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CITY OF AUBURN
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December 15, 2008
WAS H I N GTO N
L CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm in Council Chambers, located on the
first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington. Committee members
present were: Chairman Rich Wagner, Vice-Chair Gene Cerino, and Member Virginia Haugen.
Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Peter B. Lewis, Director powdy, City
Engineer/Assistant Director Dennis Selle, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Senior Project
Engineer Bill Helbig, Utilities Engineer Dan Repp, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Director of
Human Resources/Risk and Property Management Brenda Heineman, Government Relations
Manager Carolyn Robertson, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim
Carlaw, Sanitary Sewer Engineer Robert Elwell, Project Engineer Ryan Vondrak, Street Systems
Engineer Seth Wickstrom, Water Utility Engineer Cynthia Lamothe, Transportation Planner/Grants
Manager Chris Hankins, Traffic Engineer Pablo Para, Planner Chris Andersen, Development
Support Supervisor Gail Perkins, Deputy Police Chief Bob Lee, Citizen Wayne Osborne,
Department Secretary Jennifer Rigsby.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee approve
the Public Works Committee minutes for date, December 1, 2008.
Motion carried 3-0.
B. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT NO. 08-34 FOR PIERCE TRANSIT TO INSTALL NEW BUS
STOP SIGNS AND POLES FOR SERVICE BETWEEN LAKELAND HILLS AND AUBURN
STATION
Transportation Planner Welsh provided background information regarding the bus stop
selection process. Pierce Transit has professionals in Operations and Facilities Planning that
select the bus stop locations. Locations are spaced roughly 1,000 feet apart and are typically in
locations with good pedestrian flow. The Committee reviewed a map marking the bus stop
locations provided by Welsh. Welsh stated one stop that may need to be reconsidered is the
Mill Pond stop. Two of the stops coincide with the Park-n-Ride locations for the new Lakeland
Hills bus routes. Transportation Planner Welsh outlined the locations of the bus stops with the
Committee.
Chairman Wagner asked if there would a covered stop included. Welsh answered there would
just be bus stops with poles and a sign until Pierce Transit knows what type of boarding they
would get at each location. The City does have the ability to request enhancements to bus
stops as a condition of the Right-of-Way Use Permit. Welsh explained enhancements to stops
are usually done by Transit agencies based on agency criteria.
Member Haugen asked if there was any community input. Transportation Welsh answered the
majority of community questions were regarding how quickly bus service would be available.
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It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee approve
Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 08-34 for Pierce County Transit to install new bus stop signs and
poles for service between Lakeland Hills and Auburn Station.
Motion carried 3-0.
C. APPROVE ANNUAL ON-CALL AGREEMENTS FOR 2009
Chairman Wagner asked if there were more on-call agreements for consultants for 2009 than
there were for 2008. Senior Project Engineer Helbig distributed a spreadsheet that compared
the number of on-call agreements for 2008 with those being proposed for 2009 and the actual
expenditures of 2008 verses the proposed agreement amounts for 2009. Helbig explained that
there is no budget associated with on-call agreements specifically; rather the budgets are
associated with each individual task order issued for a specific project.
Member Haugen asked about the nature of work performed by the Landscape Architecture
consultants. Helbig explained they are generally used by Public Works do the landscaping
plans for storm ponds because there are no landscape architects on the City's staff to complete
this work. Also, the Parks and Recreation Department uses this consultant for parks projects.
Member Haugen asked for further details regarding the services provided by Roth Hill
Engineering. Senior Project Engineer Helbig responded Roth Hill Engineering supports the
City's Development Review Engineers when needed. This is a pass through fee for the City
where the applicant must pay for the Roth Hill services.
Chairman Wagner asked if the Architects Rasmussen Triebelhorn is a local company. Helbig
answered they are located in Tacoma and no local architects provided a submittal to be
included as an on-call consultant for the City. Chairman Wagner asked if the City advertises for
on-call consultant submittals. Helbig answered there are every year.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council approve the annual on-call agreements for 2009.
Motion carried 3-0.
D. PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT NO. AG-C-348 WITH ANCHOR
ENVIRONMENTAL LLC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. CP0819,
MILLCREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT AT PEASELY CANYON ROAD
Storm Drainage Engineer Carlaw was present to answer questions from the Committee.
Chairman Wagner asked if the agreement is for engineering only. Carlaw answered it is for
design, engineering, and permitting services but not construction costs. Chairman Wagner
asked if the 15% contingency was still needed. Carlaw confirmed it is given the preliminary
status of the project, the environmentally sensitive nature of the project, and the resulting
uncertainty in meeting potential permit conditions.
The Committee discussed the impact of urgent projects on the Capital Facilities Plan and
Budget. Chairman Wagner asked if the Downtown Stormwater Pond Project would be deferred
due to the cost of project no. CP0819. Carlaw said it would be postponed and all projects will
be reviewed to ensure the strength of the Storm Fund.
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It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council grant permission to enter into consultant agreement no. AG-C-348 with
Anchor Environmental LLC.
Motion carried 3-0.
E. PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT NO. AG-C-350 WITH
PARAMETRIX INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. CP0817, 2009
SEWER AND STORM PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Sanitary Sewer Engineer Elwell stated staff inet with the consultant and refined the scope and
budget. Elwell distributed the revised budget status sheet and agenda bill.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council grant permission to enter into consultant agreement no. AG-C-350 with
Parametrix Inc.
Motion carried 3-0.
F. APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 06-10 FOR THE AMOUNT OF
$8,894.18 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $251,137.83 TO NOVA CONTRACTING
INC. AND ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT NO. C523A, 2006 STORM POND
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Chairman Wagner asked how much of the cost was aesthetics and how much was function.
Project Engineer Vondrak responded that the landscaping included the entire pond being
cleared and the bench re-graded, weeds were cleared away, and 19 trees were planted. The
project also included the addition of 3 entrance gates with maintenance driveways, installation
of a new fence surrounding the pond, adding trash racks at each pipe inlet, and installation of
an overflow catch basin.
Chairman Wagner asked if this project contributes to cost savings in maintenance of the storm
pond. Vondrak responded the amount of mowing at this site will not change, but it will be easier
to mow. Assistant Director/Gity Engineer Selle stated access to the site was improved which
will improve the ability for staff to enter and exit the area quickly for maintenance. Vondrak
continued, the second location was the Meade pond on D Street SE which was filled, an
infiltration system installed, and ground bark was installed in its places along with drought
resistant plants, which will contribute to less maintenance being required.
The Committee discussed long term plans for storm ponds which will decrease the need for
maintenance and mowing.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council approve final pay estimate no. 7 to contract no. 06-10 to Nova Contracting
Inc. and accept construction of project no. C523A, 2006 Storm Pond Improvements Project.
Motion carried 3-0.
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G. APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 08-06 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7,837.43 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $2,037,960.20 TO WOODWORTH AND
COMPANY INC. AND ACCEPT FINAL CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT NO. CP0808, 2008
LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
Street System Engineer Wickstrom was available to answer questions asked by the Committee.
Chairman Wagner asked if Wickstrom was satisfied with the work of Woodworth and Company.
Wickstrom answered the company performed very well.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council approve final pay estimate no. 5 to contract no. 08-06 to Woodworth and
Company Inc. and accept final construction of project no. CP0808, 2008 Local Street Pavement
Preservation.
Motion carried 3-0.
H. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT NO. 08-36, AUBURN PROFESSIONAL PLAZA (Agenda
Modification)
Engineering Aide Mund presented background information on Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 08-
36. Mund stated the permit gives Auburn Professional Plaza the right to use the parking lanes
and sidewalks on N Division Street and Auburn Avenue NE, the south side of 1 St Street NE and
the driveway of Key Bank for demolition and then construction of the Auburn Professional
Plaza. The area will be blocked off with a 6 foot high chain link fence. Assistant Director/City
Engineer Selle stated the fencing concept will be similar to the one erected for the construction
of the parking garage.
Chairman Wagner asked if the alley will be closed. Mund answered there are several phases
to the project and the construction entrances have not yet been defined. The applicant is
proposing to use the alley as an access point. Member Haugen asked if the alley would be
permanently closed. Mayor Lewis answered when construction is complete there will no longer
be an alley, as there is a building planned to be constructed over it. Assistant Director/City
Engineer Selle commented the permit is not intended to address access. It is for the
encumbrance being placed on the Right-of-Way.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Chairman Wagner, that the Committee
approve Right-of-Way use permit no. 08-36, Auburn Professional Plaza. Member Haugen
voted against.
Motion carried 2-1.
III. ISSUES
A. RESOLUTION NO. 4426 FIXING A TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 350, M STREET SE
SIDEWALK LID
The Committee briefly compared the final acceptance figures with the budget. Street System
Engineer Wickstrom stated the budget amounts did not change from the last time the project
was at Committee for the final acceptance of the construction.
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It was moved by Vice-Chair Cerino, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council adoption Resolution No. 4426, fixing a time for a Public Hearing on the
final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 350, M Street SE Sidewalk LID.
Motion carried 3-0.
IV. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. ORDINANCE NO. 6220 BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 18
The Committee discussed the multiple amendments to the budget and the effects the
annexation had on the number of amendments made.
The Committee was in consensus with the adoption of Ordinance No. 6220, Budget
Amendment No. 18.
B. TRUCK PARKING REVISIONS AUBURN CITY CODE 10.36.190
Director powdy reported Code Enforcement and Auburn Police Department staffs were asked
to review locations in the City where trucks could park without a big impact to safety. The
current parking code is not easily understood or easy to apply in the field. In order to provide
clarity for both staff and truck drivers, the goal is to map the locations where trucks can park
without being ticketed, and make the map available on the City's website.
Transportation Planner Welsh explained what staff discovered was it is difficult for Police
Department staff and truck drivers to determine where parking is allowed. Also, staff noted that
the definition of a vehicle, those that are less than 80 inches in width, prevents some SUVs
from parking on residential streets. Staff has prepared a first draft of the proposed changes to
City Code.
Welsh continued, the changes in the code include a provision that commercial and oversized
vehicles can only be parked at one of five locations in the City, formal recognition of drivers who
need to do deliveries will have the ability to do so, and an added definition of both commercial
and oversized vehicles. Commercial vehicles are listed by gross vehicle weight because a
Police Officer in the field may not be able to visually determine if a vehicle exceeds 80 inches in
width, but they can run the plate and verify the gross vehicle weight.
The Committee reviewed a map and photographs of the locations proposed with Transportation I
Planner Welsh. Welsh answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding turn around
and parking accommodations.
Chairman Wagner asked if the parking of trucks all in one location caused the Police
Department concern regarding illegal activities. Deputy Police Chief Lee responded the primary
concern was trucks parking on streets, dropping their trailers and punching holes in the asphalt.
Transportation Planner Welsh added that revisions to the code would include a short section
prohibiting the parking of truck trailers that are not connected to the Truck itself.
The Committee continued discussion about the proposed truck parking in the Lea Hill area and
the problems posed by steep grades in the area and requested the section along SE 312t" be
removed from the proposed code.
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The Committee and staff discussed the future addition of B Street NW, pending Right-of-Way
improvements and the possible formation of a Local Improvement District.
Chairman Wagner asked about the road in front of Washington Wholesalers, north of 15tn
Avenue NW and the trucks that currently park there. Welsh answered Public Works staff
consulted with the Auburn Police Department and they feel the road is currently too narrow for
trucks. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated if there are parties interested in making
improvements to accommodate truck parking, those location would be reviewed on a case-by-
case basis for inclusion in the City Code. Mayor Lewis concurred.
The Committee discussed the possible wording to be used in the Ordinance.
C. 4T" STREET NORTH EAST SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT UPDATE (Vondrak)
Project Engineer Vondrak reported to the Committee that following the August 1 gtn
Neighborhood Meeting, a letter was mailed to residents summarizing the meeting. A second
letter, reflecting the costs of the options offered to residents was mailed to residents and it
included a survey. The survey was due on December 15th and only eight responses out of 17
property owners have been received. Five respondents indicated they did not want to
participate, 2 responded in favor of the grinder pump option and one indicated they wanted an
additional meeting.
Using a vicinit~y rnap, Vondrak reviewed future sewer service, per the Comprehensive Plan, that
could serve 4` Street NE.
Chairman Wagner asked that the final survey data be presented to the Committee at the next
Public Works Committee Meeting. Citizen Osborne commented it is his impression the
residents are not in favor of the grinder pump option.
Project Engineer Vondrak provided further explanation for the Committee regarding the costs of
the options presented to residents.
D. CITYWIDE GRAVEL STREET INVENTORY
Street System Engineer Wickstrom was present to answer questions asked by the Committee
regarding the map of known gravel streets in Auburn. Chairman Wagner asked how carefully
the Lea Hill Area was inventoried. Wickstrom answered he used the King County Assessor's
map to find the Right-of-Way and then used aerial maps to locate the gravel streets followed up ,
by field visits to each site to verify the situation. Chairman Wagner commented most of the
gravel streets were functioning as driveways. Mayor Lewis stated the City is focusing on areas
where the streets are used as such and not driveways, therefore citizens who are paying into
the S.O.S. program would expect the gravel streets acting as a gravel street be included in the
program. Chairman Wagner asked if paving was all that was going to be done. Wickstrom
confirmed with Director powdy adding that staff would also need to address storm drainage.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated the intention is to put a policy in place determining
that gravel streets are candidates for future consideration in the S.O.S. program but that alone
will not determine when or if they will be paved.
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Mayor Lewis answered questions asked by Vice-Chair Cerino regarding 24th Street.
Director powdy verified the Committee was in agreement with the policy as written. Chairman
Wagner recommended the gravel streets that act as driveways are labeled a lower priority with
additional requirements.
E. 2009 ARTERIAL PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
The Committee reviewed the map highlighting the streets to be included in the 2009 Pavement
Patching Project. Street System Engineer Wickstrom was present to answer questions posed
by the Committee.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle said there are two questions for the Committee on which
staff needed feedback. One, does the Committee support the continuation of the pavement
patching approach versus overlays or reconstruction. Two, is the Committee in agreement with
the locations selected by staff.
Wickstrom answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the patching of M Street
and questions about the inclusion of the Lea Hill area. Wickstrom reported the arterial/collector
streets in the Lea Hill area are in good condition.
The Committee supports the focus on pavement patching and the selected locations for 2009.
F. DOOR TAX PROPOSAL
Director powdy distributed the door inventory for the City of Auburn. Dowdy stated there are
cities from Fife to north to Auburn that are still interested in implementing some sort of new
revenue package, which is currently being referred to as the door tax. There is an Ordinance
that has been reviewed by legal and will be brought to the Committee and Council for review if
the Committee agrees to proceed with the door tax strategy. Dowdy gave the Committee a
brief outline of the proposed Ordinance. The Ordinance is directed toward the warehouse
industry, two doors per property owner would be exempt, and the tax would apply to only doors
that are used. Dowdy stated the door tax is the best option that can be offered until the State
approves a Street Utility Tax.
The Committee reviewed the door inventory spreadsheet. Chairman Wagner asked staff to
review the exemption for GSA and if GSA is leasing their space to private business. Dowdy
reported there are 5561 total doors. Minus the exempt doors, there are 5247 non-exempt doors
and minus the two gratis doors there is a total of approximately 4400 "fee doors." Mayor Lewis
reiterated the fee applies to doors that are in use and the number of "fee doors" may be less
than 4400. Chairman Wagner asked how the City would recognize used doors versus unused
doors. Mayor Lewis responded it would be part of the business licensing process and there will
be penalties for property owners who use doors which were reported and marked as unused.
Director powdy added according to the uniform building code, the unused doors must be
blocked and signed as such. Chairman Wagner asked if a sunset would be included in case
the State approves a Street Utility Tax. Mayor Lewis answered he has requested there be a
sunset included so in the event another source of revenue became available the door tax will
automatically sunset.
Mayor Lewis stated the door tax proposal came from the Valley Cities following their revue to
the funds needed for arterial streets.
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Using a PowerPoint presentation, Director powdy gave the Committee a review of the
Pavement Preservation and Arterial Financing Strategy. The presentation outlined the number
of miles in Auburn that are truck routes, the estimated cost to upgrade all truck routes to truck
standards, the revenue currently available and proposed sources of revenue, such as the door
tax, and graphs illustrating the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) extended over the course 10
years and the effects of the PCI with the funds being spent. Director powdy restated the goal is
to obtain a system average PCI of 70. Chairman Wagner suggested the goal be restated to
state, "nothing below a PCI of 25 with an average of 70." Director powdy agreed the policy can
be reworded prior to adoption and then included in the Transportation Comprehensive Plan.
The Committee discussed the $25M dollar estimate to update all truck routes to truck
standards. Chairman Wagner commented there may need to be adjustments to the estimate
and the door tax based on the increase cost of bringing roads to truck standards. Mayor Lewis
stated the proposed door tax is an annual tax and if more funds are needed Council can adjust
the fee as needed, quarterly. Chairman Wagner asked that note of an annual review be
included in the Ordinance. Mayor Lewis concurred that some periodic review is advisable and
that he will ask the attorney to advise us on the proper wording when the ordinance comes
forward.
Director powdy used pictures of existing truck routes to demonstrate the repairs needed to
restore them to truck standards. The Committee reviewed the bid price estimates received over
the last two years.
Following the presentation, Director powdy showed the Committee pictures of the results of
deep patching. Director powdy answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner about the
deep patching process.
The Committee reviewed the map of arterial rebuild candidates. Director powdy stated the
importance of coordinating the rebuilds with future utility improvements.
G. WATER SUPPLY STRATEGY
Director powdy started by emphasizing the purpose of the discussion is to determine whether
or not the City can or can not purchase water supply. One of the key issues is fluoride and
Director powdy reported the City of Auburn has no adjoining water purveyor from which to
purchase water that does not already have fluorinated water. Vice-Chair Cerino commented on
the fluorinated water debates in the past, stating there was strong opposition. Mayor Lewis
explained the cost of purchasing the water and the additional cost of de-fluorinating the water.
The options are to allow fluorinated water and increase water rates or to rely on the City's water
sources and risk not having sufficient supply in 20 years. The Committee reviewed the graph
outlining the water supply/production and timeline. The Committee discussed the options
available if improvements on Coal Creek are unsuccessful.
Chairman Wagner stated he is not in favor of paying to de-fluorinate water purchased or having
a fluorinated water supply that the citizens are not in favor of. Vice-Chair Cerino commented
that citizens have the option to use in-home water filtration systems to remove the fluoride.
Director powdy recommended incentives for filtration systems. Mayor Lewis asked staff to
research the filtration systems and evaluate cost.
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Utilities Engineer Repp reported to the Committee that the City of Tacoma provides at least one
well, in their system that citizens can access and the water is not fluorinated. The advantage
that Auburn has is that there are a number of wells where water may be made available.
Water Utility Engineer Lamothe stated Tacoma has one well, Well 10C, that is open for the
community to obtain water that is not fluorinated. Lamothe continued, Sammamish Water and
Sewer District provides information on devises that can be attached at point of use, within the
home, or at point of entry into the residence and prices range from $250.00 to $600.00,
depending on the efficiency of removal. Chairman Wagner asked if there were additional costs
for filter changes and maintenance. Lamothe answered there are annual or biannual
maintenance costs.
Mayor Lewis asked staff to bring the Committee example of the filtration devices available and
information as to how other Cities have handled problems with fluorinated water.
H. CODE UPDATE PROJECT - DESIGN STANDARDS
The Committee reviewed the text revisions to Section 10.00 (Preface) and Section 10.01
(Street Classifications).
10.00 Preface: Chairman Wagner asked for further definition of the second paragraph, "shall
be utilized when design applications exceed the scope of the City's standards." Assistant
Director/City Engineer Selle responded the Design Standards can not cover every situation and
when those situations arise the staff wants to use standard publications that are recognized in
the State of Washington as a guide. This does not mean a deviation from the standards can
not be requested. Chairman Wagner recommended the word "exceed" be changed to "outside
the scope," or "not covered." Wagner asked when the new deviation statement and criteria will
be added. Selle answered staff will provide draft language for the January 5, 2009 meeting.
Chairman Wagner asked how the term "rural" will be handled. Selle answered the issue will be
discussed during the update of the Comprehensive Plan. Also, "rural" is used as a street
designation in this context and is not a land use designation.
10.01.3.4 Private Street: Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle provided clarification of the
sentence, "Private streets have a permanently established tract or easement providing legal
access to more than one lot." Chairman Wagner recommended the sentence be made clearer.
10.01.4 Allevs: Chairman Wagner asked if there would be cases where dead-end alleys would
be needed. Selle answered deviations from the standards can be requested however the ideal
situation would be for alleys to have a through connection to City streets and creating a dead-
end alley would not be ideal. Chairman Wagner suggested leaving the standard more open for
alley loaded lots and possibly allowing a dead end alley where there is a future plan to extend
the alley in a future phase of the development.
The Committee discussed Item A and the number of trips developments generate during the
PM peak. Chairman Wagner commented that five may be too many and recommended the
number be lowered to four. Vice-Chair Cerino is in favor of the change.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner
regarding wedge curbs.
Chairman Wagner asked that driveways be included in the last paragraph of Section 10.01.4.
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10.02 Street Desiqn Requirements: The Committee began review of Table 10-1. Assistant
Director/City Engineer Selle answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding Right-
of-Way width.
Chairman Wagner asked if the intersection radius of 17 feet was wide enough for school buses
to turn around. Staff clarified that this is the radius of the Right-of-way and not the curb line by
will verify that it is adequate for buses.
Assistant Director/City Engineer answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the
width of bikeways and sidewalks. Selle stated this is an area staff wants to address in the next
version to incorporate bikeways into the Standards more.
Chairman Wagner asked if there is really no parking allowed on local non-residential. Selle
answered the current section does not currently allow for parking explaining that the width of
the street and lanes needed to serve the uses adjacent to the street generally hinder the ability
to park. Selle stated the Design Standards are relevant to new streets being constructed and
on existing streets parking is reviewed on a case by case basis.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle explained the difference between "posted speed" and
"design speed" to the Committee.
Selle responded to questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding minimum tangent between
reverse curves. Chairman Wagner commented the length may be generous and asked that it
be reviewed for lower volume local streets.
Chairman Wagner asked that the portion of note 3 related to the 12% grade be removed from
the table as it is better addressed in the text description later on in the chapter.
This discussion will be continued at the next Committee meetinq.
1. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
The Capital Project Status Report was not discussed.
J. RESOLUTION NO. 4436, PARKING GARAGE LEASE AGREEMENT (Agenda Modification)
Human Resources/Risk Management and Property Director Heineman gave a brief explanation
of Resolution No. 4436 and answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the
operating costs included in the lease agreement. Heineman stated the exact operating costs
for the garage will be known in January 2009.
The Committee was in consensus with the adoption of Resolution No. 4436, Parking Garage
Lease Agreement.
K. THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS STIMULUS UPDATE (Agenda
Modification)
Mayor Lewis gave a review of the various stimulus packages being considered at the Federal
level. Mayor Lewis explained the State has asked that Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
review the stimulus package being discussed by the Committee. Director powdy said the
Regional Project Evaluation Committee will be meeting at PSRC on Friday, December 19th. I
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Government Relations Manager Robertson stated there have been both a House and Senate
bill pertaining to stimulus packages and no concurrence between the two therefore this stimulus
package will most likely be a discussion for January 2009. Robertson continued that the
impression is the Federal government does not want to deal with local projects and any funds
will probably be distributed to the States. There have also been discussions that funds should
be distributed directly at the local level. Robertson said at this time the City is preparing to be
ready for when the stimulus package will move forward.
The Committee discussed the criteria for projects to be included in the stimulus package.
Chairman Wagner commented on the creation of jobs and the software used by Washington
State. Government Relations Manager Robertson stated the two key components of project
selection are jobs created and the time which work on a project can begin. Mayor Lewis
discussed the difference between Tier t and Tier II projects.
Director powdy explained the process staff used to determine which projects would be included
and how the criteria were met. Mayor Lewis stated the project list can not be changed or
updated, as the due date has passed.
The Committee briefly discussed the projects on the list. Chairman Wagner recommended all
departments thoroughly vet their projects. Mayor Lewis stated there is still confusion as to who,
or which level of government will be allocating the money. Chairman Wagner asked that the
Public Works projects be reviewed with the committee for the ability for staff to complete them
in the time frame provided and what impacts on other City projects in 2009 this may have.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Approved this 5th day of January, 2009.
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Rich agner J ifer Rigsby
Chairman ublic Works pa nt Secretary
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