2019-03-19 Council MIN - Special CITY OF
'• .. Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 19, 2019 — 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, 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 City Clerk Stephanie Courtney
Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson arrived at 5:18 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. STUDY SESSION - GATEWAY PROGRAM & TRIANGLE PROJECT BRIEFING
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler provided a brief introduction of the individuals from
WSDOT who presented. She indicated this is a project update to check in with the Council on these
infrastructure improvements.
Puget Sound Gateway Program Administrator Craig Stone shared the Puget Sound Gateway
Program is comprised of two projects:the completion of SR 167 in Pierce County and the completion
of SR 509 in King County. The purpose of these projects is complete essential connections to the
ports of Tacoma and Seattle; ensure people and goods move reliably through the region; and to
enhance the State's economic competitiveness. By pairing these projects it allows WSDOT to be
more efficient during the planning; environmental review; design; and construction processes. He
outlined the public outreach as well as the timeline for these projects.
Mr. Stone outlined their coordination with Sound Transit and the Light Rail Link Extension to ensure
the impact is coordinated and as limited as possible. He also discussed the funding of these projects
and feasibility studies regarding the need for tolling which will cover 10% of the funding. If tolls were
not utilized the funding would instead be recovered in gas taxes.
Engineering Manager Hung Huynh presented an update on the Triangle Project(I-5/SR 18/SR 161
Interchange Improvements)and the work that has been completed during the first two phases.There
is currently no activity on this project until the next funding package is available in July 2021. He
outlined the proposed modifications for three interchanges.
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• Council Discussion/Questions
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Stone and Mr. Huynh for the information and requested specific
information regarding tolls. Questions included why toll booths are not utilized; if there are assistance
options for low-income individuals; and if trucking companies will be paying tolls. Mr.Stone responded
that toll booths are not cost efficient and there somewhat dangerous for the workers; EBT cards can
be used for payments; and that the Washington Trucking Association has been briefed and will be
paying tolls.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
There was no citizen comment.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Attest:
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City Clerk
Approved by Council: 01-/-O2-20l
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