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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Public Works or Public Works Committee - 10/18/2021 Approved Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting Minutes October 18, 2021 Date: October 18, 2021 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Chambers Attending: Brenda Fincher, Committee Chair Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Marli Larimer, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order 4:00 p.m. Council Chair Fincher called the meeting to order. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Brenda Fincher Committee Chair Present 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 October 4, 2021 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated October 4, 2021 RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 5. Business 1. Commute Trip Reduction Grant - Authorize Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator, Shivani Lal presented an agreement between the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the City. Lal noted the City is required by state law to enforce the transportation demand management provisions in RCW 70A.15.4020. The City is then reimbursed by the State for costs incurred based on a formula devised by the State Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Office. Page 1 of 4 Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington The $106,006 Agreement allocates two years of funding for the implementation of the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program, for the 2021-2023 project term. -time, CTR Coordinator position and for materials used to support businesses participating in CTR. These businesses employ more than 11,000 people in the City. The program also promotes alternative transportation modes to any interested businesses or individuals. MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement, WSDOT #PTD0443, for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 11/2/2021 5:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 2. USGS Joint Funding Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 - Authorize Environmental Manager, Mike Mactutis noted this is an on-going partnership between the City of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for stream data collection. For federal fiscal year 2022, the City of Kent would contribute $116,611 to the total annual program costs of $159,026 with the USGS, the this year due to the removal of one gage on Rock Creek. Gages provide valuable information on stream flows and precipitation, including water surface elevations, flow levels and amounts of precipitation. The information is then used to calibrate stream flow models and increase the accuracy of stormwater flood projection models. The stream flow measured at the gage at Rock Creek and Kent Kangley Road is included in the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan as a criterion to through December. This agreement will provide for operation, maintenance, and data collection at seven gages; two located on Mill Creek, one on Springbrook Creek, one on Rock Creek, and three on the Green River. MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations between the City of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey, in the amount of $116,611, Page 2 of 4 Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 11/2/2021 5:00 PM MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 3. Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension Temporary Construction Agreement - Authorize Property and Acquisition Analyst, Cheryl Rolcik-Wilcox noted that Sound Transit is constructing the Federal Way Link Extension and needs to acquire a County Tax Parcel No. 282204-9017, which is owned by the City. The TCE will remain in effect until June 30, 2025, or until the easement area is fully restored, whichever occurs first. Sound Transit may, at its option, extend the term for up to an additional six months. An offer was made by Sound Transit, under threat of condemnation, to compensate the City $1,000.00 for the TCE. This amount was based on an appraisal conducted on behalf of Sound Transit, which determined that the compensation amount is $1,000.00, so their offer was increased to that amount. Staff reviewed the appraisal and recommends Council authorize the Mayor to sign the TCE to complete this transaction. MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a 743 square ft Temporary Construction Easement for Sound Transit on King County Tax Parcel No. 282204-9017, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Public Works Director and City Attorney. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 11/2/2021 5:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 4. INFO ONLY: Naden Avenue/Willis Street Intersection Public Works Director, Chad Bieren noted that the city purchased properties on Naden Avenue, between Willis Street and Meeker Street, with the intention of constructing an aquatics center and replacement for the Kent Commons. In order to provide better access to the proposed facility, the city requested that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Page 3 of 4 Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting October 18, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington allow a new connection to Willis Street at Naden Avenue. WSDOT owns Willis Street (SR 516) from the Union Pacific Railroad crossing to the west, and it has the authority to approve or deny new access to Willis Street. In 2017, after multiple requests, WSDOT approved a right-in/right-out, signalized access to Naden Avenue from SR516. The approval included a provision to analyze a roundabout at the 4th/Willis intersection. The th roundabout would allow for a change in the 74 Avenue S/Willis St intersection to remove northbound left turns. It was determined that th 4/Willis would be a good location for a roundabout, and the city made a capital request in the state budget to help pay for it. The city received state funding for the roundabout and then Council added a capital project to improve the Parks space along Willis Street. Completing the right-in/right-out will improve access to the Naden Property and finish the Willis Street Gateway project as originally discussed with WSDOT. Committee members Larimer and Kaur requested that this item be heard before the full council, at the October 19, 2021 Council workshop. 5. INFO ONLY: Veterans Drive Planters Public Works Director, Chad Bieren noted that the Veterans Drive intersection at Military Road was designed to match up with the SR 509 Gateway Project, creating a new entryway into the city from the freeway system. The proposal is to remove the existing vegetation in the median and roadside planters, and replacing it with more decorative, less labor-intensive plantings. Bieren noted the roadway was planted in 2006 without irrigation because water service was not available. Now that nearby properties have developed, water is available and will enable the city to create a better gateway feature. Committee member Kaur asked if this project could wait until a later date. Committee members Kaur and Larimer have concerns about spending ARPA money on this project. The item will be discussed at the October 19, 2021 Council Workshop. 6. Adjournment 4:40 p.m. Council Chair Fincher adjourned the meeting. Cheryl Viseth Committee Secretary Page 4 of 4