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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/1978 Adjourned Meeting 1 . 4 ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING 'NOVEMBER 4, 1978 . , The City Council meeting of' October 30, 1978", adjourned „ to Meet at the Bushwhacker"Restaurant on this date, at 11:30 A.M. for the purpose of adopting a Resolution of Dedication of the Capitol Theatre, after the luncheon, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, called the meeting to order 4 1 1 a asked the City Clerk to join her at the podium', to call roll call of those members present. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. EdMondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparlingand Gordon Wonder. The Resolution of Dedication, having been read by title, it was MOVED' by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3985, dedicating the reopening Of the Capitol Theatre, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling andWonderyoting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3985, A RESOLUTION of Dedication on the occasion of II/ the reopening of the Capitol Theatre. There being no further business to come'before'the Council, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 1:30 P.M. ' / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY O A A ,r DATE 11 1A/ 7se couNcraN 7 DATE 0/17 7 oil I OW ATTEST: - Aor / O mobile r-gis■J■iik..■ C C ' 194 114AYOK NOVEMBER 6, 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, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson reported that the Veterans Day Parade will be held this Saturday and requested two volunteers to ride in the parade to represent the City. Council members Beauchamp and Lee will represent the City in the parade. Council member Lee announced that the Living Christmas Tree will be planted on Wednesday, at 9:15 A.M., at Yakima Avenue and 2nd Street Plaza. She stated that the article in the Yakima Sun was in error, the tree was donated by the Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses Association, and by some physicians in the community; May's Nursery is planting the tree and the Lion's Club is paying for the transportation of the tree. Mayor Edmondson encouraged the Council members to attend. Mayor Edmondson announced that there will be an advanced course for fire investigation -- Arson Workshop -- which is the first in the State. She stated that it will be held at the Firing Center the first part of November. 121 NOVEMBER 6, 1978 Council members discussed making the Downtown Advisory Redeveloment Committee statutory. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to ask staff to prepare proper legislation to make the Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee statutory. Councilman Wonder suggested that the committee be comprised of two representatives from each superblock and one chairman. The question was called for a vote on the Motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. II/ At 3:00 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 Beauchamp, Mayor Edmondson referred to the items 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 Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, 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.) It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded-by Buchanan that the minutes of the meetings of October 23-and October 30, 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, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition 931, filed by Warren Ahnell, requesting annexation of property located at North 17th Avenue and Lincoln, Glenn Rice, Mayer Corporation, representing Mr. Ahnell, spoke in support of the annexation but objected to two of the conditions of the annexation. He stated that they would like tomodify the zoning from a Planned Unit Development to a B-1 Zone, stating that the Planned Unit Development is too restrictive should the business be sold or wished to be moved in the future. He also spoke against the requirement of the fire hydrant, stating that his client should not have to pay the entire cost of installing a fire hydrant at 17th Avenue which will benefit others in the area as well. He reported that the Ahnells would be willing to participate in an LID in the future for installation of a fire hydrant. He further reported that there is an existing fire hydrant less than 100 feet from the site. No request was made for the fire hydrant in 1977 at the time the outside utility agreement was granted. Councilman Beauchamp inquired about the reasons the fire hydrant was required. Fire Chief Carroll stated that the Fire Marshal had recommended the fire hydrantgto-fulfill requirements of the hydrant codes, which require hydrants every 400 feet in a commercial'zone. Council members discussed the appropriateness of requiring the developer to pay for the installation of the fire hydrant. Councilman Hinman inquired about the location of the proposed fire hydrant. Chief Carroll stated that it would be located across the street further from the site than the existing hydrant. Following discussion, it was MOVED by seconded by Wonder to refer this annexation petition back to the Planning Commission so a B-1 Zone can be applied to this area, and delete the fire hydrant requirement: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.- Council member Lee requested staff to look at Lincoln Avenue in that area as does not follow the general plan. Mayor Edmondson expressed appreciation of the work done by staff, the Capitol Theatre Committee, and the Capitol Theatre Fund Committee regarding the dedication and reopening of the Capitol Theatre. It was MOVED by 122 NOVEMBER 6, 1978 Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp to authorize the Mayor to send a letter of commendation to the Capitol Theatre Committee and the other people involved. Mayor Edmondson reported that this was already being done. Mayor Edmondson dedicated the week of November 12 through 18 as American Education Week. Larry Robinson, representing the Yakima Valley - Apartment Association, submitted a petition containing approximately 1,721 names and stating that other petitions containing 2pynamesDhadybeen submitted to the City Clerk previously,, and that approximately 100 more names will be submitted this week. The petition prohibits the sewer rate increase, Ordinance No. 2220jfrom taking effect until it has come to a vote of the people. Following Council discussion, City Attorney Fred Andrews reported that Ordinance No. 2220 is not subject to referendum and the petition does not require response from the Council, and further, it does not suspend the Ordinance from taking effect. Acting City Manager Dick Zais gave a brief summary of the 1979 Preliminary Budget, referring to the City Manager's message. He reported that the City faced a shortage of revenue sources the federal government deleting Anti- Recession Funds and some CETA funding, at a loss of approximately $1 million. He stated that FRS funds have been proposed to offset that loss. He stated that staff had prepared a separate budget without the use of FRS funds, and there were some critical cuts taken in order to balance it. He suggested that Council should consider a Business and Occupation tax. Councilman Sparling requested information on percentage figures for the proposed Business and Occupation tax. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D- 3986, authorizing payment of $56.07 to Edward E. King, in settlement for damages caused by sewer backup: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *RESOLUTION NO. D -3986, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $56.07 to Edward E. King, in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D- 3987, denying payment of damage claims filed by Jack Wimer, and Carl Heurion, for restitution of property stolen from the trolley trailer: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3987, A RESOLUTION denying the claims of Jack Wimer, and Carl Heurion, filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that the right -of -way use permit modification requested by Dwinell Central Neon, 215 North 2nd Avenue, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that November 20, 1978 be fixed as the time of hearings for the Hearing on the 1979 Budget and on Revenue Sharing Funds for 1979: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Jack McKenzie, financial consultant from William P. Harper and Son and Company, addressed the Council on the advisability of City representatives going to New York City for the purpose of reviewing the City's municipal bond rating with bond rating bureausRiocated there. He reported that the City could save up to $170,000 in interest if the rating could be upgraded from A -1 to AA rating. He reported that the rating bureaus feel more comfortable in grading a rate if they can meet with some of the City representatives. Mr. McKenzie stated that Mr. Zais and Mr. 123 NOVEMBER 6, 1978 . Zerbach will be going at an approximate cost of $1,500 to S2,000.i= The proposed travel would be on November 27 or 28 for approximately two to three days. Mayor Edmondson asked if there would be any advantage to having a member of the Council there also, and W. McKenzie stated that it would help. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Buchanan to authorize three City officials (Acting City Manager Zais, Finance Director Zerbach, and Jack McKenzie, Financial Consultant) and up to two Council members to go to New York City for the purpose of having the City municipal bond rating reviewed with the bond rating bureaus: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp temporarily absent. . . . . It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2231, authorizing the sale of S3.5 million of revenue bonds, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. II/ - ORDINANCE NO. 2231 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 2133 in which the Council heretofore adopted a plan of additions and improvements to and extensions of the combined water and sewage system of the City; authorizing the issuance and sale of water and sewer revenue bonds in the principal amount of $3,500,000 for the purpose of paying part of the cost of carrying out 'said plan of additions and improvements; providing the covenants, terms and conditions under which the bonds shall be issued; and providing for the disposition of the proceeds thereof. Itemsof information supplied to Council were: memo from Captain H. L. Qualley, Police Department, rePolice Auxiliary - Workmen's Compensation, 10/26/78; memo from Fred Andrews, City Attorney, re pending legal matter,. 10/26/78; letter received from Yakima Slow Pitch Association re lighting at Kiwanis Park, 10/30/78; minutes of Airport Advisory Commission meeting of 10/24/78; minutes of Yakima Board of Adjustment meeting of 10/24/78; copy of agenda for Yakima Urban Area Joint Board meeting for November 2, 1978 and minutes of last meeting of 10/5/78; memo from Herb Mayer, City Engineer, re Prospect Park Street LID, 11/1/78; memo from Dick Zais, Acting City Manager, re consultant fees for Health Insurance Evaluation, 11/2/78; and memo from Art Zerbach, re costs related to Cable tv proposition, 11/2/78. • ThereTbeing no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:00 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. , . 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