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03-13-12 PPW Committee MinutesPlanning, Parks and Public Works Committee Meeting March 13, 2012 Elected Officials Present: Council Member Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Chair Council Member Lora Petso The committee convened at 6:45 p.m. Staff Present: Rob English, City Engineer Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Frances Chapin, Cultural Services Manager A. Authorization to purchase light poles and electrical components for the SR99 International District Enhancements Project through US Communities Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. Ms. Chapin discussed the reasons for completing an early procurement of the poles and electrical components on the SR99 International District Enhancements Project. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. B. Authorization for Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Consultants to provide consulting services for the Perrinville Creek Culvert Replacement at Talbot Road. Mr. English reviewed the scope of the project and the preliminary design services to be completed by the consultant team. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. C. Authorization for Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum. Mr. English provided a brief summary on the item and explained that staff was recommending the $10,000 contribution towards the Forum's Federal Lobbying efforts. ACTION: Item scheduled for further discussion at the April 3, 2012 Council Meeting. D. Authorization for Mayor to approve a Release of Easement at 633 2nd Avenue North. Mr. English outlined the history on why a Release of Easement was necessary for a utility easement recorded at 633 2nd Ave North. Councilmember Petso requested staff to confirm that the property owner at 633 2nd Ave was included in the discussion on why the easement had to be released. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval, pending follow-up confirmation. Planning, Parks and Public Works Committee Minutes March 13, 2012 Page 2 E. Authorization to approve Utility Easement for the Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project. Mr. English explained the purpose of the utility easement and how the easement is needed to supplement an existing utility easement at Sewer Lift Station No. 14. The City agreed to pay $2,221.18 in compensation for the permanent sewer easement. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. F. Traffic Impact Fee Annual Report. Mr. English reviewed the 2011 Traffic Impact Fee Annual Report and informed the committee that the report would be forwarded to the full council for information. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. G. Proposed ordinance amending the provisions of ECDC 18.00.050 for apprenticeship participation on City construction contracts. Mr. English discussed the proposed changes to the Apprenticeship requirements on public works construction contracts. The committee recommended that the threshold for apprenticeship participation be increased to match the small works construction contract limit and that the item be presented to the full council for review and action. ACTION: Item to be presented at the March 20, 2012 Council Meeting. H. Referral to Planning Board of proposed code amendment to provide expanded notice requirements for street vacations. The Committee recommended that the proposed changes be referred to the Planning Board for review and action and to place the recommendation on the March 20, 2012 consent agenda for approval. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. I. Code language regarding Edmonds City Code Chapter 2.10. Mr. Taraday presented the proposed changes to City Code Chapter 2.10 and answered questions from the Committee. ACTION: Item will be discussed further at the April 10, 2012 Planning, Parks and Public Works Committee. J. Public Comments. No Comments. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.