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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works or Public Works Committee - 11/15/2021 (2) Approved Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 2021 Date: November 15, 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 November 1, 2021 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated November 1, 2021 RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 5. Business 1. Water Treatment Chemical Supply for 2022 Agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. - Authorize Water Quality Tech, Tom Cunningham noted that the City advertises for water treatment supply chemicals annually. This ensures that the water utility is paying a consistent price throughout the year. The purpose of water treatment is to meet state and federal regulations. Cunningham went on to note that sodium hydroxide is used in the water system as a pH adjustment for corrosion control and gas chlorine is used to Page 1 of 3 Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting November 15, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington disinfect the water supply and protect it from contamination. The water fund has sufficient funds to pay for the increase in cost. MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2022 Water Treatment Chemical Supply Agreement with JCI Jones Chemical, Inc. for 25% Sodium Hydroxide and Gas Chlorine, in an amount not to exceed $149,780, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 12/14/2021 7:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 2. East Valley Highway Repair ILA - Authorize th Design Engineer, Drew Holcomb noted that a portion of 84 Avenue South (East nd Valley Highway) north of South 222 Street has experienced unusual settlement of the roadway, sidewalk, and driveways above a King County Wastewater sewer line. King County completed repairs of the sewer line in February 2017 and the City has continued monitoring the roadway and determined that the settlement has stopped. The City has negotiated an agreement with King County to repair the roadway. In this agreement, the City is responsible for costs to prepare construction documents and th bid the 84 Avenue East Valley Highway Repair project. King County will reimburse the City for construction costs not to exceed $800,000. As part of this agreement, the obligations for repair of this area due to this settlement. th 4 Avenue South for an amount not to exceed $800,000 subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 12/14/2021 7:00 PM MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 3. Department of Ecology 2021-2023 Solid Waste Management Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Agreement - Authorize Conservation Coordinator, Tony Donati noted that the Solid Waste Management Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Agreement (LSWFA) is a two-year grant funded by the Washington State Department of Ecology. This grant funds the residential recycling collection events, multi-family education Page 2 of 3 Public Works Committee CC PW Regular Meeting November 15, 2021 Minutes Kent, Washington and outreach, and the cleanup of homeless encampments on city owned property. The grant requires 25% match from the City of Kent which will be Recycling (WRR) grant, Local Hazardous Waste Management Program (LHWMP) grant, and the Drainage Utility Fund. Matching funds from the WRR and LHWMP grants cannot be used for homeless encampment cleanup; however, budgeted Drainage Utility Funds are available for this purpose. MOTION: I move to recommend council authorize the Mayor to sign the Department of Ecology Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Agreement in the amount of $181,010, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 12/14/2021 7:00 PM MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Fincher, Kaur, Larimer 4. INFO ONLY: Pollinator Flower Patch Maintenance Worker 4, Jennifer Harrell noted that there has been considerable attention pai due in part to habitat loss. Harrell explained that one of the ways to aid the restoration of habitat is planting a pollinator flower patch. Pollinator flower patches are planted predominately with native flowers that provide nectar or pollen for a wide range of pollinating insects, including bees. Harrell noted that in addition to habitat restoration for pollinating insects, the foliage within the patches provides an aesthetic benefit to residents and reduces mowing frequencies. Harrell presented several pictures of selected locations where staff plans to establish patches through the pilot program. 6. Adjournment 4:32 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Cheryl Viseth Committee Secretary Page 3 of 3