HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/1978 Business Meeting :1:3
MAY 22, 1978
The City Council met in session on this date at 11:30 AM in the Cascade
Room at the Holiday Inn, North 9th Street and East Yakima Avenue, for
the purpose of interviewing Council candidate, George Hislop. Those
present at this meeting were Mayor,Betty Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Don
Hinman, Nadine Lee and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Sparling absent.
(Note: Council member Nadine Walker has a name change due to her recent
marriage and will hereinafter be known in these records as Council
member Nadine Lee.) _
The City Council also i met in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the
Council Chambers in City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members
present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Don Hinman,
Nadine Lee and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Jack Sparling absent and
excused.
Mayor Edmondson reported that Clarence Marshall had contacted her requesting
a crosswalk or caution light across North 1st Street at the Thunderbird
Motor Inn and El Bandero Motel and also for bus service on North 1st
Street. He also reported that the truck par.king,on the east side of
North 1st Street by the motels is a traffic hazard, blocking the clearview
zone when trying to turn onto First Street. Mayor Edmondson also reported
that Gary Jackson, Yakima Valley Sun, had contacted her objecting to the
fact that his paper was not used by Smith, Phillips & DiPietro when
advertising the West Valley meeting notices, and to the printing source
used by the City for the Parks & Recreation brochure. Councilman Hinman
reported that he had had several reports about the corner of "I" and
North 4th Street being dangerous and also needing a flagged section for
school crossing. It.was the general consensus of the Council to request
reports from staff on the traffic problems on North 1st Street, i.e.,
crosswalk, truck parking, speed limit and..clearvlew zone out of Thunderbird
and also the intersection of "I" and No. 4th Street.
Councilman Hinman inquired about the.s of the report Council had
requested on the proposed health insurance program, stating that he had
heard rumo` - s > that it would take six to nine months to get the report
and it would cost a lot more. City Manager Eastman reported that it
will take about 3 to 6 months to get it to the bid status, as we need to
select a broker first' Council members discussed the motion made two
weeks ago directing staff to prepare insurance specifications for the
City's health plan tolbe competitively bid on the open market for both
brokerage services and alternative insurance funding proposals for
providing health benefits, in order to clarify exactly what they want.
City Manager Eastman reported that he had been advised that if he went
on the open market for insurance bids, the brokers would duplicate
several insurance quotes or the insurance companies would give a "no
response ". After further discussion, Council requested staff to continue
with their instructions to draw up specifications for competitive bidding
for the health insurance plan.
Council also requested a report on swimming fees and what the impact to
the budget would be to reduce the swimming fees for those under 12 years
of age.
It was the general consensus of the Council to request an opinion from
the City Attorney on the legality of the Human Relations Commission
establishing the by -laws for their Commission.
It was the general consensus of the Council to delay the selection of
the new City Council member for one week until Councilman Sparling is
present and to give time to consider the input received.
Council received a list of names of people who would be interested in
serving on the Human Relations Commission, with the addition of George
McElroy who had phoned the Mayor, and the addition of Robert Kutch,
who's name was submitted by Hope Gomez, Community Relations Officer.
Mayor Edmondson reported that Mr. Kutch is of Indian descent, as is
Charles Barnett who resigned from the Commission. It was MOVED by
Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp to appoint Robert Kutch to fill the vacancy
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on the Human Relations Commission. Mayor Edmondson stated that although
Robert Kutch is qualified to serve on this Commission, George McElroy
has been working for a long time with minorities. The question was
called for the vote on the motYon. The motion failed for want of a
majority: Beauchamp and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson,
Hinman and Lee voting nay. Sperling absent. It was' then MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Lee to appoint George McElroTtm serve on the Human
Relations Commission to fill the vacancy of Charles Barnett: carried,
Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Sperling absent.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to move into Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations: carried, Beauchamp,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Sperling
absent.
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At 3:00 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the
balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members
Beauchamp, Hinman, Lee and Wonder, and City Manager Eastman and City
Attorney Andrews present roll call. Mayor Edmondson reported that
Council member Sperling' had been called out of town, and it was MOVED by
Wonder, seconded by Lee' to excuse Councilman Sperling from this meeting:
carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote. Sperling absent.
Mayor Edmondson presented Council meriber tee a bouquet of roses, on
behalf of the Council, congratulating/her on her marriage.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Fred Andrews:
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Mayor Edmondson referred. to the` items placed on the Consent Agenda
questioning whether: there were any'addytYons or deletions from either.
Council members or citizens present. Councilman Wonder requested that
item #11 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus
of the Council that the deletion of item #ll as requested, be made.
The City Clerk then' read the Consent items,. including Resolutions
by title: It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Sperling absent. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda to be handled under one motion without further dyscussioh.)
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that the minutes of ' .May 15,
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, Edmondson, Hinman; Lee andWondarmotYngaye on roll
call. Sperling absent; •
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Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of May 22 through 26 as "Transportation
Week". She also reported that KYVE-TV is dedicating its satillyte
N receiving antenna on'Tmesday May 23, 1978 at 10:00 AM, whYch is located
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in Moxee, 14 miles from the K-Mart Stop Light.
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Mayor Edmondson also reported that during study session, George. McElroy
was appointed to serve on the Human Relations Commission.
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Marc Yearout, 2406 West Chestnut, reported that he would like to rehabilitate
an apartment-building on the aast side of the City and wouTd.lYke to
avail himself of the 312 Loan program. However, he was informed that
there was a Council pol[cy that the 312 loans should be used for.sYngle-
family occupancy. He stated that he understands this is not a federal- '
regulation and requested that Council consider changing theYr.polYcy.•
Fred Andrews,' City Attorney, reported that he was aware of a HWD•ragu1atYon
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which required owner/occupany for at least one year, unless the regulations
have been changed. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the
Cobocil tOx refer this 'matter to staff to review this situation and
report to Mr. Yearout.
Larry Robinson, 501 South 6th Street, inquired about the UDAG Report,
which is on the agenda today. He was informed that time prevented it from
being given during the|�tudy session; however, it was the general consensus
to hear the report at this time. George Eastman, City Manager, reported
that he and Carol Darb , Director of Community Development, met with a
HUD official in DenverI Colorado for the purpose of discussing the
City's application for UDAG funds. He reported that the HUD official
informed them that he not read the application, nor was he familiar
with Yakima. He stated they discussed five alternative options: reducing
the scope of the present project; rehabilitating the area east and north
of the Holiday |nn, ' n as the Fire Training Site; historic preservation
of Front Street, between Yakima Avenue and //O// Street; rehabilitation of
the northeast area b t Boise Cascade and First Street; office
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building project. He reported that he and Carol Darby knew more about
the rmgOlatYPns than t 7 11/ a HUD offlcYal. Ma further stated that there
will be an additional report on this next Tuesday and that the City has
never received an official rejection of the application, but did receive
word that we were not awarded a grant.
Councilman Wonder expressed concern with the amount of money to be
expended for services to be rendered at the Humane Society. He inquired
if the City would be given any credit for the City-owned cages, and
Assistant City ManigerIDYck Zais reported that we would not. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2183, relating to
animal control regulations, be passed: Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman and
Lee voting aye on roll call. Wonder voting nay~ Sperling absent,
Mayor Edmondson reported that the Ordinance was defeated because an
Ordinance with an emergency clause requires aunanimPus vote. It was
then MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Section 2 of the.OrdYnance be
amended to read as follows: //This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect 30 days after final passage, approval and publication, as
provided by law and by the City Charter": carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson,
Hinman and Lee voting aye by voice vote. Wonder voting nay. Sperling
absent. The question was called for the vote on the Ordinance as amended:
carried, Beauchamp, EdMondson, Hinman, and Lee voting aye on roll call:
Wonder voting nay. Sp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2183, ANORD|NANCE relating to public safety and morals;
providing procedures and prescribing fees for the redemption of impounded
dogs and other anlmals amending section 6:20,110 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
It was MOVED by Lee, 'seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-3891,
executing an agreement with Yakima County Humane Society, be passed: '
8 u�h Edmondson, MY n� Lwe wotYn aye on roll ��1l
carried, Beauchamp, Hinman and voting yo call.
Wonder voting nay. S absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3891, IA RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk|of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
with the Yakima Cpunty l Humanw Society.
It was MOVED by Lew, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-3892,
authorizing vacation of utility easements as requested by the Thunderbird II/
Motor Inn, Inc., in their petitions No. 917 and 919, be passed: carried,
Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Sperling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3892, A RESOLUTION vacating public utility easements
held by the City of Yakima over and across parcels of real property
situated in PhYl1Yp/s Suburban Tracts in the City of Yakima, Washington.
It was MOVED by Hinman; seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-3893
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authorizing execution of a "modification of the building code inspection
agreement" with the City of Selah, be passed: carried, Beauchamp,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Sperling
absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D -3893, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "Modification
of Building Code Inspection Agreement" with the City of Selah.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that the report of the City
Engineer dated May 11, 1978, with respect to the completion of the work
on public ,works contract Mead , Avenue Utility Improvements, schedules I
and II, as performed by Low's Crane & Excavating, be approved, the work
be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is
hereby authorized: - carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Sparling absent.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by. Hinman that the report of the City
Engineer dated May 1, 1978, with respect,to the completion of the work
on public works contract - Division Street'Curb and Gutter, Third Avenue
to Fifth Avenue, as performed by Yakima Asphalt Paving Company, be
approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as
therein set forth•is hereby authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Sparling absent.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that the report of the City
Treasurer dated April 30, 19 regarding the investments of the City of
Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Sperling absent.
City Attorney Andrews` reported on the status of the Hettich property,
which is in condemnation proceedings, stating the City now has the key
to the house. Although the City has possession of the house, there are still some
legal matters to take care of, as this case is now in the Supreme Court
and scheduled for decision by July 21. Newell Pock, Chief of Code
Administration, reported that he had inspected the house and discovered
that various items had been removed, i.e., hot water heater, furnace;;
and light fixtures. He also reported that while the water had been
turned off, there was three inches of water in the basement. He stated
that the water has now been shut off at the meter. Several Council
members expressed concern about the items that were removed from the
house, and City Attorney Andrews reported that he had understood from
earlier discussion that the house had been earmarked for demolition and
that Mr. Hettich had been told he could remove those things which could
be used in his new house. He reported that it has cost the City $35,000
to acquire the Hettich property by condemnation. Councilman Hinman
inquired if that piece of property could be traded for the Chamber of
Commerce property to be used for their new building. City Attorney
Andrews stated that he did not believe the City should consider trading
the Hettich property or using it for anything other than a parking lot.
An Ordinance amending the 1978 budget, appropriating, transferring and
reappropriating money within and among various funds and accounts, having
been read by title only at this meeting and a report having been requested
for a listing of the purchases), was laid on the table for one week or
until Tuesday, May 30, 1978.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to refer to the City Manager,
Petition No. 921 filed by Harry B. Wilson and others, for protesting a
Tavern being allowed to open at 1402 Fruitvale: carried, Beauchamp,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Sparling
absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Lee, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of
4:10 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Sparling absent.
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