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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1974 Business Meeting f29 AUGUST 5, 1974 The City Council. met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. 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, 1Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. 'Council members met with members of the press for a News Conference from 1:30 to 2:00 P.M. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss 1975 Union Negotiations: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and 1 Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. At the close of the dis- lcussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ithe Executive Session be adjourned: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. ,City Manager McMicken discussed the turnover of Park Maintenance 'Personnel, which indicated that attrition was not due to salaries, but to health problems, retirements or job opportunities else- where. In addition, several PEP personnel have resigned to I seek better positions. 'Councilman Brown suggested that the Council acknowledge the fine 'work of park maintenance personnel both in a public statement and by letter of appreciation to the Department. The Council con- ! curred. C ouncilman Edmondson requested that some attention be given ! Group Homes at next week's Council Study Session. City Manager McMicken discussed the status of the Water 1 System Comprehensive Planning, which focused again on the Regional approach to water use in this area. He recounted the experience of two years ago when the city was proposing I to acquire the Nob Hill Water System and operate it under City auspices. At that time the stockholders of Nob Hill 'Water refused to accept the City's offer and, instead, have remained a separate entity. In the course of study for new water system comprehensive planning, this approach may be considered again. I City Manager McMicken discussed again the recommendation that the City enter into a contractual arrangement for enforcing 1 County Building Codes. The Manager thought the Council should consider the advantages of performing such services under a contractual arrangement where the City would receive full reimbursement for services. Councilman Whitaker indicated favorable interest in the project and thought the Council should reconsider its previous action. Councilmen Brown and Edmondson I expressed some reservation about entering into the arrangement. The Council agreed to wait for recommendations of the Ad Hoc ' Land Use Planning Committee, which would be submitted within • a few weeks. At such time the Council would reconsider enforcement of County Building Codes by contract. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council ; Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, ' Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. AUGUST 5, 1974 _ - - The minutes of the two previous regular meetings of July 22, 1974, and. July 29, 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 Resolution of Intention No. D-3154, to improve property by the construction of curbs, gutters and surfacing of streets in accordance with Petition No.'s 785, 786, 797, 813 and 816, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed the report of protest on this project dated August 2, 1974. He noted that other protests had been received on this date, but were not sufficient to defeat the project. Mr. Vargas indicated that the paving of North 56th Avenue had been protested out by 68.31 per cent. - Present and asking questions, regarding this matter were Helen Reihl and Dave Engvall. There being no others present wishing to speak to this matter,. Mayor Broad declared the Hearing closed. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that the proposed Ordinance creating L.I.D. No. 999 be amended in Section 1 by the deletion of North 56th Avenue: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1689, creating L.I.D. No. 999, 1974 Street Paving District, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1689, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain streets by grading, ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic: concrete and constructing concrete curbs and gutters, together with necessary drainage features; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof and creating a special fund. This being the time set for the Hearing_ on the proposed Housing Code, Council members discussed the proposed Ordinance which was before the Council on July 22, 1974. Councilman Moore questioned the provision in the Administrative Rules regarding room heights as opposed to the requirements of the Ordinance itself. City Attorney Andrews indicated that this matter can be taken care of in the period of time between passage and effective date and noted that the appropriate change would be made. Councilman Edmondson spoke to the provision found in the Ordinance for a protest to he filed with the Chief Building Inspector within ten days after receiving a determination from the Inspector. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that the ordinance be amended on Page 9, under Section 8 to read "within a reasonable period of time, and not more than fifteen days...": carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Schussler voting nay by voice vote. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that Page 3 of the proposed Ordinance be amended under Section H-301 (B) to delete the word "manager": Councilman Rich voting aye by voice vote; Councilmen Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting nay by voice vote. The motion lost for want of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Rich that the proposed Ordinance be amended on page 5, in Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), by deleting the words "Housing Code Inspector" and "in the opinion of the Housing Code Inspector". The Motion lost for want ofar second. , It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the Ordinance be amended on Page 5, Paragraph E, by striking the words "or occupant" and inserting "and occupant, if any": carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the Ordinance be amended on page 6, Section H-302 B, by adding the word "inspected" in the fee schedule for additional units: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore and Rich voting *Correction: Councilman Edmondson suggested that the Board should meet within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed fifteen days. AUGUST 5, 1974 aye by voice vote; Schussler and Whitaker voting nay by voice vote. It was MOVED by Rich that the Ordinance be amended on page 6, Section H-303, B, by striking the words "tenant or representative" and retaining "owner or his representative". The Motion lost for want of a second. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that the ordinance be amended on page 6, Section H-302, B, to indicate a $2.00 fee for each initial inspection rather than the proposed $10 fee: Edmondson and Rich voting aye by voice vote; Broad; Brown, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting nay by voice vote. Motion lost for want of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the proposed Ordinance be amended on page 7 , under Section 6 by deleting paragraph C: Rich voting aye by voice vote; Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Schussler and Whitaker voting nay by voice vote. The Motion lost for want of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Rich that the Ordinance be amended on page 7 in paragraph B by striking the words "tenant or representative" and retaining "owner or representative". The Motion lost for want of a second. Councilman Moore spoke in favor of the Housing Code as adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials, but stated he is more in favor of the Ordinance as proposed. Councilman Rich expressed opposition to the Ordinance as proposed. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1690, adopting by reference the 1973 Housing Code and providing for amendments be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Moore and Rich voting nay on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1690, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1973 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials as the Housing Code of the City of Yakima and making amendments thereto; declaring violations thereof to constitute misdemeanors and providing punishment for such violations; and amending Sections 11.20.005, 11.20.010, 11.20.020, 11.20.030, 11.20.040 and 11.20.050; and enacting new Sections 11.20.015, 11.20.060 and 11.20.070, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Mayor Broad be requested to send a letter to the City's Parks Department, thanking them for the fine job that is being done in the area of maintaining the City parks: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Referring to the application for a Right-of-way Use Permit by the Washington Fruit and Produce Company for encroachment on 3rd Avenue north of Lincoln Avenue, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reviewed his Memorandum on this subject dated July 29, 1974. He reported that the request is for construction of an engine room, housing refrigeration equipment for the new cold storage plant at the northeast corner of 3rd Avenue and Lincoln. He noted that the proposed equipment room will extend 6 feet into the 3rd Avenue right-of-way. Mr. Vargas reviewed, the letter received from this firm dated August 2, 1974, which explained the reasons for not placing the room underground or above the sidewalk. He indicated that the room needs to be located near the storage area, but that available space is lacking inside and to the north of the existing structure, due to plans for expansion. Mr. Vargas noted the recommendation for denial of the request due to the appearance that would result and the fact that the City is trying to phase out the number of encroachments along this area. He further recommended that if the request is granted, it be subject to the following conditions: IJ32 AUGUST 5, 1974 1. Existing 6 foot wide sidewalk shall relocate to the west edge of the proposed equipment room. 2. Equipment room doors shall not swing out over the sidewalk. 3. Existing roll curb along west side of ware- house shall be removed and replaced with standard curb and remaining 7 foot 6 inch planter strip between the curb and sidewalk shall be suitably landscaped. Mr. Michael Hambelton, Washington Fruit and Produce Company, being present, cited reasons for the room not being placed on the roof as called for in the original plan and indicated that it was not known at that time what type of refrigeration equipment would be needed. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Moore that the request by Washington Fruit and Produce Company for a Right-of-way Use Permit be granted, subject to the conditions listed in the Memorandum from Dave Vargas dated July 29, 1974: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote; Edmondson and Schussler voting nay by voice vote. Referring to City Manager Report No. 222, regarding the Automated Micro-film Records System for the Police Department, City Manager McMicken indicated that the City is ready to award the contract on the micro-film system, subject to Law and Justice approval. He noted that the 3-M Company had the lowest bid on the desired kind of system and recommended award of the bid to the 3-M Company. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that the bid for the computerized Micro-film Record System be awarded to the 3-M Company, subject to Law and Justice approval carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. A report having been received from the City Engineer on the completion of work and recommendation that said work be accepted and final payment made on the 1974 Street Sealing Project, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the report of the City Engineer dated August 1, 1974, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract 1974 Street Sealing Project, 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, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. The City Treasurer having submitted the Investment Report for the month of July, 1974, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the report of the City Treasurer dated July 31, 1974, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $1,500 to build a model of the City's Central Business District, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being read again by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Ordinance No. 1691, providing for said transfer and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1691, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $1,500 from 321-Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund to 000-General Fund and appropriating that amount to various accounts as 1974 appropriations for 000-General Fund. 133 AUGUST 5, 1974 An Ordinance transferring and appropriating the amount of $10,025 to pay for a State Audit and for miscellaneous payments to the Yakima Visitors and Convention Bureau, having been read iby title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded lby Brown that Ordinance No. 1692, providing for said transfer and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, !Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. 1 !ORDINANCE NO. 1691, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $10,025 from 321-Central Business District Capital Improvement Fund to 000-General Fund and appropriating that amount to various I/ 'accounts as 1974 appropriations for 000-General Fund An Ordinance appropriating $76,000 for the Police Computerized Micro-film Records System, including a transfer of $11,776 I from the Contingency Fund; having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until August 1 12, 1974. City Manager McMicken indicated that this amount has been requested to meet the bid by the 3-M Company and that the City is required by contract to provide $76,000. He further Inoted that reimbursement will be forthcoming at a later date. ! Petition No. 823 having been filed with the City Clerk on August 1, 1974, by Fay Fleming_and others, requesting the vacation of a portion of Garrett Street, it was MOVED by Schussler, I seconded by Rich that a Resolution be prepared fixing the date of Hearing on this matter for September 9, 1974: carried, 'Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. The Council acknowledged receipt of Petition No. 824, filed by residents opposing the placement of Group and Youth Homes in R-1 and R-2 Zones and the granting of variances and Conditional Use Permits in those zones. It was noted that the matter of Group Homes will be discussed at the Study Session next week. IA Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on August 1 1, 1974, by Bud and Margaret Litwiller, 921 Queen Avenue, in the amount of $43.70 for treatment of injuries sustained by Roger Litwiller at Larson Park, it was MOVED by Schussler, i seconded by Rich that said Damage Claim be referred to the 1 City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker 1 voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, 1 it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be 1 adjourned at 4:30 P.M., to Friday, August 9, 1974, at the hour I of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson , Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. 1 Moore , Rich, Schussler and READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY — 6 DATE - COU&CAMAN V\ DATE COUNCILMAN 1 ATTEST: • * AP% - - „ C CLERK MAYOR 1