LUTC MINS 01-04-2010City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
January 4, 2010 City Hall
5:30 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar and Committee Members Jim Ferrell and Dini
Duclos present.
Staff Members in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Deputy Public
Works Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith,
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, 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 December 7, 2009, LUTC Minutes
Committee approved December 7, 2009 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
N/A
B. West Hylebos Creek Culvert Replacement/Removal and Flood Control Improvements
Project 50% Design Status Report; Interlocal Agreement with Lakehaven Utility
District
Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public comment. There was
a brief review of what tasks the City will be responsible for on this project.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
1/19/2010
Consent
C. S 348th Street at 1st Avenue S Intersection Improvement Project – 100% Design Status
Report
John Mulkey presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Mr. Mulkey
explained where the funding for the Urban Vitality Grant came from. Committee Member
Ferrell inquired as to how well this intersection is currently functioning. Mr. Mulkey
responded that the subject intersection is currently functioning at an “E” level of service. The
“level of service” is a grading system where “A” is outstanding/exceeding expectations and
“F” is failing. With improvements, the intersection is projected to improve to a “C” rating.
The intersection is at it busiest during the evening peak hours. Mr. Mulkey also noted that all
property needed for this project has already been acquired.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
1/19/2010
Consent
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D. Acceptance of Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects
John Mulkey 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
1/19/2010
Consent
E.
2010 Asphalt Overlay Program Revised Preliminary Project List and Authorization to
Bid
Marwan Salloum presented information on this item. There was no public comment.
Committee Member Ferrell inquired on the conditions of the asphalt of the added Schedules G
and H. Mr. Salloum answered that Schedule G is in worse condition than Schedule H.
Schedules will be constructed within the available budget, based on which schedule is in the
greatest need of repair. For future asphalt overlay projects, the project’s schedules will be
listed in alphabetical order based on need and will be presented to the committee and Council
in the same order as well.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Duclos Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
1/19/2010
Consent
F. 21st Avenue SW – Speed Study Results
Rick Perez presented information on this item. Mr. Perez also added information from the
police speed study, which had not been available prior to the agenda packet being distributed.
The police speed study supported staff findings. Committee Member Duclos requested the
presentation be made at the January 19, 2010 City Council meeting as an information only
item. The committee also recommended notifying the resident, who continues to plead for a
four way stop at the subject location, in writing as well.
No motion was necessary. The item was for information only.
N/A
4. OTHER
There was no further discussion or additional topics addressed.
5. FUTURE MEETING
Due to the upcoming holiday, the January 18, 2010 LUTC will be cancelled. The next regular LUTC meeting will be
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.
Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Linda Kochmar, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Dini Duclos, Member