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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/1979 Business Meeting 178 JANUARY 22, 1979 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, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder. Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. Mayor Edmondson reported that the appointment of the City representa- tives on the Urban Area Joint Board needs to be made. She stated it meets the first Thursday of every month, and that herself and Don Hinman are the current representatives. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Mayor Edmondson and Don Hinman be appointed to serve on the Urban Area Joint Board: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that the goal of the Joint Board is to combine the Planning Commissions of Yakima County, Union Gap, and the City of Yakima. Once it goes through the Joint Board, then it has to go through the three legislative bodies. Mayor Edmondson also reported that an alternate for the Law and Justice Commission is needed. She reported that the alternate would have a vote. It was the general consensus of the Council that Jack Sparling be appointed to serve as alternate to the Law and Justice Commission. Councilman Hinman inquired if it would be possible for Lynn Buchanan to replace him on the Health District Board. Councilman Buchanan stated that he would look at his work schedule and let them know. Mayor Edmondson reminded Council that the AWC Board meeting is January 25 through 26 in Olympia, and anyone wanting to give input should con- tact Judith Boekholder, representative from Toppenish. Also, another reminder given was about the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to speak at their "forum ", on February 26, 1979, regarding Council's con- cerns re the City of Yakima. She also reminded Council that the NLC Conference deadline is February 9, 1979, for the Conference on March 4 -_= through 6, 1979. Mayor Edmondson reported that the Human Relations Commission had set up a time to meet with the Council, which will be February 20, 1979, during Study Session. They had requested that Council take no action on fil- ling vacancies until after that meeting. Mayor Edmondson also named several vacancies which will occur shortly on the Parks and Recreation Board, Planning Commission, and Housing Auth- ority. It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss this next week. Councilman Sparling requested a report from the Fire Department regard- ing their response to emergency medical calls. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to get a report from the Fire Department and the ambulance service and schedule this for Study Session as soon as possible. Council member Lee requested the following infor- mation in the report from the Fire Department: 1. How much money is involved in training the Firefighters; 2. How many calls do they respond in a day, and the approximate cost; and 3. How did the Fire Department become involved in responding to medical emergency calls. Councilmen Sparling and Wonder reported on the Larson Garage and stated it is the recommendation of the Council committee to lease the Larson Garage as soon as possible as a parking facility and remove the offices to make more parking spaces available. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to accept the report and follow the recommendation of the Council committee to ask staff to investigate leasing the Larson Garage as a complete parking facility: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Preston Shepherd, of Preston L. Shepherd and Associates, reviewed his report on the Nob Hill Boulevard proposed improvements from 16th Avenue JANUARY 22, 1979 II to 40th Avenue. He stated that the report contains three alternative proposals, requiring different rights -of -way -- 64 foot, 74 foot (2) anal the recommended proposal requiring an 80 foot right -of -way. He stated that a five lane facility is required to handle the traffic flow. He recommended that the YVT railroad tracks be placed on the north side of Nob Hill Boulevard in the sidewalk area, which would require an 80 foot right -of -way. The cost (at today's prices) for the recommended proposal would be $3,009,702. Carol Darby, Director of Community De- velopment, reported that there are three funding alternatives available: 1. A major grant; i.e. EPA, Public Works Grant; 2. Six Year Capital Improvements -- FRS funds; 3. Bonds. She reported that the City has a bonding capacity of a little over $3 million. Councilman Hinman inquired if there are any buildings located in the proposed right -of -way. Mr. Shepherd stated that there is one at 34th Avenue. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, recommended that this matter be taken to the community and have the Planning Commission hold a public hearing out in that area to discuss with the property owners the impact of the different alternatives, and then have the Planning Commission come back to Council with their overview of the situation. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to accept the report and the direction of staff and ask staff and Planning Commission to hold public meetings to get together with the property owners: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue the Preliminary Engineering Report regarding improvements to the City's High Level Water System for one week. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder and City Manager Zais and Assistant City Attorney John Vanek present on roll call. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to excuse Councilman Beauchamp from this meeting as he is out -of -town: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. - The Invocation was given by Councilman Buchanan. 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 by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp 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 Wonder that the minutes of the January 15, 1979, meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1014, 1977 Domestic Water Mains, and no citizen being present wish- ing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2260, confirming the assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1014, 1977 Domestic Water Mains, be passed: carried, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, Wonder, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2260, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement District No. 1014 as created and established by Ordi- nance No. 2117, as amended by Ordinance No. 2151 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima. 180 JANUARY 22, 1979 of the Larry Wright, Principal Planner, briefly outlined the request developer for Valley West Estates that was presented two weeks ago. He reviewed the staff supplemental memo dated January 17, 1979, and gave the follow- ing recommendations: 1. The requirement for the dedication of right -of -way along 72nd and Zier Road be waived at this time and that the developer indicate the future availability of the required right -of -way upon demand, and that no cost to the jurisdiction requiring it (for street improvements) and that it is shown on the face of the plat. It is further recommended that the improvement requirements be waived because of the hardship created for the developer by lack of available engineering data for the con- struction of said improvements and in anticipation of Yakima County construction improvements along 72nd Avenue in the near future. 2. The developer proposed at City Council meeting that the re- quirement for construction of the interior sidewalks be de- layed for a period of five years and be installed via the mandatory L.I.D. or when annexed by the City. The developer maintains that this will assist people in their ability to purchase new homes. Staff investigation and evaluation of this proposal did not substantiate the developer's claim. The staff recommends that this requirement remain as originally stated and the the improvement be installed along with other initial improvements. To summarize, staff recommends approval of the Outside Utility Request with the above mentioned recommendations and noted that the developer has already agreed to items 8 through 14 of the original report. Coun- cil member Lee stated that she understandsthe developer is going to sell the lots to be developed, and questioned who would be responsible for any problems. Mr. Wright stated that the property owner would, as the covenant would be with the land. Councilman Hinman inquired if the developer has agreed with these recommendations and the developer indi- cated that he does. It was MOVED BY Wonder, seconded by Hinman to approve the Outside Utility Request filed by Valley West Estates, as proposed by the Planning Commission on items No. 7 through 14, and as proposed by staff as far as right -of -way protection for future use on Zier Road and 72nd Avenue: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. After confirming this was a budgeted item, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D -4022, authorizing execution of an agree- ment with Converse, Ward, Davis and Dixon, Inc., for soils and concrete testing, be passed: carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -4022, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Converse, Ward, Davis, and DixrQn,, Inc., for professional services in connection with additions to the Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Sparling that Resolution No. D -4023, authorizing execution of an agreement for traffic signal maintenance with the City of Selah, be passed. Councilman Hinman inquired if staff was positive they were going to be reimbursed for the actual costs. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, reported that the billing will be based on the time cards, plus a 35% overhead. The question was called for a vote on the Motion: carried, Sparling, Wonder, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -4023, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a traffic signal maintenance agreement with the City of Selah. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D -4024, fixing February 13, 1979, as the date of hearing on the vacation of a public utility easement for a portion of Gordon Highway Tracts, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. JANUARY 22, -1979 181 RESOLUTION NO. D-4024,' A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for a hearing on the petition'for vacation of public utility easement within the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that February 5, 1979; be fixed as the date of hearing on the rezone on City-owned property lo- cated on the south side of Nob Hill Boulevard, between 32nd and 34th Avenues: carried, Edmondson, Hinman,'Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. Assistant City Attorney Vanek explained the necessity of amending the Ordinance regarding the suspension of water service to allow a hearing before the Customer Services Manager prior to the suspension of water. He reported that this practice exists informally now, and it just needs to be incorporated into the exiating'ordinance. He reported that the owner and occupant will be served notice prior to suspension of water service. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2261, amending the Municipal Code relating to suspension of water ser- vice, be passed: carried, Wonder, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE. NO. 2261, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and uti- lities; providing notice and hearing procedures for suspension of water service; amending Sections 7.68.025 and 7.60.100 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Councilman Wonder requested to be excused from the Council meeting during the discussion of Petition No. 939, Notice of Intention to Com- mence Annexation Proceedings for property located on the north side of Englewood Boulevard between 44th and 45th Avenues, due to conflict of interest. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that January 22, 1979, be set as the time for a meeting- with the initiating parties who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings, dated January 16, 1979, the initiating party being Gordon Wonder: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Wonder temporarily absent. Mr. Wonder was present and agreed to assume his share of the City's existing indebtedness. It was duly moved, seconded and passed, that the annexation proposed by Petition No. 939 (Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceed- ings) be accepted by the City of Yakima and that 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, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder temporarily absent. Council member Lee suggested that audience participation should be scheduled at the end of the agenda. Council members discussed the order of items on the agenda. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to amend the agenda order so that audience participation will be the last item on the agenda, just before "Other Business": carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Councilman Wonder suggested that possibly the Council meeting day can be changed to a Tuesday. City Manager Zais informed Council that one option would be to alternate business Council meetings and Study Session meetings. Councilman Hinman inquired if it is neces- sary for Council to authorize all contracts that they do. City Manager Zais reported that Council has to authorize execution of all formal contracts, some of which are required by law. Assistant City Attorney Vanek reported that he had investigated that before and reported that the City Manager has a blanket authority to sign some contracts. City Manager Zais suggested that Mr. Vanek update that report. Council members next discussed making cuts in the budget. City Manager Zais reported that he expects to bring a comprehensive report'on Police and Fire sometime between mid-February and March. He reported that the report on the one man Refuse Crew should be ready by mid- to late-Febru- ary. Council members discussed making the DARC committee statuatory, Councilman Wonder stating that he doubted if the members would want to meet once a month regularly. Carol Darby, Director of Community Devel- opment stated that it takes staff time to prepare material, take mi- nutes, etc. for a Commission. She stated that the Planning Commission is working closely with the Chamber of Commerce and suggested that this be included in that in some way. 182 JANUARY 22, 1979 Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from City Attorney re Oak Flats -- 1/11/79; letter from Gaylord Newby, Prestige Realty, Inc., submitted at 1/15/79 Council meeting; quarterly progress report from Law and Justice Planning Office regarding Operation On—Guard -- 1/15/79; and AWC Legislative Bulletin -- 1/12/79. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:35 P.M.: carried, Buchanan, •iondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. . champ absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 41. ..” , DATE COUNCILMAN C rATE / .. - 7,- COUNCILMAN ATTEST: 0 • A! / .., .......... , e _.,....„„.„-„, CITY CLERK, / r ,MAYOR i