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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1974 Business Meeting and Adjourned Meeting 08/16/1974 1 pp AUGUST 12, 1974 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room 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, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Councilman Brown gave a status report on the shipping of the trolleys, which are expected to arrive in September. The Mayor mentioned that the Human Rights Commission has set a Hearing for August 31, 1974, and have a Task Force, which would investigate the problems surrounding the closure of the Super Duper Market. City Attorney Andrews discussed two cases facing court action con- cerning Group Homes. The first case concerns a Group Home for children on West Yakima Avenue, wherein the Board of Adjustment ruled that the occupants should not be permitted to live there. A trial date has been set for September 24, 1974. A second case concerns the Spring Acres Home for retarded children at 1412 West Chestnut. The surrounding property owners protested the occupancy of the home, but the Board of Adjustment ruled in favor of permitting such a use. The case will be heard in Superior Court on a trial date yet to be set. Depending on the action taken by the Court, the Council may be in a position to change legislation governing the occupancy of such homes, however, specific de- finitions will be required before any chancres can be effected. Councilman Rich expressed concern that attention be given to excluding possible discriminatory regulations against foster care homes, which are different than other Group Homes. Some assurance should be given rJQt to jeopardize this type of use. Councilman Schussler felt that some consideration should be given as to when conditional land use permits are granted, which would distinguish between Boarding Houses, Fraternities, Sororities or other types of Group Homes. Councilman Schussler favored licensing them in R-3 or M Zones, but not in R-1 and R-2, Residential. This may require an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would eliminate present inconsistencies. Councilman Rich indicated he would like to see separate categorical definitions for each type of "Group Home." After discussion on these remarks, the Council agreed that enacting legislation should be deferred until the cases before the Court have been adjudicated. In the interim, Council consensus was to ask Staff to prepare a separate definition for each type of Group Home, for consideration after Court hearings. 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 Manager McMicken. The minutes of the previous meeting of August 5, 1974, having been read by two Councilmen, Mayor Broad noted a correction to be made and indicated the minutes would be signed at the next regular meeting. This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 820, filed by Jack Teitenberg and others, requesting vacation of a portion of Pierce Street, City Manager McMicken referred to the letter received from Mr. Teitenberg's Attorney, dated August 8, 1974, requesting a 90-day postponement to facilitate further planning. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Schussler that this Hearing be continued to November 11, 1974: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. 136 AUGUST 12, 1974 It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3164, fixing September 9, 1974 as the date for Hearing on Petition ; No. 823, for vacation of a portion of Garrett Street, be passed: :carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. 'RESOLUTION NO. D-3164, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for Hearing on a Petition for the vacation of a portion of street in the City of Yakima, Washington. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Resolution 1No. D-3165, authorizing the execution of an agreement with Yakima lCounty for Emergency Employment Act Funds to hire three Irrigation !Installers for City Parks, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, iEdmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained that these are temporary Park !personnel. ;RESOLUTION NO. D-3165, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute ;an agreement with the County of Yakima for Emergency Employment 'Act Funds. IReferring to the proposed agreement accepting a grant from Washington IState for purposes of runway overlay and lighting at the Yakima Air Terminal, City Manager McMicken reported that the City is now ready to submit the project application. He reviewed the cost !estimates for the project, noting the breakdown in federal, state and local shares, and indicating that the City will pay approximately $19,006. He further reported that the project is virtually completed. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that Resolution No. 1 D-3166, authorizing the execution of said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad., Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Brown not voting. RESOLUTION NO. D-3166, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Washington State Economic Assistance Authority and Washington 1 State Aeronautics Commission for the acceptance of a grant for runway overlay and lighting at the Yakima Air Terminal. 1 It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. 1D-3167, revoking a permit held by Yakima City Creamery, Inc. for la canopy constructed over the public alleyway be passed: carried, 'Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. City Manager McMicken explained that the Creamery is no longer located at these premises and the obstruction should be removed. RESOLUTION NO. D-3167, A RESOLUTION revoking a permit previously Igranted to Yakima City Creamery, Inc., to construct a canopy over la public alleyway. City Manager McMicken discussed the proposed agreement with APCOA for management of the Yakima Air Terminal Parking Lot, as negotiated.; ,City Attorney Andrews reviewed the provisions found in the proposed lagreement, to include rental compensation to the City, parking ;fees, '77. responsibilities of APCOA in connection with the management • of the parking lot and responsibilities of the City in furnishing !facilities, insurance requirements and signing,all as contained in the proposed agreement. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by IMoore that Resolution No. D-3168, authorizing the execution of said agreement with APCOA, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, ;Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye on roll call; Schussler voting nay on roll call. I 1 1 17 AUGUST 12, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. D-3168, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with APCOA Division, ITT Consumer Services Corporation, to operate and manage Air Terminal parking facilities. City Attorney Andrews covered the provisions of the Parking Validation Agreement between the City and the Flight Deck Restaurant, reviewing the validation schedule as found in the agreement. He indicated that the proposed lease has a five year term. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that Resolution No. D-3169, authorizing the execution of said agreement with the Flight Deck Restaurant, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3169, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Parking Validation Agreement with Cecil A. Beauchamp and Sandra M. Beauchamp, husband and wife, doing business as Flight Deck Restaurant. City Manager McMicken referred to City Manager Report No. 223 regarding the 911 Emergency Telephone Number, noting the report and attached Memorandum for informational purposes at this time. He recommended the endorsement of the proposal for the 911 Emergency Number for consolidation of dispatching emergency services. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that the City endorse the 911 Steering Committee and the proposal for the 911 Emergency Number and authorize the City Manager to take the necessary steps to encourage implementation of this number in this area: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Administrative Assistant, Dick Zais, Chairman for the 911 Steering Committee, indicated that the alternate A, as described in his attached Memorandum, appears to be the more desirable serving plan. He noted a time projection of a approximately 1-1/2 years for implementa- tion of this number by the Police and Sheriff Offices. Referring to City Manager Report No. 225, Regulating Ambulance Services, City Manager McMicken explained that the City has been asked to limit the number of ambulance businesses operating within the City limits on a competitive basis and referred to the proposed ordinance restricting the number of licensed ambulance services. Councilman Moore spoke in favor of the proposal. Councilman Edmondson spoke to the matter of ambulance rate increases, noting that the Council should approve any rate increases. Mayor Broad questioned whether there had been discussion on the control of rates. Councilman Brown asked whether other cities approved rate changes and spoke to the matter of controlling the rates,since the number of businesses are being restricted. After due discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the staff research the matter of approving rate changes and that a report be brought back in a couple of weeks. Present and speaking to this matter was Mr. Cliff McCargar, Yakima Ambulance. City Manager McMicken indicated that Item No. 12 on the Agenda, License Fees for Bowling Alleys, would be deferred for two weeks. Referring to the appeal by Autotronics Systems, Inc. of the Planning Commission's denial of a request for water and sewer connection to the Fill-Em-Fast Service Station, 1705 West Lincoln Avenue, Assistant Planner, John Haddix, reviewed the background on this matter and past action taken by the Planning Commission whereby the request was denied. AUGUST 12, 1974 - - - He reviewed the Staff's recommendation for denial, based on past findings. The business was previously advised that a commercial zoning would be in opposition to the City's General Plan. Mr. Haddix indicated that the applicant desires a connection since the utilities are located nearby and the connections are necessary in meeting health and fire codes. City Manager McMicken questioned, why the applicants had not annexed. Mr. Haddix indicated that the Boundary Review Board would not let it come into the City as an extension of an irregular boundary,noting that a larger parcel is needed for annexation. If annexed, the property would be zoned residential in accordance with the City's General Plan. Councilman Schussler encouraged the Council to practice and maintain its right to deny requests. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore that the Outside Utility request filed by Autotronics Systems, Inc., be denied: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken referred to the request for Outside Sewer Service to the residence owned by L. E. Prediletto, at 115 N. 56th Avenue and reported that an 8-inch sewer line along 56th Avenue is available to serve this property at an estimated connection charge of $656.19. The applicants have agreed to annex when feasible. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that the request for outside utility service by Mr. and Mrs. Prediletto, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Schussler abstaining. City Manager McMicken reported that one bid only was received and considered by the Bid Board on August 8, 1974 for L.I.D. NO. 997, Voelker Addition No. 1, Domestic Water District. The only bid received was from DeBlasio Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $17,998.58. The City Engineer recommending that the contract be awarded to DeBlasio Construction Company, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that the contract be awarded to DeBlasio Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $17,998.58: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance appropriating $76,000 for the Police Computerized Micro-Film Record System and including $11,776 from the Contingency Fund, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1693, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1693, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $11,776 from 195-Contingency Fund to 000-General Fund and appropria7 ; ting the amount of $76,000 from available and anticipated un- appropriated money in 000-General Fund to Account 031.521.20.64 as a 1974 appropriation for 000-General Fund. A report having been received from the Planning Commission on the Rezone Application filed by J. M. Perry Institute, requesting rezone of property_at South 16th,and West Washington Avenues, it was MOVED by Schussler„ seconded by Moore that August 26, 1974, be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker Voting aye by voice vote. AUGUST 12, 1974 City Manager McMicken referred to the off-agenda item regarding the proposed resolution approving application of certain provisions of the U.S. Housing Act, as amended,to the City of Yakima. He noted that the application requesting financial assistance for providing low-rent housing includes 25 units for aged families. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3170, approving application of said provisions, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3170, A RESOLUTION approving application of the provisions of Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1973, as amended, to the City of Yakima. Under New Business, Mayor Broad indicated that Mr. Jerry Klinetobe has indicated a willingness to serve on.the Yakima Housing Authority to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Oliver Nelson. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Brown that Mr. Klinetobe be appointed to the Yakima Housing Authority: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at 4:2.0 P.M., to Friday, August 16, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY , DATE p-/Q--2z/ COUNCILMAN , arid PIP. DATE 4 ic YNA- ■OUN ILMAN ATTEST: AP 4 , 0A ...i e ., • T Y C K •K MAYOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 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, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Council members held general discussion on various city matters. No formal action was taken. 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, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE OUNC MAN - DATE COUNCIIMAN ATTEST: ITY CLE MAYOR