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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/1978 Business Meeting ][3 NOVEMBER 20, 1978 The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 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, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder. Council members discussed the City's membership in COG, Mayor Edmondson reporting that at the COG general membership meeting they had voted to accept a 55c per capita assessment minimum for COG membership. It was MOVED by Hinman to accept the 55c per capita assessment for COG member- ship. The Motion died for lack of a second. It was the general con- sensus of the Council that this action take place in the regular Council meeting. It was then MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to reconsider the COG assessment in general session. Council members discussed Section F under the rules and procedures, which the City Attorney read to them as follows: "When a question been decided by the Council, any member voting with the prevailing side may move a reconsideration thereof, ...". Following clarification of this rule, no further discussion followed. Acting City Manager Zais gave a background report on Charles Flower, who was appointed to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, pending Council confirmation. Mr. Zais stated that he would be filling the unexpired term of Bill Baker, whose term will expire at the end of this December. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that at the regular Council meeting, Council confirm the appointment of Charles Flower to replace Bill Baker on the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission for the balance of his term and the appointment on the Commission for 6 years: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED bTHinman, seconded by Beauchamp to move into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining and personnel: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 8:30 P.M. the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder and Acting City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 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, including resolutions, by title. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling 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.) Mayor Edmondson announced that Council has named Charles Flower as the new appointment to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission to fill the vacancy of Bill Baker, whose term expires at the end of December, and further appoint Mr. Flower to serve a six year term. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the minutes of the November 13, 1978 meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. This being the time fixed for the hearings on the 1979 Budget and Revenue Sharing Funds.for 1979, Mayor Edmondson suggested that Council hear the Revenue Sharing Funds for 1979 hearing first, in order to avoid any confusion. She also announced that on September 11, 1978, there was an administrative hearing held, as called for in the guidelines, at which 134 NOVEMBER 20, 1978 time no citizen appeared to speak to that matter. She reported that Council has received three requests, with background information; one from Yakima District Court Probation Services for $25,000; one from KYVE TV for $25,000; and Yakima. Valley Slow -Pitch Association for $90,000. She also stated that a request has been received from the Mental Health Services for $25,000, however, no background information has been re- ceived as of yet. Bob Larson, Slow -Pitch Association, spoke in support of allocating funds to light two fields at Kiwanis Park. He stated that in April of 1978, Council had approved a contract with the Slow -Pitch Association to operate the concession stand at Kiwanis Park, with all profits coming to the City of Yakima. At that same time, Council al- located $10,000 of F.R.S. funds to complete the planning process for the lights. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that the $10,000 has not been spent for the planning, because he is planning a way to do it cheaper. Councilman Beauchamp inquired if it could become a community project, i.e., using Perry Trade School students. Mr. Larson stated that this is possible, as Perry Trade School will be lighting three fields in Selah, for approximately $90,000. He would assume that it would cost about $60,000 to $65,000 to light the two fields at Kiwanis Park. Mr. Larson stated that the Slow -Pitch Tourna- ments generate approximately $1.5 million into the City. He stated that if their projections are correct, the lights should be paid from the concession stand profits in about six to seven years. Fran Lewis, Director of Comprehensive Mental Health, requested $25,000 for their Urban Indian Alcohol Program. JoAnne Simpson, Director of Urban Indian Alcohol Program, explained the program to Council. She reported that they do help the Police Department by caring for these people until the Detoxification Center can pick them up, thus freeing a squad car. In the first quarter of the year they served 201 people with their program. Ms. Lewis stated that Mental Health Services would administrate this program. Johnny Rance, Director of Southeast Community Center, requested $25,000 of F.R.S. funds to support a recreation leader and a Youth Employment /Educational Specialist. He stated that he has been working with Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation on this. Mr. Hilligus informed Council that a more detailed plan and program will be brought to them later, however, he did want to bring this up now in order to submit the request for F.R.S. funds. He stated that it would be a City program working under contract with the Southeast Community Center. Mayor Edmondson reviewed the requests received for F.R.S. funds as follows: Yakima County District Court Probation Services $25,000 KYVE TV $25,000 • Yakima Valley Slow -Pitch Association $55,000 Mental Health Services (Urban Indian Alcohol Program) $25,000 Southeast Community Center (Recreation Leader and Employment /Educa- tion Specialist) $25,000 Mayor Edmondson reported that the City of Yakima is considering using $900,000 of F.R.S. funds to balance the 1979 budget. She further re- ported that the City has approximately $1.4 million F.R.S. funds a- vailable. The public hearing was `eloeedLforL.piblic input on the 1979 proposed F.R.S. funds. Mayor Edmondson then reported that Council has been holding study sessions on the Preliminary 1979 Budget. Marty Pearson, 1315 Swan Avenue, stated that after her incidentwith the Police last week, she has gathered some information on the Police Department and is saddened by the conditions she found. She stated that they need more men. She spoke in support of the Fire and Police Depart- ment being allocated enough funds to adequately protect the City. Chuck Frenzel, Eichler Disposal, spoke against the proposed loan from the Water /Sewer Fund in order to become competitors: for commercial garbage 135 NOVEMBER 20, 1978 collection. He expressed concern about the effect this would have on Eichler's employees. He also stated he felt the 15% increase_proposed for refuse is too steep. Art Eichler, formerly of Eichler Disposal, but no longer associated with them in the past five years, asked why the City is in private enterprise. He stated he opposes the budget for the Refuse Division and is opposed to the takeover which is indicated there. Larry Robinson, 501 South 6th Avenue, referred to page 264 of the budget, questioning charging the drainage to the sewer rate and the effect it will have on future sewer rates. He also spoke against the loan of $115,000 to the Refuse Department to enable pursuit of commercial accounts. He also referred to page 286, paragraph, 2, questioning the reimbursement of monies borrowed by an interfund loan, and wanted to know how much money has not been collected according to Mr. Eastman's schedule. Acting City Manager Zais stated that he would get that information for him. John Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, inquired if the additional $25,000 revenue expected for the Irrigation Fund meant that there is going to be an increase in irrigation rates. Willis White, Public Works Director, reported that the irrigation districts are supposed to be self- sufficient and some districts will have an increase. John Edgar, Teamsters Union, representing about 30 people at Eichler Disposal, spoke against the City pursuing commercial refuse accounts, and expressed concern for those employee's jobs. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to continue this budget hearing to December 4, 1978, at 3:00 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Susan Hansen, 1800 River Road, inquired if the programs that are al- located F.R.S. funds are required to submit reports on their activities. Mayor Edmondson stated that they are required to submit records of their accounting for the funds. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D -3991, authorizing payment of a Damage Claim in the amount of $29.95 to Yakima Goodwill Industries for damages incurred as a result of a sewer backup, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3991, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $29.95 to Yakima Goodwill Industries in settlement of a Claim for Damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that - Resolution No. D -3992, authorizing payment of $33.48 to Gwenn Knight in settlement of a Damage Claim for damage done to her tennis outfit when accidently sprayed by personnel of the Parks Department when painting at Larson Park, be passed: Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3992, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $33.48 to Gwenn Knight in settlement of a Claim for Damages filed with the City of Yakima and repealing Resolution No. D -3952. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to excuse Mayor Edmondson from the balance of the meeting at the hour of 10:15 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. In the absence of the Mayor, Council member Nadine Lee presided over the balance of the. meeting. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, reviewed the staff report and their findings regarding the Outside Utility Request filed by Lou Alderman. He reviewed the staff's recommendation which is to approve the Outside Utility Agreement with the following conditions: 1. South 70th Avenue be extended to the north boundary of the subdivision and a temporary turn around be provided with a right -of -way at the end of the street. 2. Lots 2 and 3 of the short plat be incorporated into the sub- division and served by public right- of- wayfrom the interior streets of the subdivision. NOVEMBER 20, 1978 3. Granting of a 10 foot utility easement through the short plat for a, Nob Hill water line and looping of the total water system. 4. Approval of water sewer drainage and street plans by the City Engineer, All utility and streets shall be constructed to at least City of Yakima minimum standards. 5. PlaCementof fire hydrants as recommended by the City_Of Yakima Fire Deaprtment. Hydrants shall be in place and fully charged before any above ground construction,begins. 6. Construction of sidewalks on both sides of West King Street and one side of South 70th Avenue. Sidewalks shall be 4 feet in width. 7. City of Yakima Zoning Ordinance building setback shall be adhered to where more restrictive than County requirements. 8. 8 foot wide utility easements shall be provided across the front and rear of all lots and/or 16 foot easements where necessary. Councilman Sparling reflected that those requirements seemed restrictive where the property is out in the County._ Mr. Wright stated that ac- cording to our Outside Utility Agreements, the.people shOuld be building according to City. standards. Ron Whitaker, attorney representing Mr. Alderman, stated that his client is vehemently opposed to conditions No. 1 and 2, as set forth in this staff report. He reported that the two plats have been approved by the County Commissioners as it is. He reported that the Yakima County Planning Commission had discussed the extension of. 70th Avenue butdecided that it shouldn't go through. If these conditions have to be adhered to it would mean that Mr. Alderman would have to replat his property and go.back to the County. Mr. Whitaker spoke against the necessity of extending 70th Avenue, explaining that Wide Hollow Creek acts as a natural barrier frot.extending it too far, and if you build a bridge at a cost of approximately $600,000 across it, and beyond that aresome railroad tracks,to contend with. He stated that he has knowledge that another developer is planning on putting 69th Avenue through. Speaking to condition No. 2, Mr. Whitaker stated that the County approved the shOrt plat which contains a 25 foot access easement to the two lots in the back. Councilman Hinman expressed concern about the property being landlocked without any access to the back lots. Mr. Bob Seward, land surveyor for the property, spoke against conditions No. 1 and 2 of the recommendations-by staff. He also spoke against the requirements of sidewalks on the cul-de-sacs. Lou Alderman also spoke against conditions No. 1 and 2.it was MOVED by Hinman,, seconded by Wonder to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission except for conditions No. 1 and 2: Beauchamp and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan, Lee, and Wonder voting nay on roll call. Sparling not, voting. Edmondson absent. The motion failed for want of a majority vote. Mr. Alderman questioned. if Council could consider the two requests separately, and Mr. Wright stated that they could. It was then MOVED by Hinman, seconded Beauchamp to withdraw the short plat and condition No. 1 from the Outside Utility Request for sewer services filed by Lou Alderman for property located in the vici- nity of 72'nd Avenue and Zier Road: carried,.Beauchamp, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Buchanan voting nay. Edmondson absent. _ Council members suggested that staff work more closely. with County to avoid situations such as this in the future. Carol Darby stated that staff has established a working relationship with the County Planners. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by.Wonder that the report from the Com- munity Develpoment Department with respect to the completion of work on the Pierce Street Water District Contract, L.I.D. No. 1021, perf6rmed1 by DeBlasio Construction Company, be approved, the work be accepted and 137 NOVEMBER 20, 1978 payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby author- ized: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the report of the City Treasurer dated October 21, 1978, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,- Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3993, commencing street vacation proceedings and fixing December 11, 1978, as the time of hearing on the dedication of a portion of South 47th Avenue and West Arlington Street, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3993, A RESOLUTION commencing street vacation pro- ceedings and fixing the time and place for a hearing on the matter of a vacation of a portion of South 47th Avenue and West Arlington Street within the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that December 11, 1978, be set as the date of hearing for the following: (a) Broadmoor Mobile Home ' Park Planned Development request; (b) Walkenhauer/Yakima Business College Rezone Request; and (c) St. Michael's Episcopal Church Rezone: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Items of information supplied to Council were: copy of response from E. J. Moger, Area Manager, to Ms. Marie Reynolds re City of Yakima Community Development Program, 11/8/78; copy of letter from Dick Zais to Bruce Carter. re Manpower Public Employment Program -- disallowed costs 11/9/78; letter from Mental Health Services re 1979 F.R.S. funds 11/14/78; memo from Carol Darby, Director of Community Development re letter to the editor re traffic signal at 48th and Tieton Drive 11/6/78; Legal Department monthly report for October 1978; copy of minutes of Police Relief and Pension Board for November 6, 1978; and copy of minutes of Fire Relief and Pension Board for November 8, 1978. There being no further business to, come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 11:30 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY h 1: _ " A ATE / /If / 7 •!-1 hn‘q Apr COUN DATE /174/7er CSI Or - ATTEST: ir _AL 1/./ CITY C/RK /MAYOR