LUTC MINS 11-06-2017City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use /Transportation Committee
November 6, 2017 City Hall
5:00 g.n Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski and Committee member Lydia Assefa- Dawson.
Councilmembers in attendance: Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge.
Committee members excused: Committee member Mark Koppang.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy City Attorney Mark Orthmann, Deputy Public Works
Director /Street Systems Manager Desiree Winkler, Planning Manager Robert "Doc" Hansen, Surface Water Manager Theresa
Thurlow, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer Ann Dower, Senior Planner Jim Harris, Senior
Traffic Engineer Erik Preston, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Sarady Long, and Administrative Assistant II Mercedes
Tenuta.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes):
There were no public comments.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/ Description
A. Approval of Minutes: October 2, 2017
Committee approved the October 2, 2017 LUTC minutes as presented.
• Moved: Assefa- Dawson
• Seconded: Celski
Passed: 2 -0
B. Military Road S and S 298th Street Compact Roundabout Project — 30% Design Status Report
Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston explained that the project will install a compact roundabout with a fully
mountable center island and provide additional sidewalks, illumination and ADA ramps. Staff anticipates bidding
the project in the spring of 2018 with construction in summer of 2018. Mr. Preston presented the design status
report with pictures, plan drawings and estimated expenditures. He indicated there is a budget shortfall of
$127,575.00 with potential for savings in the row acquisition budget as well as the type of curbing used.
Committee members had a brief discussion regarding the roundabout size and the safety reasons for this
roundabout project.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorize staff to proceed with design of the Military Rd S/
S 298th Street Compact Roundabout Project and return to LUTC and Council at the 850/0 design
completion stage for further reports and authorization) to the November 21, 2017 Council Consent
Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Assefa- Dawson
• Seconded: Celski
• Passed: 2-0
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Marwan Salloum P. E., Public Works Director
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member Mercedes Tenuta, Administrative Assistant 11
Mark Koppang, Member (253) 835 -2701
C. 2017 -2019 Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement
Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Sarady Long presented a brief background on this program. State law
mandates the City to develop and implement a program to reduce commute trips. The State also provides
technical funding which requires a 2 -year agreement. The current agreement has expired therefore a new one is
needed in order to receive funding. As in the past, City staff propose to use the funding allocation to contract with
King County for their CTR support services.
Committee forwarded the proposed agreement with WSDOT to the November 21, 2017 Council
Consent Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Assefa- Dawson
• Seconded: Celski
• Passed: 2-0
D. 2017 -2019 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program Implementation Agreement with King County
Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Sarady Long presented the latest available data from the current
biennium CTR Program. State law requires that all major employers with one hundred (100) or more full -time
employees must develop an implementation program to reduce Single Occupant Vehicle commuting trips.
Mr. Long explained that over the last 18 years the City has contracted with King County for their CTR support
services, of which staff believe to be the most cost effective way to implement the program. The existing
agreement has expired and a new two -year agreement is proposed. This agreement would be fully funded by the
state CTR technical assistance grant.
A brief discussion was held between committee members and Mr. Long regarding what role King County plays
with major employers, the program criteria /specifications, and the invoicing between WSDOT and King County.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with King
County in the amount of $33,646.00 for CTR implementation) to the November 21, 2017 Council
Consent Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Assefa - Dawson
• Seconded: Celski
• Passed: 2-0
E. SCATBd Agreement Renewal
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez explained that the South County Area Transportation Board ( "SCATBd ") is a group
representing agencies around south King County sub -area that serves as a forum to promote cooperation within
the sub -area and as a lobbying force with County, Regional and State agencies on transportation issues /policies.
The agreement is up for renewal and has a few minor updates.
Chair Celski thanked Deputy Mayor Burbidge for her professional representation of the City on this particular
board.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement to continue the
City's participation on the South County Area Transportation Board) to the November 21, 2017
Council Consent Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Assefa- Dawson
• Seconded: Celski
• Passed: 2-0
F. Acceptance of Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Grant
Surface Water Manager Theresa Thurlow explained that in September 2017 Council authorized SWM staff to apply
for this grant and received an award amount of $50,000.00 which must be used for the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System ( "NPDES ") permit implementation. Ms. Thurlow stated the use will primarily be for
the education and outreach program, Storming the Sound with Salmon, a new pet waste campaign, and
Committee Members
Bob Celski, Chair
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Mark Koppang, Member
City Staff
Marwan 5alloum P. E., Public Works Director
Mercedes Tenuta, Administrative Assistant II
(253) 835 -2701
participation in the regional "Don't Drip and Drive" program.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorize SWM staff to accept the 2017 Department of Ecology
Water Quality Capacity Grant award in the amount of $50,000.00) to the November 21, 2017
Council Consent Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Assefa- Dawson
• Seconded: Celski
• Passed: 2-0
G. RESOLUTION: Soundview Manor Final Plat Approval
Senior Planner Jim Harris presented the final plat for Soundview Manor. This plat is on the west side of the City
off SW Dash Point Road and 43rd PI SW. There are 21 single - family lots that range in size from 9,600- 15,000 square
feet. Mr. Harris outlined the procedural summary as well as current pictures of the plat including conservation
open space, wetland buffer, landscaping, and the pedestrian connection. The applicant has fulfilled the
preliminary plat conditions, SEPA, and meets all codes and policies of the City.
Chair Celski, Mr. Harris, and City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez had a brief discussion regarding the retaining walls,
the walkway being considered a "Safe Routes to School" to Twin Lakes with no bus service, the location of the
bus routes for the middle and high schools, and the potential for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon ("RRFB")
in the future.
Committee forwarded the Resolution approving the Soundview Manor Final Plat to the
November 21, 2017 Council Consent Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Assefa- Dawson
• Seconded: Celski
• Passed: 2-0
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, December 4, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
C e
Mercedes Tenuta
Administrative Assistant II
Approved by Committee:
Committee Members
Bob Celski, Chair
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Mark Koppang, Member
City Staff
Marwan 5alloum P. E., Public Works Director
Mercedes Tenuta, Administrative Assistant II
(253) 835 -2701