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City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
October 5, 2009 City Hall
5:30 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar and Committee Members Ferrell and Duclos
present.
Council Members in Attendance: Jeanne Burbidge
Staff Members in Attendance: Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Director of Community Development
Services Greg Fewins, Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, Planning
Manager Isaac Conlen, Surface Water Manager Will Appleton, Senior Planner Joanne Long-Woods, Senior Planner
Margaret Clark, Street Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey, Street Systems Engineer Jeff Huynh, and Administrative
Assistant II Darlene LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Title/Description to Council
A.
Approval of the September 21, 2009, LUTC Minutes
Committee approved September 21, 2009 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Kochmar Passed: 2-0
N/A
B. SEPA Amendments and Zoning Code Amendments
Joanne Long-Woods presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Ms.
Long-Woods re-emphasized the exemption modifications made: 1) to raise SEPA exempt level
thresholds; and 2) modify decisional criteria of land use processes to address potential traffic
safety issues for minor construction projects. Committee Member Duclos asked if when
approved by the Planning Commission, the recommendation for traffic mitigation was also
included. Ms. Long-Woods stated that Planning Commission included traffic mitigation in
their recommendation. Planning Commission held a public hearing in which there was no
public comment. An email from the Master Builders Association was read into record
supporting the proposed amendments.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
10/20/2009
Consent
C. S 352nd Street Extension Project – 30% Design Status Report
John Mulkey presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Committee
Member Duclos inquired about available funding. Deputy PW Director Salloum responded
that a portion of the funding is from the Council approved 2009-2010 Utility Tax. Should
Council need to revise these amounts, staff will adjust accordingly. This project will be done
10/20/2009
Consent
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as one project. Currently at the 30% design stage, staff is attempting to package this project to
the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) in order to score the highest point score possible
to receive funding. An example of this is to show that the project has 10% private funding.
Staff hopes to have property owners affected by the project willing to grant to the City the land
that will be needed to show the 10% funding level. Council Member Burbidge also stated that
funding for transportation improvement projects is on the upswing. She encourages staff to
follow through with the grant application process, stating that this project is very important for
economic development in this particular area. Deputy PW Director Salloum also noted that
staff has been successful obtaining grant monies in the past with “construction ready” projects.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
D. 2010 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid
Marwan Salloum presented information on this item. There was no public comment.
Committee Member Ferrell asked if staff anticipates receiving any extra money from the Camp
Kilworth funds. Mr. Salloum explained the process of how streets and schedules for the
overlay are identified. If Council appropriates funds from the money previously set aside for
the Camp Kilworth sale, staff will add some residential work. The Committee complimented
staff for an excellent job they have done keeping our city’s streets in good repair.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Duclos Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
10/20/2009
Consent
E. WA State Department of Ecology Grant (GROSS) – Permission to Apply
Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
10/06/2009
Business
F. WA State Department of Ecology Grant (Sea Lettuce) – Permission to Apply
Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Duclos Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
10/20/2009
Consent
G. Acceptance of King County Conservation Futures Funding and Acquisition Update
Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Committee
Member Duclos inquired as to exactly what the City is purchasing. Mr. Appleton clarified that
the City has the opportunity to purchase up to all three Enticknap parcels in their entirety as
well as up to the entire Snyder parcel. Both property owners have shown interest in selling
their land to the City for conservation measures. Chair Kochmar asked where the grant funds
come from. Mr. Appleton explained that the KC Conservation Futures Funding committee
appropriates funds derived from tax measures throughout the County. This grant requires 50%
matching City funds. SWM currently has the money to match this grant.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Duclos Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
10/20/2009
Consent
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4. OTHER
There was no further discussion or additional topics addressed.
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next regular LUTC meeting will be Monday, October 19, 2009, at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 PM.
Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Linda Kochmar, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Dini Duclos, Member