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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/1976 Business Meeting 256 JUNE 28, 1976 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the Conference Room in Yakima City Hall. Council members present at the meeting were Mayor Betty Edmondson, Ralph Holbrook, Pete Moore, Nadine Walker, Gordon Wonder and Dr. Bill Simmons. Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas and„Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark reviewed alternative plans for the Pierce Avenue connection with the Council. Several alternative plans were discussed, which include: . (1) restoring two-way traffic on Lincoln Avenue between Pierce Avenue and 5th Avenue and prohibiting left turns for eastbound Lincoln to northbound 5th Avenue. In various map attachments the flow of traffic for this proposal was described, including map "A" and.a modified version in map "B", which included a 6th Avenue II/ connection. A subsequent map identified "C", indicated a proposed developed by Mr. Carl Rizzo which„showed all streets west of 5th Avenue to carry two-way the exception of 7th Avenue. Illustration "D" SbOwed:he exist- ing Pierce Avenue connection. Essentially, the traffic engineers recommended that the existing Pierce Avenue con- nection be retained with some modifications. Finally, an — additional proposal submitted by Pete Moore, identified as illustration "M" was also considered as a possible option which is essentially similar to plan "A" which removes the islands at Lincoln and Pierce and proposed a mandatory right lane for eastbound traffic; the center lane would offer a double turning option. In considering these plans, the Council conducted indepth discussion and review. Subsequently, it was MOVED by Pete Moore, seconded by Gordon Wonder that Plan "M" be agreed upon as the appropriate change in the connection. The motion failed. to secure a majority approval. In a second motion by Nadine Walker, seconded by Gordon Wonaer, alter- native "D" was recommended with the provision that the staff examine purchasing the property for the project at the Lincoln and "B" Street intersection for the purpose of widening the connection. This motion also failed with two voting for and two voting against and two abstaining. The Council subsequently determined that they would reconsider the matter during the regular 3:00 P.M. meeting. Council next considered a report from the Traffic Engineer on the Naches Avenue and Yakima Avenue signalization. The Council was apprised of the cost in order to properly design and signalize the intersection. Two alternative designs are possible which make one common intersection, bringing the north and southbound roadways of Naches together. The total cost of each alternative is $135,780 and $142,186 respec- tively. Upon discussion, Council determined that further consideration on the matter would be held during the regular 3:00 P.M. meeting. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on.roll call. Councilman Allard absent on roll call and having requested permission to be excused from this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Councilman Allard be excused: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson. 1 257 JUNE 28, 1976 The minutes of the previous meeting of June 21, 1976, having been read by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved with two corrections- . Mayor Edmondson recognized Transit Manager Bob Knight and the City Transit Division as recipient of the National Safety Council award for excellent safety performance. Mayor Edmondson referred to items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council member or citizen present. Councilman Holbrook asked that agenda items No. 18 and 20 be added to the Consent Agenda and that item No. 25 be deleted from the Consent Agenda amd be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Councilman Wonder requested that 111 ' Agenda Item No. 14 also be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that, the additions and dele- tions be made as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Ordinances and Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that ' the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) This being the time scheduled for a hearing re local option on liquor hours, Mayor Edmondson called for audience parti- cipation for those wishing to speak to this matter. Those present and speaking favor of maintaining the present limited Sunday hours for liquor sales were Reverend _Dennis Brown, 2607 South 34th Avenue; Reverend Joe Denman, 814 Central Avenue; Ross Sargent, 1011 South 37th Avenue; Rev- ' erend Paul Logan, 701 South 30th Avenue; Reverend John Cook, 5204 Cascade Drive;_and John A.. McNees, 5411 Glacier. Way. Present and speaking in favor of extending the Sunday liquor sales_hours_as already adopted. by the.State Liquor_Control Board, was Ray.Pittman,_Visitors and Convention Bureau. Mr. Pittman cited. the benefits to the ,local tourist business and economy. In response to questions from-the Council, Police Chief Jack LaRue indicated his concern that °should other cities in the valley. adopt the extended hours while Yakima retains present hours, it could create-a problem, with drink- ing drivers entering the City of Yakima. After discussion, . it was MOVED by Councilman Simmons that the Council pass the 1 proposed ordinance retaining the present liquor sale hours on Sundays. The Motion lost for want of a second- City.. Attorney Fred, Andrews explained that should, the Council not adopt the proposed ordinance maintaining.present hours, but also not adopt. the proposed ordinance extending, the hours in accordance with State adoption, it was his understanding that effective.July 2, 1976, the State regulation would supercede and would.automatically be extended in accordance with the State regulation.. Councilman_Holbrook expressed favor of extending the hours, feeling it would not have a great impact on the community,and_would be an asset to the convention business. Councilman Wonder indicated he did not feel that Yakima should remain separate from other cities which support the new hours and should go along with the State- Councilman Walker spoke ing the.hours- Mayor Edmondson indicated ihat's'he did hot feel Yakima should remain a. island, community in this matter, which could create ,enforcement.problems. It was noted that_ the hours could be changed by local legislation in then future if the.Council so desires. After discussion,,it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded. by- Holbrook that the proposed ' resolution extending the hours in accordance with state Regulation, be..passed.: Holbrook, Moore, and Wonder voting aye on roll call; Edmondson, Simmons and Walker voting nay on roll call. The Motion failed for want of a majority 258 JUNE 28, 1976 vote. It was subsequently MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the proposed ordinance retaining the present hours, be passed: Holbrook, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call; Edmondson, Moore, and Wonder voting nay on roll call. The Motion lost for want of a majority vote. Since neither ordinance passed, it was noted that the State regulations will supercede present hours observed on Sunday locally effective July 2, 1976. This being the time set for a hearing on the Rezone Applica- tion filed by United Builders of Washington, Inc., request- ing rezone from R-2 to B-3 of property located 150 feet south of Nob Hill Boulevard on the east side of 22nd Avenue, the Mayor asked for comments from those in the audience wishing to speak to this matter. Mrs. Elsie Seipp, 5201 Richie Road, asked whether there were now more definite plans for this project. Mr. Mark Strosahl, United Builders, II/ indicated that no firm plans are in hand as to what will be put on the unimproved property, but indicated there will be'no storage of building materials and any construction would not exceed required heights. He also indicated it would be adequately site screened to the east and the south (United Builders property). Mr. Strosahl indicated that more space is needed for vehicle storage. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1969, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1969, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property on the east side of 22nd Avenue 150 feet south of Nob Hill Boulevard in the City of Yakima from R-2, Two-Family Zone to B-3, General Business Zone. This being the time set for a Hearing on the appeal on the Planning Commission's denial of a request by Rex E. Sweitz to construct a triplex by special permit in an R-2 Zone, located at 1214 South 5th Avenue, Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commis- sion Minutes on this subject dated May 10 and May 21, 1976, respectively. Mr Rice indicated that the present zoning ordinance allows for six units by special permit, but the Planning Staff feels this will have a significant impact on the neighborhood. He indicated that the majority of the area remains single-family. He related that the Planning Commission feels that to put more than the required units would be over-burdening the neighborhood. He noted, how- ever, there are three triplexes in the area. Mr. Rice noted he has met the required lot size and area size required. Mr. Sweitz, being present, reviewed his written statement to the City Council containing an examination of the statements contained in the Planning Staff Report. He reviewed his response to each statement of the Staff Report as contained in his report, and also reviewed the names of five persons contacted in the neighborhood who were in favor of the project, also detailed in his summary. In conclusion, he asked that the matter be remanded to the Planning Commission. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that the Motion remanding this request to the Planning Commission, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. Mr. Lee Semon, DARC Chairman asked that the City Council appoint or select someone to meet with the DARC Committee to prevent misunderstanding concerning proposals for traffic on Yakima Avenue. He explained that there are as many traffic lanes proposed for Yakima Avenue as at the present. He further explained that the curb extensions only extended out to the parking lane. At the conclusion of discussion on this matter, it was asked that a sample pedestrian crosswalk be set up this week and a hearing on the Yakima Avenue Plan 259 JUNE 28,976 be held at the next regular Council meeting, Tuesday, July * ' 6. The test will be conducted on 3rd Street.* Mr. Bob Easting, Foster and Marshall, Inc., Seattle, repor- ted on the recommended award of bid for the sale of S550,000 Limited Tax Levy General Obligation Bonds for Central Busi- ness District improvements. He indicated that the best bid was received from Seattle First National Bank at 6.0939 percent interest. He related the recommendation of the Bond Counsel for award of bid to Seattle-First. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that the bid be awarded to Seattle First National Bank who submitted the best interest rate at 6.0939 percent: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, II/ Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard absent. City Manager McMicken explained the request to accept a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to finance the Wastewater Facilities Design explaining that ' the City will sign a grant acceptance agreement for the amount of $532,725 which represents 75 percent of the R. W. Beck Contract for Domestic Wastewater Facilities Design. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that Resolution , No. D-3545, authorizing the acceptance of said grant, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3545, A RESOLUTION authorizing and direct- ing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute the acceptance of the grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to finance wastewater fa- : cilities design work. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for certi- fication as a comprehensive housing unit for governmental sponsored housing programs, explaining this will involve no additional cost to the City as the counseling will be con- . ducted by the present housing staff in addition to the Landlord/Tenant Counseling. He further explained that this will allow the City's Housing Division to work with families who are about to default on mortgages and will include counseling in the areas of landlord/tenant relationships, 235-237 Default, Home Buying, Home Ownership and Home Main- , tenance Workshops. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3546, authorizing the filing of said application, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3546, A RESOLUTION authorizing and direc- ting the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a proposal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for certification of the City of Yakimas Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, Housing Services Center, as a counseling agency. City Manager McMicken reviewed the Revised Budget in the amount of $1,578,387, for the Bicentennial Pavilion dated = May 18, 1976, indicating furnishings have been increased to $126,800 from $100,000. He further reviewed the cost for various furnishings as contained in the Budget. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that the revised Bicentennial Pavilion Budget dated May 18, 1976, be approved: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Wonder and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Allard absent. * Inadvertently omitted above: It was the 'consensus of the Council members that Councilman Moore b selected to meet with the DARC Committee. 260 JUNE 28, 1976 The Council next considered the acceptance of an Offer To Sell property at 11 North 8th Street from Walter and Earl Cyr to accommodate Bicentennial Pavilion Parking. Council- man Holbrook indicated he felt that too much money was being put into this property since the earliest appraisal was approximately S18,000 and the latest figure approximately $28,000. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D-3547, accepting said Offer To Sell, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call; Holbrook voting nay on roll call. Allard absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3547, A RESOLUTION accepting an offer to sell real property to the City for Bicentennial Pavilion Parking Facilities. II/ *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3548, authorizing the City to declare the house at 11 N. 8th Street as surplus property and selling at auction, be passed: carried, Edmondson, ,Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3548, A RESOLUTION declaring property to be surplussed and authorizing and directing its sale at public auction. City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manager Report #276 entitled Downtown Parking Control System. Councilman Wonder questioned whether this report was a guideline or indicates staff acceptance of the proposal without public input. Mr. Phil Johnson, commented on the report, explaining that Lot No. 1 indicates a need for many monthly patrons according to the questionnaire results. Councilman Wonder cited a need for more information and wondered if the subject could be discussed in a future Study Session. City Manager McMicken indicated that it is just a preliminary report at this point and no decision need be made at this time. Director of Management and Budget Chuck Rains discussed with the Council City Manager Report No. 277 regarding revisions to the City's position reclassification and pay plans along with the Civil Service Commission Minutes dated May 13 and May 28, 1976, respectively. Mr. Rains explained that the City is going through a two-year phase of reviewing classi- fications and making appropriate adjustments, such as those discussed in the report. It was the consensus of the Coun- cil that the appropriate adjustments should be considered at budget time in linewith the total budget picture. No further action was taken at this time. The Council next considered the matter of the Pierce Avenue Connection. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the City implement Plan "A" or Plan "M": Holbrook and Moore voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting nay by voice vote. Allard absent. The Motion failed for want of a majority vote. Dave Vargas explained that Plan "D" would essentially represent the present route. After futher discussion it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that the City implement Plan "D", but include that staff proceed with a study of acquiring the triangle property on the corner. It was subsequently MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that the Motion be amended to include a pedestrian crossing on the south side of 7th Avenue at Pierce on the south side of the divider: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Allard absent. It was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that the Motion be further amended to include a crossing at "B" and 6th Avenue with a pedestrian signal installed at this location synchronized with the 2611_ JUNE 28, la76_ traffic at "B" and 5th Avenue: carried, Edmondson, Hol- brook, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote; Moore and Wonder voting nay by voice vote. The Motion, as amended, then carried with Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote; Moore and Wonder voting nay by voice vote. Allard absent. It was also requested that staff investigation include property fronting on Lincoln owned by Mr. Carl Rizzo. Those present and speaking in opposition to the present Pierce connection was Mrs. Free- land, 201 N. 7th Avenue; Ed Arnold, 1106 Jefferson; Frances Palmer, 115 N. 7th Avenue; Mrs. Frances Palmer, and Carl Rizzo, 608 W. Lincoln Avenue. Councilman Wonder expressed concern for the cost of installing the pedestrian actuated light. At the conclusion of this discussion, Councilman Holbrook requested that the staff draw up the proposal as presented at this meeting by next week so that the Council could obtain a better idea of what was requested at this meeting. The Council heard from staff regarding the Yakima Avenue- Naches Avenue intersection. Traffic Engineer Bill Stark reviewed his report on this dated June 25, 1976, and com- mented that the proposals create a situation of turning in a head-on arrangement for traffic from both directions on Naches Avenue. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that the staff investigate including Yakima Avenue down to Naches Avenue in the City's Arterial Street Program. *Damage Claims of Mrs. Robert W. (Joy) Bryan and Mrs. Augus- tina Bales referred to insurance company for investigation. *Bids were received and considered on June 17, 1976, for the Demolition and Disposal of the Donnelly Annex Building, as follows: Center Dozing, Inc. S8,568.80 Russell Crane Service 9,963.48 R. W. Rhine, Inc. 12,260.97 The Director of Public Works recommending that the bid be awarded to Center Dozing, Inc., who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the bid be awarded to Center Dozing, Inc., in the amount of $8,568.80 and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said contractor, upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. *City Hall Week Review - written report by Pat Brady, Chair- man of City Hall Bicentennial Committee. Mayor Edmondson absent after 6:30 P.M. *An Ordinance appropriating $8,000 in the Water-Sewer Fund to pay for installing an irrigation system in the City's industrial waste field, 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 Simmons that Ordinance No: 1970, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1970, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $8,000 from unappropriated money in 473-Water-Sewer Fund to Account 473.534.40.65 as a 1976 appropriation for 473-Water- Sewer Fund. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 1971, authorizing condemnation of air easements at the Yakima Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Holbrook, Moore 262 JUNE 28, 1976 Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard and Edmondson absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1971, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the acquisition of certain property and property rights for the improvement, maintenance, operation of the municipal airport of the City; providing for the condemnation, appropriation, taking and damaging of property and other property rights necessary therefore, and directing attorneys for the City to prosecute the appropriate action and proceeding in the manner provided by law for said condemnation. City Manager McMicken explained the proposed Ordinance regulating air terminal parking, explaining this replaces two taxi zones and takes out one freight lot. That leaves one freight lot and one courtesy car parking stall. City Attorney Andrews asked that the date of June 7, 1976, be inserted into the body of the Ordinance. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 1972, adopt- ing a revised air terminal parking regulation plan, be passed: carried, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard and Edmondson absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1972, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic con- trol; adopting an Air Terminal Parking Regulation Plan; amending Subsection 9.50.542 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; repealing Resolutions No. D-3484 and D-3503; and declaring an emergency. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1973, re-enacting regulations for parking in public parking lots operated by the City, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1973, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; regulating parking in public parking lots operated by the City; repealing ordinance No. 1968, enacted June 21, 1976; adopting Section 9.50.675 as a new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; re-enacting existing Section 9.50.568 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. An Ordinance appropriating $30,000 in the General Fund for administration of Central Stores, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week or until July 6, 1976. Under new business, is was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that the Council accept the resignation of Martha Cassidy from the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission: carried, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Edmondson absent. It was then MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that the Council appoint Mr. Neil C. Buren to fill the unexpired term: carried, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Edmondson absent. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of- state travel for Fire Chief Ed Carroll to travel to Port- land, Oregon, to attend a National Workshop on Fire Protec- tion Personnel, at no cost to the City, July 11-14, 1976, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that said travel be approved: carried, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Edmondson absent. JUNE 28, 1976 Councilman Walker requesting permission to be excused from the Council meetings of July 6 and July 12, 1976, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that Councilman Walker be excused on those dates: carried, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Edmondson absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that this meeting be adjourned at 6:45 P.M., to Thursday, July 1, 1976, at the hour of 12:00 Noon to then meet in the El Cid Restaurant: carried, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Edmondson absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY L'L -, Olvvj.../ DATE? 14' COUNCILMAN .DATE COUNCILMAN ATTEST: - _ iS4d CITY ' ERK ( MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 Noon in the El Cid Restaurant, Yakima, Washington. Councilmen present at the meeting were Ralph Holbrook, W.K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker, and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Jean Allard absent. Council members held general discussion on various City matters. No formal action was taken at this meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that we do now adjourn at the hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Alla" absent. Pr READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE 7 ' Ia /- 4./ .d I:a , Or • ' MA ATTEST: ( i)%1.4;v1, ‘ ArrNA DATE 1 Pi .1 L COUNCILMAN ce1 CITY 'LERK MAYOR