LUTC MINS 09-09-2013City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use /Transportation Committee
September 9, 2013 City Hall
5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski and Committee members Diana Noble - Gulliford and
Jeanne Burbidge. Council members in attendance: Susan Honda.
Staff in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Deputy Public Works Director
Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Street Systems Project Engineer
Christine Mullen, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Shawna Upton.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
Lynda Jenkins from the Historical Society spoke to the importance of adding historical route signs in Federal Way.
Jerry Knutzen, Treasurer, from the Historical Society mentioned several roadways through Federal Way that are of
historical importance and is very supportive of the historical route signs being placed in the City.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Forward to
Topic Title/ Description Council
A. Approval of Minutes: August 5, 2013 N/A
Committee approved the August 5, 2013, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Noble - Gulliford Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
B. 2013 -2015 DOE Capacity Grant September 17, 2013
Consent
Deputy Public Works Director Miller stated that in August of 2013, Washington State
Department of Ecology announced the availability of $50,000 in capacity grants for NPDES
related costs and $120,000 for planning and design of flow control water quality facilities.
Notice of Grant Acceptance Intent was submitted and there are no matching funds
required for this grant. Member Noble - Gulliford asked where the specific project will be.
Miller explained that there are several areas in mind but noted that this is the preliminary
planning stage of the process and more specific information about locations and specific
dollar amounts will be brought back for consideration.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Noble - Gulliford Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
C. SCATBd Agreement September 17, 2013
Consent
City Traffic Engineer Perez noted that the South County Area Transportation Board is a
group of agencies in south King County that jointly work on development of regional goals
and policies regarding all modes of transportation in south King County. The agreement
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Cary M. Roe, P. E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management
Jeanne Burbidge, Member 5hawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Diana Noble - Gulliford, Member 253- 835 -2703
is updated every three years and this year it is up for renewal. A brief discussion continued
regarding the accomplishments that have been made up to this point and what the
benefits are of membership.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Noble - Gulliford Seconded: Burbidge Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
D. Historic US 99 Route Markers September 17, 2013
Consent
City Traffic Engineer Perez presented two samples of historic Route 99 signs that have
been donated to the City by Glenn Ulmer. The US Route system was the first nationally
designated system of highways prior to the interstate system. The City has begun to
highlight the historic street names in other areas of the city as signs are being replaced
already so the addition of the Route 99 signs is appropriate. Locations for posting the signs
are on S 348th Street and S 3201h Street. Discussion was held regarding the potential of
additional historical signage in the future, costs of signs and the possibility of linking the
historical business to the historical route to increase tourism to local businesses.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Noble - Gulliford Seconded: Burbidge Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
E. Interlocal Agreement with Lakehaven Utility District for the Design and Construction of September 17, 2013
S 3201h St at 20th Ave S Intersection Improvement Water Quality Vault Project Consent
Street Systems Project Engineer Mullen gave a brief summary of the project including costs
and proposed construction work. Lakehaven Utility District has water lines within the
project area that will need to be relocated. Deputy Public Works Director Salloum
commented that in an effort to reduce both cost and extended public disruption of the
area, the vault will be constructed on 20th Ave S instead of S 320th Street, by the city's
contractor, and actual construction costs incurred will be used to calculate the final cost
of Lakehaven Utility District's reimbursement to the City.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Noble - Gulliford Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
S 320th St at 20th Ave S Intersection Improvements Water Quality Vault Project — 100% September 17, 2013
Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid Consent
Street Systems Project Engineer Mullen noted that Lakehaven Utility District originally
planned to construct the vault in conjunction with Phase I of the Downtown Sewer Critical
Capacity Project. Lakehaven is moving forward with Phase II, not Phase I, so they are
unable to construct this vault. The City would like to bid and construct this as a
stand -alone project.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Noble - Gulliford Seconded: Burbidge Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
G. Federal Way High and Sacajawea Middle School Pedestrian Connection (14th Ave S — September 17, 2013
S312 1h St to S 308th St)— 30% Design Status Report Consent
Street Systems Project Engineer Mullen stated that this project is providing sidewalks
where they do not currently exist, a mini roundabout at 14th Ave S and S 308th St, a flashing
beacon at the pedestrian crosswalk on the east leg of the roundabout and street lighting
along S 308th Street. Mullen provided an estimate on the project timeline and costs.
Council member Honda asked if construction of the new high school will have any effect
on this project and Mullen noted that the City has been meeting with the school district to
confirm the location of improvements will coincide with the districts proposed design.
Member Noble - Gulliford asked if Public Works anticipates any redirection of traffic due to
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Cary M. Roe, P. E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management
Jeanne Burbidge, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Diana Noble - Gulliford, Member 253- 835 -2703
the roundabout, asked what type of pedestrian improvements are being made and noted
a concern regarding pedestrian safety due to the senior housing in the area. Mullen added
continuous sidewalks are being added on both sides of the street. Perez commented that
no additional traffic diversion is expected because of the location of the roundabout and
expanded on the measures taken to address the senior pedestrian traffic in the area.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Noble- Guiliford Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, October 7, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:12 PM.
Attest:
_6 ha a Upton, Admi istrative Assistant II
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
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Bob Ce ski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Diana Noble -Gulli rd, Member
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Cary M. Roe, P. E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management
Jeanne Burbidge, Member 5hawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Diana Noble- GuUiford, Member 253- 835 -2703