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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/1978 Business Meeting 7 June 12, 1978 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington: Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Jack Sperling and Gordon Wonder. Cbuncil member Nadine Lee present after 2:45 P.M. Mayor Edmondson distributed a list of names of citizens who are interested in serving on the Airport Advisory Commission and a list of citizens who are interested in serving on any cammission. Councilman Buchanan reported that a recommendation to the Council to fill his vacancy on that Commission is on their next agenda. It was the general concensus of the Council to wait until after receipt of the Airport Advisory Commission's recammendations of two or three names before appointing a person to their Commission. II/ Mayor Edmondson also reported that Bill Baker, of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, has also submitted his resignation and Council should keep in mind that an appointment to that Commission is necessary. Police Chief Jack LaRue gave a brief overview on the status of the Police Department. He stated that the City is divided into ten areas for patrol, based on the amount of crime. He referred to a crime index graph which indicates there was an increase in crime in 1973. He reported that personnel in the Police Department is down about six positions, and the City is growing faster than the Department. Captain Capen explained the Directed Patrol Program. He stated that the purpose of directed patrol is to capture uncommitted time during the patrolman's duty. When a call comes in and it is not important enough to dispatch an officer immediately, an appointment is made for the officer to investigate at a later time. The Directed Patrol Program is effective during the daytime, however between 2:00 and 10:00 A.M., there are so many calls for service that it is almost impossible to follow the Directed Patrol Program. Another program Captain Capen reported on was managing criminal investigation, which allows the uniformed officer to make a more detailed report, and provides a case screening process. If the necessary information can be obtained on the phone then an officer does not need to respond to the call. Chief LaRue explained the role of the Auxiliary Police, Lieutenant Kline reported on the On Gard Program, which began in August, 1976. He stated that a task force was developed to go into neighborhoods and canvass the neighbors and distribute brochures. The program consists of the Task Force, Community Radio Watch, Operation Notification, and Operation Identification. He stated that they would like to purchase a 31 foot mobile exhibit. At 3:00 P.M. the Council members cammenced the regular Council meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding. Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder, City Manager Eastman, and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson. 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. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) It was MCVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the minutes of June 5, 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, Sperling and Wander voting aye on roll call. It was the general concensus of the Council to discuss Item number 16 on the Agenda at this time. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that June 12, 1978 be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating 8 JUNE 12, 1978 parties who signed the Notice of IntentiOwto Commence Annexation Proceedings dated May 5, 1978, the initiating party being Samar, Inc.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wander voting aye by voice vote. It was duly-moved, seconded and passed that the annexation proposed by petition number 922 (Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings) be accepted by the City of Yakima and the area sought to be annexed be required to assume the City's existing indebtedness, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. The above MOTION was made by Lee, seconded by Hinman, and carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman Lee, Sperling and Wander voting aye by voice vote. Juanita Crane, representing the have owners on Haven Way, presented the Council with a petition to allow them to continue to be serviced by Eichler Disposal. She stated that she has underground garbage cans, which are located farther than 100 feet fram the street and didn't)alow if the City would pick than up. Mr. Lucky Myers spoke in favor of retaining Eichler Disposal, stating that it is less expensive than City service. Chuck Frenzel, Eichler Disposal, stated that the people on Haven Way contacted him informing him that they wish- to retain Eichler service. He also reported that there are other accounts that the City will be taking over, who do not wish to change service. He submitted a petition to allow Eichler Disposal to retain service to those accounts. Walt Feser, Custamer Service Supervisor, stated that sunken cans are treated the same as carry out, and he does not know of an instance where the Refuse Department has refused to pick up garbage. City Manager Eastman reviewed the sequence of events, starting with the annexation. Private collection haulers are permitted to service newly annexed area for five years, although the City is required to serve the people within the City-limits. After discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Wander to deny the petition: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wander voting aye by voice vote. Larry Robinson, 501 South 6th Avenue, expressed dissatisfaction with the Work Program submitted by the Carrnunity Relations Officer. Same of the items he disagreed with are: item "C" - present findings to City Council for action; i2 - Affirmative Action and Recruitment, Paragraph C and E, Paragraph 4, (ombudsman; #7 - Human Relations Commission - seems that she is directly in charge; #8 and #9E. Councilman Hinman spoke in support of the Work Program submitted by the Community Relations Officer. The Council members discussed the agreement with the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau for management and operation of the Yakima Center. Council member Lee expressed concern about the City being responsible for major repairs and also the umbrella insurance coverage. City Manager Eastman reported that the repair expenses will be covered by revenues from the Center or roan taxes and he is still working on the insurance. Council member Hinman expressed concern about the City handling the funds. He stated that surplus cash flow from the Center should go into an expansion fund for the Center. Mayor Edmondson stated that she would feel more comfortable if Section 2.3 said "the City Council with the assistance of the City Manager". Councilman Hinman expressed concern that sections of the Agreement are based upon State Auditors opinions, however, Council has never received any of those. reports. City Manager Eastman stated that Council has three alternatives --alease out the operation of the Center; obtain a management 'agreement for someone else to operate it as a public facility; or have the City operate it as another department. After discussion it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution number D-3902 authorizing execution of an agreement with the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau for management and operation of the Yakima Center. Ines Rice, 4409 ArlingtO/v concern that as this is public funds, it should be audited. City Manager Eastman stated that this contract voids the Tourist Promotion Agreement, and it will be corrected. The question was called for the vote on the motion, carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. D-3902, A Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau for the management 9 JUNE 12, 1978 and operation of the Yakima Center. Council member Lee stated that she is shocked that we are just now hiring an architect to do the design work on the tennis courts at Washington Park. Ken Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, reported that while the application for Community Development funds was approved last October, the funds weren't available until January. Then the City had to negotiate with the school board regarding a site for the tennis courts. After selecting Washington Park, we had to get a zoning variance and also go through the process of obtaining the deed. Councilman Hinman inquired if an architect is necessary. Newell Pock, Chief of Cade Administration stated that the City does not have any plans of the other tennis courts because they belong to the architects who designed them. The only way that we can use than again would be if there is a II/ clause in the contract that specifies that the City keeps the plans for -future use. After discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that a clause be inserted into the contract which would enable the City to have the right to use the plans for future projects: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-3903, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Doudna - Williams Architects - AIA for professional ,services in connection with Washington Park tennis court design and installation. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-3904, authorizing abatement of fire hazards on private property, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3904, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards and, in, the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshall. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-3905, authorizing payment of a damage claim in the amount of $163.57 to Carla A. Zwick for damages which occurred when her motorcycle tipped and fell as a result of an oil spill on the roadway, which was not barriraded or any warning given of the oil spill, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll • call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3905, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $163.57 to Carla A. Zwick in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the. Outside Utility Requests filed by John Fairbrook for sewer service to property located at 4607 and 4609 Scenic Drive and Donald R. Dodson for sewer service to property located at 4609 Hilltop Way, be approved: cArried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, II/ Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *A report on the Planning Commission's action on the request. to an amendment of an existing Planned Development filed by the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce been received, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to fix a time of hearing for June 26, 1978: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,. Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, referred to her memo dated June 8, 1978, regarding the time element involved to put the cable T.V. franchise issue on the ballot. She stated that it would be a full time project for her and City Attorney Fred Andrews fran now until June 30, just to do the of the call for proposals. She reported that the cable T.V. companies require sixty to ninty days to prepare their proposals, and once received, staff needs time to analyze them. She stated that she does not believe that the September 22nd deadline can be met, and recommended that the election be scheduled for 1979. r JUNE 12, 1978 It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to accept staff's recammendation for a new time frame. Councilman Wonder expressed concern that if there has to be a special election in 1979, that the cable T.V. firms might be unwilling to spend that kind of money to put it on the ballot. Dale Hazen, KIMA T.V., expressed his concerns regarding the present time frame not giving sufficient time for proper studies which need to be made before a decision can be reached. Some of his concerns expressed were: Rate regulation by the Council? Knowledge of FCC Regtlations. Number of channels - requirement of two way communication. Justification to obtain additional 2% tax. Standards as to the signal strength received at each household. Free service to schools and hospitals?“ Would it be better to have the firm locally owned? Should there be a definite time table schedule for construction? Length of time for a franchise? Check list of performance at renewal. time? City owned and operated cable T.V. franchise? Mt. Hazen stated that he feels that staff must be given the time to answer these questions and recommended that staff not be put on a tight time table. Arrell Griffith, President, Christian Broadcasting of Yakima, spoke in support of getting cable T.V. in Yakima. Roger Pierce, Cox Cable Communication, stated that he is disappointed about the delay, although he agrees that it is complex. He stated that his campany has been doing some preliminary engineering and survey work and could be ready within 60 days to start the cable T.V. system here. Councilman Wonder suggested a committee of three Council members to work with staff to expedite this. The question was called for the vote on the motion: Beauchamp, Buchanan and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Edmondson voting nay. The motion was defeated due to a lack of majority vote. Council discussed the possibilities for expediting this matter. After discussion, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp that three Council members work with Carol Darby and Fred Andrews to see if it is possible to get this on the November ballot: carried Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wbnder voting aye by voice vote. It was the general concensus of the Council. that Council members Sparling, Wonder and Edmondson be the Council committee to work on the cable T.V. franchise project. Mayor Edmondson stated that if another Council member would like to serve on this committee, they could replace her. It was MCVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance Nb. 2188, relating to building codes adopting the thermal performance and design standards, be passed.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,. Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2188, AN ORDINANCE relating to building codes; adopting by reference thermal performance and design standards enacted by Laws First Extraordinary Session, 1977, chapter 14; and enacting Section 11.04..080 as a new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Mayor Edmondson reminded Council that Councilman Hinman will be out of town for the next two weeks and will miss the meetings of June 19.7., and 26. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Beauchamp, to excuse Councilman Hinman fran attending the Council meetings of June 19 and 26, 1978: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. City Manager Eastman reported that a hearing date needs to be set for the Six Year Arterial Street Plan. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Sparling that June 26, 1978 be fixed as the date of hearing on the Six Year Arterial Street Plan: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting. aye by voice vote. City Attorney Andrews reported that the CBD court cases have been dropped and that the Abbenhouse court case has been resolved. Items of information given to Council were: profile of Yakima City Council members, letter to Golden West Publishing Company re Park's Summer brochure JUNE 121978 printing, telephone listing of Department Heads, Council and CRO, minutes of Affirmative Action Canmittee meeting 5/3/78, minutes of Board of Adjust- ment meeting 5/23/78 and Y-CCG newsletter 6/2/78. There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Sperling, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:00 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting ay; voice vote. OF" ' READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY --w - DATE1 Mc/ 4i f TIMM DATZ: COUNCILMAN ATTEST: - , CITY C MN, tv MAYOR • •