Council MIN 07-15-2014 SpecialCITY OF
,� Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION / SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 15, 2014 - 5:30 p.m.
www.cityoffederalway.com
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge,
Councilmember LydiaAssefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan
Honda, Councilmember Bob Celski, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, Interim City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
Councilmember Martin Moore arrived at 5:48 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Scott Chase led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Panther Lake 2013 Neighborhood Traffic Study — SW 330th Street (W Campus
Trail to 10th Ave SW)
• Staff Presentation:
Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston gave a brief history of this traffic study including data
collected including speed volume, collision rate, and site distance. He stated the study
scored an extremely high score of 9; and modifications to the area will need to be made
based on that score is a public safety risk. Mr. Preston stated due to the site distance
issue the city will need to address some type of calming measure to the area.
• Public Comment:
Michael Kun, spoke in concern of increased traffic delays in the area due to added traffic
calming devices or suggestions.
Kevin Burns, spoke in opposition to installing roundabouts at these intersections. He
suggested the use of mirrors in addition to improving the existing landscape and
hardscapes will increase site distance.
Scott Chase, President to West Campus II Homeowners Association, restated the study
scored a 9 and asked Council to address these dangerous intersections.
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CITY OF
,� Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION / SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 15, 2014 - 5:30 p.m.
www.cityoffederalway.com
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge,
Councilmember LydiaAssefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan
Honda, Councilmember Bob Celski, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, Interim City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
Councilmember Martin Moore arrived at 5:48 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Scott Chase led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Panther Lake 2013 Neighborhood Traffic Study — SW 330th Street (W Campus
Trail to 10th Ave SW)
• Staff Presentation:
Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston gave a brief history of this traffic study including data
collected including speed volume, collision rate, and site distance. He stated the study
scored an extremely high score of 9; and modifications to the area will need to be made
based on that score is a public safety risk. Mr. Preston stated due to the site distance
issue the city will need to address some type of calming measure to the area.
• Public Comment:
Michael Kun, spoke in concern of increased traffic delays in the area due to added traffic
calming devices or suggestions.
Kevin Burns, spoke in opposition to installing roundabouts at these intersections. He
suggested the use of mirrors in addition to improving the existing landscape and
hardscapes will increase site distance.
Scott Chase, President to West Campus II Homeowners Association, restated the study
scored a 9 and asked Council to address these dangerous intersections.
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Pat Simmons, complimented City Engineers for their hard work on this project and stated
he agrees with mini - roundabouts in this area for traffic calming solutions.
Rob Graf, President of The Ridge Homeowners Association stated he would like to see
any infrastructure be neighborhood appropriate and not distract from the aesthetics of the
neighborhood it is being placed in.
Ann Woolman, President of Latitude Condominiums stated she has attended all the
meetings and feels there are too many traffic calming devices placed upon commuters.
She thanked staff for listening to resident's feedback.
Margaret Nelson, stated her main concern is the site distance issue in this area and the
safety risk it poses, particularly crossing the street. She asked Council to move forward
and calm traffic in this area.
Bruce Kannenburg, stated staff has identified speed and line of sight as the main issues
with this area. He suggested selecting speed tables which will slow down traffic, he feels
roundabouts will cause more right -of -way issues.
Jerrie Lottes, stated she feels out of area traffic is not aware of the 25MPH zone as the
current signs are not visible due to overgrown vegetation and location of the signs. She
suggested better signage and speed tables to cut down on speed.
Jamaal Cowan, suggested painting the speed limit on the roadway as other cities have
done. He stated he is concerned over an increased emergency response time for Fire and
Police if the roundabouts are added; and concerned with winter driving conditions on the
hill area if speed tables are added.
Geoffrey Kelly, Campus Wood- Division 1 resident strongly encourages Council to try
speed table first before adding roundabouts to the area; which he believes will create a
larger site distance issue.
Aaron Burt, Ridge resident stated he uses the 3rd and 330th intersection daily and he
agrees there needs to be improvements made. He does not support traffic circle on 3rd
Kile Berg spoke against speed circles on narrow roads; he would rather see the tax
money used to widen the road. He is opposed to roundabouts.
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the records two emails as follows:
Randy Cunningham, West Campus 2 homeowner and Board Member, submitted a letter
of support for the Traffic Calming study as presented. He asked council to take action on
this item and resolve the safety issues.
Kay Pope, West Campus 2 Homeowner and Board Member, submitted a letter of support
for the Traffic Calming study and asked the Council to take swift action to resolve the
traffic safety issues.
Council asked clarifying questions of city staff members including response time of
emergency vehicles and how the scoring in this area is broken down.
Mr. Preston stated there will be a total of 6 -8 seconds increased response time for both
intersections. Senior Traffic Engineer Rick Perez stated the 9 points is totaled from the
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Pat Simmons, complimented City Engineers for their hard work on this project and stated
he agrees with mini - roundabouts in this area for traffic calming solutions.
Rob Graf, President of The Ridge Homeowners Association stated he would like to see
any infrastructure be neighborhood appropriate and not distract from the aesthetics of the
neighborhood it is being placed in.
Ann Woolman, President of Latitude Condominiums stated she has attended all the
meetings and feels there are too many traffic calming devices placed upon commuters.
She thanked staff for listening to resident's feedback.
Margaret Nelson, stated her main concern is the site distance issue in this area and the
safety risk it poses, particularly crossing the street. She asked Council to move forward
and calm traffic in this area.
Bruce Kannenburg, stated staff has identified speed and line of sight as the main issues
with this area. He suggested selecting speed tables which will slow down traffic, he feels
roundabouts will cause more right -of -way issues.
Jerrie Lottes, stated she feels out of area traffic is not aware of the 25MPH zone as the
current signs are not visible due to overgrown vegetation and location of the signs. She
suggested better signage and speed tables to cut down on speed.
Jamaal Cowan, suggested painting the speed limit on the roadway as other cities have
done. He stated he is concerned over an increased emergency response time for Fire and
Police if the roundabouts are added; and concerned with winter driving conditions on the
hill area if speed tables are added.
Geoffrey Kelly, Campus Wood- Division 1 resident strongly encourages Council to try
speed table first before adding roundabouts to the area; which he believes will create a
larger site distance issue.
Aaron Burt, Ridge resident stated he uses the 3rd and 330th intersection daily and he
agrees there needs to be improvements made. He does not support traffic circle on 3rd
Kile Berg spoke against speed circles on narrow roads; he would rather see the tax
money used to widen the road. He is opposed to roundabouts.
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the records two emails as follows:
Randy Cunningham, West Campus 2 homeowner and Board Member, submitted a letter
of support for the Traffic Calming study as presented. He asked council to take action on
this item and resolve the safety issues.
Kay Pope, West Campus 2 Homeowner and Board Member, submitted a letter of support
for the Traffic Calming study and asked the Council to take swift action to resolve the
traffic safety issues.
Council asked clarifying questions of city staff members including response time of
emergency vehicles and how the scoring in this area is broken down.
Mr. Preston stated there will be a total of 6 -8 seconds increased response time for both
intersections. Senior Traffic Engineer Rick Perez stated the 9 points is totaled from the
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following: 3 points for increased speeds (36MPH); 1 point for volume; 3 points for
collisions; and 2 points for collisions with injuries.
4. Economic Development Task Force: Vision and Plan Moving Forward
• Staff Presentation:
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson reviewed the vision for the Economic Development Task Force
stating this is the first of two Council Study Session intended to initiate the vision and
process for the beginning of an Economic Development Summit planned for Fall 2014. He
asked for Council feedback on the developing Summit partners and stakeholders;
Strategies; including Rebranding initiatives; and further development in the downtown
core, frame and center.
Council consensus would be to include more Councilmember representation and make
meetings more available to public attendance and comments. Council also agreed to seek
out qualified individuals to give input and also connect with city partners such as
Lakehaven, Sound Transit and the School District. Mayor Ferrell asked each
Councilmember to forward the names of individuals in the community to himself, Chief of
Staff Wilson and Deputy Mayor Burbidge. Councilmembers encouraged anyone interested
in this task force to contact the Mayor's Office.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrell adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Attest:
S eph , Deputy Ci lerk a ,
Approved by Council: August 12, 2014
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following: 3 points for increased speeds (36MPH); 1 point for volume; 3 points for
collisions; and 2 points for collisions with injuries.
4. Economic Development Task Force: Vision and Plan Moving Forward
• Staff Presentation:
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson reviewed the vision for the Economic Development Task Force
stating this is the first of two Council Study Session intended to initiate the vision and
process for the beginning of an Economic Development Summit planned for Fall 2014. He
asked for Council feedback on the developing Summit partners and stakeholders;
Strategies; including Rebranding initiatives; and further development in the downtown
core, frame and center.
Council consensus would be to include more Councilmember representation and make
meetings more available to public attendance and comments. Council also agreed to seek
out qualified individuals to give input and also connect with city partners such as
Lakehaven, Sound Transit and the School District. Mayor Ferrell asked each
Councilmember to forward the names of individuals in the community to himself, Chief of
Staff Wilson and Deputy Mayor Burbidge. Councilmembers encouraged anyone interested
in this task force to contact the Mayor's Office.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrell adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Attest:
S eph , Deputy Ci lerk a ,
Approved by Council: August 12, 2014
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