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City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Thomas McLeod, Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Zak Idan
Staff: David Cline, Ryan Larson, Dave Sorensen, Henry Hash, Gail Labanara, Mike
Cusick, Peter Lau, Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin, Eileen Keiffer, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Sarah Telschow and Gregor Gadbaw, Verizon Wireless
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Project Completion: 2016 Andover Park East Sewer Repair Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of project completion and release of retainage to Gary Harper
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $365,443.64 for the 2016 Andover Park East Sewer Repair
project. This project replaced approximately 435 lineal feet of asbestos -cement sewer main
with PVC pipe on Andover Park East and was completed on November 8, 2017. The
construction budget was $1,100,000 and the original contract bid was $413,935.50.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 5, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Project Completion: Duwamish Gardens Habitat Restoration Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of project completion and release of retainage to McCann
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,418,905.51 for the Duwamish Gardens Habitat Restoration
Project. Construction of the new park was completed on February 1, 2017 and the one year plant
maintenance phase is now complete. The construction budget was $2,692,082.00 UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 5, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Project Completion: Cascade View Safe Routes to School Phase II
Staff is seeking Council approval of project completion and release of retainage to Hoffman
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,386,650.43 for the Cascade View Safe Routes to School
Phase 11 Project, which was completed on December 8, 2017. The project budget was
$1,554,178.17. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 5, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT
AGENDA.
D. Bid Award: Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Staff is seeking Council approval of a contract with Michels Corporation in the amount of
$449,633.25 for the 2018 Central Business District Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, which
will address deterioration of old sewer pipes. Michels submitted the only bid and has previously
completed satisfactory work for the City. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 5,
2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
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E. Capital Purchase Request: GraniteNet Asset Inspection and Decision Software
Staff is seeking Committee approval to purchase a GraniteNet Asset Inspection and Decision
Support software package in the amount of $8,939.00 that will be used for video inspection of
sewer and surface water pipes. This will replace the existing GraniteXP software that is no longer
being updated or supported. The cost of the software includes training and conversion of
existing data. Councilmember Idan asked about the total cost of the program, including
ongoing and maintenance. Staff will follow up with that information. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
F. Bid Award: 53rd Avenue South (South 137th Street - South 144th Street)
Staff is seeking Council approval to award a contract to SCI Infrastructure, LLC in the amount of
$5,953,249.60 for construction of the 53rd Avenue South Project. This project will construct
roadway, drainage, sidewalks, illumination, water and sewer upgrades, and utility
undergrounding between South 137th Street and South 144th Street. The Project is being funded
with Residential Street, Water, Sewer, and Surface Water Funds, Transportation Improvement
Board grant funding, Seattle City Light contributions, and City bonds. Committee members
discussed the importance of robust outreach to neighboring properties and to include Joe Duffie
as he can help with communication. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 5, 2018
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA
G. Supplemental Agreement: 53rd Avenue South (South 137th Street - South 144th Street)
Staff is seeking Council approval of a supplemental agreement with KPG, Inc. in the amount of
$858,842.00 for construction management services on the 53rd Avenue South Project. KPG
designed the project and have completed other satisfactory construction management in the
city. Councilmember Idan inquired how the City determines when to contract for construction
management services versus performing it in-house. Councilmember Quinn suggested a follow-
up discussion on this be added to the Committee work plan. Staff replied that the Public Works
Department will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of project workload and can provide this
information to the Committee. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 5, 2018
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
H. Tukwila 205 Levee Certification - Rehabilitation
Staff updated the Committee on a US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and King County Flood
District (Flood District) project to repair the Tukwila 205 Levee. The City submitted a
rehabilitation request to the Corps for two areas where slumping occurred during previous
floods. Site 1 is near the Tukwila 205 Cutoff Levee and Site 2 is next to the Mitchel Moving and
Storage Building. Both areas were determined to be eligible for repair under the Corps PL -8499
Levee Rehabilitation program. The Flood District requested to expand rehabilitation of Site 2,
and the Corps agreed with the understanding that the Flood District would pay for the added
work. The addition has been designated as Site 3. Site 1 repair is limited and will include minor
plantings. Sites 2 and 3 have been determined to require floodwall placement. The Corps will
fund 90% of the rehabilitation and the Flood District will cover the 10% local match.
DISCUSSION ONLY.
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Supplemental Agreement: Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge
Staff is seeking Council approval of a supplemental agreement with AKANA in the amount of
$180,448.00 for the Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project. The supplement
will provide continued construction management support through the end of the construction
project, which has been delayed due to steel bridge and handrail fabrication along with some
design inadequacies. Funding for this supplement will come from the 15% construction
contingency. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 5, 2018 REGULAR CONSENT
AGENDA.
J. Ordinance: Verizon Wireless Franchise Agreement
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would grant a Franchise Agreement to
Verizon Wireless for Small Cell Technology in the City's right-of-way. Under the terms of the
Franchise, Verizon will pay a $5,000 administrative fee within 30 days of approval. Cities may
charge site-specific fees to providers of personal wireless services under certain circumstances
before the City issues a use permit. The proposed ordinance provides that applicable site-
specific charges will be determined at the use permit stage for eligible facilities. Councilmember
Quinn stated he would like to have a policy discussion around right-of-way requirements in the
City including comparisons with other jurisdictions. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
FEBRUARY 26, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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Minutes by LH, reviewed by GL