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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1977 Business Meeting 470 MARCH 21, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. at the KYVE Television Station. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson informed Council members that it had been advertised that the 30- minute- question period would be first on the Agenda and asked them if they would like to move it before the hearing or leave it as is and have questions after the hearing. It was the consensus of the Council to follow the Agenda and have the questions after the hearing. Mayor Edmondson asked if any Council member would be attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Portland in May. Councilmen Allard and Walker showed interest in this Conference. City Manager Eastman stated he would have travel requests for one or more staff members to attend also. It was the consensus of the Council to think about whether or not a member of the Housing Authority should go. Council members having received proposals from Southeast Community Center for amendments to the Community Development Program, Mr. Doudna, architect reviewed the plans for the covering of the patio area for the Senior Citizens Center. He stated the $60,000 price was with tax and architect's fees. Ken Crawford, Chief of Housing stated that because of the requirements for two public hearings and the approval from HUD, the project probably could not begin until the latter part of July. Councilman Moore suggested that the ditch on Central Avenue be considered also. It was also suggested that new sidewalks in school areas and low income housing be looked at. Mr. Crawford stated he cannot anticipate how much money the Housing Authority will need for low income housing, but he should know by the time of the hearings. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the Community Development Block Grant Program Budget be amended to delete the $173,000 project of street improvements: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that staff be instructed to add the cover- ing of the patio area at the Senior Citizens Center to the Community Development Block Grant Program at an estimated cost of $60,000: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. It was then MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that staff be instructed to prepare the proper documents for the Council to consider the covering of the ditch on Central Avenue at an estimated $40,000, and the Clinic Office Annex proposal from the Southeast Community Center at an estimated $50,500.00 at the public hearings to be set for a later date. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to amend the previous motion to also be considered at the hearings the possibility of land acquisition for public housing for the elderly: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The vote on the previous motion as amended: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Wonder asked City Attorney Andrews if his memo regarding the appearance of fairness doctrine applied to all hearings. Mr. Andrews stated this is primarily for rezone hearings but will probably some day be used for most other hearings. Councilman Allard stated he thinks this is good and could apply to a lot of situations. � E 4 MARCH 21, 1977 At 8:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the television studio for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Allard. The minutes of the previous meeting having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved as recorded. I/ Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council member or citizen present. Councilman Simmons requested that items 12 and 13 be deleted from the Consent Agenda and considered in their normal sequence on the Agenda. Councilman Allard requested that the off - agenda resolution authorizing the execution of a contract for work, labor and materials for sewer rehabili- tation without calling for further bids be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the addition and deletions, as requested, be made. The City Attorney then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) This being the time set for a hearing on the revised L.I.D. in the "Uptown" Redevelopment Program, Mayor Edmondson gave an introductory statement informing the citizens of the chief purposes for this hearing. The first is to fully advise the public, property and business owners within the CBD, the City Council and City staff of the problems which have been encountered in the acquisition of the Mall Parking Garage by the City. The second purpose is to consider and determine the feasibility of acquiring the Mall Parking Garage and, if no feasible method is found, to consider a determination by the Council not to acquire the Mall Parking Garage at this time. She stated this is not a hearing on the final assessment roll in L.I.D. No. 1001, nor is it a hearing on the proper amount of individual assessments. The final assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1001 has not yet been prepared. When it is prepared, and before it is made final by the City Council, a hearing will be held on the amount and fairness of the individual assessments comprising that I/ roll and each property owner will have an opportunity to be heard at that time. She went on to give a background of the Yakima Comprehensive Plan for off - street parking adopted by Ordinance No. 1718 in 1974. She explained the problem the City has had in trying to reach an agreement with the Mall Parking Garage. City Attorney Andrews then gave a brief report concerning the status of negotiations with the Mall trustee. Mr. Andrews informed Council that the action recommended is to formally delete the Mall Parking Garage from the Plan. Glenn Rice, Director of Community Development stated that the deletion of the Mall Garage would have a negative declaration of significance on the environmental impact in the area. Councilman Wonder asked if this ordinance did anything other than delete the Mall Parking Garage. City Attorney Andrews stated the deletion of the Mall Parking Garage is the only change as the Council has previously approved the plans and specifications. Present and speaking to this matter were Mr. Jay Sentz of 616 So. 23rd Avenue, Mr. Dave Wilson of 124 So. 2nd Street, Mr. Gilbert Lester of 125 So. 2nd Street, and Mr. Les Watkins of 122 So. 3rd Street. These gentlemen showed concern regarding the small 172 MARCH 21, 1977 businessman on the side streets off of Yakima Avenue. They stated they were actually losing parking spaces, yet they were expected to pay the same percentage of assessment as the businessmen on the Avenue. Mr. Hans Skov of 410 So. 34th Avenue stated he is on the DARC Committee and represents the property owners in one of the districts. He stated he feels the downtown improvements will make the property values go up. After discussion, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 2054 approving the final plans and specifications for L.I.D. No. 1001 and P.B.I.A. for Central Business District, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. Allard and Wonder voting nay on roll call. Councilman Allard stated he voted no because he still feels that the II City could have made arrangements to purchase the Garage. ORDINANCE NO. 2054, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington providing for the approval of the plans and specifications for off-street parking and other improvements within Local Improvement District No. 1001 of the city, exclusive of that portion of such improvments generally known as the Mall Parking Garage. It was then MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 2055 amending the earlier condemnation Ordinance No. 1854, to delete parcel, lot 28 from the condemned property, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2055, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1854, enacted October 20, 1975, and entitled "AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the implementation of the City's comprehensive plan for off-street parking, for the acquisition of certain property for off-street parking facilities within the City; providing for the condemnation, appropriation, taking and damaging of land and other property rights necessary therefor, and directing attorneys for the City to prosecute the appropriate action and proceeding in the manner provided by law for said condemnation", by amending Section 2 thereof and Exhibit A thereto; and declaring an emergency. Council members then held 30-minutes of audience participation for citizens wishing to call questions into the TV Station. Various questions were answered and some of the questions will be answered by mail. Present to speak on Audience Participation was Mrs. Nina Stewart who works on North 1st Street. She stated that the taxis occupy up to 6 parking spaces in front of three businesses. She stated that often times a taxi sits in the loading zone all day. Council members stated this matter will be looked into. Mr. Drew Johnson spoke to Council stating he cannot afford the downtown assessment and is afraid he will be pushed out of town. Council members asked him to please appear at the public hearing to express his concerns. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3666 granting authorization of an agreement to pay public defender fees, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3666, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a letter of agreement for paying court appointed attorney fees. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the bid on the replacement/overhaul of air conditioning system be awarded to Central Heating & Plumbing in the amount of $32,446.47 and the request for additional $2,500 from FRS be MARCH 21, 1977 granted: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the bid on the River Road Interceptor Sewer be awarded to Armstrong and Armstrong, Inc., in the amount of $305,184.91 subject to EPA and DOE approval: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the Outside Utility Request filed by Harry Kary, 512 No. 21st Avenue, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, I/ Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that out -of- state travel request for the following people be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. a. Jim Eakin to Portland, Oregon - cost to the City of $140 to attend a Washington /Oregon /Idaho Airport Manager's Spring Conference. b. Bob Haines to Vancouver, B.C. at no cost to the City for a design school for automatic irrigation systems sponsored by Toro. City Manager Eastman spoke to Council explaining the changes to be made in the Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation Plan. He stated this Ordinance provided for the addition of a Director of Transportation, a Project Coordinator, and a Purchasing Manager. It also deletes the Special Services Manager. He stated the Project Coordinator would come from within present staff and the Director of Transportation would be from outside. The Purchasing Manager may also come from within the present staff. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2056 amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for City employees, be passed. It was then MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore to amend the original motion to also delete the position of Administrative Assistant: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The vote on the original motion, as amended: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2056, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification plan and a compensation plan for city employees; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. In regard to the Ordinance designating speed limits on certain streets, Mrs. Al Harness of 4709 Clinton Way presented to Council a petition requesting that speed limits on So. 48th Avenue be dropped from 40 MPH to 25 MPH from Nob Hill Boulevard to Randall Park. She stated this is requested because of safety for the people in the area. There are four cul -de -sacs which will use 48th Avenue as the only walkway to Nob Hill Boulevard and Randall Park and there are an estimated 50 children which will use this walkway to go to school. She stated the road is narrow with no shoulders and it is not safe with cars going 40 MPH. Traffic Engineer Bill Stark stated a daily survey of that street was conducted and 85% of the cars were going 40 MPH or above and he recommends that the speed limit remain the same. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2057 designating 4-74 MARCH 21, 1977 speed limits on certain streets and amending the Code, be passed. It was then MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder to amend the original motion to change the speed limit on So. 48th Avenue from 40 MPH to 30 MPH on 48th Avenue from Nob Hill Boulevard to South City Limits: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The vote on the original motion, as amended: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2057, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; designating speed limits on certain city streets; amending Section 9.50.350 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. I/ It was the consensus of the Council that the Ordinance prohibiting parking on certain streets and amending the Code be postponed until Memorial Hospital is notified. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3667 authorizing the execution of a contract for sewer rehabilitation without calling for bids, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3667, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of contract for work, labor and materials for sewer rehabilitation without calling for further bids. Councilman Allard requested that staff and the Police Department review the taxi stands on North 1st Street with the possibility of removing them. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 10:30 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY W �� `� �,,i,,� DATE: 13- ,'" C U I L M N `:;, '!,:...,.�,. DATE • CO N' LMAN ATTEST: -mac P1'1 CITY C. RK MAYOR