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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/1978 Business Meeting APRIL 10, 1978 756 The Council members met at 12:30 PM in the Council Chambers and then went on a tour of Fire Station #1, North Front Street. At the conclusion of the tour, 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, Jack Sparling, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson reminded Council members of the Growth Management Conference to be held in Bellevue, April 26 -28, reporting that she had received a letter stating that April 10 was the deadline for pre- registration, $5.00 reduction. She stated that since the letter had been received today, she would request that the deadline be extended should anyone wish to attend. Mayor Edmondson stated that an appointment of a representative to the Clean Air Authority cannot be delayed and volunteered to serve on that Board until such time as another Council member expresses an interest to do so. It was then MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Walker that Mayor Edmondson be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Clean Air Authority Board, as discussed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Hinman stated that there is an AWC meeting on April 21 and asked Council members if they had any input. The Council members next discussed the process for selecting a Council member. Mayor Edmondson reported that there are 13 applications and resumes received. Councilman Wonder suggested that the Council select three candidates for further consideration. Councilman Beauchamp concurred with that suggestion, but also suggested that the three candidates be interviewed. Councilman Sparling stated that he agreed with those suggestions, and further stated that he did not believe that it should be done in Executive Session. It was the general consensus of the Council to choose 3 to 4 candidates and then interview them. Council members discussed the background information on some of the candidates, Mayor Edmondson stating that Lynn Buchanan is out of the country until the first of May. Council members next wrote their choices down and as a result, it was the general consensus that Lynn Buchanan, George Hislop and John Schactler would be the candidates selected for further consideration. There was discussion on how the interview process should be scheduled -- individually, or as a group, and it was the general consensus that Mayor Edmondson would make temporary arrangements, which will be discussed next Monday. Council members next discussed the districting of four Council positions. Councilman Wonder suggested dividing the City by north -south lines into four districts taking into consideration all legal requirements. Another suggestion, given by Councilman Beauchamp, would be to make one district - City Limits to Front Street; the second district, Front Street to 16th Avenue, and then divide the rest of the City by north -south lines into two districts. Council member Walker suggested dividing the City by a "x" into four districts. Referring to the Director of Community Development's memo of April 10, 1978, Council members discussed the issues for which staff requested direction. City Attorney Andrews stated that this is a Charter amendement and so the districting of the voting areas would be governed by federal law. The division of the districts must be done so that population in each district is as near equal as practical. He cautioned against the appearance of gerrymandering. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder to have staff prepare alternatives with presentation to Council and citizens simultaneously: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Hinman voting nay. Councilman Hinman stated that he believes that a Council committee should work with staff on this matter. It was the general consensus of the Council that the Council districts should conform to precinct boundaries. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that the Council's main consideration in the formation of the Council districts be mathematical equality of population: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was the general consensus of the Council to approve the proposed time frame, as presented in the April 10th memo. 757 APRIL 10, 1978 At 3:00 PM, Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Sparling. 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. Councilman Beauchamp requested that Item #14 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item #14, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions by title It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker 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 Walker, seconded by Hinman that the minutes of April _3,,1978, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of April 8 -14 as Association for Retarded Citizens Week, which has also been declared the same by Governor Ray. She also procl the next two weeks as Jimmy Gallegos- Week and urged community support for his benefit. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the request filed by C. A. Enright /Dale York, to amend an existing planned development situated at Nob Hill Boulevard and Cornell, Larry Wright, Principal Planner, reported that the original plan was for a dairy mart on that corner. He stated that the applicants have met all four conditions, being: 1. The area spoken to for garbage disposal is not on the site plan. This area should be clearly indicated on the plan. 2. No lighting plans were submitted for review. Both lighting and signing plans should be submitted prior to final approval. This is necessary because of a residential. development nearby and the City's clearview requirements along a major arterial street. 3. The sidewalk along Cornell Avenue should be specifically outlined on l the site plan. A sidewalk will be required from Nob Hill Bo northward to the existing sidewalk. 4 The site plan indicates a curb cut along Nob Hill- Boulevard. The staff has no objection to an access point at this location; however, for this proposal, the staff would further suggest that for the time being, a one -way exit be provided onto Nob Hill from the site with the appropriate painted arrow and signing. Mr. Enright, Preferred Real Estate, spoke in favor of the amendment to the Planned Development, and distributed a picture of the development for Arby's Restaurants. It was then MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2169, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and amending said Planned Development, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson,: Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2169, AN ORDINANCE granting modifications to a Planned Development Zone for certain property situated at 615 West Nob Hill Boulevard within the City of Yakima. 758 APRIL 10, 1978 City Manager Eastman reported that the report regarding the River Road Sanitary Sewer L.I.D., Outside Utility Agreements, is not ready and requested that this item be removed from the Agenda, although there are several people here to speak to this matter. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to discuss this item in its normal sequence on the Agenda. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that an up -to- date report on population data is required by HUD for the Housing Assistance Plan. This will also be used for the urban area plan and would be helpful in the formation of the Council districts. The expense of this project will be paid out of Community Development Block Grant Funds and $2,000 of the $6,000 expense will be reimbursed to the City by Yakima County for their share of the - work in the urban area plan. After discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D- 3881, authorizing execution of a contract with R. L. Polk and Company to gather population data, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3881, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with R.L. Polk & Company for professional services in connection with low income housing assistance projects of the City. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D -3882, authorizing payment of•a damage claim filed by Ada J. Lisk in the amount of $169.07 for injuries sustained when she tripped and fell in a crosswalk, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. - RESOLUTION NO. D -3882, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $169.07 to- Ada J. Lisk in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. - - *It was by Walker, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D -3883, authorizing paymentof a damage claim filed by Harold F. Beard, Jr., in the amount of $176.96 for damages which occurred as the result of a backup of the main City sewerline, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparlin Walker and- Wonder voting aye,on roll'call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3883, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $176.96 to Harold F: Beard, Jr., in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. As agreed earlier, although'the staff report is not ready on the report for the River Road Sanitary Sewer L.I.D. No. 1011, Council members will still hear from the citizens present on this matter. Glenn Rice, Lakeshore Construction Company, spoke'in favor of the L.I.D. He reported that many people began building projects In that expecting sewer hookups and Tftthe buildings are not occupied by June, the builders will be penalized. He urged the Council to give this matter consideration as soon as possible. Council members briefly discussed the 75% assessed - valuation for outside utility agreements being needed for the completion of this L.I.D. and City Manager Eastman stated that a report would be forthcoming from staff next week. He stated that bids for this project will be opened tomorrow and are goodifor one month. Fred Witham, Valley Title Guarantee, representing Groenig,,Et. Al.; 'also spoke in favor of the L•.I.D. stating that three additional'outside utility agreements had been signed'today and that others should be s-igned'by next week. Councilman Wal -ker questioned if an evaluation of the property could be obtained at the last minute. Preston Shepherd, consultant engineer on this project, stated that it is possible to have the property assessment updated. He also'gave a brief background report on this matter. No action was taken -on this matter at this time, pending receipt the staff -report- next week. ?St APRIL 10, 1978 Councilman Beauchamp Piquired if annexation agreements for outside . utility agreements are verbal or.written. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that the outside utility agreement includes ,the annexation agreement. It was then MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder.that the Outside Utility Agreement filed by Birch-Delong Construction for sanitary sewer service to.Lot #15, McLean Home Tracts, be approved:, carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker.and,Wonder,voting aye by voice vote.. Having received a staff report on the Washington Junior High School tennis courts, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder, that Resolution No. D-3884, accepting property from Yakima School District #7, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling,.Walker and Wonder voting aye,on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3884, A RESOLUTION accepting the grant of.real property from the Yakima Schocil District No. 7 for recreation purposes. Council members'discussed the proposed •ordinance which would adopt the Uniform Fire Code,- 1976 Edition. ,Chief.Carroll, Fire Department, Stated that by State Law, the 1973 Edition of,the,Uniform,Fire Code is in effect. He stated that the two codes have the same apparent codes, but there are some differences in the standards. He stated that this Code is being presented, with amendments, for adoption. One of.the amendments proposed is the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, which deals with emergency lighting, and explained the set up, stating the cost for these are around $100 to $150. Council member Walker stated that she is not in favor of this amendment, mainly because of the cost involved. Councilman Wonder inquired why the change in code was requested. Chief Carroll stated that the 1976 Building Codes were adopted and they inter- relate with the 1976 Fire Code. City Manager Eastman informed the Council that the construction federation has expressed objections to the inclusion of the emergency lighting clause. City Manager Eastman reported that Yakima is one of the few cities that has adopted the.National Fire Code in addition to the mandated codes. The Construction Federation has requested the City tcJ repeal the,National Fire Code,and adopt,the Uniform Fire Code'. Larry Robinson, representing the Apartment Owner's Association, stated that they had hoped to participate in putting these together. Dick Doudna, representing the Yakima Valley.Construction-Federation, stated that the unifo6 building code,does speak to the emergency lighting requirements. He also reported that there is no Board of Appeals for 101 Amendment. Sally Pierce, Home Builders Association of Central Washington, stated that they have.not taken a firm.stand on this proposed-ordinance, but are concerned with the emergency lighting,clause. tt was then MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by.Sparling that Council adopt the Uniform Fire Code 1976 Edition only, and hold hearings on the amendments which were proposed for adoption with this fire code. 7 City Manager Eastman inquired if.the Construction Federation were objecting to the adoption to the updated references.contained in this Code. Bob Lewis, Cook-Lewis Company, stated that they do not object to the new standards. The question for the vote on-the motion was called: carried Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker,and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Council members next discussed the proposed alarm signal code relating to.the proper spacing of detectors, methods of installation, requirement II/ of the use of approved equipment and providing reliability through proper maintenance. Bob Lewis, Cook-Lewis Company, stated they are against this ordinance and also against the ordinances proposed for adoption of the National Electrical,Code 1978 Edition and the Fire Hydrant Code amendment. Larry Robinson stated that he felt this entire matter.should be referred to a responsible.and adequate Council of the citizens affected for study. After some further discussion, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp that item #17, adoption of the Fire Alarm Signal Code, item #18, adoption of the 1978 National Electrical Code and item #19, adoption of the Fire Hydrant Code Amendment be deferred until Council can discuss the approach of handling technical items: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 760 APRIL 10, 1978 It was the general consensus of the Council to continue for one week the discussion on the letter recelved from Yakima County Conference of Governments relating to the YMATS membership. Carol Darby, giving a report on the Community Development Block Grant loan for property at 921 N. 6th Avenue, stated that the problem has been resolved by dividing the loan into two parts. The building permit has been issued as the amount of the work fell below the 50% valuation of. the HUD agreed to this and gave them two months forebearance There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:00 PM to then meet on Friday, Aril 14, 1978, at 10:30 AM at Whistlin' Jack Lodge: carried, Bea -m•, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voi e v.te. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ' ' DATE ¥ / / 7 e COUNCILMAN G� DATE W 7 r COUNCILMAN ' ATTEST: Ar CITY C1 RK / / MAYOR • •