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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/1974 Business Meeting 1438 SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the 1 Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. !Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich and Don Schussler. 'Council members held general discussion on the following items: a. Housing & Community Development Act b. Inquiry for bus service to Valley Mall c. Affirmative Action Progress -- Annual Report 1 1 d. Engaging Professional Appraisal Services: Community Park #1 Downtown Redevelopment No formal action was taken on any of the above matters. Following this discussion, the Council met in Executive Session to consider ;Ray Turner vs. City of Yakima. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman 'Brown absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous !meeting. 1 The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 16, 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. 'Attorney Terry Schmalz, being present, reported that 373 petitions were submitted to the City Clerk's Office on this date containing 15,864 signatures, requesting repeal of the City's Housing Inspection 'policy and requesting this matter to be placed on the ballot for isubmittal to a vote of the people at the November 5th General Election. In view of the time limit required for submitting petitions !before an election, Mr. Schmalz indicated that he had spoken with I the County Auditor about waiving this requirement and requested that the City prepare legislation to put this matter on the ballot for the upcoming General Election. It was the consensus of the Council that City Attorney Andrews be directed to bring back the 'appropriate legislation calling for a Special Election on this 1matter in conjunction the General Election. 1 This being the time set for the Hearing on the City's proposed sidewalk program, having been continued from the previous meeting of September 16, 1974, City Manager McMicken read a letter received from Mrs. Emil Fuenfhausen, 1002 Hagar Avenue, which expressed her concern for problems and costs incurred with sidewalk upkeep. !City Manager McMicken again reviewed the procedures outlined for implementing the program which were discussed at the previous i meeting. He reviewed the options open to the property owner for 'handling sidewalk repair and maintenance costs for damage from ;both natural and unnatural causes. Director of Public Works, 'Dave Vargas, referred to the average cost figures for repair of ,a 50-foot sidewalk at $1.85 to $2.50 per square foot, again noting Ithat payments could_be made over a 10-year period. Mr. G. S. !Ferguson, 3406 Summitview Avenue; opposed sharing of the cost by the property owner. Others present and speaking to this matter 1(0 SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 were Mrs. Crossland, Mr. 0. F. Gilbert, Ruth James and Carl Rizzo. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1704, implementing the proposed sidewalk program, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore and Schussler voting aye on roll call; Rich voting nay on roll call. Brown absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1704, AN ORDINANCE relating to streets and side- walks; providing for the construction, reconstruction or re- pair of sidewalk portions by owners of abutting property; authorizing and establishing a procedure for construction, reconstruction and re- pair of sidewalk portions by the City, with costs assessed to abutting property owners; and enacting Chapter 8.76, "Sidewalk Repair", as a new chapter of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Mr. Carl Rizzo, being present, spoke to the Council regarding Petition No. 829, filed with the City Clerk September 3, 1974, objecting to the proposed elimination of parking on Pierce Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to "B" Street. He referred to the number of older persons living along this section and requested that the staff consider using 6th Avenue since it is much wider. Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark, reviewed Mr. Rizzo's initial request to maintain parking for his business establishment along Lincoln Avenue. With the use of a design drawing, Mr. Stark reviewed past arrangements for parking in front of Mr. Rizzo's business and indicated that when Lincoln Avenue extends one-way, the curb portion will be dropped to possibly provide the six parking stalls. Referring to the lack of off-street parking for the residence owned by Mr. Rizzo on Pierce Avenue, Mr. Stark again used the design drawing to indicate where vehicles could be parked off the street on both the alley or the Pierce Avenue side. Mr. Rizzo objected to the proposed locations for off-street parking, noting problems with poor visibility and harzardous conditions for backing into either the alley or the street. Mr. Vargas reviewed the reasons cited for not using 6th Avenue as a connector, as found in the Memo from the Traffic Engineer's Department dated June 17, 1974. Also present and objecting to the removal of parking on Pierce Avenue were Dorothy Williams and Kathlyn McGuire. Mayor Broad indicated that the Council had already approved this Phase of the total Pierce Avenue Project at a previous Hearing and that these suggestions have been offered from the Traffic Engineer's Depart- ment to accommodate Mr. Rizzo who is affected by the project. Councilman Moore again objected to the use of Pierce Avenue between Lincoln and "B" and favored the use of 6th Avenue. No further action was taken by the Council to rescind the earlier decision. Also present and speaking to this matter was Marguerite Hackett. City Manager McMicken indicated that Item No. 6 on the agenda 11/ regarding License Fees for Bowling Alleys would be deferred until next week. City Manager McMicken referred to the Right-of-Way Use Permit Request filed by Holtzinger Brothers, Inc., at 115 North 2nd Avenue and reviewed the Staff Report on this request dated , September 5, 1974, noting that the encroachment involves a wood platform and stairway used for entry into the building. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that this request be approved subject to the recommendations listed in the Staff Report: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. Referring to the second Right-of-Way Use Permit Request filed by Holtzinger Brothers, Inc., and Perham Fruit Corporation at 21 North 2nd Avenue, Chief of Code Administration, Newell Pock, reported that there is a concrete dock running on the 170 SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 east side of 2nd Avenue, a wooden canopy and a temporary wooden ramp. He noted that the wooden ramp should be constructed to be suitable for heavier loads. Mr. Frank Freshwater, Perham Fruit Corp., being present, indicated compliance with the condition with the exception of replacing the wooden ramp with a more permanent structure, noting the cost involved in replacing it with a concrete ramp and the fact that a permanent structure is not desired. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Schussler that Item No. 1 of the recommendations found in the Staff Report be amended to delete the words "at once" and insert "within one year": carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. It was then MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that I/11 the request be approved subject to the conditions, as amended: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. City Manager McMicken reviewed his City Manager Report No. 228 regarding the Capitol Theatre -- Management and Operation, indicating that the recommended feasibility study would focus on prospects for future events and revenues. Mr. Brooke Creswell, Allied Arts Council, encouraged the implementation of the feasibility study and requested that a consultant be appointed by mutual consent of the City Council and Allied Arts Council. City Manager McMicken suggested that the feasibility study could be implemented and the committee finalized at a later date. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the recommendations of City Manager Report No. 228 be adopted: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. City Manager McMicken indicated that the study will focus more on the theatre's use than on the management. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that the request by KMWX for all day purchase of the downtown parking meters on October 17, in celebration of their 30th birthday, and as requested in the letter dated September 16, 1974, be approved: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. 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 Yakima Air Terminal Parking Lot, Schedule I, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that the report of the City Engineer dated September 16, 1974, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract Yakima Air Terminal Parking Lot, Schedule I, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. An Ordinance appropriating $4,000 to the Trolley Operating Fund for maintenance and operation expenses for 1974, 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, 111 seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1705, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1705, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $4,000 from anticipated unappropriated money in 162-Trolley Operating Fund to various accounts within the 1974 appropria- tion for 162-Trolley Operating Fund. An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $3,000 within the General Fund to finance a Volunteer Action Program, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until September 30, 1974. City Manager McMicken x SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 indicated that this appropriation is in accordance with the agreement executed at the meeting of September 3, 1974. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1706, enacting a revised Comprehensive Traffic Code for the 1City of Yakima, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. An appeal having been filed by Robert L. Suver on the Planning 'Commission's denial of a rezone request for property located along Naches and 6th Street between Yakima and Lincoln 'Avenues, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that Oct- . I/ l ober 15, 1974, be the date set for hearing on this matter: 'carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting l aye by voice vote. Brown absent. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on Septem- ber 16, 1974, by Harris and Allen Used Cars, 1408 North 1st â– Street in the amount of $15.75 for damages to a light pole by a City vehicle and on September 20, 1974, by Mrs. Ronald !Vernon, Rt. 3, Selah, in the amount of $49.00 for personal !injuries sustained in a fall on the sidewalk, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recom- mendation: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler !voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. City Manager McMicken'requesting authorization for out-of-state travel for Newell Pock, Chief of Code Administration, to travel to Ft. Worth and Dallas, Texas for meetings of the International Conference of Building Officials, October 3 - 14, 1974, and for Ronald Rutherford, Garage, to travel to Tigard, Oregon to attend an Emission Control Meeting, October 24-25, 1974, it was ;MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. !Councilman Edmondson requesting permission to be excused from the meetings of Monday, September 30 and October 7, 1974, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that Councilman Edmondson be excused on those dates: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, 'Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. Councilman Schussler requesting permission to be excused from the next regular meeting of September 30, 1974, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Councilman Schussler be excused I on that date: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. 1 !There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be 'adjourned at 5:15 P.M. to Wednesday, September 25, 1974, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. to then meet in the City Council Chambers lat City Hall: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Moore, Rich and Schussler !voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY -, DATE COUNCItMAN ( VR st a DATE COUNC LMAN ATTEST: 7/L CITY C RK MAYOR 1