HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2002CITY OF AUBURN PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2002
I, CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor
Lewis, Committee Chairman Rich Wagner, Council/Committee member Fred Poe,
and Council/Committee member Gene Cerino. Staff in attendance were Public
Works Director Christine Engler, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Assistant City
Engineer Dennis Selle, Assistant City Engineer - Utilities Duane Huskey, Storm
Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Project Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Project
Engineer Laura Philpot, Traffic Engineer Michael Fuess, Transportation Planner
Joe Welsh, City Attorney Dan Heid, Associate Planner Shirley Aird,
ESA/Environmental Compliance Manager Aaron Nix, and Public Works Secretary
Lorna Dahlke.
Guest in attendance was Brian Winslow, Boeing.
I1. CONSENT
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee approve the Public Works Committee minutes for January 14, 2002, as
submitted. Motion carried.
B. APPROVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT NO. AG-C-161 WITH PARAMETRIX,
INC., FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PROJECT
NO. C1014, AUBURN WAY SOUTH SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee recommend Council approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-161 with
Parametrix. Motion carried.
C. APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE CfA TO CONTRACT NO. 01-07 WITH TOTEM
ELECTRIC FOR PROJECT NO. C9053, 'A' STREET SW & 2ND STREET SW
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee recommend Council approve Final Pay Estimate to Contract No. 01-07
with Totem Electric. Motion carried.
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III. ISSUES
A. ORDINANCE NO. 5605, AMENDING AUBURN CITY CODE CHAPTER 19.04
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES, TO REQUIRE A TRANSPORTATION IMPACT
FEE ON ANY CHANGE IN LAND USE THAT INCREASES PM PEAK-HOUR TRIP
GENERATION.
After lengthy discussion regarding the administration of the transportation impact fee
program, the Committee tabled action on Ordinance No. 5605 for a future
Committee meeting to review examples of traffic fees based on land use and
incremental fees as land use changes.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 5631 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC
WORKS TRUST FUND LOAN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $675,000 FOR
RE-COATING OF THREE RESERVOIRS
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. 5631. Motion carried.
C. ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ANNEXATION OF HOLT/COBBLE CREEK AREA
(ANX 0004-00)
The Committee determined there would be minimal impact on City public works
infrastructure as a result of the proposed annexation. To answer concerns over the
impact to the City Fire Department, it was reported that the City Fire Department
could provide coverage without an impact on resources.
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee recommend Council adopt the Ordinance to approve annexation
#ANX 0004-00.
IV. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A. MORATORIUM UPDATE
Engineer Carlaw gave a brief overview of the history of the moratorium. Results of
the 100-year future condition revealed that the elevation of Mill Creek is not
expected to increase significantly above the existing 100- year elevation. The
maximum rise is expected to be less than 1 foot near 15th Street NW. This is
primarily a result of capacity constriction within the 15th Street NW culvert.
The jurisdictional contributions of annual run-off discharging to the moratorium area
was discussed. King County was found to be responsible for 59% of the total annual
volume, followed by Auburn at 27%, Washington State Department of Transportation
at 6%, Algona at 5% and Federal Way at 2%.
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Additional modeling revealed that subbasins E and P may be considered separately,
without impact on each other via Mill Creek, allowing distinct projects addressing
each subbasin to be developed. The discussion on subbasin E alternatives was
deferred to a later meeting.
Engineer Carlaw presented a list of projects addressing the flooding related to
subbasin P, which provided conveyance drainage pipes to move stormwater runoff
from Western St. and Clay St. to the north with discharge to the floodplain. The
effects of these improvements on the floodplain are insignificant since the tributary
area discussed is so large. However, the design of these facilities must consider the
elevation of the floodplain.
The Committee requested that the City Attorney prepare an extension to the
moratorium for an additional six-month period for the City Council to consider, with a
review and expected modification within two months to consider language to allow
development during moratorium under very specific conditions.
B. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
The Committee will review the information contained in the water cost of service and
rate study, prepared in 2001, at the next meeting.
V. OTHER DISCUSSION
Councilmember Cerino suggested that signs be posted at street projects that have
been delayed to let residents know why work is not being done.
Chairman Wagner asked about a recent e-mail from Director Engler regarding the
draft King County ordinance adopting the County's Water Comprehensive Plan,
which contains a mandate for water rates containing a specific kind of conservation
element. The possible effects this mandate could have on City water service to
areas located in King County were discussed.
In response to a question from Chairman Wagner about the "Take or Pay Option"
requested by Covington Water District and Water District No. 111, Director Engler
stated that she hoped to have a packet to the Committee on all of the water
business from last year, including the cost of service study and other information as
requested by Chairman Wagner on irrigation and capital projects. She stated there
would be general discussion at the next meeting, with more specific items being
brought to the Committee at future meetings.
Councilmember Poe brought up a conflict between Auburn City Code Chapter 3.10
and Chapter 3.14. The Committee concurred with Director Engler's suggestion that
she work with the Finance Department to bring an amendment forward.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Lorna Dahlke, Public Works Secretary.
Revised 2/6/02 and approved by the Public Works Committee on o
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