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CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 3, 2015 — 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 5:38pm
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge,Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda,Councilmember Bob
Celski, Councilmember Martin Moore and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson led the flag salute.
3. WSDOT UPDATE ON 1-5; SR161/SR18 TRIANGLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
• Staff Presentation
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez gave a brief history and overview of the Triangle Project on 1-5;
SR18; SR 161 Phase 1 which has been completed for three years. Staff is looking for feedback from
the Mayor and Council on the options presented.
Mr. Perez introduced Cathy George, Engineering Manager; and Project Engineer Hung Huynh from
the Washington State Department of Transportation. Ms. George reviewed the project history prior to
Phase 2; the Phase 2 overview; Challenges Facing Phase 2; and next steps.
Mr. Huynh displayed graphics depicting options and cost estimates and impacts for the baseline
design for Phase 2. This includes Realign 16th Ave S to move intersection away from SR161;
Construct new ramp to S 356th Street; Construct bridge for off ramp to SR161; Construct bridge over
SR18 loop ramp and modify current ramp off I-5 to improve capacity. From the baseline designs
additional recommendations were given for each of these options to reduce costs and impacts in
each of the affected areas.
Councilmembers raised questions in relation to this project and the timing of the Sound Transit Link
Light Rail project and a possible 1-5 alignment; and if they would impact each other. Mr. Perez noted
Sound Transit has done very preliminary analysis between downtown Federal Way to Tacoma—the
route is very vague and conceptual at this point. Councilmembers stressed the importance of
collaboration.
Councilmembers also requested the timeline of this project and the Sound Transit project. Mr. Huynh
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noted this project is just currently only funded at 30%design. Ms. George noted the funding package
currently ages this project at possibly 2022.
Councilmember asked questions regarding Recommendation#7 and the proposed Round-About at
356th and SR161. The concern is with the current apartment homes that are adjacent to this area and
if there is mitigation alternatives for the increase in traffic noise and volume to the residents who live in
those homes. Mr. Huynh noted that evaluation process will happen further in the design review.
In conclusion of his presentation he noted the next steps include finish evaluating VE/PD
recommendations for engineering feasibility (April 2015); Stakeholders and Approving Authorities
endorse VE/PD recommendations (Summer 2015); Update environmental documentation (early
2016); Complete 30% Design (Early 2016); Limited Access Hearing (Summer 2016); and Approved
Right-of-Way Plan (fall 2016).
• Citizen Comment
No citizen comment was received.
• Council Discussion/Questions
Councilmembers thanked the consultants for their presentations and encouraged WSDOT to hold
future public hearings or meetings to get feedback from residents in these areas.
Councilmembers also asked for traffic impact data on the new Phase Ito see comparison of the old
intersection and the new regarding traffic flow and accident reporting. Mr. Perez noted the city has
done studies; noting the new off-ramp is carrying more than anticipated and the traffic flow is also
slightly different than anticipated, with traffic using the ramp and heading north.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:29 pm Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session to
discuss Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b); and to Evaluate Qualifications of
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Employees pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g).
• Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
• Evaluate Qualifications of Employees pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 7pm.
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Approved by Council: 31 pi 115
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