LUTC MINS 07-07-2014City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use /Transportation Committee
July 7, 2014 City Hall
5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski and Committee members Kelly Maloney and Lydia
Assefa- Dawson (late). Council members in attendance: Deputy Mayor Burbidge and Susan Honda.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Building Official Marty Gillis, Contract Attorney Kim Pratt, City
Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston, Interim Street Systems Manager John Mulkey, Street Systems
Project Engineer Christine Mullen and Administrative Assistant II Shawna Upton.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
Josh Haglan is an HOA Board Member and is concerned about the safety of kids and older folks near the park. There is
nothing in the area to slow cars down. He realizes that the NTS petition does not meet the criteria but would like the
Council to consider the request.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/ Description
Forward to
Council
A. Approval of Minutes: June 2, 2014 N/A
Committee approved the June 2, 2014, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Celski Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
B. S304 th St at 28th Ave S Intersection Improvements — 30% Design Status Report July 15, 2014
Consent
Ms. Mullen stated this project will construct a traffic signal and a northbound right turn lane
at the intersection of S 304th St and 28th Ave south and would require right -of -way
acquisition on three parcels. She noted a brief synopsis of the progress of the project to
date and briefly discussed ongoing tasks and estimated expenditures.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson
Committee Members
Bob Celski, Chair
Kelly Maloney, Member
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
City Staff
Marwan Salloum, P. E., Pubfic Works Director
Shawn Upton, Administrative Assistant II
253- 835 -2703
C. Green Gables NTS — SW 3251h Street (near Treasure Island Park) N/A
Mr. Preston provided the results of the traffic study conducted in the area, background
information on the NTS program and scoring criteria used to determine eligibility. Staff
mentioned in some cases where NTS criteria was not met, the HOA or home owners in the
area have agreed to pay for the improvements themselves and would only need an
approved right -of -way permit to do the work. Discussion continued regarding past practice,
how the scoring criteria guidelines were created and physical characteristics of the area.
Committee forwarded Option #2 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
D. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to Submit July 15, 2014
Applications Consent
Mr. Mulkey reviewed the current funding availability for transportation projects. He outlined
the projects that would likely be competitive in the 2014 Transportation Improvement
Board (TIB) Funding Program and noted estimated project costs, possible grant amounts
and required city match for each project.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
E. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase V (S 340th Street to S 359th Street) Project — 30% July 15, 2014
Design Status Report Consent
Mr. Mulkey provided background information for this project which includes adding HOV
lanes north and southbound, adding curb gutter and sidewalk, lighting, landscaping,
planted medians, left turn movements restricted to intersections and consolidating
driveways where possible. He explained the progress made to date, projected expenditures
and available funding. As staff moves forward to the 85% design status, the estimated
project costs for construction in 2016 will be refined.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
F. Amendment of FWRC Title 13 "Buildings" to Adopt State - Mandated 2014 Electrical Code July 15, 2014
First Reading
Ms. Gillis stated updates have been made to the Washington State law that governs
electricians and electrical installations. She noted that updated are needed in the Federal
Way Revised Code in order to allow the City to enforce and administer the 2014 Washington
electrical code and related Washington State amendments.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, August 4, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:33 PM.
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
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Committee Members
Bob Celski, Chair
Kelly Maloney, Member
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
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Sha_ a Upton, Admu istrative Assistant II
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City Staff
Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
5hawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
253- 835 -2703