LUTC MINS 01-10-2011
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
January 10, 2011 City Hall
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar, Committee Member Jack Dovey and Committee
Member Jim Ferrell.
Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos and Council Member Jeanne Burbidge
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, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Street
Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Duclos called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one public comment:
John Moore, Business Owner, Federal Way – Mr. Moore owns a pet store/pet grooming business near SW
356th Street and 21st Avenue SW and has been interested in expanding his business to include doggy day
care and boarding services. This location is currently zoned BN and would need to be rezoned to BC to
accommodate this expansion. Director Roe will brief Director of Community and Economic Development
Patrick Doherty and ask Director Doherty to follow up with Mr. Moore on this issue. Director Roe will
report back to the LUTC at the next meeting. Mr. Moore will hear from staff in the next few days.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Title/Description to Council
A.
Approval of the December 6. 2010 LUTC Minutes
Committee approved December 6, 2010 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Chair Kochmar recused.
N/A
B.
Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County for Conservation
Futures Levy Funding and Change of Spring Valley Project Scope
Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller presented information on this item. There was no
public comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Jan. 18, 2011
Consent
C.
Acceptance of Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez presented information on this item. There was no public
comment. Committee Member Ferrell asked when City contributed funds would need to be
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available for this project. Deputy Director Salloum responded that selection for the Consultant
is in progress. Staff anticipates design being completed in 2011 with construction beginning in
2012.
Committee Member Ferrell voiced concern over how this project will be received by the
community (businesses and residents). Mr. Perez stated that there are no “Michigan Left” uses
in Washington state. This project will be the first of its kind in the western region and beyond.
Public involvement is a key element and is critical to the success of this project. Staff will be
planning open houses, public presentations, etc. to educate and inform the public. Director Roe
noted that if the City chooses to accept grant funding for this project from TIB, then the City is
committed to this project. Staff will insure that public input, education and outreach are part of
this projects scope of work.
Committee Member Dovey asked if this project will improve traffic congestion further west of
21st Avenue SW along the SW 336th Street corridor; and, will this project bring any better access
or development desirability to the southeast corner of the subject intersection. Staff responded
that this project will lay the foundation to begin improving traffic flow along the SW 336th Street
corridor.
Councilmember Burbidge feels favorable toward the Michigan Left intersection and stated that
public education is imperative.
All committee members, Councilmember Burbidge and Deputy Mayor Duclos were in
agreement in support of a large scale education, open house and outreach campaign for this
project.
Chair Kochmar requested staff to make a presentation at the January 18, 2011 City Council
meeting to explain the Michigan Left concept.
Deputy Director Salloum summarized what will be happening with this project: The Consultant
will be selected and a scope of work will be negotiated. At the 30% Project Design Status
Report, the project will be presented again to Council for approval and will include a review of
alternative designs that include conventional ways to improve the subject intersection and
estimated costs, and the proposed public education and outreach plan.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
D.
S 320th Street at I-5 Southbound Off-Ramp – 100% Design Status Report and
Authorization to Bid
Street Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts presented information on this item. There was
no public comment. Mr. Roberts noted that WSDOT will be administering the contract and that
WSDOT’s site office for this project will be the same as the Triangle Project. Committee
Member Dovey asked if there are any foreseen issues in having this project’s construction
occurring simultaneously with the Triangle Project at I-5 and S 348th St. Deputy Director
Salloum stated there will be impacts; however, with coordination between City staff and
WSDOT and coordination between the two major projects, impacts will be minimized as much
as possible.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Jan. 18, 2011
Consent
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4. OTHER
Chair Kochmar noted a letter received regarding the Federal Way School District Transportation Facility being
constructed at S 332nd and 13th Place S. There is much concern from neighboring businesses on the impact form bus
trips along 13th Pl S. Businesses are hoping for a balanced distribution for bus trips entering/exiting the facility. There
will be a public meeting to address this issue on Thursday, January 20 at 2:00 PM in City Council Chambers. Chair
Kochmar requested that Director Roe report back to the full Council on this meeting and any pending decisions made.
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next LUTC meeting will be held Monday, January 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.
Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Linda Kochmar, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Member