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CALL TO ORDER
Public Works Committee
May 21, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Annex Room 2
MINUTES
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,
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Dennis Selle, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Utilities Engineer
Dan Repp, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Engineering Aide
Amber Mund, Project Engineer Ryan Vondrak, Traffic Engineer Pablo
Para, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Water Utility Engineer
Cynthia Lamothe, Traffic Operations Engineer Scott Nutter, Public
Works Secretary Jennifer Rigsby, Robert Whale from the Auburn
Reporter, John Rottle of Rottles Clothing and Shoes, and citizen Scot
Pondelick.
B. Announcements
Director powdy announced that the South Division Street Promenade
project received an award from the Washington Concrete and
Aggregates Association for Concrete Paving. Project Engineer
Vondrak accepted the award on behalf of the City.
Director powdy stated that staff is working on a location where all of
the Public Works awards will be displayed.
Mayor Lewis suggested the project be presented to the National
League of Cities, US Conference of Mayors, the Mayors' Institute on
Design, and Innovative Cities for possible awards as well. Vice-Chair
Peloza stated that the S. Division Street Promenade Project would be
a perfect N.L.C. "show case" project for the Congress of Cities, being
held in Boston at the end of November.
C. Agenda Modifications
There was one agenda modification, Resolution Item A, Resolution
No. 4821.
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Osborne seconded to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2012 Public
Works Committee Meeting.
Staff answered questions asked by Vice-Chair Peloza regarding use of
pervious asphalt within the City.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0.
B. Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-13 (Mund)
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Osborne seconded to approve Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-13 for
Rottles Clothing and Shoes Sidewalk Sale.
Engineering Aide Mund stated that a single store applied for the permit
but there will be multiple stores participating in the sidewalk sale
event, in response to a question asked by Member Osborne.
Director powdy stated that the applicant is not sure that they need the
streets closed, depending on the number of participants, but they will
be notifying City staff well in advance of the event.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0.
C. Public Works Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-385 (Carlaw)
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Osborne seconded to recommend that the City Council approve
Amendment No. 3 to Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-385 with Brown
and Caldwell Inc. for Engineering Services related to Stormwater
Management in Urbanized Areas.
Utilities Engineer Repp addressed questions asked by Chairman
Wagner regarding the original consultant selection process.
Utilities Engineer Repp spoke about the cost of the project and noted
that there is an amount of uncertainty associated with the outcome of
the project, so staff built into the tasks and schedule of the contract,
the ability to oversee the project's progress and to give the City the
ability to exit the contract, if needed.
Utilities Engineer Repp discussed the assumptions that have been
included in each task of the project's scope. Repp explained that due
to the uncertain and indefinable nature of the project, staff included
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task number 8, Additional Analysis.
Utilities Engineer Repp reviewed the project's scope of work with the
Committee, pointing out that developing a basin plan includes a lot of
paper work as well as field work.
Member Osborne asked if staff is aware of any possible objections to
the basin plan from neighboring jurisdictions, and referenced page 3 of
10 of the scope of work handout. Utilities Engineer Repp answered
that staff is not aware of any objections at this time. Repp explained
what task 2, Stakeholder Coordination, will entail.
Repp stated that the City of Auburn will be in attendance at the
meetings between the consultant and the Department of Ecology, in
response to a question asked by Member Osborne.
Storm Drainage Engineer Carlaw answered questions asked by Vice-
Chair Peloza regarding the budget impact of amendments number 1
and 2 to the contract. Utilities Engineer Repp responded to questions
asked by Vice-Chair Peloza regarding the contract budget and the
contract task schedule. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle
explained that the funds for task number 8, Additional Analysis, are
being included in the amendment to use if needed, in response to a
question asked by Vice-Chair Peloza.
The Committee and staff reviewed the project scope of work. Utilities
Engineer Repp addressed questions asked by the Committee
regarding the individual tasks included in the project's scope.
Chairman Wagner asked when staff will report back to the Committee
for a progress report at the end of task 5.
Utilities Engineer Repp stated that the purpose of the study is to
determine whether or not Mill Creek is stable enough to accept
stormwater discharge from selected sub-basins within the urbanized
areas of the City, without detention, in response to a question asked
by Vice-Chair Peloza.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle clarified that stormwater will go
into Mill Creek, even without detention ponds, and staff is trying to
show through the study that additional water from future development
or redevelopment will not cause erosion problems along Mill Creek.
The Committee asked for a copy of the Mill Creek sub-basin map and
the Mill Creek flow control sub-basin map to be provided to them.
Utilities Engineer Repp answered a question asked by Vice-Chair
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Peloza regarding the project funding source, the storm utility fund.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0.
III. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4821
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 Algona to Design and Construct the
Boundary Boulevard Resurfacing
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Osborne seconded to approve to recommend that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 4821.
Director powdy stated that the Mayor of Algona has asked that the
Resolution be presented to the Committee and Council and
considered for adoption.
Director powdy stated that the City of Algona is proceeding with an
annual chipseal project and would like to complete to project up to O
Street, which is in the city limits of the City of Auburn. The interlocal
agreement being presented to Council is for reimbursement to the City
of Algona for chipsealing the portion of the project within the
jurisdiction of the City of Auburn.
Director powdy noted that the square footage in the agreement, page
2 of 5, number 6, is incorrect and will be amended to read "3363
Square Yards," and will be amended prior to going to the City Council
for approval. Also, the estimated amount of Auburn's share of the
project will be amended to $18,495.
Director powdy stated that chipseal treatment will benefit the portion of
the roadway along the northern half of Boundary Boulevard, in
response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner.
Director powdy explained that a consultant will likely be managing the
project for the City of Algona in response to a question asked by Vice-
Chair Peloza.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Wholesale Water Purchase (Dowdy)
Utilities Engineer Repp provided a brief summary of the purpose of the
discussion which is to review the current water Supply-Demand
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forecast and the estimated cost and benefits of options to meet the
forecasted demand. Repp reported that City staff had met with
Chairman Wagner to determine how to analyze and compare the
different options available to the City.
Utilities Engineer Repp discussed the options available to meet the
forecasted "near term" customer demand with improvements to Well 1
and by purchasing permanent and/or interim water supply from either
Tacoma Public Utility (TPU) or Cascade Water Alliance (CWA).
Chairman Wagner asked why the Department of Health does not allow
for new connections for options 2, 4, and 5, on the Water Supply Cost-
Benefit Summary spreadsheet. Utilities Engineer Repp answered that
options 4 and 5 are not permanent water supplies and options 2, 4 and
5 do not meet the need for current demand until 2013 or later.
Chairman Wagner asked why option 5 would not be the best
solution. Utilities Engineer Repp answered that there is no practical
way to take delivery of the water.
Mayor Lewis, the Committee and staff discussed the current
agreement between Cascade Water Alliance and the City of Auburn,
which allows the City to purchase interim water supply from CWA.
Director powdy spoke about the importance of securing a permanent
water source.
Utilities Engineer Repp responded to questions asked by Chairman
Wagner regarding the Supply-Demand Forecast graph. Repp
explained that the City needs a substitute for the largest source of
water out of service and the way the system is being constructed one
of the interties off of Pipeline 5 would be used for emergency
situations.
Director powdy reviewed the Supply-Demand Forecast graph with the
Committee, stating the City plans on developing as much of the water
rights as it can afford but at this time the City needs to look at other
options to be above the demand line so that we can obtain State
Department of Health approval of the Water Comprehensive Plan
and the City can avoid a moratorium on new water connections.
Utilities Engineer Repp responded to questions asked by Chairman
Wagner regarding the cost of SDCs for option 4 on the Water Supply
Cost-Benefit Summary spreadsheet.
The Committee and staff discussed what would constitute an
"emergency", the City's existing emergency interties and why these
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are not considered permanent sources of supply for purposes of
meeting projected customer demand.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle explained that staff is
recommending purchasing water from TPU in order to move the City
above the demand line, thus allowing the City to develop other
sources and consider more cost effective future water options.
The Committee and staff discussed the costs of purchasing sufficient
water from TPU.
The Committee made recommendations for updates to the Cost-
Benefit Summary spreadsheet.
The Committee and staff discussed the cost and ability to pump water
up Lea Hill.
Utilities Engineer Repp responded to questions asked by Member
Osborne regarding the production cost summary table on the Cost-
Benefit Summary spreadsheet and the breakdown of the City's
operational cost.
Staff will present the Committee with the updated spread sheet, TPU
water purchase agreement and Resolution for action at the next Public
Works Committee Meeting.
B. Speed Limit, Signage and Signal Timing to Preserve Arterial
Pavement (Para)
Traffic Engineer Para reported that citywide there is an existing code
for trucks and weight restrictions of 15 tons for non-local traffic and the
number of existing notice signs posted will be increased primarily at
the gateways to the City.
Staff answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding
enforcement of the weight restriction.
Traffic Engineer Para reported that inspection of the worst pavement
sections has been completed and on three roads reduced speed limits
have been implemented. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle
explained that based on pavement condition and staff assessment, to
make the roadway safer for the traveling public, the speed limits were
reduced in some corridors, in response to a question asked by
Member Osborne.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle explained why speed itself does
not cause of pavement deterioration, but rather the number of trucks
and loading of trucks is the overwhelming factor for
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deterioration. Director powdy reiterated that the reduction of speed will
address safety issues, which is why speed reductions must apply to all
traffic.
Chairman Wagner asked on which roads was speed reduced. Traffic
Engineer Para answered West Valley Highway between Main Street
and just south of 15th Street NW, West Main Street between West
Valley Highway and the Interurban Trail, and 37th Street NE/NW
between West Valley Highway and Auburn.
Traffic Engineer Para stated that the speed limits are being reduced
from 45 mph to 35 mph on West Main Street, in response to a
question asked by Vice-Chair Peloza. Assistant Director/City Engineer
Selle said on 37th Street NE/NW the speed limit is reduced from 40
mph to 30 mph and confirmed that no limits are being reduced to 25
mph.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated another roadway that
staff may also propose to reduce is East Valley Highway from 37th
Street SE to the Lake Tapps Parkway, from 40 mph to 35 mph and
then south of Lake Tapps the speed will be reduced to 30 mph.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that staff is also
proposing to increase the frequency of the 35 mph speed limit signs
along the Lake Tapps Parkway for emphases.
Traffic Engineer Para stated that signal timing on three of the signals
in Lakeland Hills will be adjusted to favor local traffic. Assistant
Director/City Engineer Selle explained that the signal timing at
Lakeland Hills Way, Old Man Thomas Road and 16th Avenue along
Lake Tapps Parkway will be adjusted to allow local drivers better
access. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle said the timing may
affect commuter traffic moving through the corridor but it will greatly
benefit Auburn residents.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that the changes will be
monitored and if necessary adjustments will be made to accommodate
Auburn's traffic needs, in response to a question asked by Chairman
Wagner.
Member Osborne asked if there are cameras to monitor the
intersection. Traffic Engineer Para answered that there is one camera
on Lake Tapps Parkway, but not at the intersections. Assistant
Director/City Engineer Selle stated that staff will be monitoring the
timing on site.
Member Osborne suggested that staff make sure traffic flow is not
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held up in both directions because the timing of a green arrow is too
long. Chairman Wagner asked if there was anything else being done
to preserve arterial pavement. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle
answered that these changes are just part of an ongoing process.
Director powdy spoke about the new pilot program for repairing
potholes that has been tested with a vendor. Director powdy reported
that the new process appears to be fast, efficient, and cost effective
and the patch quality is apparently very durable. The program will be
further explored with City of Aberdeen to determine if Auburn can
benefit from either lease or purchase the new type of Pothole paver.
C. Roadway Striping Policy (Para)
Traffic Engineer Para presented a map indicating the streets in the
City that are currently striped on an annual basis. Traffic Engineer
Para explained that the map identifies the roads which Pierce County
striped and those that were striped by King County.
Traffic Engineer Para reported that he completed a cost analysis of the
work done by both counties and Pierce County's cost was a little
higher than King County's. Para said that the Pierce County product,
although higher in cost, is holding up very well. Pierce County uses a
different type of paint than King County which may contribute to the
better durability.
Traffic Engineer Para said the strategy for the previous two years of
pavement striping has been to try to maximize the amount of
thermoplastic pavement marking by decreasing the amount spent on
striping since the thermoplastic pavement markings are reaching the
end of their useful life and need more maintenance.
Traffic Engineer Para stated that there are locations that are currently
striped for safety but most of the streets striped are main arterials,
collectors and higher volume roads, which meet the basic federal
requirements under the MUTCD.
Chairman Wagner suggested the school bus routes be included in the
striping program. Traffic Engineer Para pointed out that the school
buses have over 100 routes and include almost every road in the
City. Para explained that residential roads are usually not striped. Para
stated that over the past few years he has been identifying the critical
safety locations through the annual accident evaluation and
monitoring, to find high accident areas that may benefit from added
striping.
The Committee and staff reviewed the map.
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Member Osborne commented that it will benefit the City and future
economic development to have well maintained striping, pavement
markings, and c-curbs that look nice.
Chairman Wagner asked that staff continue striping the Hidden Valley
neighborhood due to bus traffic and recommended increasing the
funding for the striping project for 2012 and 2013 by an additional
$100K and asked that staff consult with the Mayor regarding the
project budget. Traffic Engineer Para agreed that with the current
funding, all of the pavement markings are not refreshed annually.
Traffic Engineer Para answered questions asked by Vice-Chair Peloza
regarding the use of thermoplastic.
The Committee and staff discussed the possibility of contracting with
Pierce County exclusively due to the durability of the paint they
use. Traffic Operations Engineer Nutter discussed the differences
between the paint King County uses versus the paint Pierce County
uses and the differences in application and procedure.
D. Capital Project Status Report (Gaub)
Item 6— CP0909 — Lakeland Hills Booster Pump Station: Vice-Chair
Peloza asked what the "head end" is. Assistant City Engineer Gaub
answered that head end is the systems control center that is located at
the Maintenance and Operations building.
Item 8— CP207A — 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 duration 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
the summer of 2012 but this is weather dependant.
Item 23 — CP1107 — Fullmer Wellfield Improvements: Chairman
Wagner asked when the investigative phase will be completed. Utilities
Engineer Repp answered that it may be complete toward the
beginning of 2013. Chairman Wagner asked to revisit the schedule for
the project phasing at the next meeting.
Item 34 — CP1121 — 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation Phase
2: Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated utility work on H Street SE
began last week in response to a question asked by Vice-Chair
Peloza.
E. Activities Matrix (Dowdy)
Item A— Street Lighting: Director powdy stated the inventory is still
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being worked on, in response to a question asked by Vice-Chair
Peloza regarding the next review date for the item.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works
Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
Approved this 4th day of June, 2012.
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