Council MIN 07-23-1991 Special
city Council Meeting
Special session
July 23, 1991
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A Special Session of the Federal Way City council was called to
order by Mayor Debra Ertel, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., on the 23rd
day of July, 1991, in council Chambers, Federal Way city Hall,
33530 1st Way South, Federal Way, Washington, for the purpose of a
public hearing on the proposed 6-Year Transportation Improvement
Plan. Councilmembers present: Lynn Templeton, Deputy Mayor Mary
Gates, Robert Stead and James Webster. Councilmembers with excused
absence: Jim Handmacher and Joel Marks. Staff present: J. Brent
McFall, city Manager; Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney, and Maureen
Swaney, city Clerk.
II.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Mr. McFall introduced Tim Miller, the city's traffic engineer who
explained the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan which has been
developed by city staff consistent with state law. He informed the
Council that this plan is different than the one adopted last year;
he continued to describe the elements of the plan, a copy of which
had been a part of the council packet materials. Mr. Miller said
the plan will be reviewed yearly and can be amended during this
annual process; the plan will continue to receive fine-tuning. The
council was urged to approve the plan and authorize beginning the
design on (1) SW 336th st. - 25th Pl SW to 21st Ave SW and (2) Dash
Point Rd at 11th PI S & Sacajawea this year so as to take advantage
of the 1992 construction season.
III.
PUBLIC HEARING
Jim Cron, 912 S. 296th, Federal Way, said the city had done a
pretty fair job tackling such a monster project. He urged work be
done on 21st Street and said he was surprised that it was not in
the plan for at least a study. He asked why the 1st Ave S - S
320th st to S 316th st was on the list when it was previously a
King County project; he suggested the city attempt to have King
County take the responsibility.
Dave Kaplan, 30420 27th Avenue S, Federal Way, commented on the
proposed I-5 interchange study which he felt could impact other
projects.
John Hixson, 30415 28th Avenue S, Federal Way, asked for additional
information on the S 304th st - 28th Ave S to Military Road. He
told the council that the homeowners will be very upset if the
widening increases traffic. Mr. Miller explained the improvement
will alleviate gridlock and correct site distances. Mr. Hixson did
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not agree with Mr. Miller's response, and said the project was not
a good idea; residents on 304th do not want added traffic and
suggested an on-site observation.
steve Younger, 2907 SW 339th, Federal Way, asked why the city was
spending all this money which only caters to traffic and said
traffic is intruding on the residents. He urged the city undertake
a human element study.
Alma Reagan, 34436 8th Avenue SW, Federal Way, president of Campus
Highlands Homeowners Association, said she was appreciative of the
projects - they will be beneficial. Ms. Reagan asked why the SW
336th S - 25th Pl SW to 21st Ave SW only went to 25th Pl. Mr.
Miller explained the improvement would only go through the business
section and then taper off. Ms. Reagan commented on the project
for Campus Drive SW - 7th Ave SW to 34500 block. She said this
project will have an impact on Campus Highlands and expressed
concern over property acquisition and removal of trees. She said
she applauded the signalization proposal, but urged a faster
installation.
Rick Feutz, 2329 S 304th, Federal Way, commented on the S 304th st
- SR 99 to 28th Ave S costs. Mr. Miller said that all computations
include storm water study costs.
Jim Chambers, 32810 42nd SW, Federal Way, asked questions relating
to the 356th st project. He said it appears the project is
segmented. Philip Keightley, Public Works Director, explained the
two projects and said the first is designed by the state. Mr.
Chambers said he continued to feel there would be better planning
results if the funding was combined.
Linda Sellers, 2021 S 304th, Federal Way, commented on the S 336th
st - 20th Ave S to I-5 and S 304th st - SR 99 to 28th Ave S
projects and said she was concerned with traffic and related
information on recent accidents. She felt the improvements would
encourage more accidents. She asked if there was information on
how many speeding tickets have been issued on that road.
David North, 3518 10th SW, Federal Way, commented on the WSDOT
study and said 356th is already a hazard. He asked if sewer
installation would occur during the construction period; he urged
this be considered so as not to have separate construction times.
Barbara J. Anderson, 2111 S 304th, Federal Way, said if
improvements were made, as planned, to 304th, she urged
installation of traffic signals in residential driveways.
Glen Lasko, 30512 3rd PI S, Federal Way, asked for clarification on
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the Dash Point Road study.
Councilmember Webster referred to a letter from Lorille A. Bird,
35654 12th Ave SW, Federal Way, and requested it be made a part of
the record. This letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made
a part of the minutes.
with no further testimony, Mayor Ertel declared the public hearing
was closed.
IV.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Deputy Mayor Gates expressed concern on the Campus Highlands issue
and urged consideration of a stop-gap measure immediately and
suggested that the Campus Dr SW - 7th Ave SW to 34500 Block project
be moved from number 15 to number 11 which is the S 304th st - 28th
Ave S to Military Road project.
councilmember Stead asked Mr. Miller if it was a correct assumption
that the adoption of this 6-Year will assist the city in obtaining
funding. Mr. Miller replied that is correct - for both state and
federal monies. Discussion continued on what information a
comprehensive transportation plan will provide to the city;
councilmember Stead said he agreed with the 304th comments he had
heard this evening.
Mayor Ertel commented on other activities underway which could
culminate in easing traffic congestion. This includes meetings
with Metro on additional transit needs and alternate park and ride
lots plus discussions with pierce County; these activities will be
factored into our transportation planning. Mr. Miller added that
rail transportation is also an option.
councilmember Webster clarified, for the benefit of the audience,
the adoption of this Plan only confirms the 1992 projects because
the Plan is reviewed on a yearly basis.
Mr. McFall commented on the necessity of a comprehensive traffic
plan; the city should only construct projects that are needed and
efforts will be made to propose do-able projects within certain
timelines. He said that all construction projects will be
coordinated with utilities, i.e. sewer installation.
Deputy Mayor Gates moved to switch project numbers 11 and 15 and
see an upcoming budget item for installation of a traffic control
device for Campus Highlands; Second by Councilmember Webster with
a friendly amendment to eliminate the language, "remove east/west
stop signs at 28th Ave S" from project number 11. The friendly
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amendment was acceptable to Deputy Mayor Gates.
friendly amendment, passed as follows:
Motion, with
Gates
Templeton
Marks
Webster
Yes
Yes
Ex. Absence
Yes
Ertel
Handmacher
Stead
Yes
Ex. Absence
Yes
Mayor Ertel suggested that city staff coordinate with the Police
Department for traffic control at this project location.
Mayor Ertel informed the audience of an upcoming council study
session with Metro, to be held at Federal Way City Hall, on Monday,
July 29, 1991, at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Stead moved to approve Resolution No.
amended by previous motion, and captioned:
91-67,
as
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AN EXTENDED AND REVISED SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND DIRECTING THE SAME TO
BE FILED WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Second by Councilmember Templeton. This motion also authorizes
city staff to proceed with the requested design work. Motion
passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Marks
Webster
Yes
Yes
Ex. Absence
Yes
Ertel
Handmacher
Stead
Yes
Ex. Absence
Yes
v.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ertel announced there would be no executive session this
evening, as previously announced, because two councilmembers were
absent.
The meeting adjourned at the hour
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RECEIVED
JUL 2 2 1991
CITY CLERKS OFFICE -1-
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY¿Ç'M
July 2 ,
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Dear Ci t,y
Jnctl Members;
A few points need to be address after viewing the revised
road plan in today's paper., iling because! will not
be able attend the Tuesday hearing.
1"f¡e11 S.\!. 356th st. from 21,;t "lrst Ave. So. is widened,
please pay attelltior, to tlle cllildren. Sidewalks ane bike
lanes ABE most valuable as well as 1'0 3 ','¡alkait key
points, 12tll Ave. 3.1'i. au'-, 14+,1] Ave. S.lJ. wol;ld bOtJl loe good
chot CFS. PJ Far; 1<J;ep the speecl 11:nJ t down, ;)~efe,' ~,lj 3';
m.p.h.. A slower pace would be ~~~reciated. ~~e 40 ill.~.h.
zone now doe" littl ,~" ffle .lnè loaded
trucks whicl, speecl 50 60 'f..p.1L. Our 356tll str,,:et, ¡las
become freeway and tl1oroughfare to trucks cuttlng tl1rough
Into Tacornc.. 'f;' were P'):) ¡1He for Vlaslli:êg 3taVj
Patrol to set up ~ortabl~ Bcal~3 356th occasiona_lY, tlley
woel gain a pretty !lef"y r Vi'lJl1t _d (werload fines anè
speeding tickets!
Tn~ trucKs are t t~e y ~r em. With all the new homes
ancl a;Jè?rtmentll whicll !lave been bull 1. in just the past two
y 1'8 (all having ell 'cess to 3561h), 356th
"bl03someè" witll Cè?rs. 't ,10'è3 not stop there. HaLY more
housing developments are planned 356th and ar currently
l)eing built ,. are trying 1Je b),;llt ( a Fore'3t
Bidge). The area can not taKE; much more. ar": even
plans to plJsll 121.11 Ave. ". . (It ,¡eems
l;l\e Federal vray ;3 ,: ' ~[affie prurJlems ancl
overcrowding. : don't Know who 1s maK;ng lhe rules in this
game but i t L1 ,lCt fun anymore. : ~ seems to be the guys
with the big purses. N:) one asKJ tte residents w!lat tl'ley
want. HecK, the residents j1][:t to ,:top snivelling and
learn to taKe it.)
Again on S.\'I. 356th, but from First Ave. So. to Ewy. ",
\Vaa not mentioned in the ;¡ewspaper about the I' ~'ei:Jg
built up in elevalion. It 11 ~p feet if
tJ1E: new road wan;,s stay a1)ove waler during "wet"
se,lOOD. -"',-cc;, pi ,,0 rGad cuts !'ig;:t tLrough 'owland
wetlands and 1s always flooded. Tlle same is true for First
Ave. So. be 34Btil and 356 Trlls is ALlJAYS f'oode'l
when rains foe m02'e tl,a", tlHee days i:, a row. Net
uncommon here in U¡e Nort11Wé3t, I'el say.
Somelhing that didn't see m~ntionE:d was the terrific
trafflc Jams al t;le new 11ght on SR'B \itI: >5 '42 3
exit offram;J. About 99.3% of the cars coming 0" the ramp
during rush 11')'G! 10 \'fa t. ;0 get tnto ',he 1"" lane
w!1ile pulling ontc tIle \{estboull,j secti ,'OJ aa to make a
1 ft turn onto SB 61. "rany tl~1E'S (;ar" wait ;n t1:e mtdále
?age
to be ass~¡ a ):ac In that :eft lane!
!t doesn't seem to matter. My
suggestion be to put just a southbound offramp at the
sn 161 overpass of ! 5, lledc'!Ilg - - ?uyallllp. Inl()
knows, we may get lucKy. This may solve the problem.
One other suggestion, with which the city officials may have
some pull: get the southlJound !-c 142 B exit sig;] to read
"Federal way" instead of Puyall',p (¿;inee till" Is the ol'.! est
exJt ,lt present to Fec1er3.1 Fay' City Hall). "Puyallup"
coulcl go on the ign rOf new southbound! -5 of framp
mentioned In the previous paragraph.
Thank you for your time in revIewing these Buggesl!ons.
A concerned resident, pareut, and "uslness
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owner,
Lorille A. Bird
A & L Ceramics
35654 12th Ave. S.W.
Federal Way, FA 98023
(:'06) 874-4563
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