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CITY OF AUBURN
CITY OF * rt* PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ,
May 2, 2011
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WASHINGTON MINUTEs
1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 3:3.0 p.m: in Conference Room #2, located
on the second floor of Aubum City Hall, One East Main Street, Aubum, Washington.. Committee
members present were: Ghairman Rich Wagner, Vice-Chair Bill Peloza, and Member Virginia .
Haugen. Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Peter B. Lewis, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, City Engineer/Assisfant Director Dennis Selle, Assistanf City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Utilities Engineer Dan Repp, Ttaffic Engineer Pablo Para, Water Utility Engineer Cynthia Lamothe.,
Sanitary $ewer Engineer RobertElwell, Project Engineer Leah Dunsdon, Matthew Sweeney with
Prium Development Company, LLC., Citizen Wayne Osbome, and Department Secretary Jennifer
Rigsby.
II. CONSENT AGEFIDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Wagner pointed out two Scribner's errors and a change on page 8, third paragraph,
'the word "implernentations° needed to be changed to °implication.°
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee approve
the Public Works Committee minutes for date, April 18, 2011, as amended.
Motion carried 3-0.
B. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 207A, A STREET NW
EXTENSION (A/B CORRIDOR)
Assistant City Engineer Gaub provided the Committee with a brief overview of the project and
using an aerial map, showed the final lay out for the projecf. The project will link a new minor
arterial street on A Street NW from 14th Street NW south to 3 Street NW and complete half
street improvements on 10th Street NW/NE between A Street NW and A Street NE.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that all four legs of the 3rd Street NW and A Street NW
intersection will be signalized and is proposed to be controlled as a split phase signal to allow
traffic to move in one direction at a time, in response to questions asked by Chairman Wagner
about the intersection.
Chairman Wagner asked if the parking for the Norplex facility has been negatively affected.
Gaub answered that the area the Cify purchased includes mostly gravel area that is not being
u"sed significantly for parking. The area is being used for truck tum movements and in the City's
acquisition process, these impacts were reviewed and mitigation is proposed to relocate the
existing PSE power facilities to accommodate those tum movements within the remainder of the :
' property. P-arking requirements were also evaluated and was found that the remainder of the ~
property would be able to meet the current parking requirements for the current use of the
property:
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Chairman Wagner asked about the construction of sidewafks and bicycle lanes. Assistant City
Engineer Gaub reported that there will be sidewalks on both sides of the corridor from 3nd Street
NW up to 10t'' Street and between 10th Street and 14t' Street NW there wilF be sidewalks on one
side to limit the wetland impact. There will be 6 foot wide bicycle lanes from 10 Street NW all
the way to 3~d Sfreet NW, on both sides of the sfreet.
The Committee and staff discussed the use of the new A/B Corridor by cyclists as a nort h/south
route through the City. Mayor Lewis commented that the corridor wilF provide a great bicycle
route to downtown and for bicycle commuters trying to reach the north end of the City: Director
Dowdy said that the A/B Corridor is included on the map prepared by the Bicycle Task Force, in
response to a question asked_by Chairman Wagner.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked about access to the Post Office. Gaub answered that the driVeway to
- the Post Office will remain at its present location and will have right in / right out only access.
The existing pedestrian crossing in front of the Post Office will be removed on completion of the
signal which includes a new cross walk on 3rd Street NW. Chairman Wagner asked if
eastbound traffic will be restricted from making left turns into the Post Office. Gaub confirm that
is correct. Mayor Lewis spoke about past talks that the City has had with the Post Office
regarding the relocation of some of their facilities and citizens being able to use their other
parking.lot. The Committee and staff discussed how drivers will access the Post Office parking
lot. Chairman Wagner commented on the streets near the Post Office being narrow and the
possibility of restricting parking on those streets. Chairman Wagner suggested staff look in to
relocating the current Post Office parking. Mayor Lewis agreed that it would be beneficial to
meet with the Post Office about parking. Mayor Lewis said that he will be having a series of
meetings with the U.S. Postal Service.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub reviewed the budget status sheet and spoke about the donation
of the Right-of-Way and roadway_improvements by the Mohawk Plastics development, in
response to questions asked by vice-Chair Peloza.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub explained that another part of the project is the construction of a
noise wall. Gaub distributed examples of what the proposed wall, Acoutsa Wall, will look like to
the Committee. The wall is a recycled product made of a plastic material filled with ground
, rubber tire. Gaub stated that this type of wall helps reduce noise betterthan wood or concrete
and is more narrow causing less of an impact on the surrounding property and sidewalk widths.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub said that the wall has the appearance of wood plank and will be
finro colors. In response to a question by Chairman Wagner, Gaub explained that the chosen
noise wall can reduce noise befinreen 7 and 10 dBa more then a similar sized concrete or wood
noise wall.
Member Haugen asked if the project will be a large benefit to bicyclists. Assistant City En'neer
Gaub answered that it will provide a bicycle lane in the comdor connecting the northem 15
Street business area, including the current Park 'n Ride area, and the Downtown Area.
Member Haugen asked ifithere have been any discussions with the business owners, primarily
the hospital, in the corridor about providing bicycle parking for employees. Member Haugen
spoke about incentives for hospital commuters to use bicycles and bicycle storage. Mayor
Lewis stated that Human Resources Director Heineman has been working with the surrounding
-businesses as part of#he Trip Reduction Program and working with employers on creating a
program to eam Trip Reduction Credits. Mayor Lewis said that the construction of the A/B
Corridor and the eamed Trip Reduction Credits may be incentive for businesses to provide
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storage for bicycles. Mayor Lewis suggested that Human Recourses Director Heineman
present the work she's doing to the Committee.
The Committee and staff discussed the possibility of the City providing on street bicycle parking
on Division Street. Mayor Lewis asked that staff meet with hospital staff regarding fhe project.
Member Haugen asked for additional information on the number of parking stalls for bicycles af
the Transit Station.
Chairman Wagner commented on the length of the project schedule. Assistant City Engineer
Gaub stated that what is driving the scheduled is the fact that there is preload required due fo
the poor soil quality on the northem portion of the roadway. _This will require a settlement period
p(or to road construction.. There is also wetland mitigation that needs to be constructed and.
work may not begin on any of the roadway work until the mitigation work has begun.
Member Haugen asked if any single-family houses will be affected by the project: Mayor Lewis
answered thatthe primary effect on single-family homes will be positive because trucks will be
routed out of neighborhoods.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub answered questions about the roadway construction materials
being used asked by Vice-Chair Peloza. The new roadway will be a concrete road and a
portion of the existing roadway will remain asphalt.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council grant permission to advertise for Project No. 207A, A$treet NW Extension
(A/B Corridor).
Motion carried 3-0.
C. PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT NO. AG-C-404 WITH ROTH
HILL INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ON PROJECT NO. CP1103, 132ND AVENUE SE
TACOMA PIPELINE 5 INTERTIE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Project Engineer Dunsdon explained that Project No. CP1103 is similar to the B Street Intertie
project which was constructed in 2010 excepf that the B Street project was constructed as an
emergency project so the City was able to expedite the project.
Project Engineer Dunsdon said that Roth Hill Inc. is also the consultant that is working on the
intertie immediately adjacent to the 132"d Avenue SE intertie for Water District 111.
Dunsdon reviewed the project's scope with the Committee. Project Engineer Dunsdon pointed
out that as part of the project the Cify is negotiating with Covington and Water District 111 to
potentially purchase an existing waterline in the street rather.then construct a new line. If the
negotiations are successful, fhe tie-in would occur at the streefi and if the waterline is not
purchased, a new waterline will be constructed as part of the project to connect to the existing
City waterline in the area. Chairman Wagner asked when the decision to purchase will be
made.. Dunsdon answered a decision will probably be made within the next 10 weeks.
Chairman Wagner asked if there will be different consultant staff assigned to on Work Element
2 from the one that would work on Wock Element 1. Project Engineer Dunsdon responded that
the consultant work group that works on Element 1 will also work on Element 2.
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Project Engineer Dunsdon stated that the same consultant that is working on the SCA_DA
System is also working with Roth Hill on this intertie project, in response to questions asked by
Chairman Wagner. Dunsdon pointed out that the same consultant also worked on the B Streef
intertie.
Dunsdon explained that this agreement does not include procucement or installation of SCADA
equipment. The consultant needs fo complete the design prior to scoping an accurate price for
that work. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle reiterated the agreement is just for the design
and programming portions ofthe project. Chairman Wagner asked what is covered by.the
construction services cost. Dunsdon answered thaf the construction services include some
start-up testing and an operators' manual.
Project Engineer Dunsdon reviewed the budget status sheet with the Committee. Project
Engineer Dunsdon stated that the task breakdown will be included with the agreement and the
consultant will be tracking their invoices by that breakdown, in response to a question asked by
Vice-Chair Peloza: , Vice-Chair Peloza asked for a copy of the. breakdown and asked that the
breakdowns be included in the future. Chairman Wagner agreed.
Assistant Director/Gify Engineer Selle and Project Engineer Dunsdon responded to questions
asked by Member Haugen regarding construction Change Orders and how changes are made
to the agreement cost.
. Vice-Chair Peloza asked about the project schedule. Project Engineer Dunsdon answered that
the project is anticipated to be advertised for bids in January or February 2012. Dunsdon stated
that a two week delay in advertising the project would nof adversely affect the schedule, in
response to a question asked by Vice-Chair Peloza: Chairman Wagner commented that it
would be beneficial that the project be completed before the rainy season.
Project Engineer Dunsdon answered that all of the construction services are to be completed at
the discretion of the City, in response to questions asked by Member Haugen.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee grant
permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-404 with Roth Hill Inc. for engineering
, services on Project No. CP1103, 132d Avenue SE Tacoma Pipeline 5 Intertie Improvement
Project.
Motion carried 3-0.
D. AWARD CONTRACT NO. 11-03 TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST EARTHWORKS ON THEIR LOW
BID OF $84,574.00 FOR PROJECT NO. C50713, AUBURN/PACIFIC TRAIL - SKINNER
ROAD/3RD AVENUE SE (PHASE 2)
Chairman Wagner asked if#he City of Pacific has committed the remaining funds. Pcoject
Engineer Dunsdon answered ttiat Pacific has committed their funding amount and because the
bids are under the Engineer's Estimate, their contribution will be less than they anticipated.
Project Engineer Dunsdon reviewed the project design, in response to questions asked by
Chairman Wagner. Dunsdon explained that as part of the project the neighborhood side roads,
which have sidewalks, will be signed as a bicycle route to take cyclists to 3'd Avenue.
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It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council award Contract No. 11-03 to Pacific Northwest Earthworks for Project No.
50713, Aubum/Pacific Trail - Skinner Road / 3rd Avenue SE (Phase 2).
Motion carried 3-0.
E. APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 5 TO CONTRACT 10-19 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$14,908.73 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $330,503J3 WITH TRAVERS ELECTRIC .
AND ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT NO. CP0914, F STREET SE / 4T" STREET SE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Vice-Chair Peloza commented on the low cost to the City.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Commiftee
recommend Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract No. 10-19 and accept
construction of Project No. CP0914, F Street SE Street SE Traffic SignaL
Motion carried 3-0.
III. ISSUES
A. RESOLUTION NO. 4702 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PAYBACK
AGREEMENT FOR A DEVELOPER'S EXTENSION (NORTH TAPPS SEWER PUMP
STATION) BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND PRIUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
LLC.
Sewer Utility Engineer EIweIF stated that Resolution No. 4702 was discussed at the Public
Works Commiftee Meeting on April 18t' and then discussed at the Planning and Community
Development Meeting on April 25t': There have been no changes.
Assistant Director/City Engineer 8elle responded to questions asked by Vice-Chair Peloza
regarding risks to the City.
Chairman Wagner asked that City Attorney Heid discuss the legal risks, if any, of payback
agreements with the Commiftee at a future meeting:
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Commiftee
recommend Council intcoduce and adopt Resolution No. 4702.
Motion carried 3-0.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 4706 AUTHORIZING TME MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING POWER FACILITIES
IN ADVANCE OF CONSTRUCI'ION FOR PROJECT NO. C207A A STREET NW EXTENSION
(A/B CORRCDOR)
Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated fhat the Citywill be paying for relocation of existing Puget
Sound Energy (PSE) facilities required fb accomplish the project. PSE will be doing some
additional work on their own during construction of the corridor but that is not part of the
agreement.
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It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
, recommend Council introduce and adopt Resolution No.. 4706.
Motion carried 3-0.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 4707 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LOCAL AGENCY
SUPPLEMENI"AL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO PROJEGT NO. C207A
PROJECT NO. C207A A STREET NW EXTENSION (A/B CORRIDOR)
Assistant City Engineer Gaub explained that there are five different allocations of fede"ral funds
for the project. Four of the allocations are included in this agreement and the other is included
in a. separate agreement which was' previously approved by the Council and executed.
Resolution No. 4707 is obligating the last allotment from fiscal year 2008 in the amount of
$1.23M.. Previous resolutions obligated approximately $3.58M in federal funds, some used for .
design and right-of-way. The supp.lemental agreement moves unexpended funds from the
Right-of-Way phase of the project to fhe Construction phase as the right-of-way costs came in
ovet $1.1 M below the original estimates. The supplemental agreement also authorizes the
remainder of the federal dollars that were previously obligated for a total of $4.8M in federal
. funds. "
Assistant City Engineer Gaub reviewed the Local Agency Agreement Supplemental with the
Committee.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council introduce and adopt Resolution No. 4707.
Motion carried 3-0.
IV. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. M STREET SE UNDERPASS PROJECT - REVIEW OF PROJECT SIGN
The Committee and staff reviewed #he proposed locations for the project signs. Gaub.explained
` that the sign to the south was placed in a location where drivers turning right on to M Street
from 4 Street SE will see it and where there was enough Right-of-Way to post the sign.
Vice-Chair Peloza suggested moving a sign south of the SR18 overpass. Chairman. Wagner
further sugge"sted placing a third sign at the location suggested by Vice-Chair Peloza instead of
relocating the sign on north bound M Street near the 4~' Street SE intersecfion. The Committee
and staff decided it would be best to relocate the sign to the empty lot south of 6m Street SE for
the north bound traffic.
Chairman Wagner suggested,increasing the size of the "Construction Anticipated Late 2010-
2013° announcement located in the orange box on fhe right side of the sign. Vice-Chair Peloza
suggested including project information flyers attactied to the sign for pedestrians to pick up.
Member Haugen agreed that is a good idea and reminded staff that the flyers would have to be
refilled regularly.
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B. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Jtem 14 - C524A - SCADA System_lmarovements: Chairman Wagner asked for clar."fication on
- the project's status. Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that the preliminary design work and
plan for the SCADA system are complete and that staff and the consultanf are working on
implementation, procurement, and installation. Chairman Wagner asked that it be noted that
only the preliminary design is completed in the status.
Item 13 - CP1006 - Lakeland Hills Reservoir 6: Member Naugen asked if the project has
started. Assistant City Engineer Gaub answered that work was anticipated to start this week.
Item 16 - CP1005 - South Division Promenade Project: Assistant City Engineer Gaub said that
the contract award will come to the Comrriittee for action at the May 16th Public Works
. Committee Meeting, in response to an inquiry made by Chairman Wagner.
Chairman Wagnec requested.a project information sign be installed for the Promenade Project,
similar to the M Street Underpass Project sign. Staff stated that there is an existing sign
located south of 2"d Street. Chairman Wagner asked that the sign be moved closer to the
intersection of Main Sfreet.
• Item 22 - CP0803 - 37t' Street SE/R Street SE Pedestrian Crossin4: Member Haugen asked if
work has started on the project. Assistant City Engineer. Gaub answered that staff is currently
finishing the design work for the project and it is anticipated that the project will advertise for
bids in June.
Chairman Wagner asked if the crossing will be open when school starts. Gaub said the
crossing will probably be finished in late September.
Item 21 - C201A - M Street Undemass (Grade Separation): Assistant City Engineer Gaub
reported that there are ten total property takes and fifteen partial property takes as part of the
project and all of the acquisitions have been agreed to, in response to a question asked by
Vice-Chair Peloza. A few of the partial takes are still in the closing process and staff is finishing
up relocations. Total properties affectect are 25.
Chairman Wagner asked that it be included in the project status that the agreements for the
properties are in place.
Item 27 - CP1024 - AWS and M Street SE Improvements: Vice-Chair Peloza voiced concern
that the advertisement is not scheduled sooner than June 2012. Assistant Director/City
Engineer Selle discussed the improvements to the intersection that have been completed and
stated that staff is currently in the process of eliminating the left tum at the intersection of M
Street SE and 17th Street SE to improve safety. Staff is now completing a study of the entire
intersection which is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2011. Selle pointed out that there is no
funding available for completion of final design or construction at this time.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked that the status include the work that has been completed.
Chairman Wagner asked about the schedule for construction. Selle restated that the City
currenfly does not have the improvements funded.
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Item 33 - CP1101 - 2011 Local Street Pavement. Preservation: Vice-Chair Peloza asked when
work on H Street SE will begin. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that the street will
be rebuilf as part of the 2011 program and that portion of the project is currently in design and is
a total rebuild'including utility work. The Committee requesfed more detail be included in the
status column forthe SOS projects. ,
Assistant City Engineer Gaub said that tlie Sidewalk Repair project will be brought to the
Committee for initiation likely at fhe next Public Works Committee Meeting, in response to a
question asked by Chairman Wagner: Gaub said that staff will show the Committee which
locations are proposed to be included in this year's program at that time.
- Item B- CP0922 - Citv Hall Plaza Improvements: Chairman Wagner asked why there is so
much sand left in the plaza; Assistant City Engineer Gaub said the pavers are set in sand and
. will have staff look at the pavers to see if the excess sand can be cleaned up. .
Item_ E- MS0802 -.Airoort Re-Roof:. Member Haugen asked if this project is moving forward.
Vice-Cfiair Peloza discussed the product that the Airport will be using to try and stop the leaks
in the roof and stafed that it may save a lot of money.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Commitfee, the meeting was
adjoumed at 4:48 p.m.
Approved this 16t' day of May, 2011.
••/Y~ ` Rich Wagner n ifer Ri
Chairman Public W Departrnent ecr
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