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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/1976 Business Meeting 236 JUNE 7, 1976 The City Council and management met at 1:30 P.M. at the Senior Citizens Center, 602 No. 4th Street, for their regular Council study session. Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas and Traffic Engineer Bill Stark reviewed plans for the Pierce Avenue Couplet. , In general, the Council was apprised that the traffic flow could be changed to utilize 6th Avenue instead of Pierce as the connecting route between Lincoln, "B" Street and Summitview Avenue or 3rd and 5th Avenue as a north-south couplet. However, based upon some disadvantages in these alternatives, the Traffic Engineer suggested retaining the present couplet along with widening the east curb of Pierce Avenue immediately I from 7th Avenue to provide a 14 foot lane for traffic approaching "B" Street from Summitview Avenue. Additionally, Mr. Stark recommended widening the south lane of "B" Street from 7th Avenue to the easterly end of the traffic divider. In reflecting on these proposals, Council members discussed the various alternatives but were unable to reach a consensus concerning I the couplet. Councilman Moore expressed objection to the present design with the diverters and landscaping. It was his impression this was not the design approved by the previous City Council and was supposed to have been a temporary provision. Despite this action, however, the problem needs to be corrected at the intersection, and Mr. Moore indicated he was not convinced that the alternatives suggested by the Traffic Engineer were appropriate. In deliberating over the merits 1 of various alternatives, Council finally asked the management to explore the feasibility and cost impact of several different 1 alternatives. They include the following: 1. Retaining the present traffic design accompanied by modification of present traffic islands at the intersection of Lincoln and Pierce Avenues and Pierce Avenue and "B" Street. 2. Investigate a crossover for traffic heading westbound on Lincoln to Pierce Avenues. 3. Providing a one-way stop signal at 5th and Lincoln and new signalization. 1 4. Acquiring property east of Pierce Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and "B" Street to form a diagonal traffic route between Lincoln and Pierce Avenues. 1 5. Evaluate the cost of returning to two-way traffic . 1 on Lincoln Avenue west of 5th Avenue and signalization at 5th Avenue intersection. The Council urged the Manager to report back on the timetable I ! for when these alternatives can be reviewed at next Monday's Council meeting. 1 1 Upon concluding the discussion concerning the Pierce Avenue Couplet, the Council next toured the Senior Citizen Center. , At 3:00 P.M., the Council members returned to the Council Chambers in City Hall for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager McMicken and City 1 Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Walker. 94 A..' ) 11 g JUNE 7, 1976 The minutes of the previous meetings having been read by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved as recorded. Mayor Edmondson asked if there were any additions or deletions from the Consent Agenda, either from Council members or citizens. Councilman Allard asked that agenda item #11 regarding an appropriation ordinance be deleted from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. City Attorney Andrews read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the Consent Agenda items as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Those paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one Motion without futher discussion.) This being the time for audience participation, Mr. Carl Rizzo, 608 West Lincoln, asked questions re the status of the Council's decision on the Pierce Avenue connection and Lincoln-"B" Couplet. He again cited the increase in traffic and number of accidents in the area since the installation of the traffic diverters. Mr. Rizzo suggested that a revised traffic pattern should carry traffic once again to 5th Avenue or 6th Avenue as in the past. He asked that the Council please come to a decision soon on this matter. Mayor Edmondson indicated the staff has been asked to further investigate alternatives and when a report is received back, Mr. Rizzo will be notified. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3532, declaring and adopting a policy requiring compensation on the vacation of a public street or alley, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3532, A RESOLUTION declaring and adopting the policy of the Yakima City Council to require compensation to the City on the vacation of any public street or alley in the City of Yakima. City Manager McMicken asked for a review from Airport Manager Jim Eakin of Airport Security as it affects general aviation pilots. Mr. Eakin reviewed the steps taken to implement airport security at the Yakima Air Terminal since 1972, in accordance with federal requirements. Mr. Eakin noted that there is a problem at our Airport in separating the general aviation areas from the commercial aviation aircraft area. He indicated that the Airport could be fined $1,000 for violation of the security ordinance. He reviewed an incident which occured at the airport when a pilot entered a restricted area and was issued a citation by the Yakima Airport Security guard. He indicated that though the citation was signed, the violator did not appear in court and did not respond to Summons and is now faced with a bench warrant. Police Chief Jack LaRue also reviewed the steps which were followed in issuing the particular citation and the subsequent status of this matter. Mr. Eakin stressed the importance of enforcing airport security since a large fine could be incurred by violation of the airport security requirements and compliance is reviewed by the Federal Government. *A report having been received from the City Engineer on the completion of work and recommending that said work be accepted and final payment made on LID No. 1006, Cascade Vista Sewer District, Schedules I and III, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the report of the City Engineer dated June 3, 1976 with respect to the completion of work on public works contract LID No. 1006, Cascade Vista Sewer District, Schedules I and III, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein 238 JUNE 7., 1976 set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll ; call. *Bids were received and considered on May 13, 1976 for the City Shop Fuel Dispenser Island Canopy as follows: • Zimmerman Construction Company -,----- $11,468.10 Structures, Inc. ' I — $12,236.70 The Director of Public Works recommending that the bid be awarded to Zimmerman Construction Company who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the bid be awarded to Zimmerman Construction Company in the amount of $11,468.10 and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said contractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, 1 Simmons', Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call: I *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the Outside Utility Request for sewer service to property owned by Mitchell and Frampton Construction Company at 1712 South 7th Avenue be • granted: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *An appeal having been received from Rex E. Sweitz on the Planning 1 Commission's denial of a Special Permit to construct a triplex • at 1214 So. 5th Avenue, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that June 28, 1976 be the date for hearing on this matter: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $2,900 within the General Fund to pay for a citizen survey in connection with a transportation study, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No. 1960, providing ! for said' appropriation, be passed: carried,. Allard, Edmondson, 1 Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained this appropriation, indicat- 1 ing that in mid-June a citizen survey will be conducted to identify ; transportation problems within the Yakima Metropolitan Transportation Study boundary. The City has been requested to provide temporary 1 help which will include employment of 10 persons with a total combined salary of $2,900. All appropriated money will be reimbursed by the Yakima County Conference of Governments from I monies allocated to conduct Transportation Planning for the Yakima Metropolitan Area. 1 ' ORDINANCE NO. 1960, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $2,900 , i from unappropriated monies in 000-General Fund to Account 021.517. 80.11 as a 1976 appropriation for 000-General Fund. 1 An Ordinance appropriating $20,150 in the City Shops Fund, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on ' 1 the table for one week or until June 14, 1976. City Manager McMicken reviewed the purpose for this appropriation in accordance 1 with a report from the Director of Public Works, to include the Fuel Island Canopy at $11,500, high pressure cleaning system at $7,000, furnishings and-equipment $1,650. He further explained 1 that the fuel island canopy was deleted from the original shop bid in order to retain $13,000 for contingencies during its 1 construction. Upon litigation settlement earlier this year, the City had a cash balance of $21,019.51 in the City Shops I Fund. The furnishings and equipment include lunch room chairs at $487, the Director's office furniture (desk, chair, table, and fileLat $778 and flagpole lighting at $375. • 1 1 239 JUNE 7, 1976 Director of Public Dave Vargas discussed the proposed ordinance establishing irrigation rates for Fruitvale Canal users explaining that the original recommendation was $20 per acre, but after having checked with other canal companies and customers who appeared at the public hearing on March 22 of this year, his department recommends $12.50 to pay increasing costs of maintenance and operation of the canal. Mr. Vargas explained this takes in about 100 customers and only two agreements regarding rights to water from this canal have been found. City Attorney Andrews also indicated that documents outlining legal rights to use of this ditch are scarce. Council asked that Mr. Vargas write a letter to those with agreements, indicating the City will honor these agreements. Mr. Vargas indicated he would write the letter. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 1961, establishing said irrigation water rates for Fruitvale Canal users, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1961, AN ORDINANCE pertaining to public services and utilities; establishing an irrigation water use and service fee for water supplied from the Fruitvale Canal; adopting Section 7.28.025 as a new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance 1962, fixing the time of delinquency and providing for the ' issuance of bonds for the payment of the unpaid portion of LID #1002, South First Street Sewer, Russell Lane to Lindy ; Lane, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, = Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1962, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 1002, and providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof. = City Manager McMicken discussed the request from Mental Health Services for one year's funding beginning July 1, 1976 in ' the amount of $40,000, explaining that their exists $200,000 in uncommitted monies available, but many requests for funding have been received from various agencies. He suggested-that the City consider a grant to Yakima County and let them evaluate and program social and health services. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this matter be considered further at the Council's Thursday luncheon. *A report having been received from the Planning Commission on the rezone application filed by United Builders of Washington, I/ Inc. for property at West Nob Hill and Prasch Avenue, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that June 28, 1976 be the date set for hearing on this request: carried, Allard, ! Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. At 4:25 P.M., it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that the Council enter into Executive Session to consider a pending law suit on the Walnut Street Underpass: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 240 JUNE 7, 1976 - . Following the Executive Session, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that this meeting be adjourned at 4:45 P.M. to Thursday, ' June 10, 1976 at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder fins ay b voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY d',"!4;;It;(■?;-% DATE 0/64 4giar DATE OUNC IN ■ ATTEST: I - • - 1 I I ." CITY CLE; 0 r MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn Restaurant, Yakima, Washington. 'Councilmen present at the meeting were Jean R. Allard, Mayor Betty L. 'Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Betty Edmondson asked the Council their pleasure with respect to sponsoring a ballot proposition for a constitutional convention. After some consideration it was MOVED by Nadine Walker, seconded ■ by Bill Simmons that the Council go on record as supporting the ballot proposition to establish a constitutional convention for the purpose of redrafting a new constitution. Motion carried by voice vote. (Four ayes; one abstention and two absent). A discussion was held on the status of Federal Revenue Sharing for 1976 and 1977, with particular attention being given to the ;request by Mental Health Services of Yakima for an additional 1$40,000 Revenue Sharing Funds for next year. Council consensus was to defer funding of the program at this time, but to contact '1,Yakima County for the purpose of examining their role in supporting ! 'social programs of this nature, whereby the City may contribute 'a lump sum amount to be distributed on a priority basis. It was subsequently MOVED by Bill Simmons, seconded by Ralph Holbrook. to enter into an executive session to discuss the settlement of a law suit concerning the Walnut Underpass Project. On concluding the.-executive session, it was MOVED by Ralph Holbrook, 'seconded by Gordon Wonder that we do now adjourn at the hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Ho14-.ok, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ■ . , 1READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY A' / 4 DATE10%..al- COUN 'MAN ■ . AhiLimiAt ,LAA6margOATE COUNC MAN ATTEST: c OP Iddrogla:" CITY CLER / , MAYOR