HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-1999 CITY Of AUBURN PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1999
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor
Booth, Committee Chairman Rich Wagner, Council/Committee member Gene
Cerino, and Council/Committee member Fred Poe. Staff in attendance were Public
Works Director Chdstine Engler, Finance Director Diane Supler, City Engineer
Dennis Dowdy, Senior Engineer Dennis Selle, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen,
Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Water Utility Engineer Lara McKinnon, Project
Engineer Joe Bangah, Engineering Aide Pam Miller.
Guests in attendance were Greg O'Farrell, Jon Cheetham, Mary Urbach, Bob
Poldervart.
II. CONSENT
NONE
III. ISSUES
A. ORDINANCE NO. 5300 IMPLEMENTING TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES
On October 11, 1999, the Public Works Committee recommended that Council
adopt Ordinance No. 5300, creating new Auburn City Code Chapter 19.04 that
establishes Transportation Impact Fees. At the request of the Public Works
Committee, the issue was pulled from the October 18 Council agenda and referred
back to the Committee.
The Public Works Committee would like more time to study this issue and asked
staff to schedule a Council workshop within the next month. November 3 was
tentatively suggested as a date for the workshop. A second date was requested.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 3123, OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
FULMER FIELD FOR CORROSION CONTROL FACILITIES
Resolution No. 3123 authorizes the Mayor to execute documents required for the
purchase of property adjacent to Fulmer Field. The Water Utility wishes to purchase
the property to facilitate construction of Corrosion Control Facilities (CCF) and the
Wells #2/#6 project, which are located in Fulmer Field. The purchase of this
property has been accounted for in the Corrosion Control Facilities and IA2 budgets.
Senior Engineer Selle reviewed a map illustrating the property to be purchased and
its relationship to Fulmer Field. He explained the effects the construction of the CCF
and Wells #2/#6 would have on the park, and said that the purchase would help
mitigate those effects. He also pointed out a piece of property the City may be
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interested in purchasing in the future to offset possible impacts to the storm utility in
that area.
The Option to Purchase Agreement is going forward at this time rather than a
Purchase and Sale Agreement due to issues with the legal description. In response
to a question from the Committee, Selle responded that the price for the property
was based on an appraisal. The appraisal price was offered to the seller, and the
City offered to pay for the seller to have a second appraisal pedormed. At that time,
the seller asked if, rather than having a second appraisal, the price for the second
appraisal could be added to the price of the property. The City agreed and hence,
the property price was set and agreed to by both parties.
It was moved by Poe, seconded by Cerino, that the Committee recommend Council
adopt Resolution No. 3123. Motion carried.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 5310 AMENDING ORDINANCE 5258 TO APPROVE FREIGHT
MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD (FMSIB) FUNDS FOR PR 562,
SOUTH 277TM STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
On September 7, 1999, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5258 which authorized
the appropriation and expenditure of $13,800,000 of Freight Mobility Strategic
Investment Board (FMSIB) funds for the South 277u~ Street Reconstruction Project,
PR 562. The Ordinance granted the Mayor authority to execute a Local Agency
Agreement Supplement in the amount of $3,800,000. Since that time, the funding
agency (WSDOT) has revised their procedure for allocation of these funds and is
requiring a separate funding agreement, rather than the supplemental agreement,
which was never executed by the City or WSDOT.
Ordinance No. 5310 amends Ordinance No. 5258 by authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Highways and Local Programs State Funding Agreement in the amount of
$13,800,000, and further authorizing the Mayor to execute any future supplemental
agreements required for completion of phases of the project including but not limited
to design, right-of-way, and construction, and limited to the total amount of
$13,800,000.
These funds will be used to prepare and implement the South 277th Street
Reconstruction Project, and are being matched with funds from a combination of
state and federal grants, and the future Port of Tacoma, Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad Intedocal Agreements.
It was moved by Poe, seconded by Cerino, that the Committee recommend Council
adopt Ordinance No. 5310. Motion carriled.
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IV. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A. TERRACE VIEW DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Booth invited Greg O'Farrell and Jon Cheetham, developers of Terrace View,
to attend the Public Works Committee meeting to express concerns they have in
regard to their development. Their attorney, Mary Urbach, was also in attendance.
Mr. Cheetham distributed a handout, presenting two main concerns to the
Committee: the first having to do with an easement for a water line, and the second
regarding Terrace View's utilization of a regional stormwater facility to be
constructed by Pierce County. Terrace View has been unable to negotiate an
easement with Lakeland developers for the watedine, and is asking that the City
require the Lakeland developers to grant the easement as a condition of plat
approval. Terrace View is also questioning the City's requirement that they
indemnify the City in regard to the Pierce County regional stormwater pond.
Following lengthy discussion, the Committee thanked the Terrace View
representatives for their comments and the Mayor assured them that he has
instructed the City Attomey to review the issues and the draft pre-annexation
agreement as quickly as possible.
B. LAKE TAPPS TASK FORCE
Mayor Booth stated that he and Councilmember Lewis have been participating in the
Lake Tapps Task Force (LTTF). The LTTF is asking participating organizations to
pay $2,500.for the next phase of the study. The Mayor feels it is important the City
participate since many people who live in the Lake Tapps area do business in
Aubum, own businesses in Auburn, or have children who attend Auburn schools.
Also, there appears to be a strong relationship between Lake Tapps and the City's
deep aquifer, and we need to protect our rights in that respect. It was the consensus
of the Committee that the fee of $2,500 is reasonable and should be paid by the
City.
C. COAL CREEK SPRINGS UPDATE
Public Works Director Engler reported on Coal Creek Springs, reviewing work that
has been performed or has been ongoing at the site since the February 1996
landslide. This summer, the Department of Health published a new design manual,
which has very specific criteda for protection of wells and spdngs. Because of the
lack of conformance of overflow provisions with the new criteria, and the desire to
perfect use of the valley well field supply, Engler reported that Coal Creek Springs
has been shut down for the remainder of this fall and winter to complete a thorough
comparison of our facilities against DOH design criteria and a geotechnical and
hydraulic investigation of the system. The Committee asked if the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe has been advised of the situation, and Engler responded they have not,
but she is planning to send a delegation to meet with them on a number of global
issues.
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Councilmember Poe stated that in regard to proceeding with the Corrosion Control
Facilities (CCF), he is uncomfortable with the brief presentation given when the
process was selected. He asked if there were any doubts that aeration would work
and suggested a presentation on the process. Engler responded that the
electrical/mechanical design is proceeding to 60% completion, and it would appear
that late January or eady February would be an appropriate time for a presentation,
since 60% design would be complete, including architectural concepts.
Water Utility Engineer McKinnon brought up two points. (1) The City's average
water need in winter, including wholesale, is 7-8 million gallons per day (mgd). In
the winter (until April), there are approximately 13 mgd available without Coal Creek
Springs being in operation; therefore, the shutdown will not affect availability of
water. (2) While the cost for the Corrosion Control Facilities seems high, it should
be taken into consideration that the facilities will be treating 21.5 mgd of water. The
CCF at Fulmer Field alone will treat 13.5 mgd and also includes substantial
blending, chlorination, and pumping facilities.
Engler stated that a bdefing on the Water Utility CFP will be given to the Committee
on November 22, and that Water District 111 and Covington Water District are
receiving the agenda packets and the minutes.
D. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Senior Engineer Selle clarified that the White River Trail project was not advertised
on October 20, but it is likely to be advertised this week. He stated that the 'J' Street
project was re-bid, with the bid opening slated for November 4. He also reviewed
proposed modifications to the status report that should give a better comparison
between the project budget and estimated project costs. The new format will be
included in the Committee's next agenda packet.
Councilmember Cerino noted that the water tank at Lakeland has heavy rust along
its seams. Water Utility Engineer McKinnon stated the tank is scheduled for an in-
tank underwater survey next summer.
E. OTHER DISCUSSION
Chair Wagner raised a question regarding sidewalk markings, an issue that has also
been raised by Councilmember Lewis. Traffic Engineer Mullen stated that, at the
time it was decided not to re-mark certain crosswalks, technology for removing the
markings consisted of painting over them, sandblasting them, or grinding them off,
none of which were deemed acceptable. Mullen has been looking at
recommendations and surveys and once he has information on all aspects, such as
liability issues, safe walking routes identified, and sidewalk inventory completed, a
Council workshop will be scheduled. He stated that the City is not marking
crosswalks at unsignalized intersections, with the exception of guarded school
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crossings. Chair Wagner asked that the workshop be scheduled for December or
January, and requested a map showing the locations of sidewalks and crosswalks.
Brief discussion was also held on (1) the issue of Tukwila and their efforts in regard
to light rail and (2) the release of permits from King County for the Lea Hill area.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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