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• Utilities Committee
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
September 15 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Brandon Miles, Mike Cusick, Pat Brodin, Gail
Labanara, Nandina Cengic, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Amela Babic and Jesenko Spahic, Residents
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Plastic Bag Bans across Washington State
Ms. Cengic provided an informational overview of the plastic bag bans that have been
implemented to date in 11 Washington cities. Many cities locally, nationally and globally are
responding to the environmental impacts of single -use plastic bags by banning their use and
encouraging shoppers to bring their own re- usable bags. The legislation enacted by the cities in
Washington is very similar, and samples from Port Townsend and Thurston County were
distributed to the Committee. Committee members discussed the concept, wondering specifically
about the reaction from the business community considering Tukwila's large retail population.
Economic Development staff offered to informally poll a few business contacts and report back
to the Committee at a future date. The Committee also requested a current environmental impact
study. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Resolution: Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation declaring Emergency Repair
Staff is requesting Council approval of a resolution that would declare an emergency that
authorizes expedited repair at 1227 Andover Park East. During preparation for the 2015-
2016 Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, gravel debris revealed
a possible break in the sewer main. Bravo Environmental was contracted to video the line
and while doing so their camera became lodged in the pipe. R.L. Alia was hired to perform
emergency excavation to remove the camera, and will continue performing repair of the pipe.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 REGULAR CONSENT
AGENDA.
C. Grant Application: Allentown Phase III Sewer Rehabilitation
Staff is seeking Committee approval of an application to the King County Waterworks 2015
Grant Program for funding for the Allentown Phase III — Sewer Rehabilitation. The project
would provide an engineering predesign report for providing sanitary sewers to the
neighborhood. All of the approximately 50 occupied tax parcels are dependent on septic
tanks. The City has contracted with PACE Engineers to complete the grant application, and
funds for this assistance are available from the 2015 Annual Sewer Repair budget.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
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D. Resolution: Sole- Source Purchase of Sensus Water Meters and Rugid Pump Controllers
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would allow for the sole- source
purchase of Sensus water meters and Rugid pump station control systems. Sensus meters
are used for all water customers and the technology is compatible with the City's billing
software. The City is limited to a sole- source for water meters and sewer pump control panels
for operational consistency and system compatibility. The Committee requested information
about the estimated annual budget, and staff will include that in the information that is
provided to the full Council. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER 21,
2015 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
• Committee Chair Robertson mentioned that Councilmembers have been hearing from
residents in the Loop with concerns about possible future sewer service from Valley View
Sewer. The Committee requested that an update on the issue be provided to the Committee
of the Whole by Valley View Sewer District.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room
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