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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/1974 Business Meeting and Adjourned Meeting 04/05/1974 APRIL 1, 1974 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich and Bill Whitaker. At 1:30 P.M., the Council met for a Press Conference with the news media. Director of Public Services, Jack Daniel, gave a description of the, proposed parking lot walkway canopy and entrance sign to the air- port. The total cost for both was estimated at $9500. It was the consensus of the Council that another alternative be considered at less cost. The Councilimominated several Task Force appointments to review the Certificate of Occupancy permit system, which will be released publicly at a -later date. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members met in the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Schussler having requested permission to be excused from this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Councilman Schussler be excused from this meeting: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. The Invocation was given by Councilman Rich. The minutes of the previous adjourned regular meetings of March 15 and March 22, 1974, and the regular meeting of March 25, 1974, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared said minutes approved as recorded. This being the time set for the Hearing on the adoption of the proposed Uniform Sign Code, City Manager McMicken briefly reviewed City Manager Report #210 concerning the Proposed Uniform Sign Code and explained that approximately twenty businesses having signs would be classified as nonconforming under the new code. Chief of Code Administration, Newell Pock, indicated that letters were sent to each business found to be nonconforming, informing them of the proposed changes and this hearing. He explained the provisions of the proposed Sign Code Ordinance, noting those types.of signs which would be restricted. Mr. Pock showed slides to the Council of signs in both residential and commercial districts, explaining why each is either conforming or nonconforming under the provisions of the new code. He noted that several of the signs were beyond the required height and/or project out over the public right-of-way. He explained that those businesses with nonconforming signs would have a period of four years in which to remove or replace the signs in conformance with the new requirements. Mr. Pock further explained that the sign industries have reviewed the proposed code and find it acceptable. He indicated that the removal of signs advertising a business which no longer exists at a given address provides a means for upgrading the City. Those present and speaking to this matter and/or asking questions were Mr. Hal Campbell, Joe Ibach and Lou Bjorge. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1638, adopting by reference the 1973 edition of the Uniform Sign Code, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. APRIL 1, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 1638, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations, adopting by reference the Uniform Sign Code, 1973 Edition, copyright 1973 by the International Conference of Building Officials; regulating direction and maintenance of advertising signs, billboards and banners in the City of Yakima; requiring a license for sign erectors; requiring the inspection of signs and requiring permits therefore; providing penalties for violation; enacting Chapter 11.08, "Sign Code ", as a new chapter of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and repealing Chapter 5.06 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown, that Resolution No. D -3102, a Resolution of intention to create a local improvement district in accordance with Petition No. 794 filed by Mark A. Kieth and others for the construction of water mains, and setting April 22, 1974 as the date for Hearing on this matter, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3102, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. City Attorney Andrews reported that the following damage claims have been investigated and are recommended for payment: It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D -3103, authorizing payment of $250 to Robert M. Massong for damages from a plugged sewer line, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3103, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $250 to Robert M. Massong in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown, that Resolution No. D -3104, authorizing payment of $107.10 to Leo Menard for damages from a plugged sewer line, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3104, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $107.10 to Leo Menard in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. Referring to the proposed agreement with the Department of Highways to make preliminary estimates for Yakima Air Terminal Land Acquisition, City Manager McMicken explained that this agreement contains the same provisions as the previous letter agreement, dated September 4, 1973, which is now being formalized. I/ He indicated a cost estimate of $3,000 in connection with estimates on 73 parcels. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that Resolution No. D -3105, authorizing the execution of said agreement with the Department of Highways, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3105, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Washington State Department of Highways for services in connection with the proposed expansion of the Yakima Air Terminal. 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 the 1973 Paving Improvement - Schedule II - Milroy Park, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that the report of the City Engineer dated March 27, 1974, with respect to the completion of the work on the APRIL 1, 1974 - - - - !Public Works ContraCt 1973 Paving Improvement - Schedule II - Milroy Park, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried; Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker !voting aye by voice vote. Schussier'absent. Referring to the letter dated March 22, 1974, from R. S. Cameton and Company, City Manager McMicken reported that !bids were received and considered by the bid board on March 22, 1974, for the Yakima Fire StatiOns No. 1 and No. 5 landscaping as follows: May Nursery Company $14,013 1 Pagoda Gardens Nursery 14,900 Evans Nursery 18,060 The architect recommending that the bid be awarded to May Nursery Company, who submitted the loWest and best. bid, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that the bid be awarded to May Nursery Company in the amount of plus Washington State Sales Tax: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Mbore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. City - Manager McMickew_ireferredvto theiregbe'St March 25, 1974, from the Yakima Softball Association for additional ! funding in the amount of $2,000 to engage a part time Director/Coor-: dinator for the Slow-pitch Softball Association, This funding 1 would be channeled through the City's Parks and Recreation Depart- 1 ment. Mr. McMicken'briefly reviewed the 1974 budget for the Parks and Recreation Department, indicating that it is not the 1 normal practice of the City to re-open the budget during the 1 year for such requests, but that this would be a worthwhile con- 1 sideration for next year's budget. Referring also to the request 1 for additional funding by the Southeast Yakima Community Center 1 on March 25, 1974, for funding in the amount of $2,000 to support 1 additional recreation programming at the Center, Mayor Broad explained that the Youth Program carried on by Law Justice Funding is no longer in operation and that some type of teen program is needed in this area. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that the request from the 1 Yakima Softball Association and the Southeast Community Center 1 in the amount of $2,000 each, be denied: carried, Broad, Brown, 1 Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. 1 Schussler absent. Present and speaking to this matter was Director , 1 of Parks and Recreation, Bill Hutsinpillar. Recreation Superintendent, Ron Abernathy, spoke to the Council concerning the proposed application for,Federal Funds under the Older Americans Act for an Outreach Worker to be based at the Senior Citizens Center. He explained that this Outreach Worker 1 will work throughbut the community with isolated Senior Citizens, providing friendship and help to those who are not able to take 1 full advantage of community services. It MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. ID3106, authorizing said application for funds be carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore,Rich and Whitaker !voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3106, A RESOLUTION authorizing the application by the City of Yakima for a grant of funds under the Older American Act of 1965 as amended. Mr. Terry Schmalz, Attorney representing the Yakima Multiple Listing Service, Yakima Board of Realtors, and the Yakima Home Builders Association, reviewed his letter dated April 1, 1974, concerning the repeal.:of Ordinance No. 1615, which requires 1 a Certificate of Occupancy upon the,sale of a building or home, 1 1 1 9 APRIL 1, 1974 He recommended the repeal of this ordinance and further requested that the Council not reinstate Section H-301 (b) of Ordinance No. 1507, which requires that a Certificate of Occupancy be issued whenever there is a change in occupancy of a building. He noted problems with the present Housing Code in relation to closing real estate transactions, the duplication of inspection requirements by other governmental agencies and the interpretations of the housing code ordinance. Mr. Schmalz further recommended that the Council appoint a Certificate of Occupancy Task Force. Mr. Pat Nagle, Housing and Renewal Committee member, read a statement to the Council in favor of the present housing code provisions, noting that it provides a deterrent to deterioration of housing within the community and requested the Council's support in maintaining the present inspections. Chief of Code Administration, Newell Pock, indicated that of all homes inspected since the adoption of this Ordinance, only twenty-three certificate refusals have been made and noted that those persons objecting to the decision of the inspectors can appeal to the Housing Appeals Board. Others present and speaking to this matter were Mr. Joe Krieger, Bill Kinnear, Stan Haney, Joe Ibach, Jean Rich, Frank Spencer, Galord Newby, Omer Gress, Ken Sampson, Jim Speidel, Dick Miller, Mrs. Gaudette, Larry Robinson, Lloyd House, and Bill Cahoon. City Attorney Andrews explained that the proposed ordinance before the Council deletes the requirement for the Certi-_ ficate of Occupancy Inspection upon the sale of buildings, but puts back the original language of the housing code adopted by Ordinance No. 1507. Mayor Broad indicated that a Task Force will be appointed to make recommendations regarding the Certificate of Occupancy Inspections and clarifications to the City's present housing code, which will be reported back to the Council within 60 days. He indicated that this Task Force will be made up of a representative from the Multiple Listing Board, Board of Realtors, Home Builders, Apartment Homes, and two from each of the four sections of the community. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1639, deleting the requirement for a Certificate of Occupancy Inspection on * the sale of buildings, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1639, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; prohibiting the occupancy of buildings without obtaining a Certi- ficate of Occupancy; amending Section 11.20 020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. In accordance with an earlier recommendation found in City Manager Report No. 191 for assessment of water mains of 8 inch size in residential districts and 12 inch size in commercial and industrial districts, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1640, providing for said assessments, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1640, AN ORDINANCE relating to local improvement districts; providing for approval of local improvement district project plans, for supervision of work, and for determining construc- tion costs to be borne by the City; amending Section 8.12.045 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and repealing City of Yakima Resolution No. C-1051. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1641 adding a parcel of real property to Irrigation Maintenance District No. 793 be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. City Attorney Andrews explained that the owner of this property has been added to L.I.D. No. 793 by paying the proportionate share of the cost of the improvements and this Inadvertently omitted above: After due discussion, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1639, deleting the requirement for a Certificate of Occupancy inspection on the sale of buildings where no change of occupants occurs, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. APRIL 1, 1974 - - - - - ordinance adds him to.the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll of said district. ORDINANCE NO. 1641, AN ORDINANCE placing a parcel of real property in the City of Yakima on the,Irrigation Role of Local Improvement District No. 793. An Ordinance appropriating the amount of $3,800 within the Refuse Fund to purchase refuse bins and container dumping mechanisms, having been read by title at this meeting,was laid on the table for one week or until April 1, 1974. City Manager McMicken noted that this matter had been discussed at the previous meeting and City CounCU MeMbers that legislation be prepared so that these purchases can be made. An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $16,683.64 from I/ the Contingency Fund to Southeast Yakima Community Center Fund, to close account, having been read by title at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until April 1, 1974. City Manager McMicken referred to the report on the fund and explained that this appropriation will close the account. An Ordinance transferring $124,980 from Federal Shared Revenue Fund to Parks and Recreation Fund and appropriating that amount for 1974 expenditures from Parks and Recreation Fund for-Lions Park Development and improvements to other - City parks, having been read by title .at the previous meeting, and being read again by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Whiter, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1642 providing for said appropriation be passed: carried, Broad; Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1642, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $16,683.64 from 195-Contingency Fund to,391-Southeast Yakima Community Center Fund and appropriating that amount to various accounts as 1974 .appropriations for 391-Southeast Yakima Community Center Fund. An Ordinance loaning the amount of $12,000 from Water-Sewer Fund to Transit Fund and appropriating the total amount of $42,000 within the Transit Fund, having been read by title at the previous meeting, and being read again by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. 1643 providing for said appropriation be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1643, AN ORDINANCE authorizing a temporary loan of the amount of $12,000 from 473-Water-Sewer Fund to 462-Transit Fund and providing for the repayment; appropriating the amount of $42,000 from unappropriated money in 462-Transit Fund to various accounts therein as 1974 appropriations for 462-Transit Fund. An Ordinance appropriating the.amount of $8,700 from unappropriated money in the Park and Recreation Fund to pay for pickup trucks and motorcycles to be purchased, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, and being read again by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1644 providing for said appropriation be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO, 1644, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $8,700 from unappropriated .money in 131-Park and Recreation Functto account 131.533.21.64 as a 1974 appropriation for 131-Park and Recreation Fund. An.Ordinance transferring the'amount of $2,040 from the Contingency Fund to the Police Department Training Fund and appropriating that amount to pay costs for training police officers, having APRIL 1, 1974 been read by title at the previous meeting, and being read again by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1645 providing for said appropriation be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. An Ordinance appropriating $12,500 from unappropriated money in the Trolley Fund to pay the purchase price and delivery charges for trolley cars to be purchased, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, and being read again by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance 'No. 1646 providing for said appropri- ation be passed; carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1645, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $2,040 from 195-Contingency Fund to 000-General Fund and appro- priating that amount to Account 031.521.40.33 as a 1974 appropriation for 000-General Fund. ORDINANCE NO. 1646, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $12,500 from unappropriated money in 362-Trolley Fund to Account 362.546.23.64 as a 1974 appropriation for 362-Trolley Fund. A Damage Claim having been filed by the Yakima County Fire District No. 11, West Washington Avenue, for damages in connection with the accident involving a county fire truck and a car, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that said damage claim be referred to the City Manager: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, RiCh and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken referred to an off-the-agenda item, an Ordinance transferring $8,235 from the Cumulative Reserve Fund for Capital Improvement to the Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund and appropriating that amount as a 1974 appropriation to pay for Consulting services for a Central Business District Parking Study. This Ordinance having been read by title at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until April 1, 1974. Another off-the-agenda item, the matter of authorizing the application to the Department of Social and Health Services of the State of Washington for grants for water supply system construction, was brought on for discussion. City Manager McMicken explained that three preliminary applications for grants are being made, Powerhouse Road - 16' watermain, Front Street - install 12" watermain, and Cherry Avenue Water Distribution Main. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson, that Resolution No. D-3107 authorizing the application for said grants, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3107, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to apply to the Department of Social and Health Services of the State of Washington for grants for water supply system construction. City Manager McMicken referred to another off-the-agenda item, a Resolution honoring Ms. Jayne Joseph of Ridgewood, New Jersey, a distinguished visitor to the Yakima Valley, and naming her and Honorary Citizen of the City of Yakima. He explained that Ms. Joseph, a visitor in the City of Yakima and a friend of APRIL 1, 1974 Councilman Edmondson, is active in_the home and community of Ridge- wood. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown-that Resolution, No. D-3101 honoring a distinguished visitor to the Yakima Valley, , be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D A RESOLUTION honoring a distinguished visitor to the Yakima Valley. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this meeting be adjourned at 5:45 P.M., to Friday, April 5, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon to then meet In the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 814,./aiyheadAIDATE COUNCILMAN ej ../.// ' ..e/Z DATE # i r ( COUN'ILMAN ATTEST: ■'_' CITY RK A • OR) \ a ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1974 The City Council met in session at 12:00 'Noon, on this date in the Flight Deck Restaurant at the Yakima'Air Terminal. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich and Bill Whitaker. Councilman Schussler absent. The Council 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 Rich, seconded by Moore that we do now adjourn at the hour of 1:30 P.M.: carried, Broad; Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler absent. -/ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY - /77( DATE COUNCILMAN ,/ ( I 1111 DATE '0U ATTEST: 46Z.66_-1 CITY/CLERK / MAYOR