Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee
Regular MeetingSnohomish, WA · July 18, 2023
Minutes
Snohomish County Council
Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee
Meeting Minutes
Sam Low, Committee Chair
Strom Peterson, Committee Vice-Chair
Committee Members: Nate Nehring, Megan Dunn, Jared Mead
Deb Bell, Senior Legislative Analyst
Darcy Cheesman, Legislative Aide
Cheri Danner, Asst. Clerk of the Council
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 10:00 AM Jackson Board Room
& Remote Meeting
PRESENT:
Committee Chair Low
Committee Vice-Chair Peterson
Committee Member Nehring
Committee Member Dunn
Committee Member Jared Mead
Deb Bell, Council Staff
Tom Teigen, Conservation and Natural Resources
Sharon Swan, Conservation and Natural Resources
Mike Ohlsen, Conservation and Natural Resources
Kara Underwood, Conservation and Natural Resources
Cheri Danner, Assistant Clerk of the Council
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Low called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and provided instructions for
those wishing to provide public comment for both in-person and remote via Zoom .
ROLL CALL
The clerk called the roll and stated that five members were present.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no persons present wishing to provide public comment.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Ordinance 23-067, relating to sponsorships and licenses at County 2023-0679
Parks and the Fair Park, amending Chapters 2.32 SCC and adding
new Sections to Chapters 2.16 and 2.32 SCC
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
ordinance relates to proposed language regarding licenses and sponsorship
relating to Parks and the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, adding and amending
sections to Chapter 2 of the Snohomish County Code.
ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session July 19th,
to set time and date for public hearing.
2. Ordinance 23-072, relating to storm and surface water 2023-0802
management; amending SCC 25.20.055 to extend service charges
for Lake Ketchum restoration
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
ordinance would extend service charges, currently set to expire on December
31, 2023, for Lake Ketchum Restoration for an additional five years and the
increases have been voted on by the Lakefront Property Owner’s Association,
known as the Ketchum Shores Improvement Club. Ms. Bell said the annual
service charges will increase to $200.00 for lake front homeowners and $40.00
for community beach lot owners, generating $20,420.00 annually for the
continuation of restoration work and $102,100.00 total for the full duration.
Committee Member Dunn asked for information on public outreach and the
result of the voting to be provided at the public hearing. Ms. Bell agreed to
provide that information.
ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session July 19th,
to set time and date for public hearing.
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3. Ordinance 23-071, approving the acceptance of a statutory 2023-0788
warranty deed and establishing 87th Ave SE as a new county road
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
ordinance would approve and accept a statutory warranty deed and establish
87th Ave SE as a new county road. Ms. Bell provided additional information
related to the engineer's report.
ACTION: Move to Administrative Matters, General Legislative Session July 19th,
to set time and date for public hearing.
4. Motion 23-263, authorizing the County Executive to sign 2023-0701
Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Snohomish County
and the Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to sign Amendment 2 to the
agreement to extend the term through December 31, 2023, allowing additional
time to negotiate a new agreement. Ms. Bell noted that the Mukilteo Water and
Wastewater District approved the proposed amendment to extend the
agreement for six months with an additional $50,000.00.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
5. Motion 23-289, authorizing the County Executive to sign 2023-0782
Professional Services Agreement CCF04-23 with PH Consulting,
LLC to provide design services for the 84th Street NE Corridor Spot
Improvements Project
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to sign the agreement and
further authorizes the Public Works Director or Deputy Director to approve
amendments, provided that sufficient appropriation exists. Ms. Bell said the
agreement shall not exceed $104,842.54 and the term of the contract shall be
from execution through June 30, 2024.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
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6. Motion 23-293, authorizing the County Executive to sign 2023-0798
Amendment No.11 to the Master Contract for an Automated
Vehicle Location System with CalAmp Radio Satellite Integrators,
Inc.
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to execute the amendment
for an additional one-year term while Automated Vehicle Location services are
recompeted for an amended amount of $131,892.00.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
7. Motion 23-294, authorizing the County Executive to sign the 2023-0799
2023-2025 On-Call Consultant Services Master Agreement with
Aspect Consulting, LLC for the engineering services discipline
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to sign the 2023-2025
On-Call Consultant Services Master Agreement with Aspect Consulting, LLC for
engineering services discipline and would further authorize the Director of Public
Works or designee to approve administrative supplements and task
assignments issued under the Master Services Agreement, provided that
sufficient appropriation authority exists.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
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8. Motion 23-301, approving an Interlocal Agreement between 2023-0818
Snohomish County and Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish
County concerning utility construction associated with the Jordan
Creek Bridge 214 Replacement Project
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to sign an interlocal
agreement concerning utility construction associated with the Jordan Creek
Bridge. She said the projected reimbursable construction labor costs associated
with this scope of work is $242,405.12 and the agreement term is from
execution to completion of the project.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
9. Motion 23-286, approving and authorizing an interlocal agreement 2023-0783
between Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County and
Snohomish County for Miscellaneous Road Maintenance Services
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to sign the interlocal
agreement that would provide miscellaneous road maintenance services on
district property, roads, rights-of-way, and bridges. Ms. Bell noted the duration
of the agreement is from execution through December 2026, and may be
extended or renewed for up to two 3-year terms.
ACTION: Move the motion to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July
19th for consideration.
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10. Motion 23-287, approve and authorize the County Executive to 2023-0430
execute an interlocal agreement with the South Snohomish County
Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority (“South County Fire”) to
provide technology services
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to execute the interlocal
agreement allowing the Department of Information Technology to provide
technology services to South County Fire. Ms. Bell noted the duration of the
agreement is for five years from date of execution, and the total cost of the work
orders against this agreement shall not exceed $80,000.00 over the five years of
the term of the agreement. Ms. Bell noted a substitute motion is proposed due
to errors in the original motion.
ACTION: Move the proposed substitute motion to Consent Agenda, General
Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
11. Motion 23-262, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0604
execute Amendment 8 to the Software License Agreement for
Permit Tracking Software System (AMANDA)
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to execute the amendment,
allowing for the continuation, maintenance and support of the software and
optional professional services for a 5-year term ending November 30, 2028. Ms.
Bell said the total amount payable under the agreement is $616,555.77 plus
applicable sales and funding is available within the PDS restricted Technology
Fund and approved in the 2023 Budget.
Committee Member Dunn recalled another change order relating to technology
and asked that information concerning the PDS Restricted Technology Fund be
provided by the third quarter, prior to Budget. Ms. Bell agreed to providing this
data.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
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12. Motion 23-257, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0635
execute Amendment 3 to the Software as a Service Agreement
between Snohomish County and Legal Atoms Corporation
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to execute the amendment,
which extends the agreement through September 30, 2028, for total cost of
$278,491.00 plus applicable sales tax. Ms. Bell noted the expenditure is
included in the 2023 Budget for Information Technology and will be included in
future Budget requests.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
13. Motion 23-268, approve and authorize the County Executive to 2023-0647
execute Amendment 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services
with TLG Learning to provide Microsoft Office Suite Training
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to execute the amendment,
which will offer classes for up to 15 participants each on several Microsoft
software products from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2026 with one
optional 2-year term for a total cost of $250,000.00.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
14. Motion 23-299, approving and authorizing the execution of 2023-0735
Amendment 11 to the Integrated Financial Management System
Contract between Snohomish County and Cayenta Canada
Corporation
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to execute the amendment,
memorializing a $5,000.00 license credit and related reduction in ongoing
license, maintenance, and support fees.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
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15. Motion 23-297, approving real estate purchase and sale agreement 2023-0804
between John F. Roth III, Successor Trustee under the Patricia R.
Roth Trust, u/a dated May 20, 2019, and Roth Family Investments,
LLC as sellers and Snohomish County as buyer for real property
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve the real estate purchase and sale agreement of property
located at 23014 Sofie Road, in Monroe WA for $2,360,000.00, and authorize
the property officer of the Department of Facilities and Fleet in the Property
Management Division to sign the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement,
and related documents. Ms. Bell noted the 2023 Budget includes appropriation
authority for the land purchase and the closing costs will be paid 100% by the
Ecology Grant.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
16. Motion 23-283, approving a contract with Neste Event Marketing, 2023-0774
LLC d.b.a. Neste Live! for Grandstand Entertainment Consultant
Services at the Snohomish County Evergreen State Fair
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to sign the contract with
Neste Event Marketing, LLC d.b.a. Neste Live!, who will provide grandstand
entertainment consulting and production services at the annual 2023-2027
Evergreen State Fairs, not to exceed $110,000.00.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
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17. Motion 23-304, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0835
sign the Professional Services Contract with the City of Monroe
Police Department for Traffic Services during the 2023 Evergreen
State Fair
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and explained the
motion would approve and authorize the Executive to sign the contract to
provide private security services during the 2023 Evergreen State Fair, from
August 24, 2023, through September 4, 2023, for a total amount not to exceed
$61,000.00.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
18. Motion 23-306, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0844
execute the Right-of-Way Plan for the Ash Way: 164th St SW to
Gibson Rd project; RC1638; UPI# 11-0011
Deb Bell, Sr. Legislative Analyst, provided a staff report and provided details
related to the proposed Right-of-Way Plan. She noted that the Right-of-Way
Plan authorizes the Public Works Director to approve appraisal review contracts
necessary to implement the plan, in an amount not exceeding $413,000.00.
ACTION: Move to Consent Agenda, General Legislative Session July 19th for
consideration.
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DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Fair Park Discussion 2023-0837
Sharon Swan and Tom Teigen
Tom Teigen, Director of Conservation and Natural Resources, introduced
Division Director Sharon Swan, Fair Manager Mike Ohlsen, and Division
Manager Kara Underwood and spoke briefly about the Evergreen State Fair
Park.
A PowerPoint presentation was given by Ms. Swan, Ms. Underwood, and Mr.
Ohlsen about the Evergreen Fair Park grounds, staff, hosted events, and
emergency management space. Discussion continued about economics,
maintenance needs, grounds improvement and the Evergreen State Fair.
Committee Chair Low thanked the speakers and expressed interest in another
discussion after the Evergreen State Fair.
Meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m.
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Agenda
Snohomish County Council
Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee
Agenda
Sam Low, Committee Chair
Strom Peterson, Committee Vice-Chair
Committee Members: Nate Nehring, Megan Dunn, Jared Mead
Deb Bell, Senior Legislative Analyst
Darcy Cheesman, Legislative Aide
Cheri Danner, Asst. Clerk of the Council
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 10:00 AM Jackson Board Room
& Remote Meeting
Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/j/94846850772
Join by Phone: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592
Enter Meeting ID: 948 4685 0772
The public may participate in person at
3000 Rockefeller Ave, 8th Floor, Jackson Board Room, Everett, WA
or remotely by using the Zoom link above.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
ACTION ITEMS
1. Ordinance 23-067, relating to sponsorships and licenses at County 2023-0679
Parks and the Fair Park, amending Chapters 2.32 SCC and adding
new Sections to Chapters 2.16 and 2.32 SCC
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th to set time and date for a
public hearing.
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2. Ordinance 23-072, relating to storm and surface water 2023-0802
management; amending SCC 25.20.055 to extend service charges
for Lake Ketchum restoration
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th to set time and date for a
public hearing.
3. Ordinance 23-071, approving the acceptance of a statutory 2023-0788
warranty deed and establishing 87th Ave SE as a new county road
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th to set time and date for a
public hearing.
4. Motion 23-263, authorizing the County Executive to sign 2023-0701
Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Snohomish County
and the Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
5. Motion 23-289, authorizing the County Executive to sign 2023-0782
Professional Services Agreement CCF04-23 with PH Consulting,
LLC to Provide Design Services for the 84th Street NE Corridor
Spot Improvements Project
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
6. Motion 23-293, authorizing the County Executive to sign 2023-0798
Amendment No.11 to the Master Contract for an Automated
Vehicle Location System with CalAmp Radio Satellite Integrators,
Inc.
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
7. Motion 23-294, authorizing the County Executive to sign the 2023-0799
2023-2025 On-Call Consultant Services Master Agreement with
Aspect Consulting, LLC for the engineering services discipline
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
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8. Motion 23-301, approving an Interlocal Agreement between 2023-0818
Snohomish County and Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish
County concerning utility construction associated with the Jordan
Creek Bridge 214 Replacement Project
*Pending assignment to committee
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
9. Motion 23-286, approving and authorizing an interlocal agreement 2023-0783
between Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County and
Snohomish County for Miscellaneous Road Maintenance Services
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
10. Motion 23-287, approve and authorize the County Executive to 2023-0430
execute an interlocal agreement with the South Snohomish County
Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority (“South County Fire”) to
provide technology services
Attachments: Proposed Substitute Motion 23-287
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
11. Motion 23-262, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0604
execute Amendment 8 to the Software License Agreement for
Permit Tracking Software System (AMANDA)
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
12. Motion 23-257, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0635
execute Amendment 3 to the Software as a Service Agreement
between Snohomish County and Legal Atoms Corporation
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
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13. Motion 23-268, approve and authorize the County Executive to 2023-0647
execute Amendment 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services
with TLG Learning to provide Microsoft Office Suite Training
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
14. Motion 23-299, approving and authorizing the execution of 2023-0735
Amendment 11 to the Integrated Financial Management System
Contract between Snohomish County and Cayenta Canada
Corporation
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
15. Motion 23-297, approving real estate purchase and sale agreement 2023-0804
between John F. Roth III, Successor Trustee under the Patricia R.
Roth Trust, u/a dated May 20, 2019, and Roth Family Investments,
LLC as sellers and Snohomish County as buyer for real property
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
16. Motion 23-283, approving a contract with Neste Event Marketing, 2023-0774
LLC d.b.a. Neste Live! for Grandstand Entertainment Consultant
Services at the Snohomish County Evergreen State Fair
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
17. Motion 23-304, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0835
sign the Professional Services Contract with the City of Monroe
Police Department for Traffic Services during the 2023 Evergreen
State Fair
*Pending assignment to committee
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
18. Motion 23-306, approving and authorizing the County Executive to 2023-0844
execute the Right-of-Way Plan for the Ash Way: 164th St SW to
Gibson Rd project; RC1638; UPI# 11-0011
*Pending assignment to committee
Proposed Action: Move to General Legislative Session July 19th for consideration.
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DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Fair Park Discussion 2023-0837
Sharon Swan and Tom Teigen
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