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Public Works Committee
KENT CC PW Regular Meeting
WA9H... Minutes
January 3, 2022
Date: January 3, 2022
Time: 4:04 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair
Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
Marli Larimer, Councilmember
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 4:04 p.m.
The meeting was called order by Councilmember Kaur at 4:04 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Attendee Name ML Title Status Arrived
Brenda Fincher Committee Chair Remote
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
3. Agenda Approval
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes dated December 6, 2021
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated December 6, 2021
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair
AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer
5. Business
1. Downey Farmstead Side Channel Restoration Washington
Department of Ecology Shorelands Floodplains by Design Grant
Agreement - Authorize
Design Engineer, Melissa Dahl noted that the Downey Farmstead Side
Channel Restoration Project (Project) will construct a multi-stem, 2,000
linear foot, side channel to the Green River which will provide rearing and
refuge habitat for threatened Chinook and other salmon species. The project
will also provide approximately 130 acre-feet of floodplain storage to reduce
flood risk.
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To date, roughly 152,000 cubic yards of material have been excavated for
the side channel, Frager Road has been relocated, six log habitat structures
have been placed, roughly 10,000 native plants have been planted, and the
pedestrian/bicycle trail has been constructed. The final phase of work is
anticipated to begin in early summer 2022 and will include the final
connection to the Green River along with plantings and habitat features.
The Floodplains by Design grant program is a state program focused on the
reestablishment of floodplains within major rivers.
Dahl noted that the match for the grant is being provided by a combination
of other grants and plants from the city's native plant nursery and city staff
time installation.
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Shorelands
Floodplains by Design grant agreement with the Washington State
Department of Ecology in the amount of $3,226,880.00 for the
Downey Side Channel Restoration Project, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/18/2022
7:00 PM
MOVER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair
SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer
2. Parking Ordinance for Green River Road - Adopt
Transportation Manager, Rob Brown noted that Green River Road, in the
vicinity of the South 277th Street Don Wickstrom Bridge, has experienced an
increase in the number of vehicles parking on the street for extended periods
of time. In addition, this area has experienced an increase in littering and
dumping, impacting the river and its surrounding environs. Because these
illegal activities threaten public health, safety, and public property, this
ordinance is designated as a public emergency ordinance and if adopted,
would be effective immediately.
Currently, there are only parking restrictions at the 277th Street Corridor trail
crossing south of the bridge. This ordinance addresses the concerns with the
extended parking by adding no parking zones in some areas and prohibiting
overnight parking between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily. King County has
already imposed similar parking restrictions within its jurisdiction in this area.
Brown stated that the parking restrictions will not affect any private property
owners and parking for trail use and river access will still be available.
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We have also included changes to address several scrivener's errors.
MOTION: I move to recommend Council adopt an ordinance
amending Chapter 9.38 of the Kent City Code to add locations on
Green River Road to the no parking zones and to prohibit overnight
parking in other locations on Green River Road.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS]Next: 1/4/2022 7:00
PM
MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
SECONDER: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair
AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer
6. Adjournment 4:19 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 p.m.
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Committee Secretary
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