HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/03/1978 Business Meeting JULY 3, 1978
The City Council,met in session on this d't" at 1:30 PM in the Council
Chambers Of City Hall, Yokimo, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Be fv L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee and Jack .
Sperling. Councilman Wonder absent, Councilman Beouchomp.preaenf after
1:45 PM.
Mayor Edmondson referring to the death of Councilman Wonder's wife,
asked the consensus of the Council regarding attending the funeral and
the balance of the Council meeting. 8ffeF discussion, it was MOVED by
Lee, seconded by Hinman that the meeting be recessed at 2:45 PM, to
attend the funeral, to reconvene at approximately ]:]U to 3:45 PM:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sperling voting aye by
vo|ce.vofe. Beauchamp.and Wonder absent. ,
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Mayor Edmondso�,referred to the appointment of Jim Smith to the Airport
Advisory Commission the previous week and explained that it has come to
her attention that according to the Resolution adopting this inter-
II/ ogenoy ograemenf one member oppo�nfod �s fo b�� o Counfy p�rson. Sha
/ asked the consensus of the Council members -- should a County mamber be
appointed and Jim,Smlfh,be advised or should the county |ss|onars be
advised and the next appointment to be made will be a County person.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council members that the
appointment of J|m,Smifh be left as |f.is and the County Commlssloners,
advised of the Council decision that the next vacancy will be filled
with a County person.
Councilman Beauchamp present after 1/45 PM. .
Art Zerbach, Dlrecfor of Finance and Budget referred to his report on
8dmissioh Tax 8ho|ysls explaining that there hbve been a number of, '
inquiries received relating to posSib|e exem'fion from payment of the
admission tax for non-profit corporations, and in general, the overall
equity of the tax was brought into question. Accordingly, an analysis
was undertaken to determine whether Changes in the administration of the
admission fax wpu|d be advisable. Walt Choppe|, Treosurer,'fhen reviewed
the balance of the � report whlch gave the background information, 'and'
reviewed'aurveyo made of other cities. He exp|' ined that Seaff|e,
Spokane,' Longview'ond Everett all collect admission fax and o|sdjonQview
has a procedure for exempting certain activities. The most
approach is fhot,of Everett whereby the definition of "person", the term
» personn does not include any non-profit or not-for-profit corporation
organization, as the term "not-for-profit" is defined under the statutes
of the State of Washington. Mr. Chappe| reviewed the alternatives
listed in the report as f ||ows:
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I. * Leave the ordinonoe as |s. Advantages: cant1nuof/on of
existing revenue. Continuation of existing policy is usually'
less confusing to all involved. Disadvantages: does not
,answer objections to the existing ordinance.
2. Total repeal of the Admission Tax. 8dvanfoges:, mould relieve .
the City of an administrafive problem 'and satisfy ob`eoflons,
to the fax., Disadvantages: a'revenue loss to the City of
�pprp�|mo�e|y �2O pe� ye�r:'.' '
3. , Exempt non-profit activities. Advantages: |d. aflsfj
II/ ' those who fee|.fhese activities should be exempt. Disadvantages:
approximate loss of $|,OOO'par'yeor revenue. Would likely be .
objected to by those still subject to the tax. Would create
� additional administrative burdens. .
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Mr. Choppei further.reporfed the sfaff'retommends consideraflpn'be
given to making the fax'app|ioob|a to.all spectator events, but excluding
not-for-profit in the:manner used by Eyereff. COund|
members disoussed this.report and the alternatives suggested.' It was
noted that in 1970, Ordinance No. 1934 was enacted whlch exempted billiard
parlors, skating rinks and bowling establishments the admission
tax. There was further disoussion,re concerts, performances
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at the Capitol Theatre and at the Convention Center. Several Council
members indicated they are in favor of keeping the admission tax ordinance
as is, except that they feel certain non - profit organizations should be
exempt, but not paid performers. After discussion, it was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that the Council endorse alternative 3 as
recommended by the staff report to exempt non - profit activities. It was
then MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Lee that this be amended so that if
there were any paid performers, then they would lose the exemption. The
vote was then called for on the Motion as amended: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson
voting nay by voice vote. Wonder absent.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the Council go into Executive
Session re land and air acquisition from the State Department of Game:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting
aye by voice vote.. Wonder absent.
Upon completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was recessed to
attend the funeral of Council member Wonder's wife. Council members
wish to extend their heart -felt sympathy to him and his family.
The regular meeting convened at 3:30 PM, Mayor Edmondson presiding,
Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee and Sparling, City
Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Wonder
absent. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Hinman that Councilman
Wonder be excused: carried, Buchanan, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee
and Sparling voting aye by voice vote.
Mayor Edmondson gave a short dissertation about the 4th of July and the
American Flag and then gave the Invocation.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. There being no additions or deletions
requested, the City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda including Resolutions
and an Ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder
absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the minutes of June 19,.
1978, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no
one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting
aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
Mr. James P. Hutton, Attorney for Kay Lyn Breckon, explained that his
client had an accident at the hazardous unmarked intersection at 9th and
Willow and that he is presenting this information in the hope that
something can be done to prevent further accidents. He drew a sketch of
the intersection on the Board and indicated where he felt a stop sign
should be placed. Council members indicating that this situation is
worthy of investigation, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that
this matter be referred to staff for study and recommendation: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by
voice vote. Wonder absent.
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Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, referred to the naming
of a Park Site at North 40th Avenue and River Road, in honor of Emil
Kissel, a former Director. He read the Park Commission minutes which
recommended that this be done, that a sign be constructed and placed in
that park and that a dedication ceremony be held. Mr. Hilligus introduced
Mr. Kissel's mother, son and other members of his family in attendance.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D -3916
naming a park site in honor of Emil Kissel, be passed: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call.
Wonder absent.
JULY 3, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. D -3916, A RESOLUTION naming a park site in honor of Emil
Kissel.
Walt Chappel, City Treasurer reported that there are buyers wanting to
purchase property now owned by the City to which title was gained through
unpaid Local Improvement Assessments. He explained that previous property
owners have declined any interest in this property that abutted theirs,
though they were maintaining these small strips. He further explained
that the amount to be paid covers our total cost plus accrued interest
and will place the property back on the tax rolls and negate any further
expense to the City for irrigation assessments and maintenance. It was
MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D -3917, authorizing
the sale of real property owned by The City, be passed: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call.
Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3917, A RESOLUTION authorizing a sale of real property
owned by the City.
Consideration of the sale of property located on Fruitvale Boulevard in
front of the City Shops was discussed. Don Skone, Associate Planner,
explained that the City has received two offers from Keith Daniels, the
second offer being made for a smaller portion if the first is not accepted.
He further explained that the first offer is for $9,000 and the second
is for $1,000 for a 25 foot strip. The City has received an appraisal
of $17,000 on this property. Mr. Daniels' offer amounts to 21.64 per
sq. ft. and the appraisal is for .454 per sq. ft. Mr. Skone further
reported that the staff recommends that this property not be sold for
the offer price. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Lee that both offers be rejected: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote.
Wonder absent.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -3918,
authorizing the payment of $44.40 to Bert S. Jones, 608 and 608 1/2 East
Lincoln Avenue in settlement of a claim for damages caused by a clogged
sewer line, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3918, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $44.40 to
Bert S. Jones in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City
of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -3919
authorizing payment of $31.53 to Floyd H. Davis, 5409 Glacier Way in
settlement of a claim for damages caused by a sewer backup, be passed:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting
aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3919, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $31.53 to
Floyd H. Davis in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City
of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the report of the City
Engineer dated June 16, 1978, with respect to the completion of the work
on Yakima Air Terminal Improvements, be approved, the work be accepted
and payment of the final estimate in the amount of $183,667.83 as therein
set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2192, relating
to traffic control and prohibiting parking of certain vehicles on certain
streets, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2192, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting
parking of certain vehicles on certain streets; and amending Section
9.50.480 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
A letter having• been received from Donald A. Bond, attorney for Safeway,
Inc., requesting that the hearing on the application for modification of
a planned, unit development, which had been set for July 17, 11978, be
continued for one week to July 24, 1978. He stated that attorneys for
the main opposition have been contacted and indicate; July 24 Is fine
with them. It was noted that the legal hearing had been published and
will have to be put on the agenda and continued at that time. It was
MOVED by - Beauchamp,: seconded bye Le,e that on July -17, 1978, the Safeway,
Inc., hearing be continued to July 24, 1978, as requested: carried,
Beauchamp Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and SparlIng voting aye by
voice vote. Wonder absent.
Items of information supplied to the Council, were: petition reply -
blood pressure clinic; letter from Eichler Disposal, Inc., 6/27/78; new
application for Class H Liquor License - Stockman's Cafe; letter from
Department of Ecology certifying Water Pollution Control Plant Operators;
letter from Frank Frederick, 6/27/78; memo re Transit Service outside.
the City Limits, 6/23/78; Yakima Center Advisory Commission minutes,
6/6/78; and, Regional Library Board .Minutes, 6/20/78.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be_adjo;urned at the
hour of 4:15 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee
and Sperling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder absent:
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