09-09-14 Parks, Planning, PW Committee MinutesPARKS, PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Seatember 9. 2014
Elected Officials Present
Councilmember Joan Bloom
Councilmember Tom Mesaros
Staff Present
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Rob English, City Engineer
The meeting was called to order at 7:29 p.m.
A. Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers
for the 2015 Transportation Plan
Mr. English advised four consultant teams were interviewed and Fehr & Peers was selected based on
their experience and qualifications. He distributed a final fee matrix prepared by Fehr & Peers for the
13 tasks in the scope of work; total fee is $165,000. He highlighted several tasks in the scope of work.
Mr. English responded to questions regarding evaluations to be done in the SR 99 Corridor Plan, Fehr
& Peers' original budget and scope, consultant selection process based on qualifications, the
consultant who prepared the 2009 Transportation Plan (ICF Jones and Stokes), plans to form a
Transportation Committee, composition of the committee and criteria for selecting members and
involving the Transportation Committee in educational efforts such as the Traffic Calming Program.
The committee requested staff ask the City Attorney whether there was an ordinance regarding the
Transportation Committee.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
B. Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers
for the SR-104 Complete Street Corridor Analysis
Mr. Williams advised the previous project and this project were advertised together. He distributed a
final fee matrix prepared by Fehr & Peers for the tasks in the scope of work; the total fee is $139,000.
There is very little management reserve on this and the previous project; additional tasks may require
a request to Council for additional funding. Mr. English advised the corridor analysis will include
analysis of sidewalks.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
C. Construction Contract for the ADA Ramps along 3rd Ave S Project
Mr. English advised the City received a federal Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) through
Snohomish County to upgrade ADA ramps along 3rd Avenue S between Pine and Main Street. The
goal is to begin the project in October and complete it November/December. The bid is expected to be
under $100,000 and will be authorized by the Mayor; Council approval is not required. Discussion
followed regarding qualification for CBD grants.
Action: Information only.
D. Authorization for Mayor to Sign a Supplemental Agreement with Perteet for the 228t" St.
SW Corridor Improvement Project
09-09-14 PPP Committee Minutes, Page 2
Mr. English explained this project required right-of-way acquisition from 14 parcels and the City has
reached agreements with 12. The proposed supplement will provide additional professional services
to support the City Attorney with ongoing negotiations and mediations for both parties. Funds are
available in the project budget for the additional professional services. Mr. English responded to
questions.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
Councilmember Mesaros relayed that Sean Ardussi, Planner, PSRC reported to Seashore on a study
that PSRC commissioned regarding the impact of potential coal trains. He suggested having Mr.
Ardussi present the report to the Edmonds' City Council. He offered to forward the presentation to Mr.
English and Mr. Williams. A brief discussion followed.
E. Public Comment - None
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.