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CITY OF AUBURN
CI?Y OF * PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE .
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairmarr Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 3`30 p.m. in Conference Room #1, locafed .
on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington. Committee
members present were: Chairman Rich Wagner, Vice-Chair Sue Singer, and Member Bill Peloza.
Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Peter B. Lewis, CouncilmemberJohn Parfridge,
Pu61ic Works Direcfor Dennis Dowdy, City Engineer/Assistant Director Dennis Selle, Assistant City
Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Utilities Engineer Dan Repp, Director of Human Resources[Property Risk
Management Brenda Heineman, Director of Information Services Lorrie Rempher, Employee
Relations/Compensation Manger John Fletcher, City Atfomey Dan Heid, Principal Planner
Elizabeth Chamberlain, Engineering Aide Amber Mund, Project Engineer Robert Lee,
Transportation Planner/Grants Manager Chris Hankins, Project Engineer Jacob Sweeting,
Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Traffic Engineer Pablo Para, Robert Whale from the Auburn
Reporter; Citizens Wayne Osbome and Nick Perius, and Department Secretary Jennifer Rigsby.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Vice-Chair Singer, seconded by Chairman Wagner, that the Committee
approve the Public Works Committee minutes for date, April 19, 2010.
Motion carried 2-4.
B. APPROVE RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT NO. 10-06 FOR THE AUBURN INTERNATIONAL
FARMERS' MARKET
Engineering Aide Mund was present.
It was moved by Vice=Chair Singer, seconded by Chairman Wagner, that the Committee
approVe Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 10-06 for the Auburn International Farmers' Market.
Motion carried 2-0.
Member Peloza explained that the colors on the map key were incorrect on the attached map,
food vendor booths are toward the rear of the venue and the information booth is toward the
front.
C. APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. 05-17 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$8557.23 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $3;977,371.97 WITH INTERWEST
DEVELOPMENT NW, INC. AND ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT NO. C504A, R
STREET SE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Project Engineer Lee reported that Project No. C504A is complete. There are three power
poles on M Street SE that need to be relocated and they are the responsibility of Puget Sound
Energy (PSE).
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Chairman Wagner asked about the cost of Traffic Control Labor, line item 6 of the Final Pay
Estimate. Project Engineer Lee sfated that the contractor chose to construct most of the
project undertraffic and there were multiple traffic control crews needed due to a number of
locations being constcucted at one time. Lee reviewed the project schedule with the
Committee. Lee stated there were finro evening closures which included a sanitary sewer
connection and on 17t' Street SE and M Street SE, which was schedule at night due to previous
traffic congestion.
Project Engineer Lee discussed the Engineer's Estimate for the project and the Final Pay
Estimate, in response to questions asked by Member Peloza, clarifying that the quantities
provided in the original confract are estimates and the City pays for the actual quantity used to
complete the project. Mayor Lewis asked by what amount the project was over budget. Lee
reported that the cost of the project came in under budget.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Singer, seconded by Member Peloza, that the Committee
recommend Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 11 to Contract No. 05-17 and accept
construction of Project No. C504A, R Street SE Utility Improvements.
Motion carried 3-0.
III. ISSUES
A. ORDINANCE NO. 6275 AMENDING SECTION 10.36.270 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE,
RELATING TO STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING ON PLANTING STRIPS
Transportation Planner/Grants Manager Hankins briefed the Committee on the most recent
changes to the ordinance.
Chairman Wagner asked how a"street tree° is defined, as referenced on page 6, item 2-A.
Hankins answered a"street tree" is a tree within the planting strip and the ordinance is written
to protect those existing trees. Chairman Wagner asked if the reference was clear enough.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated there should be no issues with clarity and
enforcement.
City Attorney Heid answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the language
used in item 6-B, page 6"...is able to be used for parking..." City Attomey Heid stated there will be a change in the title of the ordinance so that it states all
sections in the Auburn City Code which will be amended. Heid stated that this does not affect
the language in the ordinance and does not require an agenda modification.
Transportation Planner/Grants Manager Hankins stated that Ordinance No. 6275 will be moving
forward to Council following the Public Works Committee Meeting.
Member Peloza asked about the standard for curbs. Assistant Director/City Engineer answered
that the standard calls for vertical curbs, unless there is a special deviation or exception.
Assistant DirectoNCity Engineer Selle answered questions asked by Member Peloza regarding
landscape strips being used for public parking.
Member Peloza asked if the reference to "...side streets..." in item 3, page 6 includes
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intersections. Mayor Lewis stated that it also includes alleys. Member Peloza asked if item 3
will apply to f Street SE. Director powdy answered that section 10.36.215 and the existing
code as written in section 10.36.270 Prohibited Parking Places, would both apply to parking on
F $treef SE.
Jt was moved by Vice-Chair Singer, seconded by Member Peloza, that the Committee
recommend Council adopted Ordinance No. 6275.
Motion carried 3-0.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 4596 - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE CITY OF
BONNEY LAKE RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM INTERTIE
Director powdy spoke about the issues being addressed by the new agreement with the Gity of
Bonney Lake. Dowdy said that the new agreement will replace and supersede the terms of the
old agreement. Director powdy reviewed the terms and conditions of the new agreement with
the Committee. Dowdy said that the staff s goal is to have the agreement in place by summer,
a time of increased water usage.
Chairman Wagner asked if a termination clause with a longer notice than the 60 days included
in the new agreement was considered. Director powdy answered that 60 days of official notice
is standard.
Member Peloza asked if the agreement is new or a revision of the existing agreement. Director
Dowdy answered that the agreement is totally new.
Vice-Chair Singer stated that she felt the agreement was very practical.
It was moved by Vice-ChairSinger, seconded by Member Peloza, that the Committee
recommend Council adopt Resolution No. 4596.
Motion carried 3-0.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 4595 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LOCAL AGENCY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO PROJECT NO. C201A, M STREET
SE GRADE SEPARATION
Project Engineer Sweeting explained that Resolution No. 4595 authorizes the Mayor to accept
the obligated federal appropriation grant funds, in the amount of $749,872.00, from the state.
Sweeting explained that the Washingfon State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the
agency that is adminisfering the federal funds.
Project Engineer Sweeting responded to questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding tlie
FMSIB funding. Sweeting stated that the funds from FMSIB are for construction only and the
$749,872.00 of funds from the federal grant authorized by Resolution No. 4595 will be used for
Right-of-Way acquisition.
Project Engineer Sweeting reviewed the Local Agency Agreement Supplement table, column 5,
Estimated Federal Funds, in response to questions asked by Ghairman Wagner. Sweeting
- stated that column 5 shows only funds-that are-currently obligated and those that were -
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obligated in the past through WSDOT. Chairman Wagner asked where the funds in column 4,
Estimated Agency Funds are coming from. Sweeting answered the majority of the funds are
from Traffic Impact Fees, but include traffic mitigation fees and REET2 funds.
Project Engineer Sweeting reviewed column one of the table, following questions asked by
Member Peloza: Member Peloza asked which consulting group is working on the project.
Sweeting answered CH2MHill. Sweeting defined the Non-participation line items on the table.
Sweeting stated that the line item represented non-federal grant funds which were spent on
consultant fees.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Singer, seconded by Member Peloza, that the Committee
recommend Councif adopt Resolution No. 4595. .
- Motion carried 3-0.
IV. DI$CUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. STAFF PLAN TO FINANCE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR M STREET SE GRADE SEPARATION
PROJECT
Director powdy spoke about the funds, for the M Street SE Grade Separation Project that are
expected from the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB). Dowdy said that the
director of FMSIB notified the City that the project needs to getto construction this year in order
for FMSIB to continue to maintain the funds for the project. Staff met with the Finance .
pepartment and worked on a plan to get the project to the construction phase. There will be a
budget amendment later in the year that will allow the City to fully fund the Right-of-Way
acquisition for the project. Director powdy stated that once the Right-of-Way is acquired, it will
be easier to obtain the construction funding from the other supporting agencies.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle clarified that "get to construction this year" means
demonstrating that the construction funding for the project is in place this year. Construction is
not anticipated until late 2011.
The Committee and staff discussed the reallocation of Traffic Impact Fees, Traffic Mitigation
Fees and REET2 to fund the Right-of-Way acquisition for the project this year and how the
funds will be moved forward. Traffic Engineer Para discussed how the reallocation offunds
may affect the West Valley Highway Project, following questions asked by Vice-Chair Singer. .
Mayor Lewis stated that Finance Director Coleman was confident that the City will collect the
Traffic Impact Fees needed to move forward with the West Valley Nighway Project.
The Committee and staff discussed the M Street SE Project's budget shortfall and the funds
that can be applied for once the Right-of-Way is acquired and the project is ready for
construction. Project: Engineer Sweeting reviewed the funding sources for the construction
phase with the Committee.
The Committee and staff discussed the consequences; and possible loss of FMSIB funds, if the
project does not move forward as proposed by staff.
Project Engineer Sweeting spoke about the application that staff is currently completing for the
Public Works Trust Fund Loan, which could be used to fund the construction of the project if the
other funding options are not secured.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 4953 AMENDING THE CITY OF AUBURN FEE SCHEDULE, TO ADJUST
FOR INFORMATION SERVICES AND GIS FEES
Director of Information Services Rempher explained there will now be a minimum fee on one
hour for information services and GIS because that is the average amount of time it takes to
• gather the data for a request, following questions asked by Chairman Wagner.
Vice-Chair Singer pointed out that#he minimum fee charge had been stuck from the resolution.
Director Rempher stated that was an error and she would speak to the City Attomey about
coRecting it prior to the City Council Meeting.
Director Rempher responded to questions asked be Vice-Chair Singer regarding a situatio❑
about GIS fees that the Council recently reviewed. Rempher explained that the current
technology allows staff to gather information more quickly and the former fees were based on
older technology. Staff reviewed fees from other jurisdictions and the fees proposed are
comparable.
Member Peloza pointed out some typographical errors in the resolution.
Mayor Lewis answered questions asked by Member Peloza regarding the fee for baseball park
lighting.
, The Committee supported Resolution No. 4953 moving forward.
C. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT AG-C-386 WITH MAKERS FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY HALL PLAZA
Principal Planner Chamberlain stated the consultant agreement is for the final design and
construction for the City Hall Plaza. Staff worked with the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee about a year ago on the conceptual plan and the final design is ready to move forward. .
Chamberlain reviewed the scope of the consultant agreement with the Committee. Included are two conceptual designs for extension of the plaza, south to the Marvel building property, as
well as identifying and repairing the drainage problem, improving lighting, creating more inviting
gathering space, and redoing low level pavement in the existing plaza.
Principal Planner Chamberlain said there is an aggressive schedule for the project in order to
get started on construction by August 1, 2010. The Committee and staff discussed how
construction of the plaza may affecf downtown events. Ghamberlain stated staff is working with
Parks and Recreation Director Faber to fry and coordinate construction and events.
Principal Planner Chamberlain answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner about the
Alternative Analysis provided by the Mayors' Institute and their concept of having an expanded
plaza. Chairman Wagner stated that he did not support an expanded plaza design.
The Committee and staff discussed demolition and development options for the Marvel Building
Site.
Vice-Chair Singer stated that she would like to see the cherry trees on the site relocated. ,
Principal Planner Chamberlain, stated she would ask staff to look at the cherry trees and
- determine if-they can be relocated and the cost for-relocation: - -
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Chairman Wagner spoke about his support of the plaza project. Chairman Wagner stated that
he has come to the conclusion that the project will help tie together the two City Hall locations
and help to create a stronger sense of community.
Mayor Lewis answered questions asked by Member Peloza regarding the developer under
contract with the City for the Aubum Junction Project.
Principal Planner Chamberlain answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the
project review process. The project will go back to the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
for review. Chairman Wagner asked about citizen involvement. Chamberlain stated there is no
citizen review currently scheduled however there has been a lot of outside input during the
projects conceptual design phase.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 4594 ACCEPTANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
(EDA) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00 FOR THE SOUTH DIVISION STREET
PROMENADE PROJECT
Principal Planner Chamberlain explained that Resolution No. 4594 will allow for acceptance of
the $3M Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for the Promenade Project.
Chamberlain reviewed the attachments with the Committee.
Chairman Wagner asked if a consultant had been chosen. Chamberlain answered KGP was
fhe consuttant selected. Chamberlain answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner
regarding the project's scope of work. Chamberlain stated that KGP fias just finished an EDA
funtled project in the City of Snoqualmie and they have experience with projects that are very
similar to the Promenade Project. Chairman Wagner wamed against not focusing enough on the utilities work included in the project.
Chairman Wagner spoke about pervious concrete technologies and the summer contract staff
member who will be assisting staff in review of the use of pervious concrete technology in the
Promenade Project.
E. KNICKERBOCKER DRIVE TREE ISSUE (Welsh)
Transportation Planner Welsh reported that the City Arborist looked at the trees that were
reported to the City on April 5t', on Knickerbocker Drive. The trees were identified as needing
to be removed or monitored. The Streets Manager then contracted with a company, Agro, who
removed the tree in the public Right-of-Way and the additional two trees that:were on private
property. All three trees were removed by April 27th.
Transportation Planner Welsh discussed the tree examination process, following questions
asked by Member Peloza. Welsh stated reguests to have trees examined are received about
once a month and the requests are taken very seriously by City staff due to safety concems.
Vice-Chair Singer suggested that the contractor be asked to do a better job cleaning up
following tree removal.
Member Peloza asked that some trees on Lea Hill, going up on 105th Street, be examined.
Welsh stated in that location there are approximately six trees marked for removal.
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F. F STREET SE INTERSECTION PARKING ISSUE
Traffic Engineer Para reported that staff investigated the parking situation at the intersection of
F Street SE and 7t'/8"' Street SE and there were in fact cars parked that were affecting the
sight distance at the intersection. Staff spoke with the Auburn Police Deparfinent and asked
that the existing code for intersection parking restrictions be enforced. It appears that drivers
have been complying with the parking requirements after having received citations. Fara
provided photographs of the infersection which demonstrated the parking compliance.
G. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Item 6- Froiect No. CP0731 2007 Sewer Repair and Replacement: Member Peloza asked if
the project name indicated how long the project has been in progress. Assistant City Engineer
Gaub answered that the design for the project began in 2007 and construction started in 2009.
Item 17 - Proiect No. C201A - M StFeet SE Grade Separation Proiect: Chairman Wagner
asked Assistant City Engineer Gaub to clarify the funding gap for the project. Assistant City
Engineer Gaub explained that there is a$2.2M gap in the Right-of-Way funding, the proposal
discussed earlier in the meeting for funding this gap is not accounted for in the total budgeted
show on the CPS Report. Once the $2.2M is funded, there is a remaining $6.8M funding gap in
construction.
Item 24 - Proiect No. CP1005 - Downtown Promenade Development: Assistant City`Engineer
Gaub answered questions regarding the EDA percentage reimbursement, following questions
asked by Chairman Wagner.
Member Peloza asked why the work that is going to be completed on I Street is not included on
the CPS Report. Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that the I Street work is included in Item
21 - 2010 Arterial/Collector Pavement Preservation Project. The list of streets for this project
has not yet been included on the CPS Report.
H. ANIMAL GARE AND CONTROL
Director of Human Resources/Property & Risk Management Heineman discussed the different
options and models for handling City animal control with the Committee.
The Committee reviewed the financial model for continuing service through King County.
Heineman discussed ways that the Cify could reduce the cost of animal control. Heineman
reported 18% of citizens have their dogs licensed and if the amount of licenses increased by .
9,000, cost of animal control would be recoveretl.
Vice-Chair Singer suggested, spending funds on a licensing marketing program rather than the
Enhanced Services proposed by staff. Director Heineman spoke about the pet licensing
marketing program developed by King County to assist the Cify. Mayor Lewis stated that pet
licensing will also be discussed at all future neighborhood meetings.
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Chairman Wagner asked if there are signifcant collections of fines for unlicensed pets.
Director Heineman said she would have to get that data from the County. Chairman Wagner.
stated that he supports a zero-tolerance policy for unlicensed pets.
Director Heineman discussed some of the difficufties in developing an animal control model.
Vice-Chair Singer asked if there are any locations in the City that are zoned to allow the
sheltering of pets. Mayor Lewis answered there are locations however there are no
organizations in+illing to provide sheltering services at this'time.
Vice-Chair Singer asked if staff h'ad dealt with the issue of pets with addresses outside of the
City being charged to the City when impounded. Director Heineman answered that staff is still
working with the County on the issue.
Mayor Lewis asked it the County was going to provide the City with pet collection data on a
monthly or quarterly basis. Heineman answered that staff requested the data be submitted to
the City on a monthly bases to allow City staff to perform independent analysis of the data.
Member Peloza spoke about the benefits of having animal control officers available in the City
and the benefits of adding additional officers. Member Peloza requested data regarding animal
control in the City be presented at the next Municipal Service Meeting. Animal control and care will be further discussed at the Council Meeting.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjoumed at 5:19 p.m.
Approved this 17"' day of May, 2010.
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Rich Wagner nnifer igsby
Chairman Public orks D art t Secretary
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