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UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Verna Seal
Staff: Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin, Frank Iriarte, Mike Cusick, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Frank Lavarato, Dorothy Wojciethowska, Zayo Group LLC
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Zayo Group LLC Franchise
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to grant a franchise to Zayo Group LLC, for the
operation and maintenance of its fiber optic system in the City right -of -way. Zayo provides
bandwidth infrastructure solutions for the communications industry in the United States and
Europe, specifically long haul fiber networks for carriers, financial services, healthcare,
government and other business. Zayo's extensive fiber optic system was constructed through
joint projects with 360 Networks, McLeodUSA Incorporated, and Williams Communications. The
proposed franchise ordinance authorizes Zayo to occupy and use the right -of -way, does not
grant any right, title or interest, and requires a $5,000 administrative fee from Zayo within 30
days of approval. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 5, 2015 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Interlocal Agreement: Valley View Sewer District
Staff is seeking Council approval of an interlocal agreement with Valley View Sewer District to
allow Valley View to provide sanitary sewer service to the Loop Area in Tukwila. The Loop Area
is that area in the City bounded generally by South 160th Street, 42nd Avenue South, State Route
518, and 51s' Avenue South and it is not currently served by a public sewer system. While it is
in the Sewer Comprehensive Plan, City - provided sewer service in this area has been a low
priority and is not in the adopted CIP. In conjunction with the City's planned reconstruction of
42nd Avenue South from Southcenter Boulevard to South 1601h Street, and because Valley View
has an existing 8" sewer line in 42nd Avenue South, Valley View is willing to plan and construct
public sewers to serve Loop Area if the City is supportive. Committee members asked clarifying
questions and expressed support for this proposal. Because connection to public sewers has
financial impacts to residents, they did request that the City participate in the communications
effort and ensure that residents receive detailed and timely information about costs and the
construction schedule. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 11, 2015
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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III. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair referenced the Committee's work plan and asked staff to develop a timeline for
discussion on the Sewer and Stormwater Comprehensive Plans.
Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Foster Conference Room
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