LUTC MINS 05-04-2015City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use /Transportation Committee
May 4, 2015 City Hall
5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee members Kelly Maloney and Lydia Assefa- Dawson. Committee Chair
Celski excused. Council members in attendance: Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Susan Honda and Martin Moore.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann, City Traffic Engineer
Rick Perez, Surface Water Manager Theresa Thurlow, Community Development Director Michael Morales, Streets Manager
John Mulkey, Street Systems Engineer Naveen Chandra, Street Systems Project Engineer Christine Mullen, and Administrative
Assistant II Shawna Upton.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee member Maloney called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
No public comment was received.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Motion by Maloney to amend the agenda by adding an Ordinance Amending FWRC 13.43.020 to establish maximum
allowable grass and weed height to the agenda, under "Committee Business ", as item "H" for Committee action.
Committee member Maloney excused Chair Celski from the meeting.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
Topic Title/ Description
Forward to
Council
A. Approval of Minutes: April 6, 2015 N/A
Committee approved the April 6, 2015, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
B. 215t Ave S Pedestrian Improvements — 30% Design Status Report May 19, 2015
Consent
Ms. Mullen provided a brief background on the project noting the project installs a 12 -foot
wide sidewalk with decorative street lighting and street trees on the west side 21St Ave S
from just north of S 320th Street to S 316th Street. She briefly mentioned the progress to
date, ongoing tasks and estimated expenditures. Ms. Mullen indicated that with the
available funding, there remains a budget shortfall. A brief discussion was held regarding
possible funding sources, street trees and property acquisition.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney
Committee Members
Bob Celski, Chair
Kelly Maloney, Member
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
City Staff
Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Shawn Upton, Administrative Assistant II
253- 835 -2703
C. S352 nd Street Extension (Pacific Highway S to Enchanted Pkwy S) Project - Lakehaven May 19, 2015
Utility District Design and Construction Interlocal Agreement Consent
Mr. Chandra indicated Lakehaven Utility District requested the City enter into an interlocal
agreement for the design and construction of water main replacement and adjustment of
water and sanitary sewer facilities as part of the South 352nd Street Extension Project in
an effort to reduce both cost and extended public disruption of the area. He briefly noted
the estimated costs of the design and project administration portions of the project.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
D. S 356th Street — Pacific Highway South to Enchanted Parkway Improvement Project - May 19, 2015
Lakehaven Utility District Design and Construction Interlocal Agreement Consent
Mr. Chandra stated Lakehaven Utility District requested the City enter into an interlocal
agreement for the design and construction of water main replacement and adjustment of
water and sanitary sewer facilities as part of the project in an effort to reduce both cost
and extended public disruption of the area. Project design and project administration
costs were noted.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
E. S 3201h Street (Veteran's Way) Entrance Sign — Project Acceptance May 19, 2015
Consent
Mr. Mulkey presented a picture of the finished sign and indicated the City Council must
accept the work on a public works construction project as complete to meet State
Department of Revenue and State Department of Labor and Industries requirements. He
informed Committee of the final construction amount. A discussion was held regarding
sign illumination.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
20th Ave S at S 314th Street Traffic Signal Relocation — PSE Utility Relocation Agreement May 19, 2015
Consent
Mr. Mulkey provided a brief presentation on the signal improvements project stating that
it will modify the existing signal at the intersection and will include upgrades to ADA
facilities including ramps and pedestrian push buttons. Puget Sound Energy facilities must
be relocated to avoid conflicts with project facilities. PSE has agreed to relocate their
facilities so they will not conflict with the improvements. Per the agreement, the City will
reimburse PSE for all costs associated with the relocation of ducts, vaults and line
relocations.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
G. Resolution to Set Public Hearing for Transportation Improvement Plan May 19, 2015
Consent
Mr. Perez mentioned the City is required to adopt a new Transportation and Improvement
Plan annually. That is done by a public hearing so the resolution presented is to set the
public hearing and adoption of the Transportation Improvement Plan for 2016 -2021. Staff
proposes this occur at the June 16, 2015 City Council meeting.
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
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
H. Ordinance Amending FWRC 13.43.020 to Establish Maximum Allowable Grass and Weed
Height
Mr. Morales said that Community Development is working to update their codes for
enforcement efforts throughout the City. Staff realized the code did not have an
established maximum height for weeds and grass both in developed and undeveloped
properties. With the nice weather here, vegetation is growing very quickly so staff needs
to start enforcement efforts now. Staff are working on courtesy notices for residents.
Heights are recommended to be set at six inches on developed property and 12 inches on
undeveloped property.
Committee forwarded Option #1 to First Reading and Enactment.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM,
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Committee Members
Bob Celski, Chair
Kelly Maloney, Member
Lydia Assefa - Dawson, Member
May 19, 2015
Ordinance
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City Staff
Marwan Salloum, P.E., Public Works Director
Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
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