LUTC PKT 03-05-2012City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
March 5, 2012
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
Council Chambers
MEETING AGENDA
(City Website)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2012
B. S 348 St at 1� Ave S Intersection Improvement
Project — Project Acceptance
C. Mark Twain Elementary Safe Route to School
Program — 30% Design Status Report
D. SW 312 St — 14 Ave SW to Dash Point Road
Improvement Project — 30% Design Status
Report
E. Lakota Middle School Safe Route to School
Program — 30% Design Status Report
F. 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project — Bid Award
G. NPDES Annual Report and Updated SWMP
H. 2012 WA State DOE GROSS Grant Acceptance
I. Food Access policy Development
4. OTHER
Presenter Page
LeMaster 2
Mulkey 7
Mulkey 9
Mulkey 11
Mulkey
Huynh
Shilley
Appleton
Shull
Action Council
or Info Date Time
Action N/A 5 min.
Action Mar. 20, 2012 5 min.
Consent
Action Mar. 20, 2012 5 min.
Consent
Action Mar. 20, 2012 5 min.
Consent
13 Action
15 Action
23 Action
63 Action
65 Action
Mar. 20, 2012 5 min.
Consent
Mar. 20, 2012 5 min.
Consent
Mar. 20, 2012 10 min.
Consent
Mar. 20, 2012 5 min.
Consent
Mar. 20, 2012 15 min.
Consent
Resolution
5. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2012 at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Please
note that the April LUTC meeting will be held on Monday, April 9.
6. ADJOURN
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Pub/ic Works and Emergency Management
leanne Burbidge, Membe� Da�/ene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant 11
Susan Honda, Member 253-835-2701
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City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use and Transportation Committee
February 13, 2012 City Hall
5:30 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee members in attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski, Committee member Jeanne Burbidge and
Committee member Susan Honda
Council members in attendauce: Councilmember Roger Freeman
Staff in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Planning Manager Isaac
Conlen, Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Principle Planner Margaret Clark, Senior Planner Janet Shull,
Associate Planner Matt Henara, Associate Planner Becky Chapin, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Streets Systems
Project Engineer John Mulkey, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene
LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment:
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Title/Description _ _ to Council
A.
Approval of the January 23, 2012 LUTC Minutes
N/A
Committee approved the January 23, 2012 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Honda Seconded: Celski Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
B. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan :'rr
Senior Planner Janet Shull and City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez presented information on this
item. There was no public comment. Committee member Jeanne Burbidge joined the meeting
at 5:50 PM.
Chair Celski thanked staff for their efforts and hard work on this project as the project is very
worthwhile and needed in our community. Chair Celski also commented that he was pleased
with the combined efforts of staff, consultants, community teams and residents.
Committee member Honda commented on bike boulevards, stating that they do not look safe
from a cyclist's point of view. Has there been any feedback from the cycling community? Mr.
Perez shared the majority of the data comes from Portland, OR. Portland has experienced
growth in the use of bike boulevards for both commuters and recreational use. Signs and
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pavement markings on the bike boulevards have also had a positive effect on driver expectancy.
Of those streets identified in the Plan for bike boulevards, only a portion of these already have
sidewalks. They also may or may not have street lighting. Costs to construct sidewalks run
approximately $1 Million per mile whereas signage is relatively much less expensive. Ideally,
sidewalks as a bike boulevard are ideal and would be retrofitted in over time as funding allows.
Councilmember Roger Freeman joined the meeting at 6:01 PM.
Committee member Burbidge also thanked staff and community members for their hard work,
time and effort that went into preparing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Committee
member Burbidge stated that bike boulevards are very positively reviewed and is glad to see
staff looking at this alternative.
Chair Celski asked if there was traffic accident data in Portland that we could study and analyze.
Mr. Perez commented he is not aware of any such data at this time. Mr. Perez introduced
Amalia Leighton, the consultant representing SvR (SvR Design Co.) to respond to Chair
Celski's question. Ms. Leighton stated that there is a lot of information coming out of Portland.
Portland has seen a huge reduction in vehicle vs. bicyclist collisions as well as vehicle vs.
vehicle collisions. In addition, the City of Tuscon, AZ has implemented bike boulevards and has
similar data. Locally, the cities of Seattle and Sea Tac have recently passed ordinances to pursue
bike boulevards and should have data available in the near future. Bike boulevards are best
suited for streets that have lower speeds and lower average daily trips (ADT's). Chair Celski
inquired whether there had been a campaign in either Portland or Tuscon to educated motorists
and bicyclists on the bike boulevards. Ms. Leighton said, yes, these educational campaigns are
typically put on by the advocacy groups and are very helpful (ie. Cascade Bicycle Club).
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda
Twin Lakes Commercial District Subarea Plan
Passed: Unanimously; 3-0
Associate Planner Matt Herrera presented information on this item. There was no public
comment. Chair Celski complemented staff on their efforts on the project and their
communication with the community.
Committee member Honda inquired about the food cart zone area and wondered if the existing
fast food establishments have had any input. Mr. Herrera noted that although ali businesses in
this area were invited to participate, no food establishments chose to send any representatives.
Mr. Herrera also said that the food cart policy was geared towards the existing Safeway and Fred
Meyer grocery stores as well as the safe route to school within the Fred Meyer parking lot. The
carts would and/or could be an extension of the two existing grocery stores.
Committee member Honda also asked about the possibility of using the former Albertson's
parking lot as the location for a farmers market. Mr. Herrera explained that staff had already
attempted to help facilitate an agreement between the Federal Way Farmer's Market and
Albertson's for this purpose. The amount of liability insurance the property owner would
require was excessive and did not make the use of the parking lot feasible. Committee member
Honda also suggested looking into another area such as something owned by the school district,
the King. Co. Park and Ride. Mr. Henera stated that these options are being looked into,
including potentially the parking lot at Fred Meyer. It may bring in more business to the store.
Committee member Burbidge again expressed her gratification for staff's work on this project
and supports encouraging stores to bring healthy food choices outside. Committee member
Burbidge looks forward to seeing the ideas in the subarea plan progress as time goes on.
Committee member Burbidge asked for about the number of parking stalls that would be
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required per our revised code. Mr. Herrera stated that one parking space per every 300 square
feel of retail area, although there are probably many times parking lots are not filled to capacity.
Chair Celski asked if property owners, banks, grocery stores, fast food, restaurants and property
owners are have been involved in this project. Mr. Herrera replied that unfortunately staff could
not get any property owners to participate as a stakeholder, primary because property owners are
located out of state. One of the stakeholders owns a business in the Albertson's strip mall, there
was also one person representing Twin Lakes Village at the public workshop. As staff gets
further into the implementation process of this plan, it will become more important that area
properiy owners, and individuals representing businesses get involved. These decisions will
affect the commercial property values in this subarea.
Committee member Honda asked what the reasoning was behind naming the sub-area `Twin
Lakes'. How long did it take the Twin Lakes HOA to request the sub-area name be changed?
Mr. Herrera responded that the sub-area was named Twin Lakes due to the history behind the
area it encompassed (Twin Lakes Center, Twin Lakes Village, Twin Lakes Post Office, Twin
Lakes Park & Ride, etc.). Staff, stakeholders and the Twin Lakes HOA came to agreement to
name the subarea the Twin Lakes Commercial District. Committee member Honda requested
that additional residential areas (over'/4 mile perimeter from the commercial district) be added to
the sub-area network as many other neighborhood communities outside of the current sub-azea
support the proposed improvements to the subject intersection and sub-area commercial district.
Chair Celski asked if the area could support the proposed mixed use in the sub-area. The sub-
area is already very densely populated. Does it make sense to have more condos or apartments
in an area that already has so many multi-family units? Mr. Herrera commented that the sub-
area plan will have more mixed use and density but not in the immediate future. Given our
regions current economic status, it would not make sense for developers to build new mixed use
structures until the area can handle additional housing as well as mitigate the traffic impacts.
Growth in the Twin Lakes Commercial District will definitely be market driven.
Chair Celski also inquired more on healthy food. What ways can the city encourage business
owners to explore healthy food concepts? Mr. Herrera responded that the city will be looking
through the code and making sure there aren't codes that would be counterproductive to
encouraging, for example, groceries to have outdoor food carts. It will be important to have
options available to developers to encourage healthy food options for the community (ie.
community gaxdens, farmers' markets, etc.).
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Honda. Seconded: Burbidge Passed: Unanimously; 3-0
D. S 344' Way @ Weyerhaeuser Way S Intersection Improvements — 85% Design Status
Report:
Streets Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey presented information on this item. There was
no public comment.
Committee member Burbidge asked if there are any outside funding sources for this project.
Mr. Mulkey responded that staff is working with properiy owners toward land dedication in
order to save the cost of property acquisition. The city is not looking into funding via the
Transportarion Improvement Board (TIB) as staff does not feel that this project would not score
high enough to receive funding.
Committee member Honda asked about the timeline for construction. Mr. Mulkey stated that
construction on this project is funding driven. Given the funding shortfall, this project will most
likely be shelved until funding becomes available.
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Chair Celski inquired about what drives the need for this improvement versus the current
infrastructure. City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez spoke in response to this question. Mr. Perez
explained that future development dictates the need for this project. Future expansion of World
Vision is slated for the land to the west of Weyerhaeuser Way at S 344` Way. Land to the south
and east of the same location is expected to be developed over time, increasing traffic volume
even more. The current failing level of service intersection plus anticipated future development
would be best served with a two-lane roundabout. A traffic signal is not being considered,
because although less expensive itself, Weyerhaeuser Way would have to be improved to
accommodate all lanes of traffic from the signal to the freeway. The comprehensive cost to
accomplish this along with the maintenance far exceeds the cost of a roundabout. Statistically, a
roundabout is a much safer option with more capacity.
Chair Celski followed up, given the current economy and future development, if there truly is an
immediate need for this project. Mr. Perez stated the project can be shelved until a more
appropriate time; when that time comes, the project will be construction ready.
Committee member Burbidge and Mr. Perez added there are more costs associated with a traffic
signal on an on-going basis as well as the costs needed to maintain it.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda Passed: Unanimously; 3-0
E. 10' Avenue SW @ SW Campus Drive Intersection Improvements — 85% Design Status
Report
Streets Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey presented information on this item. There was
no public comment.
Committee member Honda stated she is very familiar with this location and did not see the need
for this project. Mr. Perez explained how projects move through the process, highlighting the 20
year Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
(TIP). Factors, such as level of service (LOS) failure, travel demand modeling, present and
future growth all factor in to project planning. This particular project was identified several
years ago. The city also receives mitigation funds from development that impacts the project
area. In the case of this project, the City was able to utilize mitigation funds for this project's
design.
Chair Celski asked if there were some alternative to construction, yet achieving the same goals,
ie. having better signage and signals at existing locations. Mr. Perez stated that staff always
considers how a location can be modified through signals, signage etc. before widening
pavement. Chair Celski asked of the two projects (Weyerhaeuser Way and 10`� Ave SV�, which
projects have the highest priority. Mr. Perez noted that that question will be ultimately decided
by Council. Both projects are based on planning for future growth.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda
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21 Ave SW @ SW 336` St Intersection Improvements — 30% Design Status Report
Streets Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey presented information on this item. There was
no public comment.
Committee member Burbidge asked for clarification on the projects funding. Mr. Mulkey made
that clarification.
Committee member Honda stated she is much happier about this project design that she was
with the Michigan left alternative.
Chair Celski noted the available funding for this project is above the estimated project
expenditures. Chair Celski asked if the planning for this project leads into the planning for the
Twin Lakes Commercial District sub-area. City Traffic Engineer Perez participated in the sub-
area plan. Mr. Perez spoke of choosing this best traffic alternative that would minimize the
impacts to existing businesses. When comparing alternatives, there were some trade-ofFs. T'he
proposed alternative is viable and is also consistent with the Twin Lakes Commercial District
Sub-Area Plan.
Chair Celski commented that he hopes the project has been based on future traffic forecasts so
that staff will not have to revisit this project in the future. Mr. Perez noted that the sub-area plan
was not done in time to have been used in the land use and traffic modeling forecasts for this
project; however, this sub-area will be made as transit friendly as possible so that the
infrastructure will be able to accommodate increased mobility in the future.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Honda Seconded: Burbidge Passed: Unanimously; 3-0
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM.
Attest:
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Bob Celski, Chair
Feb 21, 2012
Consent
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
Jeanne Burbidge, Member
Susan Honda, Member
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
ITEM #:
SUS,TEC'r: S 348` Street at l�` Avenue S. Intersection Improvement Project — Project Acceptance
POLICY QUESTION Should the City Council accept the S 348�' Street at 1 Avenue S Intersection Improvement
Project constructed by Construct Company, LLC. and completed by their Surety Company, as complete?
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE March 5 2012
CATEGORY:
� Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer��DEPT: Public Works
Attachments: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated March 5, 2012.
Options Considered:
l. Authorize final acceptance of the S 348 Street at 1�` Avenue S Intersection Improvement Project
constructed by Construct Company, LLC. and completed by their Surety Company , in the amount of
$1,890,076.23 as complete.
2. Do not authorize final acceptance of the completed S 348'�' Street at 1$` Avenue S Intersection
Improvement Project constructed by Construct Company LLC. as complete and provide direction to
staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20 2012 City Council
Consent Agenda for approval.
MAYOR APPROVAL: _��/� DIRECTOR APPROVAL: �
�`om ttee Council Comtmttee Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Committee recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20, 2012 City
Council Consent Agenda for approval.
Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL 1VIOTION "I move approval of final acceptance of the S 348`" Street at 1 S ` Avenue S
Intersection Improvement Project constructed by Construct Company, LLC., and completed by their Surety
Company, in the amount of $1,890, 076.23 as complete. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY ClTY CLERKS OFFICE)
COONCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1sT reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 08/12/2010 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 5, 2012
TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee
VIA: Skip Friest, Mayor
FROM• Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management
' John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer �R�'
SUBJECT: S 348` Street at l Avenue S. Intersection Improvement Project — Project Acceptance
BACKGROUND:
Prior to release of retainage on a Public Works construction project, the City Council must accept the
work as complete to meet State Department of Revenue and State Department of Labor and Industries
requirements. The construction contract for the S 348`� Street at 1 S` Avenue S Intersection Improvement
Project with Construct Company, LLC and their Surety Company is complete. The final construction
contract amount is $1,890,076.23. This is $162,640.93 below the $2,052,717.16 (including contingency)
budget that was approved by the City Council on April 6, 2010.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
ITEM #:
SUB,TEC'r: Mark Twain Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project— 30% Design Status Report
POLICY QUESTION Should the Council authorize staff to proceed with design of the Mark Twain Elementary
School Safe Routes to School Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design completion for further
reports and authorization?
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ City Council Business
■
■
Ordinance
Resolution
MEETING DATE: MarCh 5, 2012
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: John Mulke , P. E., Street Systems Pro,ject Engineer �Pw DEPT: Public Works
........................................._...................... ..........._...Y......................... _ .. _._..... . .... __..._.._..._.._._...._.�....._..._.__._...._.._._.
Attachments: Land Use and Transportation Committee memorandum dated March 5, 2012.
ions Considered:
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1. Authorize staff to proceed with the design of the Mark Twain Elementary School Safe Routes to School
Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design completion stage for further reports and
authorization.
2. Do not authorize staff to proceed with finalizing the present design of this project and provide direction to
staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20, 2012 City Council
Consent Agenda for approvaL
MAYOR APPROVAL: DIRECTOR APPROVAL: �
om rttee Council Committee Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward Option 1 to the March 20 2012City Council Consent Agenda for
approvaL
Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "I move to authorize staff to proceed with the design of the Mark Twain
Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design
completion stage for further reports and authorization. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY ClTY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1sT reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOIVD READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 02/06/2006 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 5, 2012
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Skip Priest, Mayor ��,�
Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management�/I�" �
John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer SRtM
Mark Twain Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project— 30% Design Status Report
BACKGROUND:
This project will construct the following safe Route to school improvements:
• Complete construction of an 8-10' wide paved walkway approximately 485 feet in length from
the street to the stairs of the school entrance.
• ADA compliant ramps on the school property and on the right of way crossing
•(1) Advanced 20 mph Solar School Zone Flasher
• (1) Advanced School Zone sign,
•(2) Solar powered LED rectangular shaped Rapid Flashing Beacons at the school zoned
crossing on Star Lake Road
• (2) Advanced School Crossing Signs
The following provides a brief synopsis of the progress on this project to date. Currently, the project design is
approximately 30% complete, which includes the following completed tasks:
• The Topographical Surveys
• Project Design to 30%
• Design Coordination with School District
Ongoing Tasks Include:
• Preliminary Contract Specifications
• Project Design to 85%
• NEPA/SEPA Documentation and Submittals
PROJECT ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES:
Design
2012 Construction Cost
10% Construction Contingency
Coristruction Management
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
AVAILABLE FUNDING:
Budgeted City Funds
Safe Route to School Grant
TOTAL AVAILABLE BUDGET
$94,761
264,815
26,481
0
$386,057
0.00
$386,057
$ 386,057
This project is funded for design and construction and is scheduled for construction in summer of 2012.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
ITEM #:
SUS.►EC�r: SW 312 St — 14` Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project — 30% Design Status Report
POLICY QUESTION Should the Council authorize staffto proceed with design of the SW 312` St — 14`� Ave SW to
Dash Point Road Improvement Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design completion for
further reports and authorization?
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ City Council Business
� ■
Ordinance
Resolution
MEETING DATE March 5 , 2012
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
S'r�F REPORT BY: John Mulke , P.E., Street S stems Project En�ineer DEPT: Public Works $7Lt"1�
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Attachments: Land Use and Transportation Committee memorandum dated March 5, 2012.
O�tions Considered:
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1. Authorize staff to proceed with the design of the SW 312`� St — 14`" Ave SW to Dash Point Road
Improvement Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design completion stage for further
reports and authorization.
2. Do not authorize staff to proceed with finalizing the present design of this project and provide direction to
staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20, 2012 City Council
Consent Agenda for approval.
MAYOR APPROVAL: /�'%a r DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
7% Co ittee Council Co� Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Forward Option 1 to the March 20, 2012 City Council Consent Agenda for
approval.
Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "1 move to authorize staff to proceed with the design of the SW 312`" St — 14
Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design
completion stage for further reports and authorization. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFLCE)
GOUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1sT reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 02/06/2006 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
March 5, 2012
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Skip Priest, Mayor ��
Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management v"
John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer ���
SW 312�' St —14`� Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project — 30% Design Status
BACKGROUND:
This project is to increase the safety and capacity of the intersection of SW 312`�' Street and Dash Point
Road. This project will widen SW 312`�' Street to three lanes with bike lanes from 14`" Avenue SW to
Dash Point Road (SR 509). Work will include utility relocation, storm drainage, curb, gutter, sidewalk,
street lighting, traffic signal replacement, signing, channelization and landscaping.
The following provides a brief synopsis of the progress on this project to date. Currently, the project
design is approximately 30% complete, which includes the following completed tasks:
• T'he Topographical Surveys
• Right of Way Acquisition (Completed on the south side of SW 312`�' in 2011)
• Channelization Plans
• Project Design to 30%
Ongoing Tasks Include:
• SEPA Submittals
• Preliminary Contract Specifications
• Project Design to 85%
PROJECT ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES:
Design
ROW Acquisition (Completed in 2011)
2012 Construction Cost
10% Construction Contingency
Construction Management (City Staffl
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
AVAILABLE FUNDING:
Budgeted City Funds
Mitigation
Interest Earning
TOTAL AVAILABLE BUDGET
$310,188
37,000
917,000
91,700
$1,355,888
1,289,000
$60,063
7,000
$1,356,063
This project is fixnded for design, right of way and construction and is scheduled for construction in fall of
2012.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
ITEM #:
SUS,TECT: Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project— 30% Design Status Report
POLICY QUESTION Should the Council authorize staff to proceed with design of the Lakota Middle School Safe
Routes to School Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design completion for further reports and
authorization?
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ City Council Business
■
�
�
Ordinance
Resolution
MEETING DATE March 5 , 2012
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: John Mulke , P.E., Street S stems Pro,ject Engineer DEPT: Public Works °S2+^^ ___ ____„_ .
.............................................. ......... .... ..........................Y_.................... _ . . . .. . }' . ................ .. .......... _ _.
Attachments: Land Use and Transportation Committee memorandum dated March 5, 2012.
� Considered:
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Authorize staff to proceed with the design of the Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project and
return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design completion stage for further reports and authorization.
2. Do not authorize staff to proceed with finalizing the present design of this project and provide direction to
staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20, 2012 City Council
Consent Agenda for approval.
MAYOR APPROVAL: t ����� DIRECTOR APPROVAL: �
omm ee Council Committee Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Forward Option 1 to the March 20, 2012City Council Consent Agenda for
approval.
Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Me mber Susan Honda, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "I move to authorize staff to proceed with the design of the Lakota Middle
School Safe Routes to School Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 85% design completion stage
for further reports and authorization. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFlCE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1sT reading
❑ TABLEDlDEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 02/06/2006 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
March 5, 2012
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Skip Priest, Mayor
Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management G��•� \
John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer � j(�^
Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project— 30% Design Status Report
BACKGROUND:
This Project will install a new traffic signal with an exclusive all stop pedestrian phase at the intersection of
SW 312"' Street and 14"' Ave SW with the additional features of curb, gutters, 8' sidewalk, 6' planter, 5' bike
lane, and street lights along approximately 745' of the north side of SW 312�` Street from Dash Point Road to
14`�' Ave SW .
The following provides a brief synopsis of the progress on this project to date. Currently, the project design is
approximately 30% complete, which includes the following completed tasks:
• The Topographical Surveys
• The Geotechnical Investigation
• Right of Way Plan
• Project Design to 30%
Ongoing Tasks Include:
• Preliminary Contract Specifications
• Project Design to 85%
• NEPA/SEPA Documentation and Submittals
• Right of Way acquisition and/or dedication agreement
PROJECT ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES:
Design
Right of Way Acquisition
2012 Construction Cost
10% Construction Contingency
Construction Management (City Staffj
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
AVAILABLE FUNDING:
Budgeted City Funds
Safe Route to School Grant
TOTAL AVAILABLE BUDGET
$200,000
123,000
690,000
69,000
0
$1,082,000
0.00
$859,080
$859,080
At this time the project budget has a funding shortfall of $222,920. As we proceed with the project design and
right of way acquisition process, the total project costs will be refined and presented to the Committee and
Council at the 85% design completion status report for further action. This project is funded for design, right of
way and construction and is scheduled for construction in fall of 2012.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
ITEM #:
AGENDA BILL
SUS.►ECT: 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project Bid Award
POL[CY QUESTION: Should the Council award the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder?
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ City Council Business
❑ Ordinance
❑ Resolution
MEETING DATE March 5 , 2012
❑ Pubiic Hearing
Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Marwan Salloum, P.E., De u Public Works Director �� DEPT: Public Works
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Attachments: Land Use and Transportation Committee memorandum dated March 5, 2012.
Options Considered:
1. Award Schedules A, B, D, E, G, and I of the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project to Lakeside Industries, the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,837,445.49 and approve a 3.86% contingency of
$70,938.51, for a total of $1,908,384 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. If project funding
allows, approve adding all or a portion of Schedule "C" back into the contract with the understanding that the
total cost will not exceed the total funding available for this program.
2. Reject all bids for the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project and direct staff to rebid the project and return to
Committee for further action.
3. Do not award the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and provide
direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION The Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20 2012 City Council Consent
Agenda for approval.
MAYOR APPROVAL: DIRECTOR APPROVAL: �� I
Co ittee Council Co mmittee Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Place Option 1 on the March 20, 2012 Council Consent Agenda for approval.
Bob Celski, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge, Member
Susan Honda, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "I move to Award Schedules A, B, D, E, G, and I of the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project to
Lakeside Industries, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,837,445.49 and approve a 3.86%
contingency of �70,938.51, for a total of $1 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. If project funding
allows, approve adding all or a portion of Schedule "C" back into the contract with the understanding that the total cost
will not exceed the total funding available for this program. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY C/TY CLERKS OFF[CE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED IsT reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 02/O6/2006 1 RESOLUTION #
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
March 5, 2012
Land Use and Transportation Committee
VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor
FROM• Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management G%'l�.
' Jeff Huynh, Street Systems Engineer �'
SUBJECT: 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project - Bid Award
BACKGROUND•
Five bids were received and opened on February 15, 2012 for the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project; please see
attached Bid Tabulation Summary. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Lakeside Industries, with a total
bid of $2,489,824.52.
AVAILABLE FUNDING:
The available budget for the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Project is $2,158,105.00 and is comprised of the following:
• 2012 Proposed Overlay Budget
• 2012 Structures Budget
• 2011 Carry Forward (estimate)
• Budget transfer from the Annual Transportation System
Safety Improvements Fund.
(Approved in Mid — biennium budget adjustment)
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDING AVAILABLE:
$ 1,573,500.00
$ 146,267.00
$ 138,338.00
$ 300.000.00
$ 2,158,105.00
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES:
The fallowing is a breakdown of the estimated total project construction costs based on the low bid:
SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION
A 21 Ave SW — SW 320th St to SW 326` St
B 21 Ave SW — SW 326�` St to SW 334th St
C** SW 336th Street — 26`" Pl SW to SW 340�' Pl
D
Alderbrook
E Wood Vale/Woodridge Park
F** Adelaide Park
G Military Road S— S 286`�' St to S 292" St
H** S 288th Street — Military Road S to I-5 Overpass
I S 316th Street — Pacific Highway S to 23` Ave S
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COSTS:
5 % Construction Contingency
In-house Design
Construction Administration
City's Administrative Fee
Printing and Advertising
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROGRAM COST:
** Due to budget shortfall Schedule C, F and H will not be recommended for Award at this time
AMOUNT
$ 319,020.64
$ 285,933.31
$ 146,804.41
$ 342,655.37
$ 393,825.99
$ 256,153.83
$ 218,934.08
$ 249,480.79
$ 277,016.10
$2,489,824.52
$124,491.22
$63,000
$115,000
$68,221
$3,500
$2,864,036.74
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There is not enough available Asphalt Overlay program funding to award all of the 2012 Asphalt Overlay
Project schedules. Therefore, staffs recommend awarding Schedules A, B, D, E, G, and I of the 2012 Asphalt
Overlay Project to Lakeside Industries, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of
$1,837,445.49 and approve a 3.86 contingency of $70,938.51 (balance of available program funding), for a
total of $1,908,384 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. If project funding allows, staff
recommends approving adding all or a portion of Schedule "C" back into the contract with the understanding
that the total cost will not exceed the total funding available for this program.
Awarded schedules (A, B, D, E, G, and I)
3.86 % Construction Contingency
In-house Design
Construction Administration
City's Administrative Fee
Printing and Advertising
ESTIMATED TOTAL AUTHORIZED COST:
$1,837,445.49
$ 70,938.51
$ 63,000
$ I 15,000
$ 68,221
$ 3,500
$2,158,105.00
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
ITEM #:
SUS.TEC'r: NPDES Permit Annual Report and SWMP
POLICY QUESTION Should Council approve the 2011 Annual Report and Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
documents for submittal to the Department of Ecology as required by the Western Washington (NPDES) Phase II
Municipal Stormwater Permit?
COMMITTEE Land LTse and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: March 5, 2012
CATEGORY:
� Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Othe
STAFF REPORT BY William Appleton, P.E., SWM Manager /�' DEPT Public Works
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Attachments: Land Use and Transportation Committee Memorandum dated March 5, 2012
Options Considered:
1. Approve the 2011 Annual Report and SWMP documents and authorize the Mayor to submit documents
to the Department of Ecology by March 31 S ` to satisfy the City's NPDES Permit obligations.
2. Do not approve the 2011 Annual Report and SWMP documents and provide direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION The Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20, 2012 City
Council consent agenda for approval.
MAYOR APPROVAL: <�z�j�Gj/ DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
ommitt e Council Co Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 1 move to forward Option 1 to the March 20, 2012 consent agenda for
approval.
Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "I move to authorize the Mayor to submit the 2011 Annual Report and SWMP
to the Department of Ecology by March 31 S to satisfy the City's NPDES Permit obligations. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY ClTY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED lsr reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 08/12/2010 RESOLUT[ON #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 5, 2012
TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee
VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor ���,/�
Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management �i�"
FROM: William Appleton, P.E., Surface Water Manager �� �
Hollie Shilley, NPDES Coordinator & Water Quality Specialist �,
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Annual Report and SWMP ,
BACKGROUND:
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal permit that regulates
stormwater and wastewater discharges to waters of the State. While it is a federal permit, regulatory
authority lies with Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE).
The NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit for Western Washington was issued by DOE on
January 17, 2007 and went into effect on February 15, 2007. The permit requires that all affected
municipalities create and implement a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) which addresses six
required program elements: 1) Public Education and Outreach, 2) Public Involvement and Participation,
3) IIlicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, 4) Construction Site Run-Off 5) Operations and
Maintenance of Post Construction Stormwater Facilities, and 6) Monitoring.
In addition to the SWMP, the permit also requires permittees to submit an Annual Report intended to
update the DOE on the status of the permittee's compliance with the NPDES Phase II Permit. Annual
Reports must be submitted to DOE on or before March 31 of each year.
Since the effective date of this permit, City staff has been working with the DOE and several regional
forums to determine how to best meet the permit requirements. City staff has prepared the following
documents to meet the 2011 SWMP and Annual Report requirements as specified under the permit.
• The SWMP describes the City's applicable existing programs, as well as the plan to update and
modify these programs as necessary to meet the requirements of the permit. The SWMP is a
planning document which will be updated each year.
• The components of the 2011 Annual Report include: a checklist detailing the status of individual
permit requirements, a qualitative summary of Best Management practices implemented, and a
brief description of any stormwater monitoring or studies conducted during 2011.
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City of Federal Way
Stormwater Management Program
Pursuant to the
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Table of Contents
BACKGROUND...............................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 2
SECTION 1- PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ...................................................................3
1.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.1) ................................................................................ 3
1.2 Current Activites ...................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Planned Activites ..................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION .......................................................6
2.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.2) ................................................................................ 6
2.2 Current Activities ..................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Planned Activities .................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION ............................................7
3.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.3) ................................................................................ 7
3.2 Current Activities ..................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Planned Activities .................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 4- CONTROLLING RUNOFF FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES ......................................9
4.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.4) ................................................................................ 9
4.2 Current Activities ................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Planned Activities .................................................................................................. 11
SECTION 5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE .................12
5.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.5) .............................................................................. 12
5.2 Current Activities ...................................................................................................12
5.3 Planned Activities .................................................................................................. 13
SECTION6 - MONITORING ...........................................................................................................14
6.1 Permit Requirements (S8.C) ................................................................................. 14
6.2 Current Activities ................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Planned Activities .................................................................................................. 15
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City of Fe�� ral Way
NPDES Phase II Stormwa£er Management Program
BACKGROUND
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal permit authorized
under the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972 (as amended in 1977) that regulates stormwater
and wastewater discharges to waters of the State. While NPDES is a federal permit, it is
primarily administered by state governments. The NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit for Western Washington was issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology on
January 17, 2007 and went into effect on February 16, 2007.
While. there are several types of NPDES permits, the municipal permit is intended to reduce the
impacts from both point source (i.e. construction site runoffl and non-point source pollution
carried by stormwater. Construction site run-off and non-point source pollution, such as oils and
metals from cars, fertilizers and pesticides from lawns, soaps from car washes, and pet waste
are major contributors to water quality degraciation in our lakes, streams, wetlands and the
Puget Sound.
One of the major requirements under the Municipal NPDES Permit is that all affected
municipalities create and implement a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) which
addresses the required program elements: 1) Public Education and Outreach, 2) Public
Involvement and Participation, 3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, 4) Construction Site
Run-Off 5) Operations and Maintenance of Post Construction Stormwater Facilities, and 6)
Monitoring. While the permit went into effect in February of 2007, the permit phases program
implementation requirements through 2012.
On June 17, 2009, the Washington State Department of Ecology issued a general permit
modification to address outcomes of appeals and orders made by the Pollution Control Hearings
Board. This Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit modification became
effective on July 17, 2009.
In 2011 the Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, Engrossed Substitute House Bill
(ESHB) 1478 to give cities and counties fiscal relief during periods of economic downturn by
delaying or modifying certain regulatory and statuary requirements. This law affects the re-
issuance of the updated Municipal Stormwater NPDES General Permit that was scheduled for
2012. Re-issuance deadlines and effective dates for the Western Washington Phase II
Municipal Stormwater General permits have since been modified according to ESHB 1478:
• Ecology will re-issue the current Phase II permits with no mod�cation in July 2012 for a
period of one year. The current permit will be in effect for one additional year only—until
August 2013. The requirements in the pe�mit will not change during that year.
• Ecology will also re-issue the next updated Phase II permits at the same time with an
effective date of August 2013. This permit will have updated permit requirements and new
deadlines for permittees to meet. Although Ecology will reissue the updated Phase II
permit in July 2012, it will not become effective until August 2013. The updated Phase II
permit will be in effect until August 2018.
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City of F�ec�eral Way
NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program
INTRODUCTION
This document has been prepared to meet the City of Federal Way's Western Washington
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit) requirement for development of a Stormwater
Management Program (SWMP) identified in Section S5.A.2 of the Permit.
The City's SWMP outlines how the City will reduce the discharge of pollutants from the City's
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to the maximum extent practicable (MEP),
meet Washington State's All Known and Reasonable Technology (AKART) requirements, and
protect water quality once it is fully implemented.
All of the required SWMP elements are being implemented by the City. The City gathers,
tracks, maintains and uses information on an ongoing basis to facilitate refinement and
implementation of the SWMP, Permit compliance, and to set surFace water related priorities.
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NPDES Phase II Stormwa er Management Program
SECTION 1- PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREAC�I
1.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.1)
. Develop education and outreach programs that are designed to reduce or eliminate
behaviors and practices that contribute to or cause adverse stormwater impacts.
. Prioritize and address the target audiences and subject areas listed in the permit based
on stormwater issues and practices currently existing in Federal Way.
. Measure changes in the understanding and adoption of behaviors by the target
audience, and use that information to evaluate past programs and to direct future
programs.
. Maintain records of public education and outreach activities.
. Surnmarize activities in the Annual Report.
Program implementation was required by February 16, 2009.
1.2 Current Activities
The City of Federal Way SurFace Water Management Division (SWM) maintains an active
Public Education and Outreach Program. SWM uses a variety of approaches to inform
residents and businesses about stormwater pollution prevention, stewardship opportunities,
capita� improvement projects, watershed planning, and maintenance activities. The program is
consistently evolving and expanding to reach new audiences and cover additional pollution
prevention and stormwater related topics. Staff documents and maintains records of all public
education activities. A summary of the major public education activities in 2011 is provided
below.
• SWM produced three different quarterly newsletters (7he Waterlog, The Green Tide, and
The Lakeview) which target different audiences: the general public, lake residents, and
shoreline property owners. The newsletters covered a variety of topics on pollution
prevention and general awareness of stormwater related issues.
. Staff re-designed and updated the Surface Water Management web pages.
. As a component of the Dumas Bay Saltwater Algae Grant, SWM developed several
public education tools for residents within the Joes Creek and Lakota Creek watersheds
including a website, educational mailings, a shoreline stewardship guide, and held a
nutrient reduction workshop which focused on natural yard care, pet waste, and septic
� system maintenance. Also as part of this grant, SWM hired an environmental consultant
to conduct an environmental audit of the Twin Lakes Golf course. The consultant
recommended BMPs that can help to reduce the golf course's impact on surface waters.
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NPDES Phase Il Stormwa�er Management Program
. Surface Water Management has several ongoing programs that encourage public
involvement. The Stream Team and Curb Marker program receive many volunteers
each year. In 2011 SWM hosted a number of additional volunteer activities including the
Redondo Creek cleanup, BPA Trail cleanup, ivy and invasive species removal, and tree
planting events.
• SWM introduced a new public education program, Salmon in City Hall, in 2011. Staff
raised several hundred salmon eggs on display in the public lobby of Federal Way City
Hall. The display and educational materials highlight the relationship befinreen people's
everyday activities at home, stormwater, and the health of salmon. In the Spring a
salmon releasing event was held with students from a local preschool.
• In the fall, Surface Water Management held a series of "Waterwise Workshops" for
Federal Way residents, landscapers, and contractors. Five free workshops were offered
on low impact development techniques, natural yard care, building rain gardens,
composting, and rainwater harvesting.
. The City operates a very successful "fish friendly" charity car wash program. The
number of businesses and groups participating in this program consistently grows each
year. Special kits, designed to divert wash water to the sanitary sewer system, are
loaned out by the City at no cost. In 2011 these kits were checked out for 37 charity car
wash events.
• SWM developed a Fact Sheet on Snow & Ice Removal BMPs for private property and
business owners in Federal Way. This document was mailed to over 600 property
owners in November.
. SWM staff translated selected stormwater educational materials in different languages
including Korean, Russian, Chinese, Bulgarian, German, and Spanish to address
diversity in the Federal Way community.
• Staff worked closely with a consultant and property manager of a large business park in
Federal Way to develop and implement a formal stormwater management and pollution
prevention plan. SWM provided printed educational materials, marked all stormdrains
on the property, and participated in tenant training.
• The Surface Water Utility waives the stormwater fee for the Federal Way School District
and in exchange the School District provides surface water related public education to its
students as part of its curriculum.
SWM staff has also helped teachers at a few local schools, who have access to a
stream, implement a water quality monitoring component to their curriculum.
Each spring SWM holds a stream clean up event for students in an environmental
program at Nautilus Elementary.
. The City's Solid Waste and Recycling Division (SWR) compliments many of the
educational efforts of the Surface Water Management Division. SWR promotes
household pollution prevention, proper disposal of chemicals, and proper handling of pet
waste. SWR also provides Federal Way residents with information and options for
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NPDES Phase II Stormwa�'er Management Program
disposal of used motor oil, leftover paint, and other liquids that pose a threat to surface
water and the environment. The department also advertises the City's Spill Hotline
number in a number of its publications.
• SWM staff participates in a number of regional forums that focus on stormwater
education: WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum and Management Committee, Puget
Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordination Board, STORM, EcoNet, and the South
King County Stormwater Outreach Group. The City of Federal Way also actively
promotes the regional stormwater education campaign Puget Sound Starts Here.
1.3 Planned Activities
Surface Water Management is planning to conduct the following Public Education and Outreach
activities in 2012:
. Surface Water Management will continue to maintain and update a comprehensive
website that provides the public with information on the NPDES permit, pollution
prevention, storm system maintenance, stewardship opportunities, and much more.
. The Waterlog and The Lakeview newsletters will continue to be published quarterly to
address topics on pollution prevention and general awareness of stormwater related
issues.
• The City will continue to encourage public involvement and stewardship through the
Stream Team and Curb Marker programs.
. Numerous volunteer events will take place in 2012 including stream cleanups, tree
planting events, and invasive species removals from conservation properties.
• The Salmon in City Hall project will continue annually. In 2012 staff plans to expand
components of the educational display. A salmon releasing event will occur in the spring.
. In 2012 SWM will help support Salmon in the Classroom programs in three Federal Way
Schools. Support includes purchasing equipment, providing classroom stormwater
presentations, and coordinating a releasing event.
. SWM staff will coordinate with the Federal Way School District to improve stormwater
education elements in their science curriculum.
. Federal Way will continue to participate in regional forums focused on stormwater
education and promote the Puget Sound Starts Here brand and logo using a variety of
new approaches over the next year.
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City of F�c�eral Way
NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program
SECTION 2- PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT & PARTICIPATION
2.1 Permit Requirement (S5.C.2)
Create opportunities for public involvement through advisory councils, watershed
committees, participation in developing rate structures, stewardship programs,
environmental activities, or other similar activities. At a minimum, the public must be
provided an opportunity to participate in the decision-making processes involving the
development, implementation, and update of the SWMP.
. Make the SWMP and Annual Report available to the public, including posting on the
City's website.
• Summarize activities in the Annual Report.
The Public Participation Program was required February 16, 2008.
2.2 Current Activities
The City of Federal Way encourages residents and interested parties to participate in the
decision making processes involving the update and implementation of the City's Stormwater
Management Program (SWMP). Opportunities for public participation in the development of the
SWMP are available through the following venues:
. The quarterly Surface Water Management (SWM) newsletter, "The Water Logn, is used
to raise awareness of the Permit requirements, update the public on the development
of the SWMP and solicit comments.
. The City's Surface Water Management webpage provides a general description of the
Permit, describes the progress on the development of the SWMP and displays the
updated SWMP and the Annual Reports as they become available. Opportunity for
public comment and participation is provided via e-mail.
. The annual public meeting of the development, permitting and zoning stakeholders (i.e.
engineers, architects, developers, business owners, utilities and public school
representatives) is used to assess the City's permitting process as well as provide
updates on NPDES requirements.
. An opportunity for participation in the development of SWMP is available to City
residents through Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC) meetings. The
LUTC reviews many of the programmatic and policy changes proposed under the
SWMP and allows public comment on all of their agenda items.
. City Council reviews and approves many of the programmatic and policy changes
related to the SWMP. Public comments are accepted during all City Council meetings.
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2.3 Planned Activities
The City will continue to offer these opportunities for comment and involvement in the
development of the Surface Water Management Plan. Public comments will be used as an
adaptive management tool to evaluate permit compliance, the effectiveness of the SWMP, and
set future priorities.
SECTION 3— ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION & ELIMINATION
3.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.3)
. Develop an ongoing program to detect and remove illicit connections, discharges and
improper disposal including spills into the municipal stormwater system.
. Develop a municipal storm sewer map that includes attributes listed in section
S5.C.3.a. of the permit.
. Adopt and implement an ordinance to prohibit non-stormwater discharges, spills, illicit
connections, and illegal dumping into stormwater systems.
. Publicize� a number for public reporting of spills and other illicit discharges.
• Identify and prioritize areas likely to have illicit discharges.
• Conduct a visual inspection of three high-priority water bodies and conduct an
inspection of at least one each year thereafter.
• Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste, and publicize a hotline phone
number for the public to report spills, dumping, and illicit discharges.
. Adopt and implement procedures for prograrn evaluation and assessment which
includes spill tracking, inspection tracking, and feedback from public education efforts.
. Provide training for municipal field staff on the identification and reporting of illicit
discharges in the stormwater system.
• Summarize activities in the Annual Report.
The City was required to fully implement the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
no later than August 18, 2011.
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NPDES Phase II Stormwa�er Management Program
3.2 Current Activities
The City of Federal Way maintains an active Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
program designed to identify and remove prohibited discharges and illicit connections to the
City's stormwater system. The City has fully implemented all IDDE program requirements.
. The City maintains a comprehensive map of its municipal separate storm sewer
system (MS4) which includes all known storm sewer outfalls, receiving waters, and
municipal structural stormwater BMPs. The map is continually updated to reflect new
connections and changes based on field verification. The map is available upon
request.
. The City implements and enforces Ordinance 09-619 in order to meet the requirements
of the Permit. The ordinance effectively prohibits all of the categories of non-
stormwater discha�ges listed in the Permit and includes escalating enforcement
procedures and actions pursuant to those outlined in FWRC 16.45, 16.50, and 16.55.
• The City identifies priority areas where illicit discharges are most likely to occur. The
evaluation is based upon a prioritization of sub-watersheds using eight individual illicit
discharge potential (IDP) screening factors such as land use, past complaints, and
number of pollution generating sites.
. Receiving waters in Federal Way are prioritized for visual inspection, and field
assessments. Three priority water bodies (Joes Creek, Redondo Creek, and West
Hylebos Creek) were completed in the summer of 2010. In the summer of 2011, staff
completed a field assessment of Cold Creek. During the assessment, outfall locations
were verified and screened for illicit discharges, and newly discovered outfalls were
mapped.
In 2011, the City formally implemented IDDE procedures regarding the characterization
of the nature and environmental threat posed by illicit discharges, procedures for tracing
the source of illicit discharges, and procedures for eliminating the source of discharges.
The existing IDDE program includes notification of appropriate authorities, notification of
property owners, technical assistance for eliminating the discharge, follow-up
inspections, and escalating enforcement and legal actions if the discharge is not
abated.
Surface Water Management's existing Public Education and Outreach Program
includes educational materials designed to prevent illicit discharges by educating
business owners, employees, and the public on pollution prevention best management
practices and waste disposal techniques. Educational materials are disseminated to
targeted audiences on an ongoing basis. Many of these materials are described in
Section 1 of the SWMP.
. The City's Public Works Department main number (253-835-2700) is publicly listed for
reporting spills and illicit discharges. After normal business hours, the public can report
stormwater pollution to the city's call service at (800) 400-0749. The report is then be
forwarded to on-call City staff. The phone numbers are publicized on the web, in
newsletters, brochures, and many other educational materials.
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NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program
. Information regarding IDDE reports and complaints, follow-up inspections, and
enforcement actions are carefully tracked and documented.
• In 2011 staff completed a summary of feedback received from IDDE pubtic education
efforts to be included in the Annual Report.
• Training is provided to all field staff responsible for identification, investigation,
termination, cleanup and reporting of illicit discharges. Training is also provided for
staff who may observe an illicit discharge while perForming their normal job duties. Field
staff from the following City departments have received training: Public Works,
Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Safety.
3.3 Planned Activities
. The municipal storm sewer system map will continue to be updated as necessary and
new information added as it becomes available.
. Field assessment of at least one high priority water body will be completed annually.
• City staff will continue to evaluate and improve the IDDE program based on
experience, lessons learned, and feedback from public education efforts.
. Follow-up training will be provided as needed to address changes in procedures,
techniques or requirements. All training records (including course information and the
staff trained) witl be documented and maintained.
• SWM will explore additional ways to improve outreach and cooperation with business
owners.
SECTION 4 CONTROLLING RUNOFF FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES
4.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.4)
• Adopt an ordinance that addresses runoff from new developments, redevelopment and
construction sites.
• Adopt minimum stormwater designs standards that are equivalent to the Department of
Ecology's 2005 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington.
• Implement a program to review plans, inspect construction sites, and take enforcement
action against those failing to meet the required standards.
• Include provisions to allow for non-structural preventative actions and source reduction
practices such as Low Impact Development techniques.
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NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program
. Adopt an ordinance, maintenance standards, inspection procedures, and enforcement
provisions to insure the long-term operation and maintenance of permanent stormwater
control facilities.
. Provide training for staff on new and revised regulations, standards, processes and
procedures.
. Provide copies of the "Notice of Intent for Construction Activity" and "Notice of Intent for
Industrial Activity" to representatives of proposed new development and
redevelopment.
• Summarize activities in the Annual Report.
The Construction Site Runoff Program was required to be fully implemented by February 16,
2010.
4.2 Current Activities
The City of�Federal Way recognizes that construction site run-off is a major contributor to water
quality degradation in the greater Puget Sound region. To address this issue and to better
protect our natural waterways, the City's current construction site run-off program exceeds the
minimum requirements of the Permit in many respects. Construction site run-off is reviewed
and inspected for all construction projects, ranging from single family structures to large
commercial developments.
The City has adopted the 2009 King County SurFace Water Design Manual, effective
February 16, 2010, which has been deemed an equivalent to the Washington State
Department of Ecology's (DOE) 2005 Stormwater Manual.
. The City's BMP selection and site planning process has been updated through the
adoption of the 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual (2009 KCSWDM).
The authority to conduct inspections on new developments is granted during
construction pursuant to an access agreement allowed under Federal Way City Code
(FWRC) 19.25.080. Authority to conduct post construction inspection of private
drainage facilities discharging to the City's storm system from new development is
established through drainage covenants, conditions attached to the final permit, and
through FWRC 16.10.065.
. Non-structural preventive actions and source control improvements measures, such as
LID, are currently allowed. Staff has completed a report on LID implementation that
identifies obstacles to implementing certain LID techniques in Federal Way and
suggests measures to address those barriers.
. Four staff members obtained LID Certification through Washington State University's
Extension program in spring of 2011.
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City of F eral Way
NPDES Phase II Storm�a�er Management Program
• Prior to any clearing and grading activity on a construction site, a Pre-construction
Inspection is conducted with the contractor to review initial erosion control
requirements and the inspection process.
. A minimum of two erosion control inspections are conducted by City inspection staff to
ensure erosion control measures are being implemented and maintained throughout
construction of the project.
. A final erosion control inspection is conducted prior to final building permit approval of
single-family, multi-family and commercial construction.
. The ability to conduct enforcement of erosion control and stormwater requirements is
provided within the City's existing development review and inspection process (FWRC
1.15.010 through 1.15.100 and International Building Code R113 and R114).
• Covenants are attached to all new developments with stormwater detention and flow
control facilities at the time of final approval. The covenant allows access for inspection
and requires long term operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities (FWRC
16.36.020 and 16.35.030).
. Maintenance standards for private stormwater systems are established in Appendix A
of the 2009 King County SurFace Water Design Manual.
. Developments containing storm systems are encouraged to dedicate these stormwater
facilities to the City at the time of final approval. The developer is required to maintain
a two-year maintenance bond to ensure maintenance of these facilities during the first
two years (most often the heaviest construction period) following final approval. Staff
conducts inspections of these facilities during this period to enforce compliance with
maintenance standards. The City takes over operation and maintenance of these
facilities once the bond is released.
. Records of inspections, violations, and enforcement activities are tracked through a
database permit tracking system.
NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Focus Sheets are available at the
City's Permit Center. Pursuant to a communication from the Department of Ecology,
these focus sheets may be made available to the public in lieu of the application
(Notice of Intent).
. All staff responsible for implementing the program to control run-off from construction
sites are trained to conduct these activities.
4.3 Planned Activities
The requirements in section S5.C4 of the Permit have been met and the Construction Run-off
Control Program has been fully implemented. The City will continue to carry out all related
activities to ensure compliance with the Permit.
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City of F�d�ral Way
NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program
. The program is continuously being reviewed and refined to ensure consistent
application of the most current adopted regulations. Implementation of all permit
requirements in S5.C.4 will continue.
. The City will continue to provide training as necessary.
SECTION 5 POLLUTION PREVENTION, OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE
5.1 Permit Requirements (S5.C.5)
. Establish maintenance standards that are as protective, or more protective, as those
specified in the 2005 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington.
. Perform inspections of municipally owned or operated water quality treatment and flow
control facilities and catch basins at the frequencies specified by the permit.
. Maintain records of inspections and maintenance or repair activities.
• Implement practices to reduce stormwater impacts associated with maintenance
operations for streets, parking lots, roads or highways owned or maintained by the City.
. Implement practices to reduce pollutants in runoff from all lands owned and maintained
by the City.
. Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for all heavy equipment maintenance
or storage yards owned or operated by the City.
. Develop and implement an ongoing training program for City staff whose job functions
may impact stormwater quality.
. Summarize activities in the Annual Fteport.
All elements of the Operations and Maintenance Program were required by February 16, 2010.
5.2 Current Activities
The City of Federal Way maintains a proactive and effective maintenance program of the City's
drainage infrastructure, which includes catch basins, pipes, open channels, as well as
residential and regional retention/detention facilities.
. The City adopted the maintenance standards found in Appendix A of the 2009 King
County Surface Water Design Manual.
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NPDES Phase II Stormwater Management Program
• Regular maintenance of SWM's facilities is conducted by SWM Maintenance staff
consistent with the adopted standards to ensure stormwater facilities are functioning
properly.
• All known municipally owned or operated stormwater treatment and flow control
facilities are inspected and maintained at a minimum, annually. All known City owned
or operated stormwater retention/detention ponds are currently inspected and
maintained twice a year. Staff inspects at least 95% of the structures annually.
• SWM maintains a"Hot Spot" list of locations vulnerable to surface water related
problems during major storm events. Staff inspects these locations after all major
storms to ensure the systems are functioning properly, and to determine/conduct any
maintenance or repair needs.
. Sediment levels in catch basins (CBs) are evaluated on a circuit basis annually. When
sediment levels equal or exceed 50% of the sump capacity on average in the sampling
circuit, all CBs and inlet structures in that circuit are cleaned. Catch basins in high use
areas, such as main arterials, are cleaned throughout the City each year.
. In 2010, SWM developed and implemented a comprehensive Conditional Assessment
Program as a tool to proactively manage the MS4 to prevent flooding, drainage
problems and water quality problems. The camera inspection program supports
several NPDES related activities (on-going comprehensive mapping of the MS4,
evaluation of Best Management Practices, improving the ability to trace spills and
identify illicit connections to the stormwater system).
SWM has implemented practices and procedures that reduce stormwater impacts
associated with runoff from streets, parking lots, roads and highways owned or
maintained by the City, as well as road maintenance activities conducted by the City.
Activities addressed include: pipe and culvert cleaning, ditch maintenance, street
cleaning, road repair and resurfacing, snow and ice control, utility installation,
pavement striping, maintaining roadside areas and vegetation, and dust control.
Staff has modified policies and procedures regarding the maintenance and operation
of lands owned or maintained by the City in an effort to reduce the discharge of
stormwater pollutants. Policies and procedures that have been addressed include:
application of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, sediment and erosion control,
landscape maintenance, vegetation disposal, and cleaning and maintenance of
building exteriors.
. The City has an on-going training program for employees whose job functions may
impact water quality. The program addresses the importance of protecting water
quality, the requirements of the Permit, operations and maintenance standards,
inspection procedures, BMP selection, and ways to perform their job activities to
prevent or minimize impacts to water quality.
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the City's heavy equipment
maintenance and storage yard has been implemented. The SWPPP includes periodic
visual inspections of the facility to evaluate the effectiveness of the BMPs.
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NPDES Phase II Stormwa er Management Program
• Records of inspections and maintenance or repair activities are kept in accordance
with the S9 Reporting Requirements of the Permit.
5.3 Planned Activities
• City will complete a 10 year catch basin monitoring program upon which our circuit
cleaning schedule is based.
• Surface Water Management will continue the Conditional Assessment Program and
use the information to improve the City's ability to proactively and effectively maintain
the MS4.
• Staff will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of selected pollution prevention BMPs
and will continue to ensure full implementation of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan.
• The City will provide follow-up training as needed to address changes in procedures,
techniques or requirements. The City will track and maintain records of training
provided.
SECTION 6 MONITORING
6.1 Permit Requirements (S8.C)
. Prepare for future comprehensive long-term monitoring of both stormwater and of
Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) effectiveness.
. Report any stormwater monitoring or studies currently being conducted by the City.
• Assess the appropriateness of the best management practices identified for each
component of the SWMP, and identify any changes that are made or are anticipated to
be made. .
6.2 Current Activities
. The City has identified two outfalls (representing commercial and high-density
residential land uses) where permanent sampling stations could be established in the
future.
. Two suitable questions concerning SWMP effectiveness have been developed, and
monitoring methods have been identified to attempt to answer these questions.
. A summary of current monitoring activities by the City has been provided in the Annual
Report.
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NPDES Phase II Stormwa er Management Program
6.3 Planned Activities
There are no additional monitoring requirements to be implemented in 2012. New
monitoring requirements are expected in the next permit cycle. The City will begin
preparing for additional monitoring in the future.
• City will continue its ongoing monitoring of the North Fork of the West Branch of the
Hylebos Creek in support of the Regional Pond expansion project scheduled for 2013.
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NPDES Phase II Stormw��er Management Program
CITY OF �rr�
Federal Wa
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NPDES
Annual Re ort
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Reporting Period 2011
(Prepared March 2012)
Pursuant to the
Western Washington Phase II
Municipal Stormwater Permit
# WAR 04 — 5516
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I. Permittee Information
Permittee Name
City of Federal Way
Contact Name
Wlliam Appleton, P.E.
Mailing Address
33325 8th Avenue South
City
Fedearl Way
Email Adddress
william.appleton@cityoffederalway.com
II. Regulated Small MS4 Location
Jurisdiction
City of Federal Way
Major Receiving Water(s)
Puqet Sound
Permittee Coverage Number
WAR 04-5516
Phone Number
253-835-2750
State
WA
Entity Type:
Countv
Zip + 4
98003-6325
the box that applies
i /Town Other
x
II1. Relying on another Governmental Entity
If you are relying on another governmental entity to satisfy one or more of the
permit obligations, list the entity and briefly describe the permit obligation(s) they
are implementing on your behalf below. Attach a copy of your agreement with the
other entity to provide additionad detail.
Name of Entity: Permit Obligation(s):
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IV. Certification
All annual reports must be signed and certified by the responsible official(s) of permittee or co-
permittees. Please print and sign this page of the reporting form and mail it (with an original
signature) to Ecology at the address noted below. An electronic signature will not su�ce.
I certify under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that Qualified Personnel properly gathered and
evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or
those persons directly responsible for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting
false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for willful violations.
Title
Date
Name Title Date
Name Title Date
Name Title
Name
Title
Date
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VI. Status Report Covering Calendar Yr: 2011
PLEASE indicate reporting year and your jurisdiction in Line 1, above.
PLEASE refer to the INSTRUCTIONS tab for assistance filling out this table.
Jurisdiction Name: City of Federal way
NOTE: For clarification on how to answer questions, place cursor over cells with red flags.
NOTE: Please answer all questions.
PLEASE review your work for completeness and accuracy. Save this worksheet as you go!
Ques�tion Y/N/ # Gamme�ts (50 wvard limit) Name of Attachment 8
NA Page #, �f aaplicable
1. Attached annual written update of Permittee's Y See Attachment- City of Federal
Stormwater Management Program (SWMP), Way Stormwater Management
including applicable requirements under Program document (SWMP)
SS.A.2 and S9?
2. Attached a copy of any annexations, NA There were no annexations or boundary
incorporations or boundary changes resulting changes during the reporting period.
in an increase or decrease in the Permittee's
geographic area of permit coverage during the
reporting period, and implications for the
SWMP as per S9.E.3?
3. Implemented an ongoing program for Y
gathering, tracking, maintaining, and using
information to evaluate SWMP development,
implementation and permit compliance and to
set priorities? (SS.A.3)
4. Began tracking costs or estimated costs of the Y
development and implementation of the
SWMP? (Reguired no later than January l,
2009, SS.A.3.a)
5. SWMP includes an education program aimed Y'�� �� �;
at residents, businesses, industries, elected
officials, policy makers, planning staff and ` '
other employees of the Permittee? (Required `� �
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to begin by February 15, 2009, SS.C.1) `
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6. Distributed appropriate information to target Y
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audiences identified in the area served by the g `•
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MS4? (Required to begin by Fe6ruary 15, �•
2009, SS.C.I.a)
7. Tracked the types of public education and Y
outreach activities implemented. (Required to Y '"
begin by February 15, 2009, SS.C.I.c) `' E
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7b. Number of activities implemented: ' 60 Number of public education activities in 2011.
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8. Measured the understanding and adoption of Y
the targeted behaviors among at least one ', "
targeted audience in at least one subject area. 4$
(Reguired to begin by February 15, 2009, °
SS.C.I.b) � � �
9. Provided opportunities for the public to Y
participate in the decision making processes
involving the development, implementation
and updates of the Permittee's SWMP?
(Required by February 15, 2008, SS.C.2.a)
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Question Y/N/ # Comments (50 word limit) Name of Attachment 8
NA Page #, if aqalicabie
10. Developed and implemented a process for Y :�����:
public involvement and consideration of public �"y' �' �
comments on the SWMP? (Required by
February 15, 2008, SS.C.2.a)
11. Made the most cunent version of the SWMP Y
available to the ublic. SS.C.2.b)
12. Posted the SWMP and latest annual report on Y
your website. SS.C.2.b
12b. NOTE website address in Attachment field: http://www.ciryoffederalway.com
/index.as x?NID=186
13. Initiated or implemented an ongoing program Y ��
to detect and remove illicit connections and '�� <
illegal discharges into the Permittee's MS4? ��� � t
(Required August 19, 2011, SS.C3) `,� ����';
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14. Developed and currently maintain a map of Y�� '`
your MS4? (Required by February 16, 2011, ��"�����'
SS.C.3.a �� �� �
14b. Initiated a program to develop and maintain a Y
map of all connections to the MS4 authorized
or allowed by the Permittee after the Permit
effective date? (SS.C.3.a.ii)
15. Map shows the location of ail known Y
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municipal separate storm sewer outfalls, ���•
receiving waters and structural stormwater ��?
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BMPs owned, operated, or maintained by the ��%
Permittee? (Required by February 16, 2011,
SS.C.3.a.i) '' � `
16. Map shows all storm sewer outFalls with a 24 Y
inch nominal diameter or larger, or an
equivalent cross-sectional area for non-pipe
systems and includes tributary conveyances,
associated drainage areas and land use?
(Required by February 16, 2011, SS.C.3.a.i) °= `
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17. Map shows geographic areas served by the Y ' �
Permittee's MS4 that do not discharge
stormwater to surface waters? (Reguired by �'; �,,
February 16, 2011, SS.C3.a.iii)
18. Map has been made available upon request? Y
SS.C.3.a.iv)
19. Developed and implemented regulatory actions Y `-� Ordinance No. 09-619
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necessary to effectively prohibit non- % 5
stormwater, iliicit discharges into the '��' ����
Permittee's MS4? (Reguired by August 15, �;�
2009, SS.C.3.b) � �
20. Developed and implemented an ongoing Y >' '
program to detect and address non-stormwater
illicit discharges, including spills, and illicit �' ',
connections into the Permittee's MS4?
(Required by August 19, 2011, SS.C.3.c)
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Question Y/N/ # Gomments (50 word limit) Name of Attachment 8�
NA Page #, if applicable
21. Developed procedures for locating priority Y
areas likely to have illicit discharges, including `�- ��'��
at a minimum: evaluating land uses and
; ;.
associated business/industrial activities
present; areas where complaints have been � �:
registered in the past; and areas with storage of ��� `'� =:
large quantities of materials that could result in ��`��;
illicit discharges, including spills? (Required ��� �
by August 19, 2011, SS.C.3.c.i) �
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22. Implemented field assessment activities, Y � ak'�T •
including visual inspection of priority outfalls ���
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identified during dry weather, and for the s��� �`
purposes of verifying outfall locations, �`���� �'
identifying previously unknown outfalls, and �,� �
detecting illicit discharges. (Required by =��`�
August 19, 2011, SS.C.3.c.ii) u � "` `
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23. Prioritized receiving waters for visual Y "�-� _
ins ection? Re uired b Febru 16 2010, y � �
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SS.C3.c.ii �.�,. �.,,�,;
24. Conducted field assessments for three high Y �
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priority water bodies? (Required by February ���.
16, 2011, SS.C.3.c.ii � � � _'
25. Conducted field assessments on at least one Y �>� `�"°
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high priority water body? (Required annually ����� ;
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after February 16, 2011, SS.C.3.c.ii) ,��
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26. Developed and implemented procedures for Y�;, ���-.
characterizing the nature of, and potential :����;
public or environmentai threat posed by, any -���'
illicit discharges found by or reported to the `� Fz;'
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Permittee? (Required by August 19, 2011, �
SS.C.3.c.iii) ��� �
27. Developed and implemented procedur.es for Y 1".'<' ` Implemented pipe video inspection program in
tracing the source of an illicit discharge;
`� �, 2011.
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including visual inspections, and when �',£ ��� �.
necessary, opening manholes, using mobile '�� k '
cameras, collecting and analyzing water . �»Y ��� ,
samples, and/or other detailed inspection �� ����
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procedures? (Required by August 19, 2011, �''
SS.C.3.c.iv) "'�° ���^
28. Developed and implemented procedures for Y
removing the source of the discharge, �� �
including notification of appropriate ���� �✓
authorities; notification of the property owner; ����
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technical assistance for eliminating the ,.� �����
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discharge; follow-up inspections; and ��� v��
escalating enforcement and legal actions if the �-: ��
discharge is not eliminated? (Reguired by �� �`� :
August 19, 2011, SS.C3.c.v.) �
29. Informed public employees, businesses, and Y ``� ���n �'
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the general public of hazards associated with ;°�� ,
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illegal dischazges and improper disposal of �,
waste? (Reguired by August 19, 2011, �;, ,.., ,�: ':
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Question Y/N/ # Comments (50 word timit) Name of Attachment 8�
NA Page #, if applicable
30. Distributed appropriate information to target Y
audiences identified pursuant to S5.C.1?
(Required by August 19, 2011, SS.C.3.d.i)
31. Publicized a hotline or other local telephone Y
number for public reporting of spills and other ''`
illicit discharges? (Required by February 15, ;
2009, SS.C.3.d.ii) Yn �`" �
31b. Number of hotline calls received: `* �"�¢ . 9
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31c. Number of follow-up actions taken in response =` � = 38 Staff follows up with all reports received.
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32 Maintained a hotline or other reporting number / Y �:'� � w�
for pubiic reporting of illicit discharges, �; �''
including spills? (Required by February 15, ��,, ,
2009, SS.C3.d.ii) �'� .� t '
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32b. NOTE hotline number in Comments field `,,� � �� (253) 835-2700 After hours:(800) 400-0749
33 Tracked the number of illicit discharges, Y t
including spills, identified? (Required by , '�'
Au ust 19, 2011, SS.C.3.e) '�', ,�� ��`'
33b. Number of illicit dischar es identified: 22
34 Tracked the number of inspections made for Y ,` Approximately 26,400 lineai feet of stormwater
illicit connections? Re uired b Au ust 19 �`� �,,.; pipe was inspected in 2011 for illicit
� q Y g ' ���'� � � connections.
2011, SS.C.3.e �� ... ___..:
34b. Number of ins ections: � �
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35 Received feedback from IDDE public Y
education efforts? (Required by August 19,
2011, SS.C3.e =:��
36 Attached report on IDDE public education Y %<,�
efforts? (Required by August 19, 2011, ��� �'
SS.C3.d, SS.C.3.e " � �:
37 Municipal field staff responsible for Y ;' ��,', No formal training was held in 2011. Five
identification, investigation, termination, ;'.� ��` - trainings were held in 2009.
cleanup, and reporting of illicit discharges, �
improper disposal and illicit connections are �;% ��
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trained to conduct these activities? (Required
,
by August 15, 2009, SS.C.3.f.i) - '
37b. Number of trainin s rovided: �
37c. Number of staff trained: �,,. �
38 Provided follow-up training as needed to NA = No formal follow up training was held in 2011.
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address changesin procedures,techniques or '
requirements? (Required by August 15, 2009, w�� '
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SS.C.3.f.i) "
38b. Number of trainin s rovided: � 0
38c. Number of staff trained: �''' �
39 Develpped and implemented an ongoing Y No formal training was held in 2011. Training
�= for 133 employees was conducted in January
training program on the identification of an �,r,; 2010.
illicit discharge/connection, and on the proper �`- ��
procedures for reporting and responding to the
illicit discharge/ connection for all municipal
field staff, which, as part of their normal job
responsibilities, might come into contact with
or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or
illicit connection to the storm sewer system?
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.3.f.ii.) ;` �, ��''�
39b. Number of trainin s rovided: ' y' �
39c. Number of staff trained: �
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Question Y/NI # Gomments (50 word limit) Name of Attachment &
NA Page #, if appticable
40 Developed, implemented and enforced a Y
program to reduce pollutants in stormwater
,.
runoff to a regulated small MS4 from new ` '
development, redevelopment and construction
site activities? (Reguired by February 16, �"
2010, SS.C.4) �' � '
���
�� ��� :�
41 Applied stormwater runoff program to all sites Y �� :���� The Ciry of Federal Way applies its stormwater
that disturb a land area 1 acre or greater, � f�; run-off program to ali development sites
including projects less than one acre that are �� �egardiess of size.
part of a larger common plan of the x� ���'�:.
,���
development or sale? (Required by February �' �� `'
16, 2010, SS.C.4) e ���;
�,.
42 Appiied stormwater runoff program to private Y '�� `� �
and pubiic development, including roads? ,��,��
(Reguired by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4) ������
��{�. � ��
�...�:;� �;
43 Applied the Technical Thresholds in Appendix Y `� �;', The City of Federal Way appiies the Technical
1 to all sites 1 acre or greater, including ���y���M' Thresholds in Appendix 1 to all development
projects less than one acre that aze part of a ,�� sites regardless of size.
larger common plan of the development ar ��� '
sale? (Reguired by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4) ;�`� ``�';
��z �"�
44 Adopted and implemented regulatory Y r= ����
mechanism (such as an ordinance) necessary to ': �����.
address run-offfrom new development, ��
redevelopment and construction site activities? ��� �;
� Re uired b Febru 16 2010 SS.C.4.a) ����"°
9 Y �l' , , _, , �
s ��;
�
45 Retained existing local requirements to apply Y The City of Federai Way adopted the newer
stormwater controls at smaller sites or at lower 2009 King County Surface Water Design
Manual (2009 KCSWDM) for all development
thresholds than required pursuant to SS.C.4? sites. Sites disturbing less than 1 acre are held
(SS.A.4) to the same standards as those over 1 acre.
46 The ordinance or other enforceable mechanism Y -�^; �� The City of Federal Way has adopted the 2009
includes the minimum requirements, technical �,��� ' King County Surtace Water Design Manual (an
thresholds, and definitions in Appendix 1(or �' � Ecology approved equivalence) in order to
meet this requirement.
an equivalent approved by Ecology under the -s ���
NPDES Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit) �� '��
��� ;
for new development, redevelopment, and y��
construction sites? (Required by February 16, , :
2010, SS.C.4.a.i) �' � '�.
,�
� t�;
;.F, �, �..;.
47 The ordinance or other enforceable mechanism Y '-.` � r• The City of Federal Way has adopted the 2009
`�� � King County Surface Water Design Manual (an
includes exceptions and variance criteria s:. �����'��.
equivalent to those in Appendix 1? (Required ; Ecology approved equivalence) in order to
� W `� � meet this requirement.
by Febnzary 16, 2010, SS.C.4.a.i., and Section ��'��
a„: t �� '
6 ofAppendix 1) "� � �
�,
A� 2� j r
48 Were exceptions or variances to the minimum N ; No exceptions were granted.
requirements in Appendix 1 granted? �� �� f
����� ��'.
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.a.i., �:, ��
and Section 6 of Appendix 1) ;�� „
°=���:.
° ��, � 5
48b. If so, how man were ranted? �;;; 0
49
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Question Y/NI # Comrrtents (5Q word Iimit� Name of Attachment 8
Nq Page #, if applicable
49 The ordinance or other enfarceable mechanism Y ', The City of Federal Way has adopted the 2009
includes a site planning process and BMP ; King County Surface Water Design Manual (an
selection and design criteria that when used to Ecology approved equivalence) in order to
'.' meet the State (AKART) requirement under
implement the minimum requirements in ` Chapter 90.48 RCW.
Appendix 1(or equivalent approved by
Ecology under the Phase I Permit) will protect
water quality, reduce the discharge of " '
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable ��'����
and satisfy the State requirement under �� �� '�'�
Chapter 90.48 RCW to apply all known, M� ..:
,�
available and reasonable methods of ` 3
x �:
prevention, control and treatment (AKART) F' ��� �
�
prior to discharge? (Required by February 16, a� �
2010, SS.C.4.a.ii) `� � �' ���
a:� �� :'.
�,
49b. Cite documentation to meet this requirement in ,_' � : N� Ordinance No. 09-630
� � �� i '
Attachment field: ;� ,,,�� , ,. '
50 The ordinance or other enforceable mechanism Y " �''.+ Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC)
��
provides the legal authority, through the �; �" 19.25.080
approval process for new development, to �� �� �
�
inspect private stormwater facilities that �� :,
discharge to the Permittee's MS4? (Required ��� '
by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.a.iii) ��, �;"��
_,;,�.��„��
a`•��;
51 The ordinance or other enforceable mechanism Y �� Ordinance No. 09-630
allows non-structural preventive actions and '�'"��� ,;;
source reduction approaches such as Low �
��
Impact Development (LID) Techniques to � F
minimize the creation of impervious surfaces �� `'
��r a
and minimize the disturbance of native soils ,�' r���
and vegetation? (Required by February 16, ����:
2010, SS.C.4.a.iv) �
��
52 If the ordinance or regulatory mechanism NA �'� �: City decided not to make this option available.
� ��
allows construction sites to apply the Erosivity `�=,�,,�� ;
� : }, .
W aiver in Appendix 1, Minimum Requirement ;; k ���� r
#2, does it include appropriate, escalating t;
��
enforcement sanctions for construction sites �
that provide notice to the Permittee of their ° s : �� � r
intention to apply the waiver but do not meet '��
� �, .
the requirements (including timeframe �`��
�:��
restrictions, limits on activities that result in �
non-stormwater discharges, and ` � �'�
implementation of appropriate BMPs to ����-�`
�
prevent violations of water yuality standards) ��_
to qualify for the waiver? (If waiver is ailowed, y �
��
the qualification is reguired by February 16, ��� �_°
�� � r
2010, SS.C.4.a.v) 5 �Y
�
, ��
� �m�� ;
��
:''� � u �"`
53 Developed and implemented a permitting Y FWRC 18.05.010 and 19.05.005
process to address runoff from new `�� '
development, redevelopment and construction �' `
site activities with plan review, inspection, and �� '
enforcement capability? (Required by ',` ��� �,
February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.b)
50
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Questian Y/NI # Gomments (50 word limit) Name of Attachment 8
NA Page #, if applicable
54 Applied permitting process to all sites that Y ; The City of Federal Way applies its permitting
disturb a land area 1 acre or greater, including process to alf development sites regardless of
projects less than one acre that are part of a size.
larger common plan of the development or - r
sale? (Required by February 16, 2010,
SS.C.4.b) ° °��.
55 Reviewed Stormwater Site Plans for new Y �� ����
development and redevelopment projects? ��� � �;.
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.b.i) '� �,
�
SSb. Number of site plans reviewed during the ����� 30
re ortin eriod: ;�� :, : ,;
56 Inspected, prior to clearing and construction, Y „� � t City staff inspects aii development sites prior to
� clearing and grading regardless of its potential
all known development sites that have a high ,�r� �
potential for sediment transport as determined � for sediment transport as determined by
�fi � ;�,: Appendix 7.
through plan review based on definitions and �- �
requirements in Appendix 7 Determining � ��
Construction Site Sediment Potential? �� �� ,�
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.b.ii) ��
���
��
�,�� ����
56b. Number of qualifying sites inspected prior to : r ,; $9 13 Commercial Sites, 76 Single Family Sites
clearing and construction during the reportmg ��� `
eriod: ' � ''
57 Inspected construction-phase stormwater � Y �;; �"°
controls at all known permitted development ��
; � _
sites during constcuction to verify proper �
installation and maintenance of required �° k�
erosion and sediment controis? (Reguired by �°`� �,�
February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.b.iii) ��`� 3
j � �
��
57b. Number of sites inspected dwing the � � 91 � 16 Commercial Sites, 75 Single Family Sites
construction phase for the reporting period '{��`� �°
�,����..
�� .
58 Enforced as necessary based on the inspection Y� �'� �r,�,
at new development and redevelopmen; ,� ��
projects? (Required by February 16, 2010, ��;y � `
SS.C.4.b.iii) � � �;
2 �� ,
58b. Number of enforcement actions taken during ,', �, ,: 23
the re ortin eriod:
59 Inspected qualifying permitted development Y �� '�� '
sites upon completion of construction and prior �:a ,
to final approval or occupancy to ensure
�� � � �� �
proper installation of permanent stormwater ���
controls such as stormwater facilities and '�����
� �.
� � �
structural BMPs? (Required by February 16, 4� .
2010, SS.C.4.b.iv and v) ,��� l � �
��, � � `
��r�
59b. Number of qualifying sites known during the '� 86 ^ 12 Commercial, 74 Single Family Sites
re ortin eriod: �� fi s�.
59a Number of qualifying sites inspected during �° °�� 86
� �
the re ortin eriod: �;;;.;:� �
60 Verified a maintenance plan is completed and Y ��»-�
responsibility for maintenance is assigned for �
qualifying projects? (Required by February 16, �
N
2010, SS.C.4.b.iv) „`;' �'
��
51
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Question Y/N/ # 'Gomments (50 word limit) Name of Attachment 8
NA Page #, if applicabfe
61 Enforced regulations as necessary based on the Y
inspection? (Required by February 16, 2010,
SS.C.4.b.iv)
61b. Number of enforcement actions taken durmg ��
��
the re ortin eriod: ��5,__ :
62 Developed and implemented an enforcement Y ,�t.
��� *
strategy to respond to issues of non- ��>�
compliance with the regulations for qualifying �' �� �
projects? (Required by February 16, 2010, � �`z:
SS.C.4.b.vi) �� �� ..:
63 Did the Permittee choose to allow construction N ��;�� 3
sites to apply the Erosivity Waiver in � z ''�
A endix 1 Minimum Re uirement #2? �� `�����'
PP � 9 , � ,;
(SS.C.4.b.vii �:=,c,g � :�
63b. If es, how man waivers were allowed ? 0
64 Developed and implemented a long-term Y � �� -:
operation and maintenance (O&M) program � � � �;
� �� ,
for post-construction stormwater facilities and ����� �
BMPs? (Reguired by February 16, 2010, ��;,� ��%3
SS.C.4.c) '�;F K � '
65 Adopted an ordinance or other regulatory Y , r: ��� ,Lf �C 16.36.020 and 16.35.030
�..: ,�
mechanism that ciearly identifies the party ,� �� 3
responsibie for maintenance, requires '' 1�� *:
inspection of facilities and establishes =� ��� �'
enforcement procedures? (Required by � � �
February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.c.i) ��'� 'x
66 Inspected post-construction stormwater Y
controls, including structural BMI's, at new v �r�,
development and redevelopment projects? ;
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.c) "� �
k �
3 u3 5 :
66b. Number of sites inspected during the reportmg �; 769 ~ s �
;� �
eriod: ;; 5 �
66c. Number of structural BMPs inspected durmg �` �, 3600
;� ,
the re ortin eriod: 3-•�
66d. Number of enforcement actions taken during � 135
the r ortin eriod: "� �
67 Established maintenance standards that are as Y The City of Federal Way appiies the
protective, or more protective, of facility �.,' maintenance standards in Appendix A of the
function as those specified in Chapter 4 of z�� F � 09 King County Surface Water Design
,, 5 ,_� anual.
Volume V ofthe 2005 Stormwater r � k
Management Manual for Western k'� �
Washington? (Required by February 16, ,���� '
�
2010, SS.C.4.c.ii) �? `�._�;
68 Performed timely maintenance as per Y �
��°
SS.C.4.c.ii? (Required by February 16, 2010, �"
SS.C.4.c.ii "`�' ��'`��
,
68b. Attached documentation of any maintenance NA �°�` There were no maintenance delays during the
delays. (Required by February 16, 2010, � x reporting period.
SS.C.4.c.ii
69 Established program to annually inspect all Y ��`
stormwater treatment and flow control r >
�� � r
facilities (other than catch basins) permitted by
the Permittee according to SS.C.4.b. unless
there are maintenance records to justify a `�
different frequency? (Required by February
,
16, 2010, SS.C.4.c.iii) ' �
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Question Y/N/ # Comments (50 word limit) Name of Attachment 8�
NA Page #, if appficable
70 If using reduced inspection frequency, NA Staff is conducting inspections at the required N/A
Attached documentation as per SS.C.4.c.iii? frequency indicated in the permit.
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.c.iii)
,,�;:,.. _...:_ ;'
71 Inspected all new stormwater treatment and Y �; „,;,'��.
flow control facilities owned or operated, �,: -
including catch basins, for new residential
�;.-'�
developments that are a part of a larger ~��� 3
common plan of development or sale, every 6 �� ��:
months during the period of heaviest house s :� �
construction (i.e., 1 to 2 years following �� €�� ,�
subdivision approval) to identify maintenance �� �-'
needs and enforce compliance with �� ��
�� �� �
maintenance standards as needed? (Required �
� �
by February 16, 2010, SS.C.4.c.iv) ���4�i�',
= �„� ;:;
� �;,.�
71b. Number of facilities inspected during the �k��`�� 1'7
re ortin eriod:
��:
72 Implemented a procedure for keeping records Y �::
of inspections and enforcement actions by �` ���''
staff, including inspection reports, warning �� ��
���
letters, notices of violations, other enforcement ���
records, maintenance inspections and
�� � .
maintenance activities? (Required by February " � � -
16, 2010, SS.C.4.d) �� � `�
�
���; <� � .
73 Provided copies of the Notice of Intent for Y
Construction Activity and Notice of Intent
for Industrial Activity to representatives of
proposed new development and
redevelopment? (SS.C.4.e)
74 All staff responsible for implementing the Y �� " Inspector received CESSWI certification in
program to control stormwater runoff from �;: � 2�11.
new development, redevelopment, and �f
construction sites, including permitting, pian ��'.
review, construction site inspections, and
enforcement were trained to conduct these Q =''
activities? (Reguired by February 16, 2010, s ,<
SS.C.4.fl �.� t
��,...,., ,
74b. Number of trainin s rovided: `` 1
74c. Number of staff trained: �� �,;�� 7
75 Developed and implemented an operations and Y �°;
maintenance (O&M) program that inciudes a ��
training component and has the ultimate goal £��
of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from �'� '_�„
municipal operations? (Required by February � �� � �.
���s :
16, 2010, SS.C.S) ,,; �; '
a ; �
76 Adopted maintenance standards as protective, Y �, ' The Ciry of Federal Way adopted the
or more protective, of facility function as those >� "� maintenance standards in Appendix A of the
specified in Chapter 4 of Volume V of the 2009 King Counry Surface Water Design
� Manual.
2005 Stormwater Management Manual for �,.
Western Washington ? (Required by Februaty �p��
16, 2010, SS.C.S.a)
�
53
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Question Y/N/ # Comments (50 word limit) Name of Attachment �
NA Page #, if applicable
77 Performed timely maintenance as per Y
SS.C.S.a.ii? (Required by February 16, 2010,
SS.C.S.a.ii) *`�
�.
77b. Attached documentation of any maintenance NA +,
,p° .
delays. (Required by February 16, 2010,
SS.C.S.a.ii �;
78 Established a program to annually inspect and Y � �
maintained all stormwater treatment and flow ��`���
�:
control facilities (other than catch basins)? �4� � E
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.S.c.iii) ��f
�:.:; �
78b. Number of known facilities: %� � 395
78c. Number of facilities inspected during the ;� Z � 395
re ortin eriod: �� 'a�
79 If using reduced inspection frequency, NA ,� �
� �� � <
Attached documentation as per SS.C.S.a.ii? ��� �„
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.S.b) *�-"� �;:
�� �
s..: ;:tz,
80 Conducted spot checks of stormwater facilities Y
after major storms? (Required by February 16,
2010, SS.C.S.c) � �F ,
80b. Number of known facilities: :'? ���;;; 59
80c. Number of facilities inspected during the � ^ 59
reporting eriod:
81 Inspected municipally owned or operated catch Y Numberof inspections and catch basins
basins at least once before the end of the �.x` ; cleaned is during 2011 only.
;�
Permit term? (Required to begin by February �� "
,�,.
16, 2010, SS.C.S.d) �:,� z;'
81b. Number of known catch basins: ~;��� •,; 11,850
81 c. Number of ins ections: ;tt �'`', 5,222
81 d. Number of catch basins cleaned: ' 3,719
82 Established and implemented practices to Y �� x,� ,
���
reduce stormwater impacts associated with ��
� E,
runoff from streets, parking lots, roads or
highways owned or maintained by the ��;
Permittee, and road maintenance activities '; ;:
2 �
conducted by the Permittee? (Required by �
February 16, 2010, SS.C.S. fl �-�
R :k,
� f b 4.:
83 Established and implemented policies and Y �
procedures to reduce pollutants in discharges
from all lands owned or maintained by the � �
Permittee and subject to this Permit, including ��� �
�����.
but not limited to: parks, open space, road right ; x� ;
of-way, maintenance yazds, and stormwater ,�f��� �
treatment and flow control facilities? �' >�� `
: s���
(Required by February 16, 2010, SS.C.S.g) �' k
,
*� � E;:���, �
� �4 � ..
84 Implemented an operations and maintenance Y :: No formal training was conducted in 2011.
(O&M) program that includes a training - Formal training was conducted in 2010.
component and has the ultimate goal of �
preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from
municipal operations? (Required by February
16, 2010, SS.C.S.h.)
84b. Number of trainin s rovided: v o
84c. Number of staff trained: 0
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Question Y!N! # Comments (50 word Iimit) Name of Attachment &
NA Page #, if appticabie
85 Implemented a Stormwater Pollution Y
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for all heavy
equipment maintenance or storage yards, and
material storage facilities owned or operated by
the Permittee in areas subject to this Permit K ��.'.
r
that are not required to have coverage under �' �
d;� �h
the Industrial Stormwater General Permit? ��y °'
@ R i
(Reguired by February 16, 2010, SS.GS.i) � ;
°��� ,
��;� <
86 Is there an approved Total Maximum Daily N
Load (TMDL) applicable to stormwater
discharges from a MS4s owned or operated by
the Permittee?
87 Complied with the specific requirements NA
identified in A endix 2? S7.A)
88 Attached status report of TMDL NA
im lementation? S7.A
89 Where monitoring was required in Appendix 2, NA
did you conduct the monitoring according to
an approved Quality Assurance Project Plan?
(S7.A)
90 Took appropriate action to correct or minimize Y
discharges into or from the MS4 which may
constitute a threat to human health, welfare, or
the environment? (G3)
90b. Attached a summary of the status of NA
implementation of any actions taken pursuant
to S4.F and the status of any montioring,
assessment, or evaluation efforts conducted
during the reporting period? (S4.F3.d)
91 Notified Ecology of the failure to comply with NA
the permit terms and conditions within 30 days
of becoming aware of the non-compliance?
(G20)
92 Notified Ecology immediately in cases where Y
the Permittee becomes aware of a discharge
from the Permittees MS4 which may cause or
contribute to an imminent threat to human
health or the environment? (G3)
93 Attached a summary of identified barriers to NA Provided in Annuai Report submitted in March
the use of low impact development (LID) and of 2011.
measures to address the barriers (Required to
be submitted by March 31, 201 l, S9.E.4.a)
94 Attached a report describing LID practices na Provided in Annual Report submitted in March
currently available and that can be reasonably of 2011.
implemented, potential or planned non-
structural actions and LID techniques to
prevent stormwater impacts, goals and metrics
to identify, promote, measure LID; and
schedules to require and implement non
structureal and LID techniques on a broader
scale (Required to be submitted by March 31,
2011, S9.E.4.b)
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VII. Information Collection, BMP Evaluation, and Monitoring
Complete Part A for all annual reports.
NOTE: Please note in Row 1 of the table if you have no information to report.
NOTE: Please limit your entries to 255 characters per cell. You may include additional information in your
Supplemental Documentation attachment and reference it below with the page number.
A. Information Collection
Pag�Yof 1
Briefly describe any sto�mwater mc�nitoring, studies, or
tvue of information coUected and at�alvzed durins� the Who/how ta contact for additional
VII. Information Collection, BMP Evaluation, and Monitoring
Complete Part B for all annual reports.
B. SWMP Evaluation (S8.B & S9)
You are required to assess the appropriateness of the BMPs you have selected to implement your SWMP. This
evaluation is necessary to evaluate whether the MEP standard set by the permit is protective of water quality in your
receiving water bodies. This assessment may be entirely qualitative. Answer NA if you are not yet implementing
BMPs for a component of the SWMP. (S8.B.2 and S9)
Question v��v/NA Comments (5Q wQrd limit)
Some public education BMPs are more successful than others.
The City continues to adapt it's program to be as successful as
Y possible. It is recognized however the no single BMP will ever
effectively change 100% of people's behavior, therefore the
Are the BMPs selected and implemented for Public Outreach City implements a variety of education and outreach
1. appropriate to minimize pollutants in the MS4 to the MEP? a roaches.
�, Are the BMPs selected and implemented for Public The City provides numerous opprtunities for public comment
� Involvement appropriate to minimize pollutants in the MS4 to Y and participation in the development of the SWMP.
2. the MEP?
Are the BMPs selected and implemented for Illicit Discharge Federal Way's IDDE program is successful in eliminating
Detection and Elimination appropriate to minimize pollutants Y known illicit discharges and illegal connections to the City's
3. in the MS4 to the MEP? MS4.
Are the BMPs selected and implemented for Construction The Construction Run-off Program prevents and eliminates
Stormwater Pollution Prevention appropriate to minimize y stormwater pollution thru the inspection and enforcement
4. pollutants in the MS4 to the MEP? process. BMPs utilized are effective.
Are the BMPs selected and implemented for Post The Post inspection program is successful in
reducing stormwater pollution to the maximum extend possible
Construction Runoff Management appropriate to minimize Y using eforcement measures if necessary. BMPs have shown to
5. pollutants in the MS4 to the MEP? be effective.
Are the BMPs selected and implemented for Good BMPs implemented as part of Federal Way's Operation and
Maintenance program remove tons of potentially polluting
Housekeeping for Municipal Operations appropriate to Y material from the stormwater system, preventing it from
6. minimize pollutants in the MS4 to the MEP? reachin receivin waters. The BMPs are effective.
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VII. Information Collection, BMP Evaluation, and Monitoring
Complete Part C for all annual reports.
C. Changes in BMPs or objectives (S8.B)
If any of the BMPs or objectives is being changed, list the old BMP and objective, the new BMP and objective, and a justification for the
change below. (S8.B.2., and S9)
NOTE: You may choose to attach additional documentation justifying Changes in BMPs or objectives. Note such attachments in the
Justification for change field.
0'fd BMP'
Old Ob�ective
New BMP New Qbiective
Justtfica#'ron for Change
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VIi, information Collection, BMP Evaluation, and Monitoring
D. Preparation for future, long monitoring
Complete section D for the fourth annual report only.
Quest�on Y�N�MA Comments �50 word limi#�
Identified outfalls or conveyances for Requirements in this section were only required in
long-term stormwater monitoring? NA the fourth year annual report. Information was
submitted in 2011.
1. (S8.C.2.a)
Attach site maps and descriptions.
1 b. (S8.C.2.al
2.
a,
0
2b.
3.
3b.
4.
4b.
Identified at least two questions for
SWMP effectiveness monitoring and
developed monitoring plans? (S8.C.2.b)
Attach the proposed questions and
monitoring plans for SWMP
effectiveness monitoring. (S8.C.2.a.ii)
Monitoring plan developed for each
question? (S8.C.l.b.iii)
Attach a copy of the monitoring plan.
Identified sites in preparation for future,
long-term monitoring? (S8.C.l.a., and
S8.C.2.b)
Attach a summary of the status of site
identification for long-term stormwater
monitoring; proposed questions for
SWMP effectiveness monitoring; and
status of developing the SWMP
effectiveness monitorine nlans.
NA
NA
NA
Narr�� of Attac�tment?
Page Number?
Page 1 of 1
2011 Annual Report
Attachment-Current Monitoring Studies
Description ef stormwater monitoring, studies, or type of
infarmation coitected and analyzed during the reporting period. Staff Cc►ntact
(S8.B.1)
Continuous water quality monitoring at four (4) in-pipe MS4 locations Dan Smith,
1 utilizing automated instrumentation for flow, dissolved oxygen, Water Quality Coordinator
temperature, and pH. 253-835-2756
Continuous water quality monitoring at one (1) in-pipe MS4location
Dan Smith,
2 Water Quality Coordinator
utilizing automated instnimentation for turbidity. 253-835-2756
Continuous water quality monitoring at three (3) surface water Dan Smith,
3 locations utilizing automated instrumentation for flow, dissolved Water Quality Coordinator
oxygen, temperature, pH, and turbidity. 253-835-2756
Continuous water quality monitoring at two (2) surface water Dan Smith,
4 locations utilizing automated instrumentation for flow, dissolved Water Quality Coordinator
oxygen, temperature, and pH. 253-835-2756
Continuous temperature monitoring at approximately thirteen (13) Dan Smith,
5 individual (both MS4 and surface water) sites utilizing automated Water Quality Coordinator
loggers. 253-835-2756
Various grab samples collected to quantify stormwater contaminants Dan Smith,
6 of concern associated with prohibited stormwater discharges and code Water Quality Coordinator
enforcement action. 253-835-2756
In-stream B-IBI macroinvertebrate samples collected and analyzed Dan Smith,
7 Water Quality Coordinatar
from twelve (10) individual sites.
253-835-2756
Hollie Shilley,
8 Catch basin sediment level monitoring. NPDES Coordinator
253-835-2752
Dan Smith,
9 Volunteer water quailty monitoring data. No quality control review or Water Quality Coordinator
data evaluation was conducted on this data.
253-835-2756
Stormwater sampling for nutrients (nitrogen) at the Twin Lake country Dan Smith,
10 Club (Herrera) aasociated with Department of Ecology Dumas Bay Water Quality Coordinator
Macroalgae Management Grant 253-835-2756
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2011 Annual Report
Attachment-Report on IDDE Public Education Efforts
Deseription af feedback received from IDDE pubtie education efforts
Car Wash Program- letters sent to businesses, churches, schools, and non-profits seemed to be
effective as staff did not witness any "illegal" charity car wash events in 2011. Those borrowing
the car wash kits seem to understand that using the kits are important for protecting water quality
1(indicated by aswers written on the checkout form). Increasing demand for the car wash kits
required SWM to purchase 2 additional kits, bringing the total to 5 available kits for checkout.
We have also learned that training is essential to ensure proper use and familiarity with the car
wash site is also important.
Spectrum Bussiness Park- In an effort to address illicit discharges in this bussiness complex, the
property manager requested our stormwater public education materials be translated into several
languages for the tenants (Bulgarian, Russian, Germanr, Korean, and Spanish). Surface Water
2 Management staff worked very closely with the property manager to implement several pollution
prevention strategies including posting simple visual posters, marking all storm drains on site,
providing spill kits, and developing a training DVD. It appears these efforts have improved
stormwater pollution issues on site.
The Commons Mall- This was another situation where language seemed to be a barrier to
understanding and preventing stormwater related issues associated with tenants of the food court.
3 SWM staff worked with mall management to identify the need for translated materials and
provided visual posters and translated stormwater public education materials in Chinese, Korean,
and Spanish.
Surface Water Management provided a series of five stormwater related workshops for Federal
Way residents this fall. Topics included: Low Impact Development, Natural Yard Care,
4 Composting and Worm Bins, Rain Gardens, and Rainwater Harvesting. It was clear the
workshops were a public education success. All five workshops were highly attended and staff
received significant positive feedback from attendees (verbal, phone calls, and emails).
Salmon in City Hall Stormwater Educational Display- In 2011 SWM set up an educational
display in the lobby of City Hall. The display includes an aqaurium for rearing salmon, a scale
5 model neighborhood with common examples of stormwater pollution, and a tri fold display with
stormwater pollution prevention information. The project was very well received among the
public visiting City Hall, the media, and city staff. The project was mentioned in local
newspapers and on King 5 news.
E-Subscribe Lists- SWM staff uses an electronic email system to disseminate a variety of
6 stormwater public education materials. Over 500 residents have voluntarily signed up to receive
these emails.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
ITEM #:
SU&TECT: 2012 Municipal Stormwater Grant of Regional Significance - Acceptance
POLICY QUESTION Should Council authorize Surface Water Management to proceed forward with the "Storming the
Sound with Salmon" project and accept the Ecology GROSS grant award upon finalization of the grant agreement?
COMMITTEE N/A
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ City Council Business
❑ Ordinance
❑ Resolution
STAFF REPORT BY William Appleton, P.E., SWM Manager
MEETING DATE N/A
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
DEPT Public Works
Attachments: Memorandum to the Land Use and Transportation Committee dated March 5, 2012.
Options Considered:
1. Authorize Surface Water Management to proceed with the "Storming the Sound with Salmon" project
and accept the Ecology GROSS grant award upon finalization of the grant agreement.
2. Do not authorize staff proceed with the project and reject the grant offer.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20 2012 City Council
Consent Agenda for approval.
MAYOR APPROVAL: ���d%� DIRECTOR APPROVAL: _��
Comm ee Council Committee Counci(
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Committee recommends forwarding Option 1 to the March 20 2012 City
Council Consent Agenda for approval.
Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "I move to Authorize Surface Water Management to proceed with the
"Storming the Sound with Salmon " project and accept the Ecology GROSS grant award upon finalization of the
grant agreement. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFlCE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNC[L BILL #
❑ DENIED Isr reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACT[ON Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 08/12/2010 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
March 5, 2012
City Council
Skip Priest, Mayor
Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works
William Appleton, P.E., Surface Water Manager �
2012 Municipal Stormwater Grant of Regional Sign
BACKGROUND'
Management ���'
Grant
The Washington Department of Ecology was soliciting grant proposals for projects of regional or statewide
significance to support implementation of the Municipal Stormwater General Permits issued in January 2007
and reissued for draft review in October 2011. The GROSS grant is competitive and is only available to cities,
towns and counties covered by a municipal stormwater permit. The maximum amount for each grant is
$300,000 and no matching funds are required.
Following Council approval on January 17, 2012, Surface Water Management submitted a grant application for
the development of a regional program intended to improve stormwater education and awareness among
elementary students. The proposed program will be designed to allow Phase I and II NPDES jurisdictions to
meet expanded education and outreach requirements proposed in the draft permit scheduled to go into effect in
2013.
On February 23, 2012, Ecology issued the final offer list for the GROSS Grant, which included funding for the
subject project in the amount of $73,061.00. Staff is requesting Council authorization to accept the grant upon
completion of the final grant agreement. ,
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
ITEM #:
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS POLICY DEVELOPMENT
POLICY QUESTION Should the City Council direct staff to develop Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code
amendments that encourage and support access to healthy food in Federal Way as part of the annual
comprehensive plan and zoning code update process?
COMMITTEE Land Use Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent
❑ Ordinance
❑ City Council Business � Res olution
S'r.�FF REPORT BY: Senior Planner Janet Shull
MEETING DATE March 5 , 2012
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
DEPT Community and Economic
Dev.
Background: The City of Federal Way received funding from Public Health Seattle-King County through the Communities
Putting Prevention to Work (CPPV� program in the spring of 2010 to partner in the development of policies, economic
incenrives and/or land use patterns and zoning which encourage consumption of healthy food. The CPPW grant requires
that staff forward policy and planning recommendations to the City Council for consideration and action during the grant-
funded period that ends March 19, 2012.
Attachments: 1) Staff inemorandum to LUTC; 2) Draft Resolution with Exhibit A(The Food Landscape in Federal Way,
Washington) and Exhibit B(Policy and planning recommendations for increasing healthy food access in Federal Way
memorandum dated October 14, 2011)
Options Considered: 1) Direct staff to develop Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments that encourage and
support access to healthy food in Federal Way; 2) Do not direct staff to develop Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code
amendments that encoura�e and support to healt� in_Federal ___ ��_
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION The Mayor recommends that the City Council direct staff to develop
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments that encourage and support access to healthy food in Federal
Way. _.�
--- ___
MAYOR APPROVAL: _� DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Co ttee Council Committee Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION I move to forward the proposed Resolution to the March 20 2012 consent
agenda for approval.
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "1 move to direct staff to develop Comprehensive Plan and Zonang Code
amendments that encourage and support access to healthy food in Federal N'ay. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1sT reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED— 08/12/2010 RESOLUTION #
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE:
To:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 28, 2012
Bob Celski, Chair
Members of the Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Patrick Doherty, CED Director
Janet Shull, AICP, Senior Planner
Healthy Food Access Policy Development
MEETII�rG DATE: MarCh 5, 2012
A. POLICY QUESTION
Should the City Council direct staff to develop Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code
amendments that encourage and support access to healthy food in Federal Way as part of the
annual comprehensive plan and zoning code update process?
B. BACKGROUND
CPPW Grant Program
The City of Federal Way was awarded a Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) grant
from Public Health Seattle-King County in the summer of 2010. The CPPW grant covers activities
that develop and support policy, planning and programmatic changes in local communities that
address healthy eating and active living (HEAL). 'These HEAL grants as they are referred to, funded
the preparation of Federal Way's first Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; a Neighborhood Subaxea
Plan for the Twin Lakes Commercial District; and policy development that supports access to healthy
food. Staff presented the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Subarea Plan to the LUTC in
previous meetings. This report addresses the third and final element of the CPPW grant-funded
activities that staff is presenting to the City Council for action.
As part of the CPPW Grant program, a report "Food Landscape in Federal Way, Washington" was
prepared by Urban Food Link and the iJW Northwest Center for Livable Communities (The Food
Access Team). In addition, the Food Access Team prepared a memorandum outlining policy and
planning recommendations to increase access to healthy food in Federal Way. The CPPW grant
requires that staff present the "Food Landscape" report and the policy and strategy recommendations
to the City Council and request council action on the recommendations during the grant period.
City Council Committee Staff Report
Food Access Policy Development
Meeting Date: Mazch 5, 2012
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Regional Meeting with the Food Access Team
The Food Access Team hosted a regional workshop on November 17, 2011. Planning Division staff,
Federal Way elected and appointed officials, Federal Way Farmers Market representatives, and
Federal Way Community Gardens board members attended this workshop and participated in the
discussion along with representatives from the cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac. At this
workshop, there was common interest in supporting and encouraging the development of community
gardens and farmers' markets — especially in areas where they can benefit populations who have
difficulty accessing and/or affording healthy food.
There was also discussion about urban agriculture in general. Urban agriculture is gaining in
popularity as more people are interested in growing food for either personal consumption or as a
cottage business. At the workshop, we learned of the Cottage Food Operations bill (SB 5748) that
was passed in 2011 and allows for the production of food products in home kitchens. Participants also
discussed how existing local comprehensive plans and development regulations are often silent on
these types of land uses and that can sometimes make it difficult for new produce markets and
gardens to get started in a community.
Presentation of the Food Landscape Report to the Federal Way Planning Commassion
Staff presented the Food Landscape report and recommendations for policy and planning strategies
that support access to healthy food to the Planning Commission on December 7, 2011. The
presentation was informational and no action was requested of the Planning Commission at that time.
If the City Council approves the proposed resolution directing staff to prepare draft comprehensive
plan and zoning code amendments, these items will be added to the 2012 Planning Commission work
program.
Annual Comprehensave Pdan Update Process
Planning Division staff considers amendments to the comprehensive plan on an annual basis as
authorized by the Growth Management Act. Staff would like to consider the recommendations
contained in E�ibit B to the draft resolution that could be implemented through new or amended
land use policies in the comprehensive plan during a future plan update.
Community and Economic Development-Planning Division Annual Work Program
Each year, the Planning Division prepares an annual work program that considers the annual
comprehensive plan update process, as well as amendments to Title 19 of the Federal Way Revised
Code "Zoning and Development Code. Staff would like to consider the recommendations contained
in E�ibit B to the draft resolution that could be implemented through amendments to the Zoning and
Development Code as part of our annual work program.
C. SUMMARY OF FOOD LANDSCAPE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Food Landscape report prepared for the City of Federal Way looks at three general components
of healthy food access:
• Location and types of food retailers
• Proximity of food retailers to residential areas and schools
• Socio-economics of food choice (affordability of food)
City Council Committee StaffReport
Food Access Policy Development
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
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Key Findings
The report includes the following key findings:
• We have higher than King County average rates of obesity in Federal Way
• Over 87 percent of our land area is greater than one-half mile� from a supermarket
• There are low income areas in Federal Way that are greater than one-half mile from a
supermarket
• There are almost four times as many fast food and convenience stores as there are healthy food
stores in Federal Way
• Many fast food and convenience stores are located near our schools
• In 2008, there were over 14,100 residents enrolled in SNAP, the federal food stamp program (this
number is likely higher today due to the economic downturn)
Additional Analysis
The report recommends some avenues for further analysis including looking at transit facility
locations and schedules in relationship to food retailers, and exploring opportunities for improving
access to healthy foods through community-based resources such as community gardens, school
programs, food banks, and nutrition and education programs.
Federal Way Citizens are Working to Improve Access to Healthy Food
Federal Way citizens are already implementing some of the community-based recommendations
mentioned in the Food Access report through the work of the Federal Way Community Gardens
Foundation. The Community Gardens Foundation currently operates two large community gardens at
the Federal Way Senior Center and Truman High School, is assisting Federal Way elementary
schools implementing educational gardens, and is also mentoring other groups who are working to
establish community gardens based on the successful models employed at the Senior Center and
Truman High School. Food produced at the large gardens is distributed to senior citizens, is utilized
in senior nutrition programs, and also is donated to the local food bank. The school gardens serve an
important educational role and also encourage kids to eat healthier foods.
Food Access Team Recommendations for Federal Way:
The Food Access Team prepared a memorandum as a follow up to the Food Landscape report that
identifies some specific recommendations for the City of Federal Way to consider. Many of the
recommendations can be considered in conjunction with the annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Code update processes undertaken by Planning Division staff. The following are the twelve
recommendations contained in the memorandum (E�ibit B to the draft Resolution).
1. Establish farmers' market policy
2. Ensure farmers' market viability
3. Establish community garden policy
4. Facilitate community gardening on private, vacant land
5. Establish urban agriculture policy
6. Support e�sting and potential healthy food retailers near residential areas
7. Explore mobile vending opportunities
8. Prioritize transit and pedestrian access to food retail
9. Facilitate small retailers' knowledge of public health permits
10. Create a healthy school food zone
1 One-half mile is typically considered the furthest a person will waik to a local store.
2 A recent code amendment regarding temporary uses addresses this item.
City Council Committee Staff Report
Food Access Policy Development
Meeting Date: March 5, 2012
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11. Monitor the balance of healthy to less healthy food stores
12. Ensure commitment to healthy food access beyond CPPW funding
Staff has the capacity to consider the above recommendations as part of the upcoming Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Code update processes. If so directed by Council, stafFwill consider the above-
referenced recommendations and return to the City Council with specific proposals on how we could
implement these recommendations.
D. RECOMMENDED ACTION
The LUTC has the following options for consideration:
1. Direct staff to develop Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments that encourage and
support access to healthy food in Federal Way; or
2. Do not direct staffto develop Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments that encourage
and support access to healthy food in Federal Way ,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a resolution directing staff to
develop Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments that encourage and support
access to healthy food in Federal Way.
Attachment:
1. Draft Resolution with Exhibit A— The Food Landscape in Federa.l Way, Washington; and Exhibit
B— Policy and planning recommendations for increasing healthy food access in Federal Way,
memorandum dated October 14, 2011
City Council Committee Staff Report
Food Access Policy Development
Meeting Date: Mazch 5, 2012
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way,
Washington, related to HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS POLICY
DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way received a Communities Putting Prevention to Work
(CPPV� grant that funded research and draft policy development focused on access to healthy food
in the City of Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, as part of the CPPW grant agreement, staff is required to present recommended
policies and strategies to increase access to healthy food in Federal Way to the City Council for
consideration and recommended action; and
WHEREAS, as part of the CPPW grant program, a report entitled "Food Landscape in
Federal Way, Washington" (Food Landscape Report), attached hereto as Exhibit A, was prepared by
Urban Food Link and the UW Northwest Center for Livable Communities (Food Access Team); and
WHEREAS, as part of the CPPW grant program, a memorandum on policy and planning
recommendations for increasing healthy food access in Federal Way, dated October 14, 2011, (Policy
and Planning Memorandum), attached hereto as E�ibit B, was prepared by the CPPW Food Access
Team that outlined policy and strategy recommendations to increase access to healthy food in
Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, and Title 19, "Zoning and Development
Code" of the Federal Way Revised Code do not specifically address community gardens, pea
patches, urban agriculture, and farmers markets; and
WHEREAS, the city of Federal Way has a successful farmers' market and an active
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Community Gardens Foundation that supports and promotes the development of additional
community gardens in Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, there is increasing interest in urban agriculture, and the Washington State
legislature passed the "Cottage Food Operations", bill (SB5748) that permits production of food
products in a home kitchen; and
WHEREAS, city staff presented the Food Landscape Report findings and the
recommendations outlined in the Policy and Planning Memorandum to the City Council Land Use
Transportation Committee for consideration on March 5, 2012; and
V�HEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Council direct staff to consider the
recommended policies and strategies contained in the Policy and Planning Memorandum during the
next annual update of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Council direct staff to consider the
recommended policies and strategies contained in the Policy and Planning Memorandum as part of
the Community and Economic Development Department work program for future zoning code
amendments.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Directin� staff to prepare comprehensive�lan and zonin� code amendments
addressing access to healthv foods. The City Council hereby directs staff to develop draft
comprehensive plan and zoning code amendments for City Council consideration that apply the
recommendations in the Policy and Planning Memorandum, as shown in E�ibit B, attached hereto,
for improving access to healthy food in Federal Way.
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Section 2. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the conection of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5 . Effective Date This resalution shall be effective immediately upon passage by
the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 20�' day of March, 2012.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MAYOR, SKIP PRIEST
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, CAROL MCNEILLY, CMC
: ' ' :_ • � � ���1���
CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COLTNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.:
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Federal Wa , Washin ton
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Prepared by Kara E. Martin, Urban Food Link with Branden Born and Eva Ringstrom,
Northwest Center for Livable Communities and Amalia Leighton, SvR Design
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Kara E. Martin, MUP
kara@urbanfoodlink.com
206.850.2877
Urban Food Link, LLC
P.O. Box 99056, Seattle, WA 98139
The Food Landscape in Federal Way, WA
www.urbanfoodlink.com
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The Food Landscape in Federal Way,
Washington
The following assessment was conducted to gain an understanding of the City of Federal
Way's existing food environment. As the City of Federal Way examines and develops local
policies, regulations and programs related to food access, this report can be used to further
identify areas of community need and/or interest.
The following GIS (geographic information system)
assessment was conducted to gain an understanding
of where food retailers (e.g., supermarkets,
convenience stores, farmers markets) are located in
the community, identify areas where residents have
limited access to healthy food options, and consider
the role of socio-economic characteristics that
influence how and where a person or household
purchases food.
De�nition of Food Access: Ensuring
that "healthy, high-quality, culturally
appropriate options [are] available and
affordable wherever people reach for
food and drinks—in supermarkets,
corner stores, restaurants, childcare
centers, schools, after-school
programs, healthcare facilities, and
workplates." Linda Shak, Leslie Mikkelsen,
and Sana Chehimi Recipes for Chanpe:
Healthy Food in Every Community (Z010)
Policy tools and strategies for addressing the food �
access issues identified in this assessment are available in the University of Washington
Northwest Center for Livable Communities' Food Access Planning and Policy Guide. For
consistency, this assessment uses the same definitions and refers the Food Access Planning
and Policy Guide when appropriate.
This assessment looks at three general components of healthy food access:
• Location and types of food retailers
• Proximity of food retailers to residential areas and schools
• Socio-economics of food choice
At the end of this report, you will find recommendations for conducting additional analyses
that go beyond the elements addressed in this baseline assessment.
Urban Food Link will work with City of Federal Way, SvR Design Company, the Northwest
Center for Livable Communities, and Collins Woerman to review the key findings in this
assessment to evaluate appropriate policy recommendations that allow for increased
healthy food options.
The Food Landscape in Federal Way, WA
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A note about the maps:
The maps included in this report, with exception of Maps 1 and 2, were specifically developed for
each of the King County cities that received a Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPVI�
Healthy Eating Active Living grant from Public Health - Seattle & King County (PHSKC). Due to
data availability and limitations as well as the funding available for assessment, it is worth noting
several points:
• Each of the CPPW-funded cities is receiving the same set of maps. Maps 3-6 are zoomed to
the city level and Maps 7-8 are provided at the county level.
Food retailers were identified by the PHSKC public health permit database from March
2011. This database was then cross-referenced with the state Department of Social and
Health Services' database of establishments accepting food stamps. Businesses were then
categorized by type of food retailer. Food retailer definitions are based on classifications
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Food and Nutrition Service, the federal
agency overseeing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP), commonly
known as the food stamp program.
In accordance with research done by the Seattle Children's Research Institute, "fast food
restaurant" is defined as an establishment in which food is paid for before it is served and
there is no waiter service. Fast food restaurants were identified by locating known
national or regional chains and by conducting online research to identify local,
independently-owned fast food restaurants.
The maps display supermarkets for all of King County; however, other food retailers (i.e.
convenience stores, small grocery stores) are provided only at the city level due to the
extensive data processing required.
The American Community Survey 2009 and 2010 U.S. Census data will be released in the
coming months (Summer 2011). Maps such as Map 6 should be updated to provide a more
accurate portrayal of the community demographics and its relation to the food landscape.
The assessment provides recommendations of socio-economic characteristics that are
commonly associated with food insecurity and access.
The maps will be provided to the cities as jpgs and pdfs. Each city will also receive the data used
in the assessment so they can make modifications and do further analysis. Urban Food Link and
SvR Design will work with each city determine an appropriate timeline for providing the data.
rovided for each cit include:
aq # Title
1 Adult Obesity by Health Planning Area, King County, Washington, 5-year Average, 1994-1998
2 Adult Obesity by Health Planning Area, King County, Washington, 5-year Average, 2004-2008
3 Location of Food Retailers and Current Land Use
4 Proximity to Supermarkets (%, %: and 1 mile watking distances)
5 Poverty Rates and Location of Food Retailers
6 Proximity of Schools to Food Retailers (% and % mile walking distances)
7 #of SNAP (food stamp) Recipients in 2008 by Census Tract in King County, WA
8 # of WIC Clients in June 2010 bv Zip Code and WIC Authorized Retailers in King County, WA
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Key Findings of Federal Way's Food Landscape
This assessment of the social, economic and physical dimensions of the Federal Way's food
landscape reveals several key findings:
Federal Way has the county's third highest adult obesity
rate, 28.1%—significantly higher compared to King
County's rate of 19.8%. Diabetes prevalence among adults
over age of 18 is 7.5%, which is similar to the County's rate of
5.4%. (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; Public
Health—Seattle & King County (2004-2008)).
Over 87% of the city's land base is more than one half
mile from a supermarket. Due to the current urban form,
where retailers cluster primarily along Pacific Highway
commercial corridor and a couple small commercial areas in
the city, residents not living near these areas have to travel
more than one half mile to a supermarket from their home.
There are low-income areas in Federal Way that are not within feasible walking
distance of a supermarket (i.e., more than one half mile). They include: the
residential area west of Interstate-5 and east of Steel Lake and Military Road (including
the Camelot Lots mobile home park), the multi-family residential east of Pacific
Highway and southwest of South Star Lake Road, and the residential area near the now-
closed Metropolitan Market (Dash Point Road and 312th Street SV1�.
• There are nearly four times as many fast food restaurants and convenience stores
to the number of supermarkets, small grocery stores and produce vendors combined.
• There are 24 fast food restaurants and 15 convenience stores within one half mile
of schools within the city limits.
• In 2008 there were over 14,100 residents enrolled in the SNAP, the federal food
stamp program. This number has likely increased with the economic downturn of the
past several years.
As demonstrated in the maps that follow, the city's built environment—the physical form of
the city which includes the street and land use patterns—influences where food resources
are located and how residents are able to access them. As a result, some people can more
easily access healthy food, while other people are required to travel further by foot, bike,
bus or car to reach food, particularly fresh food. The key findings above and the supporting
information that follows in this assessment can help to guide community members and
decision makers, grounding the development of policy that seeks to address these issues.
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Health in the City of Federal Way and King County
While our health is influenced by personal decisions, it is also shaped by the places we live,
work and play. Unfortunately, not all King County residents have the same food options
available that allow them to make healthy choices. In some areas, the closest food retailers
are convenience stores and fast foods that typically do not offer healthy foods. Or, the
transit lines and sidewalks provide poor street connections between supermarkets and
residential areas. In King County there has been an overall increase of obesity and chronic
diseases in past decade; some areas in the county have had a higher increase than others.
When compared to the 15 most populous metropolitan counties, King County's
health inequities are among the worst in the nation. According to Public Health—
Seattle & King County:i
• 54% of King County adults are overweight or obese, 20% are obese, and 5.4% have
been diagnosed with diabetes.
• Diabetes prevalence and mortality rates for African Americans in King County are
among the highest in the nation—the third highest diabetes rate (12%) among the
151argest U.S. metropolitan counties.
• 85% of adolescents in grades 8, 10, and 12 do not meet physical activity
recommendations.
• Obesity is at least twice as high among high school students who are African
American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, or Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander compared to white high school students.
According to the health planning area (HPA) in which Federal Way is located has the
county's third highest adult obesity rate, 28.1%—significantly higher compared to
King County's rate of 19.8%. In addition, 63.2% of adults are overweight or obese.
Diabetes prevalence among adults over age of 18 is 7.5%, which is similar to King County's
rate of 5.4%. Maps 1 and 2 provide a comparison of adult obesity rates in King County from
1994-1998 to 2004-2008 averages.3
As noted in the Food Access Planning and Policy Guide and supported by national research,
in communities where healthy food options like fresh fruits and vegetables are available,
residents have better diets and lower rates of obesity and diet-related chronic disease. It is
critical to understand where and what types of foods are available within a community in
order to improve the options available to residents.
1 Behaviorai Risk Factor Surveillance System; Pubiic Health—Seattle & King County (2004-2008). More countywide
health data and maps are available at
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2 The Federal Way HPA also contains the west portion of Auburn.
3 Health planning areas' (HPAs) geographic boundaries are comprised of one or more zip codes.
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Locations and Types of Food Retailers
Residents' healthy food choices depend in part on the types and prevalence of food
retailers in their community. In the City of Federal Way, there are the following types of
food businesses: 4
Business Type #
Convenience stores 27
Farmers market 1
Fast food restaurants 71
Fruit and vegetable stand 2
Mobile vendors 16
Restaurants 226
Small grocery' 10
Specialty (i.e., bakery) 11
Supermarket 13
Map 3 displays the food retailers in the city where people can purchase food for their daily
food intake. This category includes businesses in which people primarily purchase food,
often to be prepared, to meet their daily food needs. It does not include sit-down
restaurants.
Food retailers in Federal Way are primarily located along the Pacific Highway
corridor —including eight of the thirteen supermarkets. The other supermarkets are
located southwest of Pacific Highway corridor at SW Campus Drive by the 21St Avenue
Southwest and 1� Avenue South intersection. There is also a cluster of smaller retailers
(convenience stores and fast food restaurants) by city's southern border at 16th Avenue
Southwest and 356th Street Southwest. In the northwest part of the city there are only a
handful of convenience stores.
4 Based on establishments with a public health permit (Public Health — Seattle & King County; March 2011). See
box "A note about the maps"�on page 3.
5 "Fast food restaurant" is defined as an establishment in which food is paid for before it is served, there is no
waiter service and offers a complete meal. Brian Saelens, Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development.
"Food Enumeration Guidelines" (unpublished document, received April 21, 2011), Microsoft Word file.
6 Primarily businesses with waiter service but also includes coffee shops, ice cream shops, cafes, bars, taverns and
eating establishments in hotels, casinos and clubs such as golf courses. Establishments on corporate campuses are
included as well.
' A small grocery store sells primarily staple foods and annual foods sales are below $2 million.
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Map 3
Location of Food Retailers and Current Land Use in Federal Way, WA*
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Sources: City of Federal Way, Public Health- SeatNe 8 King County, King County GIS Cenfer, Washington Stete Dept. of Social and Health
Senrices and Dept. of Health.
'Food retailers identlfied by public health permit database (March 2011) and DSHS food stamp retailer database (Aprif 2011). Land use categories based on
American Planning Association's Land Based Classification Standards for function.
While Map 3 shows the location of food retailers, it is also important to consider how much
easier it is for residents to buy less healthy food options rather than healthy options. This
important measure of food choice considers the ratio of food retailers that offer no, very
minimal options of, fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods compared to those
retailers in which fruits and vegetables are readily available.
A Retail Food Environment Index (RFEI) compares the relative amount of these two
categories by dividing the total number of fast food restaurants and convenience stores in
an area by the total number of supermarkets, small grocery stores and produce vendors
(produce stands and farmers markets) in that same area.e The resulting number describes
how much easier it is for residents to find and purchase food at retailers selling less healthy
options than it is to do the same thing at retailers selling healthy food choices.
RFE1=
Fast food restaurants + Convenience stores
Supermarkets + Grocery stores + Fruit/vegetable stands + Farmers markets
In the City of Federal Way there are nearly four times as many fast food restaurants
and convenience stores to the number of supermarkets, small grocery stores and
produce vendors combined. The calculation below shows that there are 98
establishments with very limited healthy options compared to 26 establishments that have
healthy options available.
City of Federal Way RFEI = 3.77
71 Fast food restaurants + 27 Convenience stores
13 Supermarkets +10 Grocery stores + 2 Fruit/vegetable stands + 1 Farmers markets
$ Businesses categorized according to public health permit classifications and USDA's categorization of businesses
accepting food stamps.
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Proximity of Food Retailers to Residential Areas and Schools
The following set of maps show where food retailers are located in relation to residential
areas, schools and other land uses. Map 4 shows areas that are within feasible walldng
distances from a supermarket; areas outside of the one half mile buffer are not considered
to be within reasonable walldng distance to supermarkets. Supermarkets (i.e., full service
stores with annual food sales of more than $2 million) were used as a proxy since they
typically have a wide range of affordable and nutritious foods.lo
Proximity of Food Retailers to Residential Areas
Proximity of where residents live to supermarkets alone do not determine if an area has
low food access. In recent years the term "food desert" has become an increasingly
common way to describe areas that do not have easy access to supermarkets (i.e., within
wall�ng distance in cities or a reasonable driving distance in rural areas) and are in low-
income communities. ll.lz While Map 4 identifies areas within feasible walking distances
from supermarkets, Map 5 then identifies low-income areas using 2000 U.S. Census data.
Areas that have higher poverty rates (as of 1999) and that fall outside of the one half mile
buffer are considered areas with low food access. Since the 2010 U.S. Census and the recent
American Community Survey data were not available at the time of this assessment, it is
highly recommended that maps are updated to reflect the current state of the community.
Over 87% of the city's land base is more than one half mile from a supermarket. In
Federal Way the areas not within a feasible walking distance (more than one half mile) of a
9 While some food desert studies have used one mile as a measure for feasible walking distance, we believe the
distance is too far in considering the groceries one wouid carry from a store. The planning field often uses a 10
minute walk or quarter to half mile as a reasonable walking distance as acceptable. The buffer is determined by
the street network rather than a Euclidean or "bird's eye" distance from a supermarket.
lo Future mapping analysis may consider other healthy retail options such as small grocery stores, farmers markets
and produce stands.
11 Sarah Treuhaft and Allison Karpyn. Grocery Gap: Who has Access to Healthy Food and Why it Matiers. Policylink
and The Food Trust, 2010. Available at:
http�//www policvlink or�/site/apps/nlnet/content2 aspx?c=1kIXLbMNJrE&b=5136581&ct=8079863.
12 USDA Economic Research Service. Access to Affordable and Nutritious Food—Measuring and Understanding
Food Deserts and Their Consequences: Report to Congress. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2009.
Available at: hktp://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AP/AP036/.
13 Various measures have been used to define low-income areas in food desert studies. The USDA uses a poverty
rate of 40 percent or higher of an area with people living below 200�0 of the federai poverty level. The federal
Healthy Food Finance Initiative, a partnership between the Treasury Department, Health and Human Services, and
the USDA, uses 20�0 or above. Available at http�//wwwi ers usda.gov/data/fooddesert/about.html#Defined.
l4 In addition to poverty rates, population density should be considered to determine "low access" areas. While
some areas may have high poverty rates, there may be areas with low population density (e.g. industrial areas and
airports) in which identifying the area as "low access" would be misleading. The Healthy Food Finance Initiative
applies the following density measure for a community to qualify as "low access:" at least 500 people and/or at
least 33 percent of the census tract's population must reside more than one mile from a supermarket or large
grocery store (for rural census tracts, the distance is more than 10 miles).
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supermarket include the residential areas from the city's north to south borders between
the Pacific Highway and 21St Avenue Southwest as well as the area west of 21St Avenue
Southwest to the shoreline. In addition the neighborhoods north of Steel Lake and east of
North Lake are not within feasible walking distance of a supermarket.
There are several low-income areas in Federal Way that are not within feasible
walking distance of a supermarket. This includes the residential area near 320th St. S
between of 1St Ave. S and 8th Ave. S, which includes both single and multi-family housing
with a 20% overall poverty rate. In addition, the multi-family residential area (with a 20%
poverty rate) by Twin Lakes Elementary at 47� Ave. SW and 320th St. S is also more than
one mile from a supermarket. Its closest food retailer is a Chevron gas station. Of particular
note are three low-food access areas that have poverty rates above 40%: the
residential area west of Interstate 5 and to the east of Steel Lake and Military Rd. is not
within feasible distance of a supermarket or any other food retailer such as a convenience
store and limited transit access. This area includes the Camelot Lots mobile home park. In
addition, the multi-family residential east of Pacific Highway and southwest of South Star
Lake Rd. lacks adequate access. Finally, the residential area near the now-closed
Metropolitan Market (Dash Point Rd. and 312th St. SV1� no longer has a nearby supermarket
within one half mile.
This initial analysis focuses on the more common factors that impact residents' access to
food and does not does not consider vehicle ownership, public transit availability,
geography (e.g., hills), street/sidewalk network and conditions, and other healthy food
resources that influences a person's physical access to healthy foods.
Proximity of Food Retailers to Schools
In Map 6, a one half mile buffer was used around schools to identify areas where
convenience stores and fast food restaurants are within walking distances of schools. When
located within a few blocks of schools, these types of food retailers, who sell a larger
proportion of low-nutrient foods, may contribute significantly to poor snacking and overall
energy and caloric intake of youth.lb
In Federal Way there are 24 fast food restaurants and 15 convenience stores located
within one half mile of a school. Several schools that have four or more convenience
stores and/or fast food restaurants within one half mile include Harry S. Truman High
School, Federal Way High School and Federal Way Public Academy. Of particular note,
Federal Way Public Academy has five fast food restaurants nearby.
ls Due to data being available only for King County, supermarkets in Pierce County are not shown and, therefore,
areas along the south border may inaccurately appear to not be within a feasible walking distance of supermarket.
16 Kelley E. Borradaile, Sandy Sherman, Stephanie S. Vander Veur, Tara McCoy, Brianna Sandoval, Joan Nachmani,
Allison Karpyn, and Gary D. Foster. Snackinq in Children; The Role of Urban Corner Stores. Pediatrics (2009) 124:
1293-1298.
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Sources: Public Health- Seatde 8 King County, King County GIS Center, Weshington State Dept. of Sxial and Hea/th Seroices and Qept. of Health.
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Economics of Food
Another factor influencing healthy food access is the cost and/or affordability of food. In
King County, many households report that they experience a lack of access at all times to
enough food for all household members to lead an active, healthy life, referred to as food
insecurity.l� In King County, approximately 13.4% of residents are food insecure (the state
rate is 14.8% and the national rate is 16.6%) and the average cost of a meal is $2.77 (the
state rate is $2.59 and the national rate is $2.54).ls
There are two federal food assistance programs available to assist individuals and
households who are food insecure. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP,
commonly referred to as food stamps) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
program assist low-income families and their children to purchase food through an
electronic benefits transfer (EB'I� card or a WIC check Stores licensed to accept SNAP and
WIC are reimbursed fully for customer purchases using these payment methods. Currently
there are 53 retailers in Federal Way licensed to accept food stamps and nine
authorized to accept WIC (Maps 1-6 identify locations that accept SNAP and WIC). 20
In 2008 there were over 14,100 people enrolled in the food stamp program (SNAP)
residing in the census tracts located within, or partially within, Federal Way (see Map 7).zi
These numbers reflect only the number of resident enrolled in the federal food assistance
programs and not total number of residents who may be eligible.
Food businesses' sales play an important role in a city's daily commerce. The variety and
type of food establishments available in a jurisdiction could lead to potential sales, or
leakage, spent outside of Federal Way. Food purchased for at-home and away from home
consumption is a significant portion of Federal Way residents' annual expenditures. Based
on 2002 Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Surveys and 2000 U.S. Census
data, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Employment and Training Institute (ETI)
estimated that residents spent 38% of their annual expenditures on food purchased
for preparation, or "at home," and 15% on food away from home, or "eating out" (see
Table A).zz
17 M. Nord, M. Andrews, and S. Carlson, S. Household Food Security in the United States, 2006. Economic Research
Report No. (ERR-49) (November 2007).
18 Map the Meal Gap, Feeding America (2011). Available at http•/ifeedin�america or�/hunger-in-america/hun�er-
studies/map-the-meal-Qap.aspx.
19 The methodology ftir determining the cost of the meal is based on the USDA Thrifty Food Plan which outlines a
"market basket" of food items meeting a person's basic dietary, nutritional needs for a week.
20 In February 2011 there were 175 WIC authorized retailers in King County.
21 Washington State Department of Social and Human Services (2008).
ZZ ETI Purchasing Power Profiles have not been updated for more recent CEX or Census data. Available at
http://www4.uwm.edu/eti/Purchasin�Power/purchasinQ.htm.
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