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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. Ordinance Amending Lake Meridian Water District Franchise
Agreement - Adopt
Dave Brock, Deputy Director Operations, presented a brief history of the
Lake Meridian Water District Franchise and outlined the two changes being
recommended. Brock reviewed the name change from Water District No. 111
to Lake Meridian Water District. The second change extends the term of the
current franchise. The agreement to extend the franchise is in exchange for
the adjustment of the water service boundaries.
MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 4466, amending Lake
Meridian Water District's 2017 franchise with the City to recognize
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the District's 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 - Authorize
Brock talked about how the current boundaries between the City and Lake
Meridian Water District were established. 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
- Authorize
Brock provided a brief history of the 1991 Agreement between the City and
Lake Meridian Water District regarding the location of a proposed water tank.
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 all 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 - Authorize
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Rowena Valencia-Gica, Environmental Supervisor, presented the Re+ Pledge,
coordinated through King County Solid Waste Division. 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. 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. 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.
5. Adjournment 4:30 p.m.
Kar yv3ayek
Committee Secretary
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