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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works Committee - 05/15/2023 (2) Approved Public Works Committee KENT CC PW Regular Meeting WA9H... Minutes May 15, 2023 Date: May 15, 2023 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Chambers Members: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Marli Larimer, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order 4:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Brenda Fincher Committee Chair Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present 3. Agenda Approval 4. Business A. Approval of Minutes dated May 1, 2023 The minutes of the May 1, 2023 Public Works meeting were approved without changes. MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated May 1, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer B. Lake Meridian Water District Franchise Amendment Dave Brock, Deputy Director Operations, presented a brief history of the Lake Meridian Water District Franchise and outlined the two changes being recommended. Mr. Brock touched on the first change, the name change from Water District No. 111 to Lake Meridian Water District. The other proposed change, which extends the term of the current franchise, was also discussed. The agreement to extend the franchise is in exchange for the adjustment of the water service boundaries. MOTION: Move to adopt an Ordinance amending Lake Meridian Water District's 2017 franchise with the City to recognize the District's ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 1 of 3 Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting May 15, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington name change and to extend the franchise term. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/6/2023 7:00 PM MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer C. Lake Meridian Water District Service Area Boundary Adjustment Agreement Dave Brock, Deputy Director Operations, discussed how the current boundaries between the City and Lake Meridian Water District were established. Mr. Brock identified the Lake Meridian Water District existing Service Area Boundary and detailed the proposed boundary adjustments. These adjustments will allow the City to serve the Kent East Hill Operations Center and the entire Clark Lake Park. MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Water Service Area Boundary Adjustment Agreement between the City and Lake Meridian Water District, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/6/2023 7:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer D. Lake Meridian Water District Property Use and Easement Agreement Dave Brock, Deputy Director Operations, provided a brief history of the 1991 Agreement between the City and Lake Meridian Water District regarding the location of a proposed water tank. Mr. Brock identified the location previously agreed upon, as well as the new proposed location for the tank and associated infrastructure. This Property Use and Easement Agreement will terminate the 1991 Agreement, and provide a new easement for a proposed Lake Meridian Water District Pump Station. MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Property Use and Easement Agreement with Lake Meridian Water District; and other documents necessary to fulfill the terms of this agreement subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/6/2023 7:00 PM MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer E. King County Re+ Pledge ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 3 Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting May 15, 2023 Minutes Kent, Washington Rowena Valencia-Gica, Environmental Supervisor, presented the Re+ Pledge, coordinated through King County Solid Waste Division. Ms. Valencia-Gica discussed the goals, benefits and roles of the cities participating in the Pledge, along with the Re+ Actions needed to reach those goals. Ms. Valencia-Gica also noted, one of the major perks of signing the Pledge is future grant eligibility. MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Re+ Pledge to reduce climate impacts, conserve resources, and create a healthier environment for our communities by keeping reusable materials out of the landfill and in use as long as possible, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/6/2023 7:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer F. INFO ONLY: Sidewalk Prioritization and Maintenance Chad Bieren, Public Works Director, provided a brief explanation of how and when sidewalks are added to neighborhoods. Mr. Bieren discussed some of the criteria regarding sidewalk maintenance and prioritization. The importance of sidewalks was also noted for the City's multimodal transportation system. S. Adjournment 4:30 p.m. Ka vY,w 3 a yek Committee Secretary ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 3