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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/30/1974 Business Meeting l') SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 in the Con- ference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Charles A. Rich. Director of Management and Budget, Bob Hilsmann, reviewed the State Examiner's Report of General Accounts for 1973, noting no major problems. City Manager McMicken discussed the Wastewater Facilities Planning Study. The Council received the Report submitted by the Yakima City- County Land Use Study Committee. Following discussion, on the above matters, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that the Council go into Executive Session to consider Ray Turner vs. City of Yakima and Labor Negotiations. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Moore and Rich, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen Edmondson and Schussler absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting. The Invocation was given by City Manager McMicken. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of September 23, 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 In- tention No. D-3181, to create a Local Improvement District in accordance with Petition No. 825, by the construction of water mains along Vendome Drive, City Engineer Fritz Jaeger indicated that the proposed installation will replace the existing system serving seven homes. He reported that the present system has deteriorated and leaks have occurred. He further indicated that no protests were received. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1707, creating L.I.D. No. 1000, Vendome Addition Domestic Water Improvement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1707, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing the necessary mains, valves and other appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water for domestic use establishing a Local Improvement District; pro- " viding for the method of payment thereof; and creating a special fund. This being the time set for the Hearing on an amendment to the Planned Development filed by Yakima Tennis Club, for property located between North 40th Avenue and the existing Tennis Club facilities, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reviewed the Planning Commission Minutes on this subject dated September 3, 1974. He noted that this request is for a change in the stages of development to include construction, fencing, and landscaping of the two northwesterly courts, paving the access road and parking lot along with excavation of the two remaining northern courts. Phase II would be completion of the two northeasterly 174 SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 courts and finally, the completion of the site development. Mr. Hill reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of this request, subject to the following condi- tions: 1. That a suitable ground cover be planted e.g.. (rye grass, orchard grass, or an approved mixture) to prevent erosion and keep down the weeds.. 2. That some reasonable date be set for com- pletion of the stages and entire project. 3. That the project not be lighted. Mr. Walter Meyer, Attorney representing Yakima Tennis Club, being present, indicated compliance with the recommendations, noting that the two courts are planned for completion by next summer and the remainder over the next three years. He indicated that the requested amendment is primarily due to financial conditions at the present time. Dick Hill indicated that the other courts will receive a ground cover but will not be completed until a later date. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1708, granting said amendment, be passed: Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1708, AN ORDINANCE granting modifications to a Planned Development Zone for certain property situated between North 40th Avenue and existing Yakima Tennis Club facilities. This being the time set for the Hearing on the proposed Offstreet j Parking Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Principal Planner Dick Hill noted that this is part of the overall comprehensive amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and is in response to the Council's plan for parking lot beautification throughout the community. Mr. Hill reviewed various sections of the proposed Ordinance, noting minor changes which have been made as a result of the previous Hearings by the Planning Commission. He reported that those occupying new buildings or changing use categories will have to meet the Ordinance requirements, but that it is not directed at existing uses. The Council discussed Section 4 of the proposed Ordinance outlining the number of parking spaces required for various use categories. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 1709, enacting said Offstreet Parking and Loading Regulations, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1709, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning; enacting offstreet parking and loading regulations for various land use categories; amending Sections 12.56.010, 12.56.020, 12.56.030, 12.56.040, 12.56.050, 12.56.060, 12.56.070, 12.56.080, 12.56.090, 12.56.100 and 12.56.110, and enacting Sections 12.56.120 and 12.56.130 as new sections, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Mrs. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, being present, spoke to the Council re problems she incurred while trying to get through traffic and blocked streets during the parade held Saturday, September 28, 1974, Mr. Pat Ruckert, Seattle, U.S. Labor Party representative, spoke to the Council re efforts to place a referendum on the ballot for the General Election in rejection of Nelson Rockefeller as Vice-Presi- dent. The Council took no action on this matter. Mr. Bill Hempstead and Mrs. Ines Rice asked questions re statements that the City will cut personnel in the next year. City Manager McMicken related that no definite decisions had been reached. Mrs. Rice requested that no cuts be made in the City's Police force. 1 SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3186, authorizing a Special Election in conjunction with the General Election to vote on the Housing Code Amendment pursuant to a Referendum Petition, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3186, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a Special Election to be held in conjunction with the State General Election to be held November 5, 1974, of a proposition as to whether the Housing Code of the City of Yakima shall be amended by deleting Sections 11.20.020 B, 11.20.030 B, 11.20.040 B, C and D, 11.20.015, 11.20.060 and 11.20.070 therefrom. Referring to the matter of License Fees for Bowling Alleys, City Manager McMicken referred to the material before the Council for consideration to include City Manager Reports No. 226 and 229, a copy of the City's present Code provisions and a letter received from Attorney J. S. Applegate dated September 19, 1974. He noted that the comparison of fees charged in other Washington cities as presented in City Manager Report No. 229 provides no indication of a standard fee. Attorney Bud Applegate, being present, representing the Yakima Bowling Alley Proprietors, expressed the opinion that this charge has been held over from previous years when bowling alleys required much more regulation. Councilmen Mayor Broad and Rich spoke in favor of the improved status of the bowling alleys. Police Chief Jack LaRue reported that the earlier problems encountered with bowling alleys have been greatly eliminated but that the adjoining parking lots do require additional protection due to the longer time frame in which cars are parked in the lot, in comparison with other places of large assembly. Mr. Ted Buller, representing Nob Hill and Min-da-Lanes, spoke to the Council regarding operation of the radar system. Councilman Moore spoke to the matter of improved bowling alley surfacing which no longer creates severe fire hazards. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that the Staff prepare appropriate legislation to remove bowling alleys from Chapter 5.18 of the Municipal Code: carried, Broad, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote; Brown voting nay by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken referred the matter of a possible site for relocation of Special Projects for the Handicapped to Principal Planner Dick Hill who reviewed the request received in July, 1973 for a land donation for a possible site location to be part of the 25% local share of costs. He reviewed the criteria followed in trying to locate an appropriate site, as outlined in the Planning Memo on this subject dated September 24, 1974. He indicated that the staff had considered 20 to 25 sites and narrowed the possibilities down to three favorable sites, to include 1) the southwest corner of 16th Avenue, Jerome and Willow Streets; 2) property on the north side of Washington Avenue and 3) a location on the south side of Washington Avenue. Mr. James Stout, Executive Director for Special Projects, reported that a building grant has been received from the State covering 75 per cent of the total cost with a 25 per cent local match remaining. He related the inadequacies connected with the present location in the First Christian Church and cited the need for a more appropriate facility, as described in the report distributed to Councilmen on this subject. Mr. Stout reported that in the past transportation has been provided and spoke to 126 SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 , the possibility of Utilizing -Cfie transportation to site No. 3 should it be used. After due discussion,it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Brown that this matter be referred to the staff for further consideration of property purchase with the use of F.R.S. monies: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. Present and speaking in favor of this matter was Father Anthony Hannick. Referring to the award of bid for Park Improvements to Lions Park, City Manager McMicken suggested that the Council at this time review the bids for the tennis courts and parking lot along with proposed amendments and this matter would then be brought back for action next week. Parks Director Bill Hutsinpiller reported that the Lions Park Project was broken into two parts, to include the interior improvements and secondly, the paving of the tennis courts and parking lot. He noted that should the paving lot go in, it will require additional work and money. He reviewed the various alternatives for completing the paving job as discussed with the School Board and Parks Commission to include checking additional funds necessary to build the courts and pave the parking lot, or turning the parking lot project over to the School District. City Manager McMicken discussed the monies earmarked for this project, reviewing the proposal to eliminate Alternate No, 1, Spray Pools, and Alternate No. 5, Benches and Park Signs and adding the other three alternate proposals,to the basic bid. He noted that there was discussion re the Davis Booster Club assisting in the parking lot project with the City doing the tennis courts. Mr. Hutsinpiller cited other priorities which could possibly be dropped in favor of,completing the proposed project. Councilmen Mayor Broad and Brown expressed a desire to see this matter go back to the School Board for further discussion. City Manager, McMicken indicated that the staff would continue working on this matter. No(formal action was taken. It was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3187, authorizing application to the State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for the proposed acquisition of a Community Park, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3187, A RESOLUTION authoriZing application for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that authorization be given to engage ORB Architects for the Community Park Conceptual Site Plan: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken quoted a cost of approximately $1,000 for the park study. City Manager McMicken reported on the revisions to the Program for Local Services involving volunteers working in the City's Recreation Division reporting on the salaries for recreation leadership to include $520 for the Senior Citizen's Center Leader. Council consensus approved the change in direction and no formal action was taken. City Manager McMicken referred to his City Manager Report No. 230 re Water Service for Gleed Area, noting this is to be a temporary solution as discussed in the report. No - formal action was taken. SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 City Manager McMicken reported on the Outside Utility Request for sewer service to the single-family residence at 1611 King Street owned by Mr. John K. Frantsen. An 8-inch sewer line is accessible to serve this property at a connection charge of approximately $386.81. He referred to a second request for Outside Sewer Service to the single-family residence owned by Mr. Douglas G. Downen at 413 South 49th Avenue. An 8-inch sewer line is accessible for connection at a charge of approximately $406.21. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Rich that these two requests for Outside Utility Service, be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. Chief of Code Administration, Newell Pock, reported on the Right-of-Way Use Permit requested by Hollingbery and Son, Inc., 215 North 1st Avenue, and reviewed the Staff Report on this subject dated September 5, 1974. He noted that the existing loading dock is used for entrance into the office and possible storage, recommending that this dock be removed from the public right-of-way and replaced with an approved stairway and landing entrance. Mr. Moore, Attorney representing Hollingbery, reported that the existing dock is still used for a storage area and that side of the building would be useless if the dock is removed. He noted that the dock does not impeed traffic and suggested that the City undertake a study to see if the City can vacate the streets necessary for unobstructed traffic movements. Mr. Moore expressed a concern for the overall problem of obstructions existing on "produce row". After due discussion, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that the Right-of-Way Use Permit Request for Hollingbery and Son, Inc., be approved: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. An Ordinance transferring and appropriating $3,000 within the General Fund to finance a voluntary action program, 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 Moore that Ordinance No. 1710, providing for said transfer and appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Schussler absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1710, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $3,000 from 195-Contingency Fund to 000-General Fund and appropriating that amount to Account 552.20.31 as a 1974 appropriation for 000-General Fund. An Ordinance loaning $5,871 from the Airport Fund to the Municipal Airport Bond Redemption Fund and appropriating $9,257.50 in the Municipal Airport Bond Redemption Fund to pay interest payments on bonds, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week or until October 7, 1974. An Ordinance appropriating $11,006.61 for professional services and miscellaneous expenses of the Downtown Redevelopment Project, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week or until October 7, 1974. A request having been received from Mr. Robert Suver to reset the time of Hearing on an appeal for a rezone of property located on Naches Avenue and 6th Street between Yakima and Lincoln Avenues, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that October 21, 1974, be the date set for Hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on September 24, 1974, by Walter Meyer, Attorney for Safway Equipment Company, 515 South 5th Avenue in the amount of $250,000 SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 for damages in connection with personal injuries and property damage incurred in an automobile accident, and by Michael Trapp, 114 North 32nd Avenue, in the amount of $140.27 for personal injury sustained at Franklin Park Swimming Pool, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that said Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of- state travel to attend the ICMA Meeting in Dallas, Texas, October 13 - 19, 1974, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Rich, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at 5:40 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on this date, to then meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore and Rich voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Schussler absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE - '7 COUNCIL ' I ;DATE \o COUNCIL N ATTEST: ..9c■■■■*- CITY C K MAYOR