PPW121019PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
December 10, 2019
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Kristiana Johnson (Chair) Rob English, City Engineer
Councilmember Dave Teitzel Jerrie Bevington, Recorder
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
1. Presentation of Easements for the Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Protect
Mr. English explained several easements for this project were approved in November; these are two
remaining easements:
1. Northpoint Compass property at SR 104 & 232nd — 338 square feet of right-of-way, 27 square
feet of temporary construction easement and funds to replace landscaping. Total cost: $24,278
2. VIP Ridge Acres at SR 104 & 232nd — 232 square feet of right-of-way, 27 square feet of
temporary construction easement and funds to replace landscaping. Total cost: $14,720.
Discussion followed regarding the need to hold a Council meeting next week to approve these
easements as well as other agreements before the end of the year.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
2. Presentation of a Supplemental Agreement with SJC Alliance for the Hwy 99
Revitalization Protect
Mr. English explained the contract with SJC Alliance expires at the end of 2019; this supplement would
extend the contract into 2020 as the 2020 budget includes funds for design of the interim project.
Discussion followed regarding future removal of the interim project (C-curb and raised medians) when
the full project is constructed, and the raised median providing some refuge for pedestrians crossing
Hwy 99 illegally.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
3. Presentation of a Supplemental Agreement with David Evans and Associates for the 76th
Ave & 212th St. Intersection Improvements Protect
Mr. English relayed the contract with David Evans and Associates expires at the end of 2019; this
supplement will extend the contract into 2020 to complete the project as -built drawings.
Action Schedule on Consent Agenda
4. Request for Sec 4(f) approval at Yost Park Property for the Citywide Pedestrian Crossing
Enhancements Protect
Mr. English explained this is for the crossing at Main & Olympic. The existing sidewalk on the south side
from about the centerline of Olympic is on park property and will be reconstructed to build the proposed
bulb -out at Main. The City is granting itself a pedestrian easement to operate and maintain the sidewalk.
12/10/19 PPW Committee Minutes, Page 2
This property is listed as Section 4(f) since it applies to a significant publicly -owned public park and
recreation area. The impact determination is identified as a De Minimis Section 4(f) because the impacts
won't adversely affect the park. A public discussion is required; WSDOT's environmental staff advised
consideration at the Finance Committee and approval on the Consent Agenda met the intent of the
public discussion. He responded to a question regarding the definition of De Minimis.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.