12 December 06 2023 Approved MinutesCIT
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall — Council Chambers
December 6, 2023 — 5:00 p.m.
Vice Chair Chynoweth called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Diana Noble-Gulliford, Anna Patrick, Tim O'Neil, Tom Medhurst,
Vickie Chynoweth
Excused: Lawson Bronson, Jae So
City Staff Present: Community Development Director Keith Niven, Deputy Parks Director
Jason Gerwen, Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford, Planning Manager Jonathan
Thole, Senior Planner Evan Lewis, Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen, City Attorney Kent Van
Alstyne, Office Manager Samantha Homan
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner O'Neil moved to approve the November 15 minutes as written
Second by Commissioner Patrick
Motion Passes 5-0
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None scheduled
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
a. Parks Chapter of Comprehensive Plan, Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan
Updates (PROS), Brooklake Master Plan & Steel Lake Master Plan Updates
Deputy Parks Director Jason Gerwen presented a briefing on the Parks Chapter along
with an update on the Brooklake and Steel Lake Master Plan. The Parks Chapter will be a
brand new chapter to the Comprehensive Plan. There was a City Council Special Meeting
dedicated to the PROS and Brooklake/Steel Lake Master Plan updates in November.
Public meetings and outreach have been scheduled for both Brooklake and Steel Lake
and copies were given to the Commissioners last week by Jason. Next steps include
additional public meetings and presentations to both the Parks and Planning
Commissions in 2024.
Clarification was given on the 1-acre Hylebos land purchased by King County and if this
counts towards the City's Open Space and if the City had any intention with it. It was
mentioned that the City had put in a grant approximately 1 year ago to potentially
purchase this parcel.
b. Community Services Chapter Draft Goals and Policies
Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford presented a briefing on the Community
Services Chapter. The Community Services Chapter will be a brand new chapter to the
Comprehensive Plan. General vision of the chapter is to advance and strengthen
equitable, accessible, and culturally responsive community services so that all individual
and families thrive. Draft goals include supporting a healthy, safe, and diverse community
in which residents have access to services to eliminate poverty and increase resiliency
and attain their maximum level of self-reliance and well being; working to increase funding
to sufficient and sustainable levels with a focus on strategic investments; integrating
diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) principles and practices into the
culture and operations of the City; and providing community and data informed services
that are accessible, culturally responsive, and effective. Data and findings from the
Community Needs Assessment were also presented. Next steps include briefings to the
Planning, Diversity, and Human Services Commission in December and 2024 if
necessary.
Comments regarding redundancy in goals and policies were made from various
Commissioners. It was mentioned that once the chapter is written the goals and policies
should have more context and less redundant. Questions were also asked on how the
goals would be measured once in effect and if the demographics from the American
Community Survey were an accurate measure of Federal Way since most data reflects
King County as a whole. The issue of funding was also brought up and how the City is
planning on using the available funds and if there is collaboration between other
jurisdictions and agencies to efficiently serve residents.
6. STAFF BUSINESS
Planning Manager Jonathan Thole stated the senior planner position is still vacant. Senior
Planner Evan Lewis went over crucial 2024 dates regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Senior
Planner Chaney Skadsen went over the Planning Commission 2024 tentative calendar.
Community Development Director Keith Niven thanked the Community Services team for their
work on their new Chapter and presenting to the Planning Commission. He also thanked the
Planning Commissioners for their service during the 2023 year.
7. NEXT MEETING
January 17 2024, 5:OOpm — Regular Meeting (election of officers)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Neil motioned to adjourn the meeting
Second by Commissioner Medhurst
Motion Passes 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 6:25pm
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