HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-15 Transportation and Infrastructure MinutesCouncilmembers Present: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller
StoffPresent: David Cline, Vicky Carlsen, Henry Hash, Hari Ponnekanti, Han Kirkland,
Gail Labanara, Cyndy Knighton, Mike Perfetti, Bryan Still, and Scott
Mitchell
Chair Delostrinos Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Project Closeout: 2018 Small Drainage Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of contract completion and release of retainage with
Ceccanti, Inc. in the amount of $562,844.94 for the 2018 Annual Small Drainage Program.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to July 6, 2020 Regular Consent Agenda.
B. Fleet & Facilities Building_ Update
Staff provided an update on the PW Fleet & Facilities tenant improvements at 60% design,
which is currently under budget. If the main seismic portion of the project is higher than
anticipated, there are other separate improvements that could be reduced or delayed. The
design timeline has been slightly affected from COVID-19, but is currently scheduled to
return to Committee with 90% design in August 2020.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
C. Grant Applications: Green River Trail Improvements
Staff is seeking Committee approval to submit grant applications to the Pedestrian &
Bicycle Program for the Green River Trail Improvements Project & South 152nd Street Safe
Routes to School.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval.
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D. Service & Staffing Changes in Public Works
Committee members and staff discussed impacts to the Public Works department
resulting from staffing and service reductions associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
There will be 5 layoffs due to the COVID-19 reductions, with 4 in Public Works and 1 in
Parks. The 4 in Public Works include a custodian and 3 transferred from the Street division
to the Water and Surface Water Enterprise funds. The Street division had 12 staff members
and normally 4 seasonals, and the seasonals will not be hired this year. With the transfer of
3 individuals from Streets, 1 position is vacant due to the hiring freeze, and 1 is on long-
term disability, leaving a working amount of Street staff at 7. Staff asks for patience for the
work that needs to be completed, as safety and state -mandated tasks will be a top
priority.
Questions requiring follow-up
Provide a copy of the presentation
Create a table showing Street division task both before and after the staff reductions
due to COVID-19.
Committee Recommendation
Discussion only.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
CDJ
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by GL, reviewed by HK