Council MIN 10-03-1989 Regular
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REGULAR MEETING FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
October 3, 1989
The regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council was called to
order by Consulting City Clerk, Debra Symmonds at 7:00 p.m. at
the Educational Service Center, 31405 18th South.
ROLL CALL - Councilmembers Mary Gates, Debbie Ertel, Jim
Handmacher, Bob Stead, Lynn Templeton, Jim Webster, and Joel
Marks. Also present were Mercer Island's Assistant City Manager,
Rich Conrad, and Mercer Island's City Clerk, Deb Symmonds, acting
as consultants to the Federal Way City council.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Off Aqenda
Councilmember Marks introduced Mr. Ross Hennings, one of the
fathers of the new City of Federal Way. He received a round
of applause from the Council and assembled audience.
Selection of Mavor and Deputv Mavor
The Consulting City Clerk reviewed the election process for
the benefit of members of the audience. Nominations for the
position of Mayor were opened with the following results:
Councilmember Bob Stead was nominated by Jim Webster
Councilmember Debbie Ertel was nominated by Joel Marks
Councilmember Jim Handmacher was nominated by Mary Gates
Ballots were voted and tallied by the canvassing Board
(consisting of Councilmembers Webster and Templeton)
resulting in three votes for Stead and two votes each for
Ertel and Handmacher.
The City Clerk conducted a by election between
Councilmembers Ertel and Handmacher. Ballots were voted and
tallied by the Canvassing Board resulting in three votes for
Ertel, two votes for Handmacher, and two abstentions.
Councilmember Ertel advanced to be placed on the ballot
with Councilmember Stead. Ballots were voted and tallied by
the Canvassing Board resulting in three votes for Ertel,
three votes for Stead, and one abstention.
Failing the required majority the Council briefly discussed
the election process.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ertel, seconded by
Councilmember Marks to continue balloting with this
election process.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Handmacher, seconded by
Councilmember Stead to recess. Motion failed by voice vote
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1-5-1 with Councilmember Handmachervoting yes and Councilmember
Gates abstaining.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Handmacher, seconded by Council-
member Templeton to reconsider the previous motion to recess. Motion
passed by voice vote 4-1-2 with Councilmember Marks voting no and
Councilmembers Gates and Ertel abstaining.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Ertel, seconded by Councilmember
Marks to continue balloting with this election process. Motion passed
by voice vote 6-1 with Councilmember Handmacher voting no.
The Council recessed at 7:40 p.m. for 10 minutes.
The Còuncilreconvened in regular session at 7:50 p.m.
The Consulting City Clerk conducted a second balloting between
Councilmembers Ertel and Stead. Ballots were voted and tallied by
the Canvassing Board resulting in four votes for Ertel and three
votes for Stead.
MOT!ON by Councilmember Stead, seconded by Councilmember Templeton
to cast a unanimous ballot for Ertel. Motion ~assed by unanimous
voice vote.
At the request of Mayor Ertel, the Consulting City Clerk conducted
the election process fór the position of Deputy Mayor. Nominations
for the position of Deputy Mayor were opened with the following
1;esultsr
Councilmember Mary Gates was nominated by Joel Marks.
Councilmember Bob Stead was nominated by Bob Stead.
Ballots were voted and tallied by the Canvassing Board (consisting
of Councilmembers Webster and Templeton) resulting in four votes for
Gates and three votes for Stead.
MOTION by Councilmember Stead, seconded by Councilmember Templeton
to cast a unanimous ballot for Gates. Motion passed by unanimous,
voice vote.
Mayor Ertel assumed the chair.
RESOLUTION 89-1
Adøpting City
Council policies
and Procedures
Resolution was read adopting rules, policies
Federal Way City Council proceedings.
and procedures for the
MðVED BY STEAD,
READ. CARRIED.
SECONDED BY HANDMACHER, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Mayor Ertel invited comments from the audience at this time.
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Each member of the Council was presented with a copy of the
videotape covering the swearing in of Councilmembers in the
previous week.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Donna Hanson from Waldron and Company introduce herself and firm,
indicating their interest in serving the Council's executive
search needs.
Mayor Ertel proceeded with the balance of the agenda.
3. Adoption of Conflict of Interest Policy. Consulting City
Manager Conrad mentioned that he had contacted the Municipal
Research Center about the issue. He passed out a copy of the
City of Bellevue's Ethics Ordinance supplied by Municipal
Research as an example.
MOTION by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember
Handmacher to table the issue until further research could
be undertaken. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
4. Resolution Regarding E-9ll. Councilmember Handmacher
recommended that the Council hear from Major Moore on the
issue. Fire Chief Thorsen provided a brief presentàtion on
the ballot proposition, Mayor Ertel asked that Major Moore
and Chief Thorsen return to talk to the Council at the
Council work session on the following night.
5. Action on 4th Avenue South Improvements. Councilmember
Templeton provided a presentation on the need for the street
improvements pointing out the severity of a head-on
collision at the site.
6. Interim Zoning - County Ordinance - Jim Tracy, Director of
King County Parks and planning, provided a presentation on
the scope and ramifications of the Interim Zoning Ordinance.
He detailed the Council's options upon Federal Way
incorporation as well as how King County planned to process
non-residential permit applications that did not require
changes of use or other permits.
Public Comment
Mayor Ertel opened the meeting for public comment on the
interim zoning issue. The Council heard from Dave Kapland,
Kurt Pixton, Mark Cli, and Cathy Carlson.
Consulting City Manager Conrad reminded the Council that a
motion to destroy the Council balloting material was
appropriate.
MOTION by Webster, seconded by Templeton to destroy the
Council's balloting material. Motion passed by unanimous
voice vote.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ertel adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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Richard M. Conrad
Consulting City Manager
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