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City of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
December 2, 2013 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Chair; Allan Ekberg and Verna Seal
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Gail Labanara, Robin Tischmak, Greg Villanueva,
Pat Brodin, Tanya Taylor, Laurel Humphrey
Guest: Chuck Clarke, Cascade Water Alliance
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
2013 Surface Water Management Program Survey and Assessment.
the City measure public stormwater knowledge and behavior. Hebert Research, Inc. conducted the 2013
phone survey and assessment on behalf of the City, and the results were positive, indicating overall
progress. The number of correct responses given by residents on priority 1 issues rose from 41.9% in 2012
to 44.9% in 2013. The percentage of residents who know to call the Department of Public Works in case of
an illicit discharge rose to 28.2% from 19.7% in 2012. Communication on this topic will remain a priority.
INFORMATION ONLY.
The businesses surveyed correctly answered between 75 and 100%.
B.
Ordinance: Update Equipment Rental Fund
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.80,
procedures under the current Vehicle/Equipment Procurement
and Replacement Policy 900-05. The primary changes to the code are:
Full vehicle replacement is covered
All City vehicles are included, specifically fire pumpers and ladder trucks
Fleet requirements by department will be included in each biennial budget
City fleet.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 9 SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT
AGENDA.
C.
Cascade Water Alliance Presentation
Chuck Clarke, CEO of Cascade Water Alliance, shared a presentation outlining highlights from the past
year, including major actions taken, changes to supply and demand forecasts, changes to future water
supply strategies and long-term rate impacts, 2014 rates, and changes to water efficiency (conservation)
INFORMATION ONLY.
programs.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:38p.m.
Next meeting: TBD, 2014
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH. Reviewed by GL.