LUTC MINUTES 01-06-2020 City of Federal Way
City Council
Lard Use & Transportation Committee
January 6, 2020 City Hall
5:00 P.M. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Mark Koppang and Committee member Jesse
Johnson.
Councilmembers in attendance: Deputy Mayor Susan Honda,Councilmember Linda Kochmar and Councilmember
Martin Moore.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director EJ Walsh, Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler, Deputy
City Attorney Mark Orthmann, Principal Planner Margaret Clark, Capital Engineering Manager Sarah Hamel,
Senior Capital Engineer Kent Smith, Senior Traffic Engineer Jason Kennedy, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez,
Policy Advisor Bill Vadino, and Administrative Assistant II Rebecca Kovar.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Koppang called the meeting to order at 5:00.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tony Pagliocco spoke in support of signage to discourage giving funds to panhandlers.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: December 2, 2019
Committee approved the December 2, 2019 LUTC minutes as presented.
• Moved: Johnson
• Seconded: Koppang
• Passed: 2-0 unanimously
B. Resolution: Amendment to the Countywide Planning Policies
Principal Planner Margaret Clark discussed the proposed Resolution to ratify an amendment to the King
County Countywide Planning Policies regarding school siting in Urban Growth Area (UGA). Ms. Clark
outlined ways the City could work with the School District should they request assistance to identify
properties that could work as new school sites.
Council member Johnson asked if housing considerations were taken into account in coordination with the
requested changes. Ms. Clark suggested that should be done in a separate process. Deputy Mayor Honda
asked if the City should take initiative or wait for the school district to propose new sites. Chair Koppang
clarified that this is in place for Sacajawea. Councilmember Kochmar asked if the school district had
identified sites already. Chair Koppang responded that this is pre-planning and there are no current
requests. Ms. Clark said this is setting the stage for future acquisitions.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Recommend the Mayor send a letter in support of the
amendments to the CPPB to King County,which would have the effect of ratification) to the
January 21, 2020 Council Consent Agenda for approval.
Committee Members City Staff
Mark Koppang, Chair E7 Walsh,P.E.,Public Works Directm
Martin Moore,Member Rebecca Kovar,Administrative Assistant 11
Jesse E.Johnson, Member (253)835-2701
• Moved: Johnson
• Seconded: Koppang
• Passed: 2-0 unanimously
C. S Dash Pt Rd Improvements—Authorization to Award
Capital Engineering Manager Sarah Hamel provided background on the S Dash Pt Rd Project, which
provides sidewalk, a bike lane, and other street improvements, and laid out the funding source and bid
process. Council Member Kochmar asked for clarification regarding the location and the process of vetting
bidders. Deputy Mayor Honda asked when work would be done. Ms. Hamel responded that work should
begin in summer and should be completed before school starts.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Award the S Dash Point Rd Improvements to Active
Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of
$1,159,159.00 (Schedule A + Schedule B) and approve a ten percent contingency(Schedule
A only) of $92,402.03, for a total amount of $1,251,561.03 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.) to the January 21, 2020 Consent Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Johnson
• Seconded: Koppang
• Passed: 2-0 unanimously
D. 2019 Storm Pipe Repair Phase 2 Bid Award
Senior Capital Engineer Kent Smith presented background, budget, and funding sources for the project.
Chair Koppang noted that the previous installation of the same pipe materials was not disruptive to the
community.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Award the 2019 Storm Pipe Repair Phase 2 project to
Insituform Technologies, LLC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of
$139,156.00 and approve a 10% contingency of $13,915.00 for a total of $153,071.00,
approve a budget transfer from Unallocated SWM CIP Funds in the amount of $70,000.00
and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.) to the January 21, 2020 Consent Agenda
for approval.
• Moved: Johnson
• Seconded: Koppang
• Passed: 2-0 unanimously
E. Industrial Park Parking Restrictions and Tow Away Zones Signing
Senior Traffic Engineer Jason Kennedy presented information on the need for proposed signing to curb
industrial parking, the ballot process and results, and budget considerations. The areas being considered
are not residential, but unrestricted parking is affecting City residents. Councilmember Johnson asked if the
restrictions would take place right away. Deputy Mayor Honda expressed her support for the proposed
parking restrictions and asked if nearby residents were considered. Mr. Kennedy responded that only
properties that front the roads under consideration were sent ballots. City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez
explained that 340th is a private road and therefore City cannot restrict parking. He also noted that any
vehicle blocking driveway access can be cited regardless of restrictions. Chair Koppang wondered if the
layout of no parking vs limited time parking was due to safety concerns, which Mr. Kennedy confirmed.
Councilmember. Kochmar asked about who tows the vehicles. Mr. Walsh explained that the Police
Department has that purview.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorize the installation of parking restriction and tow
away zone signs along S 3415t PI, 18th PI S, and 21st Ave S.) to the January 21, 2020 Consent
Agenda for approval.
• Moved: Johnson
Committee Members City Staff
Mark Koppang,Chair E7 Walsh,P.E.,Public Works D)i rotor
Martin Moore,Member Rebecca Kovar,Adminis't`rative Assistant II
Jesse E.Johnson,Member (253)835-2.701
• Seconded: Koppang
• Passed: 2-0 unanimously
F. The Ridge Right of Way Dedication
Public Works Director EJ Walsh explained how dedication of public roadways turns them over to City
control. The Ridge has been engaging with the City since 2009 to turn over the last private roads in the
area to the City. Dedication requires the streets meet existing public standards, and the agreement
addresses bringing those roads that do not meet standards up to Code. Deputy Mayor Honda asked if there
would be any future financial obligation from the Ridge for the roads, and Mr. Walsh stated there would
not.
G. Report on Progress with Aircraft Issues
Policy Advisor Bill Vadino reported on current issues with the proposed expansion of SeaTac Airport,
specifically noise concerns that negatively impact Federal Way and other surrounding communities. The
Commerce Study should be finished shortly and be used to decide the path forward. Chair Koppang
requested clarification regarding packages for homeowners should legislation pass regarding air traffic
noise. Councilmember Kochmar opined that it is best to lobby for change as a unified group and suggested
that there is strength in numbers.
H. Discussion on "Keep the Change"signs discouraging donations to panhandlers
Policy Advisor Bill Vadino presented information on signs to discourage panhandling and possible ways to
address the concerns. Chair Koppang stated that prior to discussing solutions, the Council needs to come
to an understanding on the nature and scope of the panhandling issue and look at multiple avenues of
addressing it, taking into consideration freedom of speech and the concerns of residents, visitors,
businesses, and law enforcement. Councilmember Kochmar believes that the signs should go up and that
people are looking for other ways to help people who need it. Councilmember Johnson asked which cities
in South King County have signs up. Lakewood does, and their City Manager believes it is helping.
Councilmember Johnson would like to look into the issue more and noted there are more issues at play.
Discussion ensued regarding freedom of speech and coordination with local agencies. Councilmember
Moore noted that both panhandling and giving money are legal but also would like the matter addressed.
Economic Development Director Tim Johnson discussed the parallel to way-finding signs in terms of
saturation and effect and that sign fatigue should be taken into consideration. He suggested that billboards
could be utilized as well. He believes panhandling has a negative impact on tourism and attracting
business, conferences or sporting events to the City. Deputy Mayor Honda suggested that more
information should be gathered regarding how much money was donated to charities in cities that had the
signs and what the costs were regarding maintenance and replacement of signs.
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be held on February 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Attest: Approved by Committee:
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Rebecca Kovar, Administrative Assistant II Date
Committee Members City Staff
Mark Koppang, Chair EJ Walsh,P.E.,Public Works Director
Martin Moore,Member Rebecca Kovar,Administrative Assistant 11
Jesse E.Johnson,Member (253)835-2701