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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/1978 Business Meeting APRIL 24, 1978 765 The City Council members met at 1:00 PM at the Yakima City Shops, 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard, for a tour of the facilities. At the conclusion of the tour, the City Council met in session on this date at 2:45 PM in the Conference Room, City Hall. Council members • present were Mayor Betty Edmondson, Don Hinman, Jack Sparling, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to have Mayor Edmondson draft a letter of response to those who had offered their professional services regarding the evaluation of the City Manager. It was also the general consensus of the Council to postpone the appointment of a representative tlo the YMATS Citizen,Advisory Committee for one week. Councilman Hinman reported briefly on the AWC meeting he had attended last Tuesday and distributed copies of King County's energy conservation plan. It was the general consensus of the Council to present this material to staff to I Isee if an energy conservation element can be developed to be presented to th Joint Board to be considered for incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan. At 3:00 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman to excuse Council member Henry Beauchamp from this meeting: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson. '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. Council member Walker requested that item #11 be removed and Councilman Wonder requested that item #12 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletions of items #11 and #12, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including an Ordinance by title. it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. After discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling to amend the motion to delete item #17 from the Consent Agenda: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. The question was called for the vote on the motion, as amended: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder 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 Walker, seconded by Hinman that the minutes of April 10, 1978, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll, call. Beauchamp absent. This being the time for the hearing on Community Development Block Grant -- Citizen Participation Plan, Mayor Edmondson reported that she is aware of several persons present who have projects they wish to have funded under the Community Development Block Grant Fund, however, this is not the hearing for that purpose. This hearing is regarding the proposed participatiori plan for citizens to be involved in that plan. Larry Robinson, 501 So. 6th Avenue, speaking about the meeting tonight, stated that it didn't seem to have any direction -- it just seemed like a place to air petty grievances. Carol Darby, Director of Community APRIL 24, 1978 766 Development, stated that he is confusing the hearing for the neighborhood meetings with the hearing for the Community Development Block Grant funds. She stated that Community Development Block Grant funds can be used in the target area -- East of 16th Avenue and South of Nob Hill Boulevard. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman to approve the Citizens Participation Plan and authorize staff to go ahead and get started on it: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Councilman Wonder suggested that Council should hold a hearing on May 15, 1978, for additional citizen input; however, after discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that an additional hearing would not be necessary. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the vacation request filed by Thunderbird Motor Inn, for vacation of the remainder of North 2nd Street, north from Sycamore Street, and no one present wishing to speak to this matter, it was, MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to vacate the requested portion of North 2nd Street, with the two conditions named in their minutes of April 4, 1978, and that Ordinance No. 2173, providing for said vacation, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2173, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of a portion of public street in the City of Yakima, Washington. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone request filed by Thunderbird Motor Inn, and no one present wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone the property at 1401 -1405 North Second Street with the three conditions set forth in their minutes of April 4, 1978; and that Ordinance No. 2174, zoning said property, be. passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling,,-Walker,and Wonder voting aye on roll -cal i.:-• Beauchamp absent. - . ORDINANCE NO. 2174, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 1401 through 1405 North Second-Street from R- 3,. Multiple , Family Zone,-to B -3, General. Business Zone. , ,,, . , • . , • , Terry Sicilia, President of the Yakima Slow Pitch Association, requested that the City.consider- their,proposal for lighting the two eastern . fields at Kiwanis Park and distributed infor.mat.ion regarding =this proposal. They propose that the City pa'y for the lighting of the two fields and approve the construction-of a concession stand for their use: They also suggested that the proceeds of this concession stand be used for maintenance of the ballfield and capital improvements at Kiwanis Park -- 50/50 split. Council member, Walker -i nqu Fred if there was . enough money in. the' Revol v i ng Parks Fund to do this. Dick Hilligus,, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that there is not enough money in that fund. Councilman Sparling inquired about the cost•for this project, and Mr. Hilligus indicated that the,cost, would be'•approximately - $90,000 and would cost about $3.00 per hour to operate the lights. Discussion followed on the feasibility of using - Federal Revenue Sharing' :monies, and it was, then MOVED by-Hinman,; :-. seconded by Walker that Council 'accept the recommendation of the Parks Commission and Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, in regard to. this and that'me follow their recommendations in regards to the construction to al low,the Slow Pitch Association to construct a concession, stand and follow their recommendation An regards to the proceeds of the profits, of the concession stand and appropriate $10,000 of FRS monies to complete -the planning process for the lighting. Councilman Sparling questioned the amount of $10,000 as being too high. However, Hal Kensler, former employee of the 'City Engineering Department, stated that a contractor would have to consult an architect firm :and that cost: would be added to their contract so- that. the City would have to.pay for it any way. Councilman Sparling then asked if there•isn't'a better way to finance this project. City Manager Eastman gave four alternatives -- (1) general fund revenue; (2) bond issue and include other parks issues; (3) FRS; and (4), revenues specifically derived from the use of .t lights to pay for the lights. The question was called•for a vote on‘the motion: carried, Edmondson, Hinman,.Sparling,.Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. 787 APRIL 24, 1978 Mrs. Frances Hare, 905 So. 12th Avenue, spoke in support of the Mayor's duties, stating that the City has grown. She stated that the publicity of this is being talked about everywhere and is not a positive view of our City. Council member Walker stated that the discussion: of the Mayor's duties was O result of the suggestion she made to increase the Mayor's salary. Councilman Wonder stated that the news media seems to feel that news is something that is negative. In deleting the ordinance relating to classification and compensation plan for City employees, from the Consent Agenda, Council member Walker stated that she does not have any question about the salary increase for the City Manager, but had a question on the increase of the salary of Jean Shipman, Purchasing Agent, as given in the 4 -10 -78 letter to Bernadine Denning, Director of the Office of Revenue Sharing. City Manager Eastman stated that Ms. Shipman's position with the City has changed from Clerk Typist to Buyer and currently she is the Purchasing Agent and the increase of her salary reflects those promotions. Mayor Edmondson also brought up for discussion the pay range of the City Clerk, stating that it had been decreased at the time the position went from a man to a woman. Dick Zais, Assistant City Manager, stated that that position, when filled by Jack Daniels, was also combined with other services and was known as Director of Services /City Clerk. City Manager Eastman stated that one of his commitments is to have a management evaluation plan by September 1, 1978 for Council's review. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No. 2175, amending the classification plan and compensation plan for City employees, be passed:. carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2175, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification plan and a compensation plan for City employees; amending Section 2.20.100 and 2.20,110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. In discussing the proposed fire hydrant installation ordinance, Councilman Wonder asked about the changes. Ken Groth, Battalion Chief, stated that the proposed ordinance contains three amendments to the present hydrant code: 1. Adopt Section 13.301 (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) and (e) of the 1976 Uniform Fire Code. 2. Increase installed heights of hydrants to facilitate operation during fire emergencies. 3. This amendment will reduce the required fire flow excess from 1,000.g.p.mt down to 500 g.p.m. • Asked if it would apply to present fire hydrants, Ken Groth reported that it would be in effect for new installations only. It was then MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2176, relating to fire hydrant installations, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2176, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire hydrant installation; designating the purpose of Chapter 10.10 "Fire Hydrants ", of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; adopting certain specifications for fire hydrant installation; amending Section 10.10.010 and subsections 10.10.050 D and 10.10.070 E, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. `It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2177, relating to the National Electrical Code, 1978 Edition, be passed: . carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2177, AN ORDINANCE relating to building codes; adopting by reference the National' Electrical Code, 1978 Edition, of the National Fire Protection Association, Standard No. 70, and making amendments thereto; and amendingiISection 11.16.010 and 11.16.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. APRIL 24, 1978 7 68 Judy Sheridan, Director of Transportation, reported on the Airport negotiations with the State Department of Fisheries and the State Department of Game regarding the Fish Hatchery. She reported that upon meeting with them, she was advised that they wou l d not accept the i ty's recent offer for a cash settlement of $150,000. After lengthy d•iscussion, they arrived at two alternatives, which are: Alternative No. 1 a. City and Fisheries mutually agree on plans for a new building. b'. City design building. c. City call for bids. d.' Fisheries. advise in .design and construction, but City supervise. e. City gives keys for building to Fisheries when building is complete'. f. Fisheries moved to new building. at no cost to the City. g. City salvage buildings and cer..tain predetermined equipment. f I Alternative No. 2 a. City moved the newest of the metal buildings to new Fisheries site on Washington Avenue. b. City design additional new building. to provide the space needed for the Department (combination of metal building and a new 40 x 80 foot building would provide approximately the same square footage as proposed in their original bid specifications). c. City call for bids. d. Fisheries advise in design and construction, but City supervise. . e. City provide storage dur.ing'move. f. City give keys for new - building to Fisheries when complete. g. City salvage buildings and certain predetermined equipment. She also reported that - it is imperative that an agreement be reached so as not to jeopardize the FAA funding for the Runway extension. She requested Council to authorize the hiring of an architect to begin preliminary building designs and provide us with cost factors. Mrs. Sheridan stated that she believes it would be least costly to move the smaller building, if possible -- the Fisheries prefer the big building. City Manager Eastman reported that the FAA will assist us in paying for the facilities, however, we don't know the amount. He also stated that we need only a commitment that this issue will be resolved to the FAA by the middle of June. He also indicated that the Fisheries will accept the combining of the small building and the addition if there is a substantial difference in cost and if it would not make a substantial difference in their operations. After discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to authorize staff to proceed to hire an architect for the building designs and cost figures, give us direction on which alternative is best, and then authorize staff to meet with the Fisheries to determine which alternative will be acceptable: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman that the report of the City Engineer dated April 11, 1978, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract with Low's Crane and Excavating Service for Industrial Waste Sprayfield, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. *Having received staff reports, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Hinman that the outside utility connection for sewer service to property located at 11 and 13 So. 12th Street, as requested by Clifford Wells, be approved: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent 69 APRIL 24, 1978 Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, explained the purpose for the out -of -state travel request for the City Manager and one Council person to attend a seminar on Leveraging Public Funds for Community and Economic Development, stating that staff feels it would take initiative on the part of the City Manager and Council and this seminar would be of benefit to them. The second request is to authorize two staff members to attend the Negotiating and Administering Federal Grant Programs seminar. She stated that after both seminars have . been completed, those members attending would put together a report and package of Information to be shared with the other Council members. She also reported that funding for the attendance of these seminars are eligible costs under the Community Development Block Grant. It was then MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that the out - ofstate travel request for Ken Crawford and Carol Darby to attend a Negotiating and Administering Federal Grant Program seminar in San Francisco on May 22 and 23, 1978, and for City Manager Eastman and one Council member to attend a Leveraging Public Funds seminar in San Francisco on May 8 and 9, 1978, be approved: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. It was then MOVED by Sparling seconded by Wonder that Mayor Edmondson be the City's designate to go on this trip: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:15 PM: carried, Edmon Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 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