2023-05-09 PPW CommitteePARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
May 9, 2023
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Dave Teitzel (Chair) Oscar Antillon, Public Works Director
Councilmember Diane Buckshnis Rob English, City Engineer
Council President Neil Tibbott (ex-officio) Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Councilmember Vivian Olson Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
Scott Passey, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council PPW Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 212 — 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 7:30 p.m. by Councilmember Teitzel.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Committee Uadates
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Status
Mr. Antillon reported the project continues to be a challenge including a clogged pipe this week. A final
agreed -to -amount with the additional cost the City and its partners will be responsible for is still being
negotiated. A buyer for the biochar has not been identified. The plant is anticipated to be operational in
June. Questions and discussion followed regarding challenges with moving the liquified ash through
the system.
• Enhancing Safety of Bicyclists and Pedestrians at Westgate Intersection
Mr. Hauss reported bicycle sensors will be considered in the final design. Councilmember Teitzel
referred to Seattle intersections where a right turn on red is restricted to enhance bicycle and pedestrian
safety. Mr. English advised when a pedestrian activates the walk signal, southbound permissive left
turns (flashing yellow left turn arrow) will not be allowed.
• Abandoned House at 18704 80th Avenue West
Councilmember Teitzel reported there are squatters and illegal activity at the house, neighbors are
complaining, it has been an ongoing code enforcement issue, and the house needs to be secured. Mr.
Antillon advised he has inquired with planning, but has not received an answer. Councilmember Teitzel
advised he will pursue the matter with planning.
ADA Parking Spaces at Fishing Pier Parking Lot
Councilmember Teitzel referred to two ADA parking spaces with buckled pavement. Mr. Antillon
reported the street crew did a temporary repair to remove trip hazards and install signs. Staff is working
on a new agreement with the Port (previous agreement expired) to share the cost of repairing/paving
the parking lot.
• Library Roof
Councilmember Teitzel observed the City has been patching the roof for years; he asked when the
planters and membrane will be removed and a long term repair made. Mr. Antillon advised the roof is
on the 2028 CIP. Leaks are under control now. Discussion followed regarding where the leaks were
and the contract with Sno-Isle that includes a 50/50 cost sharing for the roof and a $300,000 spending
cap.
2. Presentation of LAG Agreement with KPG Psomas, Inc. for the Main St Overlay
Project
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Mr. English reported the City secured a $750,000 federal grant in 2020 through the PSRC and ICC
process for an overlay of Main St. between 61h and 81h Ave as well as upgrading ADA pedestrian curb
ramps and pavement striping/marking. Water and sewer lines in this section will be replaced this
summer and this project will follow next year. The City issued an RFQ in February 2023, two firms
responded, KPG and CM Design Group, and KPG was selected based on their qualifications and
experience. The scope of work is included in the packet to take the project from predesign through final
design. The fee is still being negotiated. The overall budget for design including staff time is $150,000-
$160,000; the fee is anticipated to be approximately $130,000.
Questions and discussion followed regarding 20% local match provided by the 125 REET Fund;
whether bike lanes will be considered in the design, and a suggestion to do a survey about bike lanes.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
3. 2024-2029 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program
Mr. Hauss provided an overview of the 2024-2029 Six -Year TIP, advising a public hearing is scheduled
next week. The RCW requires cities update the TIP annually by June 1. The TIP contains significant
transportation projects the City plans to undertake in next six years. The first three years (2024-2026)
are financially constrained and last three years (2027-2029) are unconstrained. Revenue sources
include federal, state and local funds. He highlighted projects in the TIP including new projects (not in
the 2023-2028 TIP), projects with secured grant funding (shown in last year's TIP) and projects with
recently secured grants):
• Preservation/Maintenance Projects
o Annual Street preservation program
o Main Street Overlay from 6th Ave to 8th Ave (secured grant funding)
o Olympic View Dr Overlay from 196th St SW to Talbot Road (recently secured grant)
o Citywide Signal Improvements
o Signal Upgrades: Puget Dr @ OVD, 100th Ave W @ 238th St SW, and Main St @ 31d
• Safety/Capacity Projects
o SR-99 Revitalization & Gateway projects Stages 2, 3 and 4 (secured grant funding)
0 76th Ave W @ 2201h St SW Intersection Improvements (secured grant funding)
o SR-104 ITS Adaptive System (secured grant funding)
• Pedestrian Projects
o Elm Way Walkway from 81h Ave S to 91h Ave S (combined with Citywide Bicycle
Improvements)
0 84th Ave W Walkway from 238th St SW to 234th St SW (recently secured grant)
o Green Streets — 2361h St SW Walkway from 84th Ave W to Highway 99 (recently secured
grant)
0 4th Avenue Corridor Enhancements Walkway (10% design)
o ADA Curb Ramp Improvements
o SR-104 @ 76th Ave W Non -motorized Transportation Improvements
o Pedestrian Safety Program
o Downtown Lighting Improvements
o Citywide Lighting Improvements
o SR-104/Pine St Walkway
o Citywide Bicycle Improvements (secured grant funding)
o SR-104 @ 1001h Ave W Bicycle Improvements
• Traffic Calming/Non-motorized Transportation Safety Projects
o Traffic Calming Program/Non-Motorized Transportation Safety
• Ferry/Waterfront Project
o Waterfront Emergency Response Study (new project)
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Mr. English advised staff is working on a grant application for the infrastructure bill. One of the first steps
is developing a safety plan that meets the infrastructure bill's requirements; that plan will be added to
the TIP.
Questions and discussion followed regarding past practice of first bringing the TIP to council followed
by a public hearing, length of the 84t" Avenue walkway project, whether utility undergrounding can be
funded by grants, bid opening for the Elm Way Walkway project, traffic calming projects, school zone
speed cameras, REET funds allocated to streets and park capital projects, addition of the Waterfront
Emergency Response Study in 2023 budget deliberations, developing code related to Green Streets,
speed humps/tables to address speeding on Olympic View Drive and on 76th, cost of Green Streets,
grant programs for Green Streets, concern with including walkways with Green Streets due to the
increased cost, use of ARPA funds for Green Streets, chip seal and slurry seal as part of pavement
preservation program, citywide signal improvements, whether the Walnut Street Walkway from 6t" to 7t"
could be deferred since there is already a sidewalk on one side, new projects that will be added to the
TIP once the transportation plan is updated, funding for traffic calming, and partnering with the Port on
waterfront emergency response.
Committee recommendation: Public hearing on May 16
4. Presentation of Supplemental Services Agreement for The Blueline Group
(Blueline) to be the Consultant to Provide Capital Protects Construction
Management, Engineering & Inspection Services for 2023
Mr. English reported the City issued an RFQ last year for a 2-year program for on -call construction
management and inspection services for the capital improvement program. Council approved a contract
in May 2022 for $266,000. There is a need for part-time inspection on the 2023 utility replacement
project. The supplement is $51,000 plus carryforward from last year's contract, funded by the water and
sewer utility funds.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
5. 5-ft Dedication for 192nd St SW Right -of -Way Adjacent to 9009 192nd St SW
Mr. English reported a 2-lot subdivision is proposed on the property. The Official Street Map calls for 5-
foot right-of-way dedication which the applicant will provide. The Sidewalk Comprehensive Plan
identifies a sidewalk on 192nd Street; the 5-foot sidewalk will be built as part of the frontage
improvements.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
6. Resolution Increasinq Vehicle License Fee - Transportation Benefit District
Mr. Antillon explained in the short time he has been with the City, there is a high demand for funding for
this work. The council has given direction on how the TDB fees can be used and those are
supplemented by the General Fund. He reviewed:
• Authority
o RCW 82.80.140 and 36.73.065
o Code authority 3.65.030 Functions of the city
• Lynnwood and Shoreline charge $40
• Revenue & Statement
Year
Revenue
2012
$640,944
2013
$670,435
2014
$623,111
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2015 $687,421
2016 $701,467
2017 $692,589
2018 $716,013
2019 $689,668
2020 $719,684
2021 $717,707
2022 $693,591
Infrastructure growth
o Pedestrian Safety Program
■ 2019-2023: 32 Locations
o Signal upgrades
o Backlog of maintenance (ADA)
■ Increased demand for sidewalk work
■ ADA issues
■ Backlog is growing
Pavement preservation program
o 2015 PCI: 71 (very good)
■ Recommended investment to maintain that PCI was $2.5 million
0 2022 PCI: 65 (good)
■ Recommended investment to maintain that PCI was $2.5 million
o Average annual investment since 2015 is $1.5 million
o Current recommended investment to main status quo is $2.8 million
o Annual budget: $1.0 million (35% of recommended)
Staff recommendation is increase TBD fee to $40 to fund more projects
Questions and discussion followed regarding revenue the $20 increase would generate annually,
concern with a 100% increase when interest rates are increasing and a recession is possible, recent
increases in property tax, poor timing, regressive tax, whether the TBD fee could be increased
incrementally, and adjusting the fee for inflation.
Committee recommendation: Full council.
7. Public Safety Parking Area Safety Barrier Project
Mr. Sullivan advised the contract and design from Transpo came to council last year. This item is to
authorize the mayor to sign the contract which is over the $100,000 limit.
Questions and discussion followed regarding the amount originally budgeted for this project, initial
project is the fence only, having a local vendor design an automatic gate system, installing the fence
first followed by a gate system in the future, historic pedestrian use of the parking lot versus changing
needs of public safety, whether the initial budget included electronic gates, and whether all the existing
parking is needed with take-home police vehicles.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
8. Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department - 2023 Q1 Accomplishments
Committee recommendation: Received for Filing.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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SCOTT PASSEY; CLERK