2018-05-01 Council MIN - SpecialY
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 1, 2018 — 6:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson,
Councilmember Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Mark Koppang,
Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall
2. STUDY SESSION: PUGET SOUND GATEWAY PROJECT
• Staff Introduction
Public Works Deputy Director Desiree Winkler provided a brief introduction of the WSDOT Puget
Sound Gateway Program. She shared that while Federal Way will not be directly impacted by the
construction, it will reap the benefits of improved traffic through out the region. She introduced Puget
Sound Gateway Program Administrator Craig Stone, P.E.
• WSDOT Presentation
Mr. Stone outlined the Puget Sound Gateway Process which originated with the Legislature and
Governor directing Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). WSDOT in turn
connected with the public creating two steering committees for the purpose of the two projects: the
State Route (SR) 509 and SR 167 Extensions. He outlined the various funding sources acquired for
these projects:
o $111 million INFRA Grant from the Federal Government,
o $1,565 million Connecting Washington funds from the State Government,
o $130 million contribution for local governments, and
o $180 million from tolls to be collected after construction.
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He concluded the first portion of the presentation providing an overview of the preferred scenarios for
both State Route Extensions. He shared SR 509 was originally intended to run parallel to Interstate 5
(1-5) from Burien through Federal Way until it connected with SR 509 in Tacoma. Due to the passage
of time and development in these areas, it has been determined this route is no longer feasible. The
current preferred scenario is to continue SR 509 from the southwest portion of the Sea -Tac Airport
through Des Moines to connect to 1-5 near S 209th Street.
The next steps for the SR 509 Extension are to continue right of way acquisition, coordinating with
Sound Transit in relating to Light Rail and Stations, coordinate with King County about Lake to Sound
Trail Design, continue public outreach, and development of design. It is anticipated that construction
will begin in 2021.
An overview of the SR 167 Extension preferred scenario followed with a history of this project. The
original intent was for SR 167 to connect to 1-5 but that the project was not completed. The intent of
the Puget Sound Gateway Program is to continue SR 167 to connect to 1-5 between the cities of
Milton and Tacoma.
Next steps include continuing right of way acquisition, completing National Environmental Protection
Act (NEPA) re-evaluation, coordinating with the City of Fife in regards to the Interurban Trail,
coordinating with Sound Transit for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension, development of design, and
accepting clean fill dirt.
Mr. Stone introduced Mr. Steve Gorcester, Independent Grant Strategist. Mr. Gorcester explained the
legislature directed the Secretary of Transportation to develop a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with local project stakeholders by July 1, 2018. He explained the eight elements of the Local
Funding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):
1. Participating parties,
2. Background and purpose of MOU,
3. Local funding strategy,
4. Local participation policy,
5. Benefit assessment methodology,
6. Local jurisdiction contributions,
7. Conditions and process for amending the MOU, and
8. Signatories.
He indicated that Federal Way is identified as partner agency and designated as signatory, but no
money is required from the city. Mr. Gorcester indicated that the MOU process is going well and
moving towards the ultimate goal.
Mr. Stone returned to podium to discuss tolling indicating that Washington State Transportation
Commission (WSTC) will set toll rates closer to toll commencement. These tolls will be collected at
five State -approved toll locations on all lanes of the newly constructed portions.
Mr. Stone introduced Mr. Hung Huynh, Engineering Manager working specifically on the I-5/SR18/SR
161 Interchange improvements. Mr. Huynh provided the timeline of the work done to date and
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overviewed the intersection updates that are proposed (both funded and partially funded). He stated
the scope and number of projects completed will be dependent on the funds used for the higher
priority portions.
• Citizen Comment
No citizen comments were received.
• Council Questions/Discussion
Mayor Ferrell and the Councilmembers thanked the gentlemen for their presentation.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the collection of tolls and the impact it would
have on drivers as well as the coordination efforts with Sound Transit. It was stated that tolling would
be done for all lanes of the new portions of SR 509 and SR 167 and further clarified that no tolls will
be added to existing infrastructure. Additionally it was explained that coordination efforts are ongoing
with Sound Transit and most certainly will continue.
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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