06/01/2026 Land Use/Transportation Committee

The City of Federal Way Land Use/Transportation Committee met on June 1, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure projects along with budgetary concerns. Key procurement actions included authorization to bid on the City Hall main entrance ADA improvements and the 2026 major asphalt patching contract, both of which were unanimously approved to move forward to the City Council consent agenda. The committee also reviewed the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program, which outlined ongoing and planned capital projects such as traffic signals, pedestrian access improvements, and roundabouts, with no new projects proposed this year. Additionally, the committee received an update on the SeaTac Airport Master Plan and environmental review process, highlighting community concerns about noise and air quality impacts. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the anticipated increases in electricity rates from Puget Sound Energy (PSE), discussing the impact on city budgets, utility tax revenues, and potential policy responses, including the possibility of the city sending a formal letter to the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) regarding rate increases. The committee also briefly discussed a proposal to install signage discouraging panhandling, but consensus was lacking and the mayor opposed the initiative. Overall, the meeting emphasized advancing capital improvement projects through bidding and addressing rising utility costs affecting city operations and residents.