LUTC MINS 03-21-2011City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
March 21, 2011 City Hall
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar, Committee Member Jim Ferrell and Committee
Member Jack Dovey
Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Duclos
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, Street Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey,
Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were two public comments:
Nancy Combs, Federal Way – Ms. Combs asked the Committee to reconsider a four-way stop at SW
304th Street at 21st Ave SW. Ms. Combs expressed traffic concerns of speeding and lack of police
enforcement her neighborhood. Ms. Combs entered into record a letter from the Adelaide Elementary
School principal requesting a four-way stop at this subject intersection as a means of safety for students
walking to and from school. Photos of signs at Adelaide Beach were also entered into record. Ms.
Combs wanted to draw the Committee’s attention to the amount of signage along the beach, and doesn’t
understand why those signs are allowed but two additional stop signs at the subject intersection are not.
Staff confirmed that policy and process regarding the Neighborhood Traffic Safety (NTS) Program will be
studied and presented at the April 4, 2011 LUTC meeting. Staff will also be prepared to discuss the NTS
program as it relates to SW 304th St at 21st Ave SW on April 4. Committee members were in agreement that
the policy needs to be in place prior to reviewing a specific location. Committee Member Ferrell stated that
the Committee should not only review the policy, but what are exceptions to the policy and when those
exceptions are allowed. Deputy Mayor Duclos requested that staff notify all residents of the upcoming LUTC
meeting so that they may voice their opinions and concerns over this NTS request. The Committee agreed to
follow policy and standards in this as well as future NTS requests.
Derek W. Purton, Federal Way – An email from Mr. Purton was read into record. Mr. Purton urges the
Committee and Council not to proceed with the S 352nd Street Extension Project from SR 99 to SR 161.
Mr. Purton stated that there are better uses of City funds during these economic times.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Title/Description to Council
A.
Approval of the March 7. 2011 LUTC Minutes
Committee approved March 7, 2011, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
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B. Mayer Right of Way Lease Agreement Extension
Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum presented information on this item. There was
no public comment. Committee Member Dovey asked staff if selling the land to the Mayers was
an option. Mr. Salloum stated that staff has studied various options: long term lease, land
vacation and sale, easement, etc. There are RCW’s in place that prevent the City from selling
the land. At the time the Lease Agreement was drafted, Council asked to review the agreement
every five years for a maximum three terms, totaling 15 years. Mr. Mayer also requested (2007)
to enter into a 99 year lease for $100K. The City’s legal department determined the City could
not enter into such a lease. Committee Member Dovey suggested modifying the Lease
Agreement in the future, allowing for extra terms or adding to the allowable overall length of the
lease.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
April 5, 2011
Consent
C. S 352nd Street Extension Project (SR 161 – SR 99): 100% Design Status Report
Street Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey presented information on this item. There was no
additional public comment received. Chair Kochmar recused herself due to interest Lakehaven
Utility District has in this project. Committee Member Ferrell inquired on the $2.4 Million in
funds from the 2009/2010 Utility Tax, asking if there was any additional funds from this source
and if the project were postponed, would this money be available to the City. Director Roe
stated the $2.4 Million would be available. Director Roe also gave a brief history of the $3
Million transfer from the SR 99 Ph. IV Project, stating these $3 Million in funds had originated
in the S 352nd St project, had been transferred to the Ph. IV project when it appeared their may
be a funding shortfall, and are now being transferred back to the original project. Committee
Members Dovey and Ferrell and Deputy Mayor Duclos were in agreement not to proceed with
this project if the City will have to purchase property.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Kochmar recused.
April 5, 2011
Consent
4. OTHER
Ms. Combs asked to address the Committee in order to praise the tremendously successful efforts of Solid Waste and
Recycling Project Manager Jeanette Brizendine for an exceptional Special Recycling Event, held this past Saturday,
March 19, 2011. Ms. Combs was very pleased at the efficient and well orchestrated event, the knowledge of staff and
volunteers working the event and the cheerful customer service she received. Great job Jeanette!
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next LUTC meeting will be held Monday, April 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM.
Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Linda Kochmar, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Member