Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 10/07/1992 :►� a � CITY CLERK a CITY OF KENT PUBLIC WORKS COMMIT OCTOBER 7, 1992 PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich Paul Mann Ed White Don Wickstrom Tim LaPorte Tom Brubaker Kevin Lindell Tony McCarthy Paul Scott Gary Gill Mr. and Mrs. Rust David Lanning 196th Corridor Consultant Agreements - Bridge Design & Geotechnical Wickstrom explained that because these two consultant contracts total approximately $676,000 he wanted to brine_.then before the Committee for approval. Bennett inquired about the funding. Wickstrom explained it is a part of the corridor funding package that was put together when the Street Utility was passed. Bennett inquired if these two consultant contracts were itemized in that funding package. Wickstrom explained that we estimated a budget of approximately $1,000,000 for consultant engineering,. Wickstrom explained that design of the project would take approximately one year. 'The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to sign the consultant agreements. Metro Park N Ride - Annexation of Property Wickstrom explained the City is the lead agency with respect to the grant funding for expansion of the Park N Ride lot. Metro is actually doing the design, right of way acquisition and construction. Additionally, they are providing the local match and the City's costs. A parcel included in the expansion area is in the City of SeaTac. Metro would prefer that the entire project be within Kent city limits to simplify the permitting, construction and maintenance processes. SeaTac is willing to deannex this property but would like the City of Kent to deannex a portion of the Grandview Park property in order for SeaTac to bring it into their city limits. SeaTac will eventually be, taking over the operation of Grandview Park from King County Parks, SeaTac is also asking that Kent annex a portion of I-5 that gees to Kent-Des Moines Road. The Committee unanimously recommended approval of the annexation/deannexation proposal as outlined by the Director of Public Works subject to a determination of nonsignificance being made on the environmental checklist. n 'f Public Works Committee October 7, 1992 Page 2 Street Vacation - 104th Avenue S.E. at S. 252nd Block Wickstrom explained that we have received a vacation petition for a strip of property outside of the road on 104th Avenue S.E. north of S. 256th. He continued that we are requesting approval to set November 17 as date for public hearing or sooner if possible on this vacation request. The Committee unanimously recommended approval. Proposed L.I.D. - Smith Street Wickstrom suggested that since Jim White was interested in this project the discussion be tabled until he could be in attendance. Jim Bennett commented that it appeared the property owners were not generally in favor of the project. Paul Mann moved to proceed with the L.I.D. project. Jim Bennett voted against the motion. The matter was then tabled until the next meeting. James Street Improvements Ed White explained that the Public Safety Committee had requested staff look at what could be done to rectify the accident problems occurring on James Street in the vicinity of the Church of the Nazarene. Seven alternatives were developed and presented to the Public Safety Committee. The alternatives were developed to not only address the driveway but the entire roadway for about a quarter mile section. The recommended alternative is to install warning signs and flashing yellow beacons. This alternative is relatively inexpensive - approximately $10,000 - and gives greater flexibility for other options if needed. Ed White referred to the impact to the neighborhood and previous actions that have been taken to eliminate any neighborhood traffic impacts. Jim Bennett asked for a copy of the ordinance that was previously passed on this issue. Ed White stated the church is willing to meet with the neighborhood to see if they were still opposed to allowing access to the church parking lot from Hazel or Alvord. Jim Bennett questioned if the use of the school has changed over the years and were the necessary permits obtained for that change. Wickstrom responded that originally it was strictly a day care. After further discussion, the Committee unanimously recommended proceeding with Alternative 4 as approved by the Public Safety Committee. Sewer Connection Penalty Ordinance Tom Brubaker explained this ordinance addresses the penalty for failing to connect to the City sewer system if it is available. There is an existing State law that requires the property owner to Public Works Committee October 7, 1992 Page 3 connect to a sewer if the sewer is reasonably close. The law imposes a penalty for non-connection. The law suggests the penalty be that the property be charged the same rate as if they were connected. The City has been following this policy,; however, our local ordinance states you must connect but does not address the penalty issue. This ordinance addresses that omission and clarifies that properties must connect if a sewer system is reasonably available and if they do not connect there will be a penalty equal to the base monthly sewer charge. If they fail to pay, interest will accrue and a lien created against their property. The Committee unanimously recommended adoption. Traffic Concerns - Titus Jim Bennett presented a letter and petition submitted to Council by Andrew Gomez of Farrington Court. The letter , and petition indicates concerns for safety in crossing Titus and Gowe Streets. He asked that staff review the material and bring proposed solutions back to the next Public Works Committee.