events more effectively.
The city of Kent has an ongoing partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) for stream data collection. For federal fiscal year 2017, The City of Kent
will contribute $68,750 to the total annual program costs of $114,400 with the
USGS and the city of Tukwila providing the remainder. Committee member Higgins
asked how we inquire about changing local sponsors to the percentage back to
what they used to be. Mactutis said he would ask.
Gage information is available at
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/current?type=flow.
Committee Member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the
Mayor to sign the Joint Funding Agreement for water Resources
Investigations between the City of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey,
upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public
Works Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Ralph
and PASSED 3-0.
Item 7 – Information Only/Fall Recycling Event/Composter Sale Oct. 15,
2016:
Gina Hungerford, Conservation Coordinator noted that the Fall Recycling Event will
be taking place on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Hogan Park at Russell Road
24400 Russell Road from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Residents are able to bring items
that are not easily recycled at the curb, including appliances, tires,
concrete/asphalt, Styrofoam and up to 3 boxes of documents to shred at no charge.
Hungerford noted that in the future reminder post cards would not be sent out due
to the cost. Staff will take advantage of the city web site, Facebook and other social
media outlets. For more information go to www.KentRecycles.com.
Hungerford also noted that King County Repair Time will take place at the Kent
Senior Center on Thursday from 3 – 6 pm, bring your small household items that
aren’t working and see if you can get them working again.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
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Item 8 – Information Only/Vactor Solid Waste Disposal:
Greg Reed, Utility Superintendent noted that in June 2016, staff informed the Public
Works Committee of the approximately 1,200 cubic yards of material that contained
high levels of contaminants that requires disposal. Since that presentation, the
second stock-pile of material on hand (900 cubic yards) was tested. Test results for
contaminants were again high, requiring a certified disposal site to accept the
material.
Reed explained that through normal business operations of catch basin pumping
and drainage ditch cleaning, a considerable volume of soil material is generated by
the drainage utility. The material is temporarily stock-piled and processed at the
utilities Vactor decant facility located along 64th Avenue South. The level of
contaminants (hydrocarbons and metals) within the material is tested prior to
disposal to determine an appropriate disposal location.
Reed noted that a contract to load, haul and dispose of both stock-piles of
contaminated material at a certified/permitted site was publically advertised. One
bid was received from Rivers Edge Environmental Services in the amount of
$217,056. Staff recommends awarding this contract at the October 4, 2016 Council
Meeting.
Higgins concurs with not letting staff take time from their daily job duties to dispose
of the material. Reed noted that in the future staff will not let the piles get so large
and will separate them in two piles to better manage “hot” material.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
Item 9 – Utility Tax Ordinance Proposed Revision - Recommend:
Kelly Peterson, Transportation Manager noted that at the request of the Public
Works Committee, staff has examined and proposed draft language to broaden the
solid waste utility tax ordinance provisions.
The proposal would include the ability to fund the planning design and installation
of neighborhood traffic calming devices, crosswalks and appurtenances within the
funding source. The current code allows only for the maintenance and replacement
of existing infrastructure. It was decided that this item would go under other
business on the October 18, 2016 Council agenda.
Committee Member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council adopt an
ordinance amending the Kent City Code 3.18.020(A) (5) to allow revenue
from the solid waste utility tax to be used for the installation of residential
traffic calming control devices, crosswalks and appurtenances, up to a
maximum of $150,000 per year, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion was
SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
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ADDED Item 9B – Information Only/228th Street Union Pacific Railroad
Update:
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director gave a brief update on the S 228th Street
project. LaPorte noted that Susanne Provencio Smith and Mark Madfai have been
key players with the project. They have been working with Puget Sound Energy
(PSE) in the coordination of the raising of transmission lines in the area. Smith
showed video of a drone flying over the site while construction was in progress.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
Item 10 – Information Only/Quiet Zone:
Chad Bieren, Deputy Director Civil Engineer noted that we have received the scope
of work from the consultant staff is working on the dollar amount which will be just
under $100,000. Staff is working on getting a representative from the Burlington
Northern Railroad to come to a Public Works committee meeting to discuss their
railroad crossings. Bieren noted that we would need $300,000 to cover the
infrastructure more money will be needed for the fencing and signal work for the
quiet zone. There will be more discussion on this topic at Tuesdays Council
Workshop. Bieren will continue to work at getting a representative from the BNRR
to come to a future meeting.
INFORMATION ONLY/NO MOTION REQUIRED
The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder