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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/1974 Business Meeting 145 AUGUST 26, 1974 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date 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 and Don Schussler. City Manager McMicken and Assistant Planner Larry Wright discussed the progress of downtown redevelopment. No formal action was taken on this matter. 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 and Schussler, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Whitaker absent on roll call, Mayor Broad referred to a letter received from Councilman Whitaker submitting his resignation effective on this date. The Invocation was given by Councilman Moore. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of August 19, 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 Rezone Appli- cation filed by J. M. Perry Institute, requesting rezone of property located at 2011 West Washington Avenue, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this subject dated July 30, 1974, and August 6, 1974, respectively. Mr. Hill reported that the request is for a rezone from M-3 Airport Industrial Zone to M-4, Planned Industrial Zone and indicated that in light of the recent adoption of the M-4 Zone, the rezone would permit light industrial use of this property which is situated adjacent to the airport. He reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Staff for approval of the request, noting that staff was directed to take a close look at ingress and egress to this site from Washington Avenue, which will be done as a standard procedure. After discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1696, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning said property, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Present and speaking to this matter were Mr. Jack Teitenberg and Fred Iraola, Acting Manager of J. M. Perry Institute. ORDINANCE NO. 1696, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning certain property situated at 2011 West Washington Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from M-3, Airport Industrial Zone, to M-4 Planned Industrial Zone. This being the time set for the Hearing on the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 995, 44th Avenue and Others Paving District, City Engineer, Fritz Jaeger, reported a 5 per cent increase in the assessments due to the quantities of materials used and the unit price on liquid asphalt. He indicated that no protests were received. Jean Crawford and Teresa Duncan, being present, related that large amounts of dirt and rocks were deposited on their property during construction of this project. Mr. Jaeger indicated that the corrections 146 AUGUST 26, 1974 - - - - should be made while the contractor is at the location, but indicated that he could possibly contact the contractor regarding this. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1697, confirming the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 995, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1697, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement District No. 995 as created and established by Ordinance No. 1566 as amended by Ordinance No. 1670 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that the Council reconsider the Appeal filed by Autotronics Systems, Inc. from the Planning Commission's denial of an Outside Utility Request: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. There being no one present to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that the Appeal be denied: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Brooke Creswell, President of the Allied Arts Council, 'being present, reviewed his letter of recommendation and proposal regarding the restoration and management of the Capitol Theatre, dated August 21, 1974. He indicated that the proposal, as distributed to Council members, has been accepted by the Board of Directors and urged the Council's consideration and action on this matter. He referred to the proposal for a full-time manager to coordinate operations of the theatre and for a private, non-profit organization to handle and oversee the restoration and operational management, as outlined in the report. Councilman Schussler asked questions re the source and method for paying a manager. Mr. Creswell noted that the Capitol Theatre Group would negotiate with . the City on this matter. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the proposal received from the Allied Arts Coun'cil be referred to the City Manager and staff for further study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Barbara Temple, being present, protested the denial of a Damage Claim she had earlier filed with the City for damage to two refuse cans and lids in the amount of $12.60. City Attorney Fred Andrews reviewed the claim received and a subsequent report received from the Refuse Department which indicates that the cans were inspected and found still usable. He further reported that no specific allocation could be made as to any certain time when refuse personnel were observed liable for the damage. The determination was made to deny the claim based on the conflicting reports. It was the consensus of the Council to stand by the earlier decision to deny the claim and no further action was taken. City Manager McMicken reported on the request for a Right- of-Way Use Permit for Dwinell's Central Neon Company, for temporary sign storage along Second Avenue infront of their building. He indicated that the request includes space for temporary sign storage along the front of the building, an encroachment by overhead hoist and storage dock. He reported the staff's recommendation for approval of the request, based on the following conditions: a. Temporary sign storage be limited to 6 feet from the building; b. Storage on dock be limited to non- combustible materials; c. The overhead hoist be maintained as shown on the proposed plans. 1 47 AUGUST 26, 1974 Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, commented that the storage should be neat in appearance and should not block the view of traffic. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that the that the request by Dwinell's Central Neon Company for a Right-of-Way Use Permit, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported on the Outside Utility Request for property owned by Larry Cacchiotti at 3804 West Logan Avenue, reporting that a 12-inch sewer line running through the property is available. The applicants have agreed to annex when feasible. The Outside Utility Agreement includes Exhibit B, which limits the property to one connection for the existing single-family residence and should the property become divided, another connection would be prohibited. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that the request of Mr. Cacchiotti for outside sewer service, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance appropriating $100,000 in the Water-Sewer Fund to pay for the Yakima Area Waste Water Facilities Planning Study to be performed by R. W. Beck and Associates, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being read again by title only at this meeting, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1698, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1698, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $100,000 from unappropriated money in 473-Water-Sewer Fund to Account 473.534.40.31 as a 1974 appropriation for 473-Water-Sewer Fund. Referring to the proposed Ordinance providing for and regulating automobile rental business operations at the Yakima Air Terminal, City Manager McMicken reported on the request by Budget Rent-a-Car and Airways Rent-a-Car Services to conduct business and service to the Air Terminal as off-premise operators. He reviewed the present agreements with three fixed base car rental agencies located at the Air Terminal and indicated the agencies are not allowed to conduct their business on the airport grounds without a license and agreement. He reported that the off-site firms could not come into the Air Terminal and solicit in competition with the other agencies who are fixed-base operators, but would be permitted to drop off and pick up customers at the Air Terminal. Mr. Myrlin Ackerman, Airways Rent-a-Car, asked where he is allowed to park in order to pick up customers and asked whether he would be permitted to park in the five-minute zone in front of the terminal building when doing this. City Manager McMicken explained that this would be permitted, but for longer waiting periods he would be required to pull into the pay parking lot. Councilmen questioned the language in the proposed ordinance which restricts the number of licenses to be issued to three, in accordance with the availability of counter space in the lobby at the Air Terminal. City Attorney Fred Andrews explained that at the present time there is only space available for three licensed operators. Councilman Schussler suggested that the language be changed to provide for licenses to be issued depending on availability of counter space, but without the reference to a specific number, in the event that more are added in the future. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Rich that the proposed Ordinance be referred back to the staff for redrafting: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Scussler voting aye by voice 148 AUGUST 26, 1974 vote. Also present and speaking to this matter were Mr. Ron Gentry, National Car Rentals, and Mr. Wikstrom, Wikstrom Motors. In accordance with action taken at the previous meeting regarding Boise Cascade truck traffic, as presented by Mark Anderson, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1699, reducing the speed limit on North 8th Street, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1699, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; repealing Subsection 9.75.010 (c) (21) of the City of Yakima Code regulating speed on a portion of 8th Street; and declaring an emergency. A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on August 20, 1974, by Cecil Hill, 1702 South 7th Avenue in the amount of $32.39 for damages to his property by a City Refuse truck, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Brown that Resolution No. D-3173, congratulating Yakima's sister city in Japan upon their celebration of the 100th anniversary of planting apples in Japan, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3173, A RESOLUTION congratulating Amori Prefecture upon their celebration recognizing the 100th anniversary of planting apples in Japan, on September 3, 1974. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3174, recognizing Women's Equality Week, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3174, A RESOLUTION declaring and recognizing the week of August 26, 1974, as Women's Equality Week in the City of Yakima, Washington. Referring to an off-agenda item regarding school crossing signaling, City Manager McMicken referred to the recommendation for reconsideration of the Council's earlier action taken re advance warning systems for school pedestrian crossings. Mr. Ken Cottingham showed slides of pedestrian crossings implemented in Seattle, which control traffic on the main street by a signal system which is activated by push buttons at the pedestrian crossing. Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, reviewed the Council's earlier decision to install flashing amber lights at pedestrian school crossings throughout the City, but recommended a delay in their implementation to allow for approval of the new system I/ in Seattle by the National Advisory Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. He reported that the Federal Highway Administration is being requested to adopt this signalization design in the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Mr. Stark reviewed his Memo on this subject dated August 23, 1974, recommen-1 ding-that the City implement the new signaling concept if approval is received. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the Council reconsider its earlier action on school crossing signals and instead install pedestrian activated signals as soon as approval is received from the State Highway and National Manual Committee,and that if the City does not receive a reply in six months on this matter, that the City go ahead with this project on its own: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken referred to the AUGUST 26, 1974 1 Minutes of the Safety Council Meeting dated August 21, 1974, 1 which endorsed this action. 1 City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and I considered for the North First Street Sewage Lift Station 1 Conversion to Pumps on August 22, 1974, as follows: 1 Ecodyne Corporation, Smith and Loveless Division, Lenexa, Kansas $8,533.35 Picatti Brothers, Yakima $10,837.05 1 The City Engineer recommending that the bid be awarded to the Ecodyne Corporation who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the ! bid be„awarded to the Ecodyne Corporation in the amount of $8,533.35 and that the City Manager be authorized to enter 1 into contract with said contractor: carried, Broad, Brown, 1 Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. City_Manager McMicken reviewed his.City Manager Report No. 227 entitled County Building Inspection Services -- Supplemental Report. He indicated that the revised plan as presented in I this report is acceptable to the County and that the program I would be implemented on a trial basis with a report after a 90 day period. He indicated that if this proposal meets with 1 Council approval, a revised agreement will be prepared for execution. He reported that the program would begin September 1, 1974. It was the consensus of the Council that the appropriate legislation be prparedo provide for execution of the revised 1 agreement. There being no further business to come before the Council, 1 it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this meeting be adjourned at 5:35 P.M. to Friday, August 30, 1974 at the hour of 12:00 Noon to then meet in the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Alf READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY .1/ , DATE cf% NC ILMAN 1 ia COUNCILMAN 1 I ATTEST: 1 . Ir / 011119 / CITY C R 1‹ Z12—I MAYOR 1 1 1