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Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: PRESENT: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Allan Ekberg ABSENT: Joe Duffie
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Gail Labanara, Pat Brodin, Peter Lau, Greg Villanueva, Robin
Tischmack and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS No Presentations
III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conf. Room No. 1.
Committee Chair Approval
Min s by KAM. Reviewed by GL.
City of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. NPDES Program Stormwater Education Survey Results
As previously reported by staff, the NPDES permit requires that municipalities conduct an educational
survey to determine consumer awareness of surface water systems and water quality. On January 22, a
15- question survey was included with the utility bills of 1,000 randomly selected residential surface water
customers in the 98168 zip code.
Staff reviewed the results from the 14.6% survey return rate. Response was anticipated at 3 4 so staff
is satisfied with the increased return rate. Completed surveys are still being returned with surface water
bills. Results suggested that respondents are participating in pollution reduction, but need to be offered
opportunities for additional education on reducing urban run -off. Ongoing education regarding
Stormwater systems and pollution will be forthcoming to the Tukwila community via TV21, City website,
Hazelnut, brochures and education inserts in utility bills. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. 2009 Small Drainage Program: Proiect Comnletion and Acceptance
Staff is requesting Council approval for formal contract acceptance and release of retainage to Green
River Construction, Inc. for the 2009 Small Drainage Program.
Nine change orders were issued during this project, due to unexpected site conditions and unanticipated
utility conflicts. Even with change orders, the project came in over $130,000 under budget due to cost
under runs. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 21 REGULAR MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Cascade Water Alliance Update
Staff provided a brief overview of the June 5 Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) Board retreat. The majority
of the retreat was centered on actual demand forecasting. Demand forecasting is a dynamic process,
which is consistently changing. For example, water usage compared to 25 years ago is down, more likely
than not, due to conservation efforts.
Staff also shared some of the new water issues the CWA membership is undertaking with the recent
purchase of Lake Tapps, including general lake operation and milfoil concerns. The Board also discussed
public outreach opportunities for the Alliance. INFORMATION ONLY.