12-04-2023 Packet
Land Use & Transportation (LUTC)
Council Committee Regular Meeting Agenda
December 4, 2023 City Hall
5:00 p.m. Council Chambers*
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Jack Walsh, Member Sara Gilchrist Administrative Assistant II
Hoang Tran, Member (253) 835-2700
The City Council may amend this regular meeting agenda and act on items not currently listed. Regular Meetings
are recorded and televised live on Government Access Channel 21. To view meetings online,
agenda materials, and access public comment sign-up options, please visit www.cityoffederalway.com.
*Remote attendance options available via Zoom meeting code: 809 975 640 and passcode: 595617
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/Description Presenter(s) Action or Info
A. Approval of Minutes November 6, 2023 N/A Action
12/04
B. Citywide Variable Lane Use Control - Project Acceptance J. Mulkey Action
01/02 - Consent
C. ORDINANCE: Adoption of State Mandated Building and
Construction Codes
S. Sproul Action
01/02 – ORDINANCE
D. Middle Housing Grant and Interlocal Agreement C. Skadsen Action
01/02 - Consent
E. ORDINANCE: Licensing Permanent Supportive Housing and
Transitional Housing, and Emergency Housing and Shelter
K. Niven Action
01/02 – ORDINANCE
F. Overview of Street Vacation E. Walsh Info Only
G. Marine View Drive Street Vacation C. Elliott
&
Alexey
Ancheyev
Info Only
H. Progress Updates on Sound Transit Projects in Federal Way K. Smith Info Only
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS: The next LUTC meeting will be January 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director Jack Walsh, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Hoang Tran, Member (253) 835-2706
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use & Transportation Committee
November 6, 2023 City Hall
5:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Jack Dovey, 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: Policy Advisor Bill Vadino, Assistant City Attorney Kent Van Alstyne, Community
Development Director Keith Niven, Public Works Director EJ Walsh, Public Works Deputy Director Desiree
Winkler, Operations Manager Jarred Larson, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Engineering Manager
Christine Mullen, Sound Transit Liaison Kent Smith, Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh, Senior Planner Chaney
Skadsen, Senior Traffic Engineer Jason Kennedy, Senior Traffic Engineer Kathy Davis, Transportation
Planner Deeksha Nagaraj, and Administrative Assistant II Sara Gilchrist.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Dovey called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
a. Jamus William spoke on item M
b. Ian Morrison spoke on item M
c. Ann Theegy spoke on item N
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: October 2, 2023
Committee approved the October 2, 2023 LUTC minutes.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
B. Street Light Infill Project, 85% Design and Authorization to Bid
Senior Traffic Engineer Kathy Davis presented the Street Light Infill Project for authorization,
including background information. Questions and discussions followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the November 21, 2023
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director Jack Walsh, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Hoang Tran, Member (253) 835-2706
C. NTS Program Project: S 304th St (Pacific Hwy S to 28th Ave S)
Senior Traffic Engineer Jason Kennedy presented the NTS Program Project for approval of two speed
feedback signs, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1, two (2) speed feedback signs
on S 304th St between Pacific Hwy S and 28th Ave S to the November 21, 2023 consent
agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
D. Adaptive Traffic Signal Control – City Center – Phase 2 – Project Acceptance
Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the Adaptive Traffic Signal Control, City Center Phase 2 project
for approval, including background information.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the November 21, 2023 City
Council consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
E. Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements – Approval to Award
Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements project for
approval to award, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the November 21, 2023
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
F. 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid
Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List for
approval and authorization, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the November 21, 2023 City
Council consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director Jack Walsh, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Hoang Tran, Member (253) 835-2706
G. Citywide Adaptive Signal Control System – ITS Improvements Phase 1, 2, and 3 –
Project Acceptance
Civil Engineer Jeff Huynh presented on behalf of Senior Civil Engineer John Mulkey for the Citywide
Adaptive Signal Control Systems ITS Improvements Phase 1, 2, and 3 for project approval, including
background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the November 21, 2023
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
H. 2022 Storm Pipe Repair Project – Project Acceptance
Engineering Manager Christine Mullen presented the 2022 Storm Pipe Repair project for approval,
including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the November 21, 2023
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
I. Former Bridges Barn Demolition – Project Acceptance
Operations Manager Jarred Larson presented the Former Bridges Barn Demolition project for project
approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward Option 1 to the November 21, 2023
consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
J. Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement with WSDOT
Transportation Planner Deeksha Nagaraj presented the Transportation Demand Management
Implementation Agreement with WSDOT for approval, including background information.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the proposed Option 1 to the November
21, 2023 consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director Jack Walsh, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Hoang Tran, Member (253) 835-2706
K. ORDINANCE: 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen presented the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments for approval,
including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the proposed ordinance to the First
Reading on November 21, 2023.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
L. Authorization to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with King County for Conservation
Futures Tax Levy (CFT) Grant
Sound Transit Liaison Kent Smith presented the Interlocal Agreement with King County for CFT
Grant for approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the interlocal agreement to the November
21, 2023 consent agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
M. ORDINANCE: Code Amendments Relating to City Center-Core and City Center-Frame
Community Development Director Keith Niven presented the City Center-Core and Frame Code
Amendments for approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the proposed ordinance to First Reading
on November 21, 2023.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
N. ORDINANCE: Amendment to Wild Waves Concomitant Development Agreement
Community Development Director Keith Niven presented the Wild Waves Concomitant Development
agreement for approval, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Council Member Hoang Tran moved to forward the proposed ordinance to First Reading
and Public Hearing on November 21, 2023.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Dovey
● Passed: 2-0 unanimously
O. 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.
4. OTHER:
5. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS:
Committee Members City Staff
Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director Jack Walsh, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Hoang Tran, Member (253) 835-2706
6. The next LUTC meeting will be held December 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council
Chambers and via Zoom.
7. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 07:40 p.m.
Attest: Approved by Committee:
Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II Date