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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2012. � - * Public Works Committee CliYtlF_ _ ! May 7, 2012 - 3:30 PM _ Annex Room 2 ,� ���Hk���'�N MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room #2, located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington, 98002. A. Roll Call Chairman Wagner, Vice-Chair Bill Peloza, and Member Osborne were present. Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Pete Lewis, City Engineer/Assistant Director Dennis Selle, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Utilities Engineer Dan Repp, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Finance Planning Manager Martin Chaw, City Attorney Dan Heid, Engineering Aide Amber Mund, Project Engineer Leah Dunsdon, Street Systems Engineer Seth Wickstrom, Traffic Engineer Pablo Para, Sanitary Sewer Engineer Robert Elwell, Public Works Secretary Jennifer Rigsby, and citizen Scot Pondelick. B. Announcements There were no announcements. C. Agenda Modifications There was one agenda modification, IV. Resolutions, Item B, Resolution No. 4816. II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to approve the Public Works Committee Meeting minutes for April 16, 2012, as amended. Member Osborne asked for a correction to the wording on page 9. Vice-Chair Peloza noted that on the last page of the minutes "SE 312th Street" should be "SE 320th Street." Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. B. Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-05 (Mund) Page 1 of 9 Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to approve Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-05 for the Auburn International Farmers' Market. Chairman Wagner asked if there were any issues with the residents that live in the apartments above Oddfellas Restaurant, at the corner of W Main Street and A Street SW. Engineering Aide Mund reported that there were no complaints made in the previous year and no problems identified this year. Mayor Lewis verified that Mund's statement was correct. Mayor Lewis stated that Sound Transit is moving forward with a project to resurface the circular bus route during the market season. There was a request submitted by Sound Transit to restrict parking on A Street SW, which the City denied. Mayor Lewis stated that he is not in favor of the resurfacing project. The Committee and staff discussed whether or not City staff feels the resurfacing is necessary. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that there is a meeting scheduled with Sound Transit to discuss the project, on site. Member Osborne asked if the Transit Road SW will be closed during the Farmers Market. Vice-Chair Peloza answered that it will be closed. Member Osborne asked if there will be a no parking area to accommodate the Emerald Downs shuttle buses. Mayor Lewis answered that the City does not create the no parking areas and he believes Emerald Downs gets permission from the King County Housing Authority to park the shuttle buses in front of their facility. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. C. Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-15 (Mund) Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to approve Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-15 for the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department's ArtRageous Event. There were no questions from the Committee. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. D. Public Works Project No. CP1118 (Dunsdon) Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to recommend that the City Council approve Page 2 of 9 Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-421 with CH2M Hill for Project No. CP1118 Auburn Way South Pedestrian Improvements — Dogwood Street SE to Fir Street SE. Project Engineer Dunsdon explained that because of the federal funding, there must be some money reserved in both the design and construction phases for Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) costs, in response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle added that the funds cover the WSDOT administrative fees. Project Engineer Dunsdon stated that the funds allocated for property acquisition will cover the cost to prepare the documents for property easements and not the purchase of property, in response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner. Chairman Wagner asked about the funds for enforcement, included on the budget status sheet. Project Engineer Dunsdon answered that part of the federal grant includes additional enforcement specifically for the midblock crossing. Traffic Engineer Para addressed questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the participation of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Traffic Engineer Para stated that there is a plan view schematic of the project but no 3D renderings, in response to a question asked by Vice- Chair Peloza. The Committee requested staff provide the schematic of what the project may look like. Project Engineer Dunsdon answered questions asked by Member Osborne regarding the purpose of the various review submittals at 95%, 99% and final and how this affects the cost of the project. Chairman Wagner asked what the review of the submittals during the construction phase by the consultant includes. Project Engineer Dunsdon stated that the City does not have expertise in-house to review submittals that are related to mechanical or electrical improvements so when there are submittals for these types of specific products, the City calls on the consultant to complete the reviews and provide recommendations to the City. Project Engineer Dunsdon explained why the cost of submittal review during construction is estimated during at this early stage of the project. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. E. Public Works Project No. CP1119 (Dunsdon) Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Page3of9 Osborne seconded to recommend that the City Council approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-422 with CH2M Hill for Project No. CP1119 Auburn Way South Corridor Improvements — Fir Street SE to Hemlock Street SE. Chairman Wagner asked if the value engineering study was part of the grant requirements. Project Engineer Dunsdon answered that the study is a Transportation Improvement Board grant requirement. Traffic Engineer Para and Project Engineer Dunsdon answered questions asked by Vice-Chair Peloza regarding the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe easement donation. The Committee, Mayor Lewis and staff discussed the acquisition process and the acquisition of the property that is potentially needed and is owned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Traffic Engineer Para explained that the project had been presented to the FAA staff at the facility before the grant application was submitted and at that time there were no security concerns voiced by the FAA regarding the proposed project, in response to a comment made by Member Osborne. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. F. Public Works Project No. CP0817 (Dunsdon) Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to recommend that the City Council approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 10-15 in the Amount of $10,737.18 for Work of Project No. CP0817 2009 Sewer and Storm Station Replacement — Phase B— Ellingson Sewer Station. Project Engineer Dunsdon reported that Phase C of the project is almost complete, in response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. G. Public Works Project No. CP0916 (Dunsdon) Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to recommend that the City Council approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 11-11 in the Amount of $153,452.15 for work on Project No. CP0917 West Valley Highway Improvements. Project Engineer Dunsdon responded to questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the Storm Funds that were budgeted to the project. Project Engineer Dunsdon stated that there were Page 4 of 9 significant drainage related maintenance problems on West Valley Highway and there were a lot of improvements made to the road that will improve storm drainage in the future. Vice-Chair Peloza asked if there are other pervious sidewalks in the City. Project Engineer Dunsdon answered that there are a couple of other sidewalk locations using both pervious concrete and asphalt. Chairman Wagner asked questions regarding the definition of "full depth asphalt pavement" as pertaining to the project. Project Engineer Dunsdon stated that a geo-technical test was done on the road and there is currently only 2-4 inches of asphalt. The proposed improvements will provide 7-8 inches of asphalt over a 6 inch gravel base. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that the entire existing pavement section is being removed and replaced with a stouter pavement section. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. III. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6401 (Coleman/Dowdy) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Amending Sections 13.06.360, 13.20.440 and 13.48.100 of the Auburn City Code Relating to Utility Rates Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to recommend that the City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6401. Chairman Wagner pointed out that even with the rate increases; the City is still very competitive with neighboring jurisdictions. Finance Director Coleman responded to questions asked by Vice- Chair Peloza regarding the temporary levee removal. Mayor Lewis confirmed that the City is still trying to negotiate with the Federal Government for financial assistance in regards to the levee removal, following a question asked by Chairman Wagner. The Committee and staff discussed the cost of levee removal and the current estimates. Finance Director Coleman discussed the inter jurisdictional comparison of the City's storm utility rate as requested by Vice-Chair Peloza. Coleman explained the affect of what type of activities each city is running through their stormwater fund has on that city's rate. The Committee and Mayor Lewis discussed the ongoing investment that is required to maintain the City's utilities. Page 5 of 9 Vice-Chair Peloza asked if the King County waste fee and the City fee are combined on the billing for sanitary sewer service. Finance Director Coleman stated that all of the fees are separated on the bill. Finance Director Coleman and Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle answered questions asked by Vice-Chair Peloza regarding non-single family rates and facility maintenance. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. IV. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4812 (Wickstrom) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sumner to Design and Construct the East Valley Highway Resurfacing Project Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to recommend that City Council adopt Resolution No. 4812. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle explained that the project is a preservation project and not a rebuild of the pavement, in response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner. Selle stated that the City of Auburn is partnering with the City of Sumner to repair and extend the life of the pavement including patching and an overlay. Chairman Wagner asked if the City of Auburn has had any input as to what engineering standards are being used for the project. Street Systems Engineer Wickstrom stated that staff has been working with the City of Sumner staff through the entire design phase of the project and there was also a geotechnical engineer brought in to design the overlay section. The City of Auburn staff has reviewed all of Sumner's plans for the project. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. B. Resolution No. 4816 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Selecting a Nominee to Serve as a Member of the Board of Commissioners for Pierce Transit Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 4816. Chairman Wagner stated that he felt the recommended candidate was qualified to be a member of the Board of Commissioners for Pierce Page 6 of 9 Transit. Mayor Lewis stated that the candidate was also recommended by Pierce County Cities and Towns. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Capital Project Status Report (Gaub) Item 8— C207A — A Street NW Corridor Phase 1: Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that the October 2012 date on the Capital Project Status Report indicated the end of the contract and not necessarily when the roadway will be complete enough to open to through traffic. Gaub said that the road will likely be open to traffic in July 2012 but is weather dependent. Item 9— CP1116 — Downtown Pedestrian Liqhting Replacement: Chairman Wagner asked if the contractor is still waiting on materials to arrive for the project. Assistant City Engineer Gaub said some of the base plates for the light poles have not arrived yet. Vice-Chair Peloza asked if the flower pots in the Downtown area are being replaced. Assistant City Engineer Gaub answer that she believes the Parks Department and Planning Department have been working on relocating some of the smaller flower pots and are bringing in the new style, larger flower pots where appropriate. Public Works staff was not sure of the exact location for the new pots. Item 5— CP1005 — South Division Street Promenade Project: Vice- Chair Peloza asked that it be documented on the Capital Project Status Report, when a finish date changes and a notation made indicating the previous date and the updated date. Because the report is created using Microsoft Excel, Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that she will try to accommodate the request by including the date information in the project status. Item 19 — CP1206 — 2012 Pavement Patching, Chip Seal and Overlay Project: Chairman Wagner asked if the project has always been separate from the other SOS project. Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that it was decided to include the overlay portion of the SOS project with the arterial pavement patching and chip seal because there is such a small area of SOS overlay and the bids would be more competitive if combined with the arterial work. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle pointed out that the funding sources for the different scopes of the project are separate but will be under one contract. The budget for the SOS work is still shown on the SOS project page as a separate line item. Page 7 of 9 Item 28 — CP1024 — AWS and M Street SE Intersection Improvements: Assistant City Engineer Gaub said that staff is working on cost estimates for the improvements that were previously discussed with the Committee, specifically Option 2, and are looking at including the project in a grant application, in response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner. Chairman Wagner asked if the dedicated northbound right turn lane from Auburn Way on to M Street will be included in the Option 2 scope of work. Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that it is part of the project. Chairman Wagner asked if there has been any recent negative feedback regarding the C-curb installed on 17th Street SE. Traffic Engineer Para answered that he has gotten primarily positive feedback. Item 27 — CP0765 — Lakeland Hills Reservoir Improvement� Assistant City Engineer Gaub explained that the Lakeland Hills Booster Station still needs to be completed, which is at the same site as the reservoir. The design work of the reservoir can be completed after the SCADA improvements and the new booster station are complete and so this project's schedule was pushed out a year. Item 34 — CP1121 — 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation Phase 2: Vice-Chair Peloza asked when work will begin on H Street. Assistant City Engineer Gaub answered in approximately 3-4 weeks. Item D— CP1016 — Fenster Levee Project: Vice-Chair Peloza reported that the funding for Fenster Levee may be affected and there are meetings in progress to determine what will happen. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that Director powdy was currently at one of those meetings. Item E— MS0802 — Airport Roof Elastomeric Coatina: Vice-Chair Peloza reported that the bid letting for the project is May 14, 2012 and the contract should be awarded by July 25, 2012 with a completion date of August 22, 2012. B. Activities Matrix (Dowdy) Item E— Harvey Road Sidewalk Repair: Vice-Chair Peloza voiced his concern regarding the condition of the sidewalks on Harvey Road at the 1100 block. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that staff is proposing to include that location as well as the other locations along Harvey Road in the Sidewalk Repair and Replacement program. The damaged portion of the sidewalks will be torn out and Page 8 of 9 replaced with brand new sidewalk. Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that the Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Project is currently in design and will likely bid in June 2012 and will then be in construction in the July or August time frame. Chairman Wagner asked if caution signage for wheelchairs could be installed. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that signs have been put up at locations in the past. Chairman Wagner asked staff to consult with Mayor Lewis to see if that could be an option. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Approved this 21 st day of May, 2012. ���� • Ric� 1{u'agn�r ifer Ri�by ��irman P�bli�'�1+'+�rks D� Secret�ry Page 9 of 9