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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/30/1978 Business Meeting 0 687 JANUARY 30, 1978 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the Conference Room at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Don Hinman, Ralph Holbrook, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson stating that the first order of business is, discussion of the appointment of a member to City Council to fill the unexpired . term of Jean Allard, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Beauchamp to go into Executive Session for the purpose.of discussing this matter. Council members Wonder and, Holbrook stated they would vote against the motion as they do not feel that this should be done in an Executive Session. Mayor Edmondson called for the vote on the motion and it carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook. and Wonder voting nay. It was the general consensus of the Council members that no minutes would be taken of this Executive Session and no persons other than the Council members will be present. At 2:30 PM, Mayor Edmondson announced to those persons present in the Council Chambers that Jack Sparling had been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Jean Allard and would be officially appointed and sworn in on February 6, .1978. She also stated that,it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman to go into Executive Session to discuss management compensation. (For information -- it is permissible to hold Executive Session on the matter, as a part of the Collective Bargaining Provisions of the Open Meeting Law.) At 3:15 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Hinman, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman.and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given, by Councilman Holbrook. The minutes of the previous' meetings having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read. publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared the minutes of January,16., 1978, as amended, approved and the minutes of January 23, 1978 approved as recorded. Mayor Edmondson announced that Jack Sparling has been appointed by an unanimous decision,to'fill the vacancy on the Council due to Jean Allard's resignation. Mr. Sparling is expected to take office on February 6, 1978; his term of office to expire January 7, 1980. Mayor Edmondson announced this week as Catholic School Week, and stated there is a special invitation to visit any of the schools. , _Councilman Hinman. reported that Julie Byers should be congratulated for Winning the title of Washington State Junior Miss. Gary Webster, speaking for the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, gave Council information on the wilderness study conducted on the Cougar Lake Wilderness Area, located between Chinook Highway and White Pass by Bumping Lake (consisting of 164,000 acres of land). Mr..Webster.stated that Yakima should protect the use of the water shed in that,area, which was granted in 1923 by Presidential decree, and make sure they have total control of the water shed. He urged Council to send a representative to the hearing to be held in Yakima on February 4, 1978, or at least submit a letter to the US Forest Service in Portland to give them the City's input. City Manager Eastman recommended that the Legal Department continue to look into this matter to see if the City already has a guaranteed right. He stated we should also file into the records., the need for specific assurance that we have the right to the water shed. Councilman Walker inquired if the Cougar Lake Wilderness Area would be jeopardized.if the City should take a firm stand to protect our water rights. Mr. Webster stated that whether or not that area is designated a wilderness area, the City should maintain its rights to be able to use that water shed, as the City may want to build a containment there. it was the general consensus of the Council to have Mayor Edmondson ��� ��� JANUARY 50, 1978 represent the Council at the Cougar Lake Wilderness Area hearing on February 4, and make a statement to protect the City's water shed rights, no matter what the outcome is on the use of the land. Joe Heintzman, 2312 South 4th Avenue, spoke before the Council regarding a problem he has with Airport 270 Flight Pattern being almost directly over his property. He stated that the bank gave a low appraisal on his property because of the flight pattern. Mr. Heintzman stated he would like to see Council purchase the air space above his house. He reported that the planes do not follow the flight pattern, but fly directly over his house. It was the general consensus of the Council to obtain staff input on this matter and schedule a meeting with Mr. Heintzman, who can be contacted at 575-6907. Glen Rice, Director of Community Development, reported that he now has some plans to present which were designed by Urban Planning Consulants, Inc., as authorized previously by Council. Mr. Rice stated that Yakima is one of five cities eligible for UDAG funds. He also reported that we have been encouraged by HUD to hurry and submit our application within the first quarter. The application can be modified or rejected, or not accepted even if the funds should be awarded. The proposal is to purchase property in the area from 6th Street east to South 7th Street from Nob Hill to Arlington and South 6th Street west to Naches Avenue between Pacific and Arlington Avenues, as well as reinvest in that area to protect the City's interest in that area. Proposed are multiple family dwellings, which would necessitate relocating people and buying that property, redefining the use and then going to a private industry and give them the opportunity to invest. Mr. Rice stated that we don't have all the answers at this time, but are only asking Council to authorize the submission of an application. Mr. Rice reported that his staff had talked with some property owners in the area and some developers, but more discussion is needed. Kennith Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, provided Council with a breakdown of the 7.2 million dollars which is the amount requested in the application. Land Acquisition $2,300 Street & Site Improvements 500,000 New Residential Construction 2,700 Relocation 900,000 Administrative Costs 200 Contingency Fund 800 Concern was expressed by the Council about the displacement of residents. Mr. Crawford explained that there is money available to help these people relocate, either to help them purchase their home or for rental allowance. Dolores Goodman, 1002 So. 6th Street, spoke against this 2ru^eof, stating that many people in that area would not want to relocate. Expressing his concern about the ' oppual as written, be nevertheless felt the application should be therefore, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Walker that geoolution'Np. D-3842, authorizing the City Manager to apply for an Urban Development Action Grant, be passed: carriad, Beauchamp Edmondson, Holbrook & Walker voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder voting nay. Council - man Hinman stated he would like to have a committee of the Council formed to look at the whole area of huusing. He also stated he voted against the motion because he felt it wasn't the right approach to this problem. RESOLUTION NO. D-3842, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City of Yakima to apply for a Urban Development Action Grant. Doreen Starr, member of the Mayor's Youth Task Force, outlined the guidelines for this Task Force. Council members discussed these guidelines giving suggestions for modifications, i.e., selection of a Chairperson should not need approval of the Mayor or City Council; same with the selection of the three ex-officio members; specific terms of office should be set up for the ex-officio members; and renaming the task force /`Yak|ma's Youth Task Force". It was MOVED by Holbrook seconded by Hinman to accept or endorse the Yakima Youth Task Force and show our appreciation and ask them to take under advisement the suggestions given and incorporate them in their outline: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ���� ���� JANUARY 30, 1978 It was MOVED by Ho|b k, seconded by Wonder that the outside utility request filed by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lemon for sower services to property located at 1106 West Washington Avenue, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Having received a request for authorization for out-of-state travel for Fred Orr,.f)Sewer Division; to attend a school on the use of chlorine as a disinfectant of wastewater, in 8|bohy, Oregon, on February 14 through February 17, 1978, at a cost of $160, CoOnci|mnn Wonder questioned the transportation costs, as there is none listed, but reported he would be using o,Cify vehicle. It was then MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to authorize the out-of-state travel for Fred Orr to attend a school in Albany, Oregon, and tO report back on the transportation costs: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Holbrook, No|keriond Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Council members discussed the proposed classification plan and compensation plan. Couhci|men Wbnder stated that in Executive Session, the proposed ordinance was amended to a||oW for a total management increase of approximately 9.6%; 5% salary increase and 4.6% fringe benefits increase, with the exception of Police Lieutenants and Captains and Fire Battalion Chiefs, who will receive a 7.6% salary increase and 4.6% fringe benefit increase' in order to maintain Horrhal step structures. Dick Zais, Assistant City Manager informed Cound/| of some title changes Which is In this ordinance. After some dYsoOsslon, if was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2152, adopting a classification plan and a compensation plan, as amended, for City emp|oYees" be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson Hinman, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ' ORDINANCE NO. 2152 AN ORDINANCE relating to City Personnel, adopting a classification plan and a compensation p|on'for City employees; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2,2O.| |O of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Ordinance Nb, 2153 providing fringe benefits to City emp|oyees, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Holbrook, Walker and Wondei= voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2153, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; providing fringe benefits for City employees; and amending Sections and Subsections 2.04,030, 2.20.088, 2.22.030 C, 2.24.010, 2140,020 A, 2.40,030 (a), 2.40.030 (e), all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. Council members having received a summary of the final construction costs for L.I.D. No. 1001, CBD Improvements, Councilman Wonder asked If it went over the budef. Larry Wright, Principal Planner stated that we are under budget; He stated the timetable for Council to follow for the hear|nBooncern|nS the assessment roll in order to avoid additional ' penalty costs. 8ffer /scuss|on, it was the general consensus of the Council to have a study � session on this closer to the time of the hearing date. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that the final approval of the contract construction payments, as noted here by staff, be approved, and February 27, 1978, be set as the date of hearing on the assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1001, CBD Improvements. City Attorney Andrews requested time to study if it would be appropriate for Council to meet to discuss this Subject. If they hold a meeting outside the presence of those paop|e, that would conflict with the appearance of fairness. Mr. Wright explained that in order to have any rework done under guarantee, the City would have to prove the construction firm workmpnship was lnferior. The queStion on the motion made oaf was called. Motion carried: BeauchaMp, Edmondson, Hinman, Holbrook, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ��� • � av � JANUARY 30, 1978 City Manager Eastman reported that the bid call period has expired as of January 21, 1978 for improvements to the Southeast Community Center. He reported the contractor' who was the apparent low bidder stated that he would extend the bid quote to February 4, 1978, with no additional cost, and then extend it at 1.5% per month. Mr. Eastman stated that should we proceed with the bid, there would be a cost overrun of $41,000 from the � engineor s estimate. Mr. Eastman stated that in the City Attorney's opinion, FRS funds cannot be used. Mr. Eastman stated that we have the option to reject all bids and bid it in the Fall and put it in year 5 of the Community Development Grant Program. He warned that the cost would be higher. Discussion followed as to why FRS funds cannot be used. City Attorney Andrews stated that FRS funds must follow the same rules and regulations as the general fund and under Article A, Section 7, no gifts may be given to any private person or corporation. Councilman Walker stated that we own that building. Mr. Andrews stated that the City only has bare legal title. The only reason we own that building is to act as a legal mechanism for the Federal Government to run that program. Councilmen Holbrook and Wonder absent after 6/15 PM. Mayor Edmondson inquired if the City could give the Health District money for improvements to the Health Clinic, and City Attorney Andrews stated he doubted it. Mayor Edmondson stated that one option we have is to approach HUD on an emergency basis to be allowed to draw from year |, 2 or 3 monies. KennYfh Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation reported that the audits would have to be completed by HUD, and two public hearings would have to be held. It was the general consensus to have the City Manager contact HUD for additional information. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Beauchamp that February 14, 1978, be fixed as the date of hearing for the form on the cooperation agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Housing Authority relative to application for an additional 80 units of public housing: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Wonder absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Walker to adjourn this meeting at the hour of 6:43 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Wonder abse t. ' READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY . DATE /.0, � C� CO NC CIIVAN � � //v. ~� �� �� =~ DATE �^�� � �� .y ����� COUNCILMAN ATTEST: � ^ AP � !.^ C|TYC,'"K /AY°� —~ -- ~-