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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-25 Utilities Minutes off s tir City of Tukwila 4 z I Utilities Committee �190a� UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 25, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1 PRESENT De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson and Kathy Hougardy Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Ryan Larson, Robin Tischmak, Mike Cusick, Gail Labanara, Shawn Hunstock, and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No Presentations II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. East Marginal Wav South Stormwater Outfalls: Consultant Recommendation Agreement Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into a consultant agreement GHD, Inc. to study and provide recommendations for outfall issues (drainage connections) along the northern portion of East Marginal Way South. Currently, drainage from East Marginal Way South is discharged through four outfalls, none of which have City easements. Establishing drainage connections and easements to these outfalls will clarify maintenance responsibility and ensure reliability of the drainage system. One outfall was closed by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2010, and the owner of another outfall (Boeing) has requested the City take ownership of their outfall. GHD, Inc., who was chosen from the MRSC's consultant roster, will conduct an outfall analysis report and provide engineering alternatives to address existing concerns regarding drainage. City staff confirmed that currently, the City of Tukwila is only responsible for the drainage off of East Marginal Way, not private property. The work conducted by GHD will assist the City to ensure we are addressing drainage concerns as well as not adopting existing problems with outfalls the City may choose to maintain/own. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. 2011 Annual Small Drainage Program: Consultant Recommendation Agreement Staff is seeking approval to enter into a consultant agreement with KPG, Inc. in the amount of $74,996.04 for design services for the City's 2011 Annual Small Drainage Program. KPG was chosen from the City's consultant roster (Municipal Research and Services Center Rosters), and has designed the Annual Small Drainage Program since 1991. Staff reminded Committee Members that construction of some of the 2010 Small Drainage projects were delayed due to permit timing, and the construction of these 2010 projects will combined with construction of the 2011 projects. The five projects listed below have been identified for construction in 2011 through maintenance and citizen concerns: 40 Avenue South Pipe Relining Allentown Pipe Relining South 150 Street Drainage Gilliam Creek at Andover Park East Trash Rack (grate to keep logs from sliding down stream) East Marginal Way South (Museum of Flight) Drainage (multi pronged project overlay) Through this design services agreement, KPG, Inc. will be able to tell the City the most cost effective way to approach and construct these projects. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 14 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Utilities Committee Minutes Januar( 25, 2011— Paae 2 C. 2011 Utilities Work Plan As information only, staff gave a brief overview on items that are expected to be brought to the Utilities Committee during 2011. Staff reviewed and provided highlights of items included in the informational memo in the Committee agenda packet. Committee members spent some time discussing solid waste items, specifically in regards to potential rate charges and collection requirements. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Gail Labanara briefly confirmed for the Committee, based on a previous inquiry, that the income cap to qualify for a reduction of water, sewer, sewage treatment and surface water rates is $32,000 for seniors and permanently disable persons (single or combined income). On average, this income cap parallels the County discount as well as other jurisdictions that have an income range of $30,000 for one person to $39,000 for two person households. Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conf. Room No. 1. 4 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by GL.