LUTC MINS 06-13-2011City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
June 13, 2011
6:00 PM
City Hall
Ciry Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee members in Attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar, Committee member Jim Ferrell and Committee
member Jack Dovey
Councilmember in Attendance: Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge
Staff in Attendance: Deputy Public Warks Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, City
Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Surface Water Manager Will Appleton, 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 was no public comment.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Title/Description to Council
A. Approval of the April 18. 2011 and the May 16, 20ll LUTC Minutes N/A
Committee approved the April 18, 2011 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Committee approved the May 16, 2011 LUTC minrites as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
B. Truck Route Code Amendment N/A
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez presented information on this item. Two public comments
were received:
Bob Cooper, Lloyd Enterprises, Federal Way — Mr. Cooper complimented Rick Perez and
staff on their presentation concerning the Truck Route Code Amendment. Mr. Cooper
conveyed that the proposed change to the ordinance would restrict current truck routes and
would negatively impact business. Lloyd Enterprises has felt a decline in business over the
past year; limiting truck travel through the City would make Lloyds less competitive and
would hurt business even more. Mr. Cooper asked the Committee to not recommend the
code amendment for approval.
Chris Brown, Lloyd Enterprises, Federal Way — Mr. Brown concurred with Mr. Cooper.
Mr. Brown appreciates staff's work on this issue. Mr. Brown feels the City needs to be
business friendly and supports not forwarding the ordinance for approval.
Committee member povey reviewed the pros and cons associated with the code amendment as
presented by staff. Mr. Perez also stated that if the code amendment is approved, regulatory
signage outside of the designated truck routes will need to be removed. Mr. Perez also reviewed
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how this code amendment came to be. The proposed code amendment clarifies the code
language and makes the ordinance enforceable.
Discussion continued between Committee members Ferrell and Dovey and City Traffic
Engineer Perez on how to clarify the code language without having potential negative impact to
local businesses, ie. Lloyd Enterprises. "Trip" also needs to be defined for clear interpretation
and enforcement of the ordinance.
Committee member Ferrell inquired about what has transpired since this ordinance came into
being. Mr. Perez stated the initial truck route ordinance was adopted in 1991, amended in 2000
and has been being enforced for approximately just over one year by our police department.
When this ordinance was recently challenged in court, the need to amend and clarify the
ordinance wasrecognized.
Chair Kochmar asked how one can prove where their trip begins or ends. Mr. Perez suggested
that information is available on the `bill of lading' that accompanies each load. All commercial
vehicles are required to keep log books, describing the trips they are taking as well as
documentation of driving hours per federal law. Mr. Beckwith stated the initial complaint was
about semi-trucks using S/SW 356 Street as a pass-through, without either end of their trip
residing within Federal Way. S/SW 356` St is not a designated truck route. If the ordinance is
clarified, Lloyds should not be affected. All trips will begin within the city of Federal Way, and
therefore, would not be counted. Only trips not originating or ending in Federal Way would be
counted. This code amendment is about clearing up an ambiguity and would be enforceable.
Committee member povey sated the goal of this code amendment is not to negatively impact
FW businesses.
Mr. Cooper provided additional comment in favor of not allowing the code amendment as
presented by staff. Mr. Brown also provided additional comment on how the proposed
ordinance can be realistically enforced and monitored.
The Committee suggested that the topic be tabled and brought back with the ordinance amended
to provide clarification and allow local businesses to drive their trucks within FW. Currently,
the police deparhnent is not enforcing this ordinance until clarification is provided and
approved.
Committee tabled item to the July 18, 2011 LUTC agenda.
C. 2012-2017 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez presented information on this item. There was no public
comment.
Committee member povey inquired of item #19, S 320` St at l Ave S. Is this the same project
that had been previously listed as #1 and #2? Mr. Perez responded that Council has previously
removed this project from the TIP; however, when staff proposed the median u-turn at this
location, Council added it back to the TIP with its original scope and potentially the next
location to utilize median u-turns. This location has dropped in priority significantly due to a
reduction in collision history. Less collision history suggests less need for the project, making
the project less competitive in the grant funding process.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
June 21, 2011
Consent
Resolution
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D.
DOE Stormwater Retrofit and LID Competitive Grant — Authorization to Accept
June 21, 2011
Consent
E.
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public
comment. Committee Member Ferrell inquired on the current balance of the SWM fund, and
would transferring these funds provide enough of a balance to take care of the City's needs. Mr.
Appleton stated that transfer of funds and projected balance should suffice, however, even
without the project, the City would need to act prior to 2017 with either a rate increase or by
modifying current practices to not drop below required reserves. On a separate note, the utility
brings in approx. $3M annually and expends just over $3M annually, making it a wash.
Committee member povey inquired on the $800,000 for land acquisition. Mr. Appleton
explained that SWM utility fund is buying the land for its project from the General Fund.
Committee member povey wondered why purchasing the land from ourselves is necessary. Mr.
Appleton responded that the subject property has a market value and that staffbelieve it is
appropriate for the utility to purchase the property from the City. It is Mr. Appleton's
understanding that the funds would be transferred from the SWM utility fund into the operating
budget (ie. the general fund) for the transfer of land. Whether or not the SWM utility pays for
this land, the utility will ultimately be in need of additional revenue, possibly by 2018, if the
property is given to SWM and 2016 if SWM purchases the property.
Committee Member Ferrell asked why SWM wants to purchase the property. Mr. Appleton
answered that this land is a combination of City owned right of way and a remnant left over
from the S 356` St at SR 99 Intersection Improvements Project. This land has potential
commercial value; the City could surplus it and sell it at market value. Because the land has
value, SWM is proposing to purchase it as it will be used for their project.
Committee member povey also suggested that Council could choose to transfer the ownership
ofthe subject land at no cost to SWM since the City already owns it. Mr. Appleton concurred.
Chair Kochmar asked Deputy Public Works Director Salloum if the action of transferring the
land from one fund to another is an attempt to try and balance the budget. Mr. Salloum
responded, deferring the intention of the transaction to the Mayor. The Committee wants to see
the project done, but is not sure about the sale and purchase of the land within City departments.
Mr. Appleton suggested the Committee recommend going forth with the project and securing the
grant. The acquisition of the property is not being acted on at this time.
Staff will return to the next LUTC meeting regarding purchase and sale of the subj ect land.
Chair Kochmar also requested staff to address upcoming SWM Capital projects at a future
LUTC meeting.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferre❑ Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Acceptance of Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Safe Routes to
Schools
Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum presented information on this item. There was
no public comment or discussion on this item. The Committee applauded staffls efforts in
applying for grants. Grant procurement is very competitive given the current economic climate.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
June 21, 2011
Consent
Resolution
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4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next LUTC meeting will be postponed to Monday, June 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjoumed at 7:10 PM.
Attest:
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
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Linda Koch ar, Chair
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