12-05-2022 LUTC Minutes
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use & Transportation Committee
December 5, 2022 City Hall
5:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Jack Dovey, Council Member Hoang Tran, and
Council Member Jack Walsh.
Other Councilmembers in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Council President Linda Kochmar,
Council Member Lydia Assefa-Dawson, and Council Member Erica Norton.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director EJ Walsh, Public Works Deputy Director Desiree Winkler,
Assistant City Attorney Kent van Alstyne, Senior Civil Engineer Omar Barron, Civil Engineer John Cole,
Senior Civil Engineer John Mulkey, Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh, Sound Transit Liaison Kent Smith, Public
Education and Outreach Supervisor Colleen Minion, Development Services Manager Cole Elliott,
Community Development Planning Manager Keith Niven, Engineering Manager Christine Mullin, and
Environmental Services Contract Coordinator Rebecca Kovar.
Citizens Presenting:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 PM
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: November 7, 2022
Committee approved the November 7, 2022 LUTC minutes as presented.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
B. S 288th St Road Diet – 85% Design Status Report (Phase 1 and 2) & Bid Authorization
(Phase 1)
Senior Civil Engineer Omar Barron presented the S 288th St Road Diet project for authorization to
bid, including background information, timing of phases, and funding. Questions and discussion
followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to bid.) to the January 3, 2023 Consent
Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
C. SW Dash Point Rd & 47th Ave SW Compact Roundabout – Request for Additional Funds
Civil Engineer John Cole presented the request for additional funds for SW Dash Point Rd and 47th
Ave SW Compact Roundabout project for approval, including background information, design,
construction issues and accounting. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
D. Pacific Hwy S Non-Motorized Corridor – 85% Design Report
Senior Civil Engineer John Mulkey presented the Pacific Hwy S Non-Motorized Corridor project
update for approval, including background information, project location changes, funding sources,
design elements, and budget. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
E. Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements – 85% Design Status Report and
Authorization to Bid
Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements project for
approval, including background information, budget, and locations. Questions and discussion
followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
F. 2020-2021 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program – Project Acceptance
Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the 2020-2021 NTS Program project for approval, including
background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization of project acceptance.) to the January 3,
2023 Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
G. Military Road S Preservation Project – 85% Design Status Report and Authorization to
Bid
Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the Military Road S Preservation Project for approval, including
background information, location, and budget. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to bid.) to the January 3, 2023 Consent
Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
H. 21st Ave S and S 320th Signalization and Pedestrian Improvements 85% Design Report
Sound Transit Liaison Kent Smith presented the 21st Ave S and S 320th Signalization and Pedestrian
Improvements project for approval, including background information, location, and budget.
Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Business Agenda.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
I. Target Demolition
Public Works Director EJ Walsh presented the Target Demolition project for approval, including
background information, current and projected costs, and evidence of the state of the building.
Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Business Agenda.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
J. ORDINANCE: Compost Procurement Per HB 1799 (Organics Management Law)
Public Education and Outreach Supervisor Colleen Minion presented the Compost Procurement
Ordinance for approval, including background information, staff impacts, and potential costs.
Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Business Agenda.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
K. ORDINANCE: Chapter 8.43 Weight and Load Regulations
Development Services Manager Cole Elliott presented the Chapter 8.43 Weight and Load Regulations
Ordinance for approval, including background information, infrastructure damage, and benefits of
refining permitting. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Business Agenda.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
L. ORDINANCE: Planning Commission Code Amendments
Planning Manager Keith Niven presented the Planning Commission Code Amendments for approval,
including background information and potential for improved functionality of the commission.
Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Business Agenda.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 2-1; Dovey opposed
M. ORDINANCE: Iconic Sign Code Amendments
Planning Manager Keith Niven presented the Iconic Sign Code Amendments for approval, including
background information and representative signs. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the January 3, 2023
Business Agenda.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
N. Project Update on Sound Transit Projects in Federal Way
Sound Transit Liaison Kent Smith reported on current activities regarding Sound Transit projects,
including details on the current construction sites. Questions and discussion followed.
O. Planning for Housing
Planning Manager Keith Niven presented information on the Planning for Housing needs, including
background information. Questions and discussion followed.
4. OTHER:
5. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS:
6. The next LUTC meeting will be held January 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council
Chambers and via Zoom.
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
7. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Attest: Approved by Committee:
Rebecca Kovar Date
Environmental Services Contract Coordinator
Rebecca Kovar Digitally signed by Rebecca Kovar Date: 2023.01.10 13:35:31 -08'00'