09-11-2023 LUTC Minutes
Committee Members City Staff Jack Walsh, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II (253) 835-2706
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use & Transportation Committee
September 11, 2023 City Hall
5:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Jack Walsh, and Council Member Hoang Tran.
Other Councilmembers in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Council President Linda Kochmar,
and Council Member Paul McDaniel.
Staff in Attendance: Assistant City Attorney Kent Van Alstyne, Community Development Director Keith
Niven, Public Works Director EJ Walsh, Public Works Deputy Director Desiree Winkler, Sound Transit
Liaison Kent Smith, Engineering Manager Christine Mullen, Civil Engineer John Cole, Senior Planner
Chaney Skadsen, Executive Assistant Amy Glandon, and Administrative Assistant II Sara Gilchrist.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Walsh called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: August 7, 2023
Committee approved the August 7, 2023 LUTC minutes.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
B. Limited License Agreement with the City of Kent
Civil Engineer John Cole presented the Limited License Agreement with the City of Kent for approval,
including background information.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the proposed agreement to the September
19, 2023 consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Walsh, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II (253) 835-2706
C. 27th Ave SW at SW 344th St Compact Roundabout – Approval to Award
Civil Engineer John Cole presented the 27th and 344th St Compact Roundabout project for approval,
including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the September 19, 2023
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
D. Transportation Grant Funding Application
Engineering Manager Christine Mullen presented the Transportation Grant Funding Application for
approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to September 19, 2023 consent
agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
E. T-Mobile LLC Site Lease Agreement – Lakota Park
Assistant City Attorney Kent Van Alstyne presented the T-Mobile Site Lease Agreement for Lakota
Park for approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the proposed T-Mobile LLC Lease Site
Agreement to the September 19, 2023 consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
F. T-Mobile LLC Site Lease Agreement – BPA/Twin Lakes
Assistant City Attorney Kent Van Alstyne presented the T-Mobile Site Lease Agreement for BPA/Twin
Lakes for approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the proposed T-Mobile LLC Lease Site
Agreement to the September 19, 2023 consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
G. Authorization to Add One (1) Senior Traffic Reviewer Position
Public Works Director EJ Walsh presented the addition of a Senior Traffic Reviewer position for
approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to September 19, 2023 consent
agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Walsh, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II (253) 835-2706
H. Quarterly Update – Progress on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen presented the Comprehensive Plan Quarterly Updates, including
background information. Questions and discussion followed.
I. Progress Update on Sound Transit Projects in Federal Way
Sound Transit Liaison Kent Smith reported on current activities regarding Sound Transit projects,
including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
J. Progress Update on the Joint Operations and Maintenance Agreement
Deputy Director Desiree Winkler reported on current activities regarding Sound Transit projects,
including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
4. OTHER:
5. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS:
6. The next LUTC meeting will be held October 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council
Chambers and via Zoom.
7. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 06:40 p.m.
Attest: Approved by Committee:
Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II Date
10/02/2023