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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
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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
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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
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