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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-02 Utilities Minutes City of Tukwila Utilities Committee UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 2,2007- 5:00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Staff: Guests : Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffie and Jim Haggerton Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Pat Brodin, Bob Giberson, Mike Cusik, Ryan Larsen, Gail Labanara, Kevin Fuhrer, Derek Speck and Kimberly Matej Chuck Parrish and Jacek Pawlicki (King County resident) CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:58 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Solid Waste Update Staff reported on two updates regarding solid waste. First, King County has approved the proposed disposal rate increase for the King County Sold Waste Division (see Utilities Committee minutes dated May 22,2007). The new rates will be effective January 1,2008. King County will be sending written notification of the increase to all King County residents affected by the change. Staff reminded the Committee that the City will adjust our garbage rates according to the Consumer Price Index every April. The second update involves a draft letter to the Chair of the King County Council which will be forthcoming from Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee (MSWMAC). The letter addresses King County's request for a study to determine the cost effectiveness and feasibility of incineration technology verses waste export. The conclusion of the study resulted in the determination that of the two, waste export is the most cost effective choice. As a member of MSWMAC, the City of Tukwila will be included as a signatory on the letter recommending that no further resources be expended on the study of incineration technologies. INFORMATION ONLY. B. Levee Repairs Staff reported on a recent pipe repair, outside City limits in unincorporated King County, which penetrates the Tukwila levee. City staff assisted in coordinating the repair of two outfalls, one belonging to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the other to Segale. When notified of the sand boils, Mr. Morrow reported that Segale started repair work immediately and replaced their section of the pipe and installed a new flap gate. WSDOT made repairs to their section also. Repairs required approximately 15 feet of excavation, and follow-up work will be completed in the spring with the installation of a slip line. Staff did an excellent job of coordinating the non-City project in order to protect the levee from possible damage. INFORMATION ONLY. C. Fort Dent ParklInterurban Avenue South Sewer Extension - Contract Closeout and Acceptance The sewer extension project which serves Fort Dent Business Park and Family Fun Center is now complete. Staff is requesting Council approval for formal project acceptance and authorization to release retainage. The project went fairly well with two major change orders involving utility conflicts and soil concerns. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 8 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. Utilities Committee Minutes October 2. 2007 - Paae 2 D. Westfield North Sewer Repair - Contract Closeout and Acceptance The repair of the north sewer on the Westfield Southcenter property is complete. Staff is requesting Council approval for formal project acceptance and authorization to release retainage. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 8 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. E. Do - 4 Lot Short Plat Statutory Warrant Deed for Dedication of Right-of-Way (Turnover) with Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit It is standard procedure for staff to come to Committee and then to full Council with a recommendation to accept when a portion of land is being dedicated for right-of-way to the City. This particular area is located at the intersection of Macadam Road South and South 136th Street. The right-of-way is needed at this location since the existing paved public street surface is within private property. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 8 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. F. 2008 Proposed Budget and CIP Review Staff provided a brief introduction the Mayor's 2008 Proposed Budget and CIP. Kevin Fuhrer stated that due to time constraints and conflicting schedules this past August, a decision was made by the Council President to work on the formulation of 2008 Council goals during the budget review process. Council goals will not effect the adoption of the budget and can be inserted into the document through the month of December. Committee reviewed the budget and CIP pages as outlined below. There were no recommended changes or corrections. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 8 COW FOR BUDGET DISCUSSION. BUDGET CIP PAGES PAGES City Council . 27-30 Facility Replacement 302 150 73-77 General Government Improvements 303 151 71-72 Attachment D - Water XV-XVI Water 401 153-157 78-106 Attachment E - Sewer XVII-XVIII Sewer 402 158-161 107-132 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds 404 162 Bond Reserve 405 163 ill. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffie extended his sincerest thanks for all the assistance provided by the Public Works Department in the development of the Joe Henry Duffie Pond Learning Center located at Tukwila Elementary School. Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 5 :00 p.m. - Conference Room No.1. , ~ Committee Chair Approval inutes by KAM.