02-07-2022 LUTC Minutes
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use & Transportation Committee
February 7, 2022 City Hall
5:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Jack Dovey, Council Member Jack Walsh, and
Council Member Hoang Tran
Other Councilmembers in Attendance: Council Member Erica Norton, Council Member Lydia Assefa-
Dawson.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director EJ Walsh, Public Works Deputy Director Desiree Winkler,
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Capital Engineer John Cole, Capital Engineer Jeff Huynh, Senior Capital
Engineer Kent Smith, Associate Planner Natalie Kamieniecki, Sound Transit Liaison Ryan Medlen,
Community Development Director Brian Davis, Planning Manager Keith Niven, Engineering Manager
Christine Mullen, City Attorney Kent van Alstyne, Policy Advisor Bill Vadino, and Administrative Assistant II
Sara Gilchrist.
Citizens Presenting:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 PM
2. PUBLIC COMMENT: Three public comments submitted.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
Topic
Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: December 6, 2021
Committee approved the December 6, 2021 LUTC minutes as presented.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
B. Selection Process: 2022 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
Associate Planner Natalie Kamieniecki presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including
reasons for the request. Questions and discussion followed, with input provided by the City Traffic
Engineer Rick Perez, Public Works Director EJ Walsh, and Community Development Director Brian Davis.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Approval of placement on final docket.) to the February
15, 2022 Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
C. Authorization to Apply for Conservation Futures Tax Levy (CFT) Grant
Senior Capital Engineer Kent Smith presented the Authorization to Apply for Conservation Futures Tax
Levy Grant, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to submit application.) to the February 15,
2022 Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
D. 2022 Asphalt Overlay Project Approval to Award
Capital Engineer John Cole presented the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Project for approval to award, including
location details and available funding. Questions and discussion followed, with input provided by EJ
Walsh.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Approval to award.) to the February 15, 2022 Consent
Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
E. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project – Authorization to Increase Contract Expenditures
Capital Engineer John Cole presented the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project, including the request to
increase expenditures. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to increase expenditures.) to the February
15, 2022 Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
F. 2022 Storm Repair Phase 4 Authorization to Bid
Capital Engineer John Cole presented the authorization to bid the Storm Repair Phase 4 project,
including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Approval to bid.) to the February 15, 2022 Consent
Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
G. 2020 Storm Repair Phase 3 – Project Acceptance
Capital Engineer John Cole presented the 2020 Storm Repair Phase 3 Project, including background
information. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization of final acceptance.) to the February 15,
2022 Consent Agenda for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
H. Fiber Loop Project – 30% Presentation
Capital Engineer John Cole presented the Fiber Optic Loop Project, including details on the available
funding. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to proceed.) to the February 15, 2022
Council Meeting for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
I. 2021 Pavement Repair Project – Final Acceptance
Capital Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the 2021 Pavement Repair Project, including details on the
project costs. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to complete.) to the February 15, 2022
Council Meeting for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
J. 2020-2021 Neighborhood Traffic Safety (NTS) Program – Contract Increase
Capital Engineer Jeff Huynh presented the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program, including details on
the available funding. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Authorization to increase funding.) to the February 15,
2022 Council Meeting for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
K. WSDOT Operations and Maintenance Agreement for Adaptive Traffic Control System
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez presented the Operations and Maintenance Agreement for the Adaptive
Traffic Control System, including the financial impacts. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Approval of proposed agreement.) to the February 15,
2022 Council Meeting for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
L. Transportation Grants Funding Applications
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez presented the Grant Funding Applications for the City Safety Program,
including funding details. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Approval grant applications.) to the February 15, 2022
Council Meeting for approval.
● Moved: Walsh
● Seconded: Tran
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
M. Contract Increase for Concrete Beveling Services – Trip Hazard Removal Contract
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler presented the request for contract increase for the Trip
Hazard Removal Contract, including background information. Questions and discussion followed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 (Approval of increase.) to the February 15, 2022 Council
Meeting for approval.
● Moved: Tran
● Seconded: Walsh
● Passed: 3-0 unanimously
N. Project Update on Sound Transit Projects in Federal Way
Sound Transit Liaison Ryan Medlen reported on current activities regarding Sound Transit projects,
including details on the alternative sites for the 356th St site. Questions and discussion followed.
O. Airport Noise and Issues Update
Policy Advisor Bill Vadino reported on Airport Noise and Health Issues, including task force findings.
Questions and discussion followed.
4. OTHER: Deputy Mayor Susan Honda had questions for staff about the legislative action in
regards to the missing middle-class housing around transit stops, and requesting updates.
5. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be held March 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers (or
Zoom meeting, per State Guidance).
6. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Committee Members City Staff Jack Dovey, Chair EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Director
Hoang V. Tran, Member Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II
Jack Walsh, Member (253) 835-2706
Attest: Approved by Committee:
Sara Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant II Date
03/02/22