HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/1978 Business Meeting May 15, 1978
The City Counci1 met in session on this date at 11:30 AM in the Cascade
Room at the Holiday Inn, North Ninth Street and East Yakima Avenue, for
the purpose of interviewing two of the Council candidates, Lynn K.
Buchanan and John R. Schactler. Those present at the meeting were Mayor
Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Don Hinman, Jack Sparling and Nadine Walker.
Councilman Gordon Wonder absent. George Hislop is out of town and his
interview is scheduled for Monday, May 22 at 11:30 AM at the Holiday Inn
(Cascade Room). The interview session was recorded and the tape is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
The City Council also met in session on this date at 8:00 PM in the
Council Chambers in City Hall, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members
Beauchamp, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder and Clty Manager Eastman
and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Council member Nadine Walker.
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
Hinman, seconded by Wonder 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 Hinman,' seconded by Wonder that the minutes of May 8,
1978, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one
present wishing to havelsaid minutes read publicly, be approved: carried,
Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on
roll call.
Mayor Edmondson made several proclamations, as follows:
Friday, May 19, 1978 is proclaimed "Bike to Work Day ".
May 19 and 20, 1978, are proclaimed "POPPY DAYS" and American
Legion and Auxiliary will be selling poppies.
Also, May 19 and 20, 1978 are proclaimed "BUDDY POPPY DAYS" and the
Veteran of Foreign Wars will be selling poppies also.
May 14 through 20 is proclaimed "Respect for Law Week ". A program
presented by the Optimist Club is scheduled for Thursday.
May 14 through 20 is proclaimed as "Mental Health Week ".
May 14 thru 20 is also proclaimed as "Municipal Clerk's Week" and
Mayor Edmondson presented this proclamation to Yakima Clty
Clerk, Iris Litzenberger.
Larry Wright, Principal Planner, gave a report on the plans to install
flags in the CBD area, stating that the scope of the project had been
cut in order to stay within budget. We are purchasing 56 nylon flags
and 56 curb sockets. There will be a total of 104 flags placed on
Yakima Avenue and First Street - 72 on Yakima Avenue and 32 on First
Street. The City will provide storage for the flags and the Veterans
Organization will be responsible for installation of the flags. The
Logan Wheeler Post #36 Auxiliary have offered to make flag covers,
provided the City purcha the material. The total cost of the project
is $3,490. Mary Gamey, American Legion Auxiliary from the Logan Wheeler
Post #36, reported that the flags would be flown on Memorial Day, Flag
Day, the 4th of July and Veteran's Day. She also stated that they had
not given up the idea of a permanent flag, but are still considering the
cost and the location.
Al Falk, Attorney, representing Walter and Velda Koser, speaking on
their petition for an outside water permit, gave a brief history of the
ownership of the property.,.-He. stated that when the Koser's contacted
the Water Department to get the name changed, they were told that they
couldn't get any more water because of the City's policy regarding
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utility services to mobile homes outside the City Limits. Mr. Gress,
previous owner of the subject property, stated that at the time he
purchased the property, the Water Department installed a meter because
the water service had been discontinued. Carol Darby, Director of
Community Development, also gave background information on that property
according to City records and recommended that the water service be
granted as a non - conforming use, provided an outside utility agreement
is signed. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue this
discussion after Mr. Falk and Mr. Koser have discussed the outside
utility agreement. Miss Darby also informed Council that there are three .
other mobile homes In that area and the owners will be contacted.
Richard Perkins, 10 N. 1st Street, stated that he had applied for a
business license for a Tattoo Parlor and reported that the existing
ordinance regulating this type of business should be amended, Ordinance
No. B -1262, adopted June 25, 1951. He proposed three amendments:•
1. The City does, not have a "City Health Officer" to inspect his
place of business.
2. He requested that the age limit in Section J be amended so
that a person 18 or over could be tattooed without written
consent from his guardian or parents. A person age 16 to 17
should be allowed to be tattooed with written consent, and a
person under 16 should not be allowed to be tattooed unless
cosmetically necessary.
3. Section B should be amended to allow the use of stainless steel
cases in which the sterilized needles are kept. The stainless
steel case can be put through the sterilizer.
Fred Andrews, City Attorney, reported that he had been informed just
prior to this meeting that this might be discussed, but that he had read
the Chapter of the City Municipal Code which pertains to tattooing. He
reported that there is not a City Health Officer, however, the City-
County Health District had been contacted and as a result, they plan to
have a person from the Health District inspect Mr. Perkin's place of
business tomorrow for general health conditions. If he complies, notice
to the City Clerk will be given and that will be sufficient in order to
allow issuance of a business license. After discussion by the Council
on the amendments to the ordinance proposed by Mr. Perkins, it was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Sparling to have staff prepare the amendments to
the tattoo ordinance B -1262 to take into consideration the modernization
' from glass to stainless steel case and limit people whose age is under
16 except for cosmetic or medical reasons, and lower the age limit from
21 to 18, with a 3 day waiting period; and another amendment lowering
the need for parental consent from age 21 to 18: carried, Beauchamp,
Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Carol Darby next reported that Mr. Koser had agreed to sign the outside
utility agreement. It was then MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to
accept the recommendation of Community Development Director to grant
water service as a non - conforming use to Walter and Velda Koser subject
to their signing an outside utility agreement: carried, Beauchamp,
Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
John Klingele, a citizen, reported that on Pierce Avenue, just north of
Lincoln, there is a street on which right turns are prohibited, making
it a one way street, and that is not listed in the code book. Mayor
Edmondson stated that staff would get back to him with that information.
He also inquired who was acting traffic engineer and City Manager.Eastman
informed him.that City Engineer is performing those duties.
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Upon receiving a verbal report from Police Chief Jack LaRue on the On
Guard Program, it was VED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Resolution .
No. D-3888, authorizingexecution of the 3rd and final grant application
for project On Guard, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman,
Sperling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3888, .RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor of the City of
Yakima to sign and submit a grant application for project "On Guard".
*|t was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3889,
denying the damage claiM filed by A.C. Williams in the amount of $80.00
for the loss of his blc from the Larson Garage, be passed: carried,
Beauchamp, Edmwndson,- Hinman, Sperling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on
roll call. �
RESOLUTION NO. D-3889, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of A.C. Williams
filed with the City of Yakima on May 3, 1978, in the amount of $80,00.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3890,
denying the damage l i filed by Lowell M. Nielsen for interest chargable
against a Local | ent District Assessment due to the assessment being
mailed to an incorrect address, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson,
Hinman, Sperling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call,
RESOLUTION NO. D-3890, & RESOLUTION denying a claim for damages filed
with the City by Lowell M. Nielsen.
»A report from staff having been received, it was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Wonder that the Outside Utility Request filed by John Neubauer
for sewer service to property located at 4601 Hill Top Way, be approved:
carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sperling, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call
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*A report from staff having been received, it was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Wonder that the outside utility request filed by Bemis
Refrigeration for water and sewer services for property located at 1433
Sp, 1st Street, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman,
Sperling, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reviewed the out-of-
state travel request submitted for herself and City Manager Eastman to
attend a meeting In Den er, Colorado regarding UDAG (Urban Development
Action Grant). She reported that they will be meeting with HUD officials
from Washington, D.C. tO discuss any alternatives available for the
grant submitted, which Was not approved in the first go-around. After
discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Walker that the out-of-
state travel for Carol Darby and City Manager Eastman to attend a meeting
on May 16 and 17, 1978, i with HUD officials for the new quarter of UDAG
funds, at a cost to the City of approximately $l be approved:
carried, Beauchamp, Ed ndson, Hinman, Sperling, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote'.
Council members next discussed the letter from Wilbur G. Hallauer,
Director, Department of E cology, regarding Clean Air Act Amendments. No
action required at this time.
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reviewed the proposal II/
for appeal to Council to allow the Chamber of Commerce to reappear
before the Yakima City Planning Commission to resubmit their final
planned development pro 1. She stated that there is no appeal process
for preliminary planned development-which has been denied by the Planning
Commission. There has b an occasion in the past where the City Council
had allowed resubmittal to the Planning Commission. After discussion,
three alternatives became apparent -- Council could request that the
Planning Commission reconsider the planned development; or Council can
set a date of hearing to hear the request for planned development; or
Council can reaffirm the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny
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the planned development. Gary Webster, General Manager of the Yakima
Chamber of Commerce, stated that he did not feel that the plans for the
planned development were clarified as•much as they could have and perhaps
it would not have been denied. Councilman Wonder expressed concern
about trading a piece of property in the Yakima Center Parking Lot for a
piece of property that 1s not zoned for a parking lot. It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Walker to set a date of hearing of May 30, 1978
before the City Council to consider the Planned Development filed by the
Chamber of Commerce: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Sperling,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Mayor Edmondson reminded everyone of the interview scheduled for Council
candidate George Hislop.at the Holiday Inn, next Monday, at 11:30 AM.
She also reminded Council members that Charles Barnett had resigned from
the Human Relations Commission. It was the general consensus of the
Council to review the list of names of citizens who have expressed
interest in serving on a committee or commission.
Council members briefly discussed the financial status of the budget,
City Manager Eastman reported that through April, the City was at 31%
against 33% allowed expenditures, and the revenues are at 34 %.
City Manager Eastman stated that Council had adopted an ordinance that
when two or more people attend the same function, one person could pay
the expenses and turn it in for reimbursement. The Attorney General Auditor
informs us that it does not fit the State Law. He further reported that
the department heads will be notified and we will cease doing it.
There being ,no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was declared adjourned by Mayor Edmondson at the hour of 10:00 PM.
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