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City Of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Mike Cusick, Gail Labanara and
Laurel Humphrey
Guest: Dominador Amor, Local Government Manager, Puget Sound Energy
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Approving a Franchise Agreement with Puget Sound Energy. Inc.
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance approving a Franchise Agreement with
Puget Sound Energy that covers both gas and electric services. The agreement provides
for a 15 -year non - exclusive franchise that allows PSE to construct, install, maintain and
operate electric power and natural gas systems in Tukwila. Staff reviewed the terms of the
agreement, which includes a $5,000 administrative fee paid to the City. Committee Chair
Robertson asked Mr. Amor if he would be willing to discuss issues around the city's legal
ability to obtain power records when investigating illegal marijuana grow operations, and Mr.
Amor indicated that he would. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 19,
2015 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Bid Awards: Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with Michels Corporation in the amount of
$528,464.52 for the 2015 Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project,
which will address deterioration of the approximately 50 year old sanitary sewer pipes in
that area. Staff is also seeking Council approval of a contract with Olson Brothers - Pro -Vac,
LLC in the amount of $105,068.10 for the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation
Project, which will restore 9 manholes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
OCTOBER 19, 2015 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Grant Amendment: Duwamish Gardens
Staff is seeking Council approval of a grant amendment with the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office for $200,000 additional construction funding for the
Duwamish Gardens Project. This supplement will bring the total to $1,199,434.00 and the
total required match to $581,523. Funds for the match are available from other grant
sources. Duwamish Gardens is being restored as a salmon habitat site with minor park
elements. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 19, 2015 REGULAR
CONSENT AGENDA.
D. Real Estate Exchange: Duwamish Gardens
Staff is seeking Council approval of a Real Estate Exchange and Purchase Agreement and
an Indemnity Agreement with Amalfi Investments. The City is exchanging a small portion
of the northern property along East Marginal Way South for Amalfi's larger property located
along the river. This will allow a greater area to be developed into habitat as well as make
the site contiguous with the Chinook Wind property. The City will pay Amalfi $7,200.00 for
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the land exchange as determined by the appraisal. A separate Indemnity Agreement is
proposed that clarifies the City's responsibilities regarding the construction of Duwamish
Gardens and the stability of the slopes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
OCTOBER 19, 2015 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Robertson requested a discussion of the 10/12 Valley View Sewer presentation and
the responsive public comment. Staff noted that the City's current position is to assist Valley View in
the pursuit of funding, with the goal of lessening the financial impact to property owners.
Councilmember Quinn stated that the City needs to know more about the challenges to slope stability.
In addition, the Committee suggested that the City undertake a survey of residents in that area as the
level of support for sewer service is currently unclear. They also recommended additional research into
options and opportunities for funding assistance.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Foster Conference Room
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Committee Chair Approval
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