Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1975 Business Meeting 44) 4.);) JULY 28, 1975 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, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don Schussler and Dr. Bill Simmons. City Manager McMicken discussed the Yakima County COG Four-Year Program, covering the elements of General Ad- ministration and Management, Physical Resource Planning, Human Resource Planning and Intergovernmental Coordination. Council members were given copies of the COG's Work Program Narrative for the Fiscal Year 1976. City Manager McMicken discussed the Yakima Wastewater Facilities Planning Study, specifically in connection with the agreement for sewer service as proposed by Yakima County Public Works Director Harold Sweet. In considering this matter, the City Manager expressed some concern of the City assuming complete responsibility for regional sewer service and suggested instead that the "Metro" option be given some further consideration by the Council as far as management of the regional sewer system. After some discussion, the Mayor suggested that the City Council meet with the Department of Ecology and R. W. Beck and Associates to discuss the regional sewer alternatives as they may affect both the City and County. Council members next considered a request from Herb West, Executive Director of Yakima County Commission on Alco- holism to utilize a portion of the Yakima City Jail for a pre-detox holding and screening unit. The Alcohol Commission has received a grant of $100,000 for personnel and capitol equipment assistance and have requested that the City provide: pick up and delivery of the public intoxicant; space in the City jail; utility and janitorial service; two-way radio communications and future limited modification of jail space. In considering this matter, the City Manager and Chief of Police indicated that they saw no immediate problem with the request and that the City could readily meet these requests. The Chief, however, did express some concern over the use of police radio frequency. Councilmen Moore and Simmons expressed concern that the Alcohol program would only run on an 8-hour basis and that the problem would still persist for the remaining 16-hour period. Furthermore, the Council would like to have some estimate of what future modification of jail space may be necessary. The Mayor suggested that Herb West be invited in to discuss this request further with the Council. Director of Management and Budget, Chuck Rains, discussed the preliminary Forecast '76 for the Management and Budget Department. The focus of attention in 1976 in this department will be to: a. Dispose of records allowed by the State Archivist. b. Conduct a comprehensive city-wide records inventory. c. Develop improved program in Management and Budget structures. d. Conduct a space utilization study. e. Review current equipment management and utilization practices. f. Insure compliance with the Public Disclosure Law in all departments. g. Review the Management Compensation Plan. h. Conduct selected analysis of City services for cost-effective- ness. Mr. Rains discussed in further detail the forecasted activities for the Management and Budget divisions of City Hall, Data Processing, Personnel, Purchasing, Records and Animal Control, Safety and Training, Treasurer's Office and Utility Accounting. 4,36 JULY 28, 1975 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, Schussler, Simmons, and City Manager McMicken present on roll call. Councilmen Edmondson and Jarms ;absent on roll call, having been excused at the previous meeting. 1 The Invocation was given by Councilman Simmons. The minutes of the previous meeting of July 21, 1975, having been ;duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present 1 wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared said minutes approved as recorded. I This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application filed by Ray K. and Nelda Embree and Perry G. and Mable P. Hayes, irequesting rezone of property located at the southwest corner of 56th and Summitview Avenues, Principal Planner Dick Hill reviewed' the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes dated June 19 and July 1, 1975, respectively. He explained that the 1 lapplicants request rezone of the vacant property from R-3, Multiple-, ;Family Zone, to Planned'Development Zone, for purposes of constructing la community shopping center. Mr. Hill reviewed the history of 1 this request, as found in the Staff Report, explaining that the 1 ;staff now recommends approval based on the appropriate revisions to the site plan which incorporates items suggested by the staff and Planning Commission, to include the following: I . 1. Alignment of driveways along Summitview with those of the Chalet Mall where possible; I 1 2. Relocation of the driveway along 56th Avenue fur- : [ ther south along the south boundary line to better ; facilitate east-west access to the interior of the I Planned Development; I 3. Indication of existing sidewalks around the peri- meter of the property; 4. Indication and location of fire hydrants around I the property in coordination with the requirements of the Engineering and Fire Departments; I 1 5. Indication and location of height and material ; 1 of a perimeter fence proposed on the south pro- ; 1 perty line from the western edge to 56th Avenue; 6. Labeling of all proposed plant material; 1 7. Devotion of at least four percent of the indi- cated parking area to landscaping; 8. Development of the irrigation plans for the l I site; 9. Indication of the type of materials proposed l for parking areas and curbs. 1 The plan includes retail business and perhaps office use. Approxi- mately 200 parking spaces will be provided. An Easement Deed has been granted for the southern portion of the property and southern property owners wish the slatted 6-foot cyclone fence ;installed prior to construction on this site. Mr. Embree agrees Ito these requests. Mr. Darrell Bastian, 803 Hoge Building, Seattle, lattorney representing the applicants, indicated the agreement 'with the requirements of the Planning Staff and Planning Commission land those of the neighborhood for additional fencing. Mr. Willard IToliver, 110-B North 56th Avenue, indicated no opposition to this ;revised plan. Mr. Robert Brown, 110 1/2 North 56th Avenue, indicated 1 I 1 , . 4:37 JULY 28, 1975 agreement with the plan as long as the cyclone fence is installed before construction begins. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1819, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning said property, be passed: carried, Broad, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Councilman Brown not voting due to a conflict of interests. Councilmen Edmondson and Jarms absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1819, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 56th Avenue and Summitview in the City of Yakima from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone, to Planned Development Zone. This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 853, filed by Douglas A. Fellows and C. R. Sonnabend, requesting vacation of a portion of cul-de-sac on Fellows Drive, Assistant Planner John Haddix reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this subject dated June 24, and July 1, 1975, respectively. He indicated that the petitioners earlier requested vacation but withdrew when informed it would be a violation of City Code. Since that time they have replatted the subdivision and joined sections of Lot 6 to their respective properties, preventing the creation of a land-locked lot. No opposition was received from affected utility companies or City departments. The Planning Staff and Planning Commission re- commend approval of this request. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1820, providing for said vacation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1820, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of a portion of street right-of-way in the City of Yakima, Washing- ton. At this time Mrs. Betty Ratcliffe spoke to the Council requesting the transfer of Revenue Sharing Funds from the Southeast Yakima Community Center at Work (Health Clinic) to the Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. She referred to the letter addressed to the Council from Dr. Marjorie Wilson, dated July 23, 1975, and earlier correspondence attached which explained the request at this time. She indicated the clinic has moved to continue accommodating the 5,000 patients cared for through the Southeast Clinic, which lacks adequate space. Councilman Simmons directed a question to Mrs. Ratcliffe concerning the background reasons for Dr. Wilson and Staff terminating at Southeast Clinic. Mrs. Ratcliffe indicated she and Dr. Wilson had been putting in time at both the Southeast Clinic and Neighborhood Health Services, which has been created to accommodate the overflow from the Southeast Community Center Clinic. She indicated that since Dr. Wilson had been terminated from the Southeast Clinic, she will be relocating in the Neighborhood Health Services facility along with staff members. She further explained that the Southeast Clinic has needed more space for some time. Neighborhood Health Services is self supporting at the present time, but will not be able to remain so for long. The termination of Dr. Wilson is effective August 23, 1975. Mr. Henry Beauchamp, a member of the Board of Directors for Southeast Community Center indicated that the Board has sought solutions for various problems which have arisen with Dr. Wilson and the clinic and explained the accommodations provided for the WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Program in the past, indicating this was the only request for space that was received. He indicated that the Clinic will be restaffed, if necessary, and a replacement for Dr. Wilson is being sought at the present time. Councilman asked whether the Southeast Community Center would be continuing its operations, and Mr. Beauchamp indicated that it would. Questions were also asked concerning possible problems with the method of receiving Revenue Sharing Funds by the Clinic. Mr. Beauchamp indicated 438 JULY 28, 1975 no major problem with the cash flow methods. Councilman Simmons felt this matter should be referred to the staff for information as to what new personnel the Clinic might receive and the money allocated. Mr. Wesley Wilson, being present, indicated his wife had felt administrative costs in the amount of $1500 to be excessively high. He reiterated the space needs for the Clinic. Councilman Simmons also cited problems with personnel and communications at the Clinic. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that this matter be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler, and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Jarms absent. Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, presented a status report of progress on Public Works Projects, as follows, CBD - The preliminary parking lot plans have been re- ceived from the architect. Plans will be worked up within the next three months with construction to begin next year. Certain downtown streets have been designated for FAM funds. South 1st Street Project, Mead to Washington - is waiting for federal approval on curb and sidewalk. Pierce Avenue - work to begin next week or within ten days on the two small traffic islands, utilizing City forces. 16th/Tieton and 16th/Nob Hill - responses needed from the railroad on the 50/50 share for landscaping. Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation - work on "D" Street 1st and 2nd;Railroad signals to be installed on Lincoln, "B" and Yakima Avenue. The City needs completion of the cost data. The City Engineer is working on the Yakima Avenue signals. School Crossings - waiting for 1/2 cent gas tax monies for signals, which meet the approval of the Federal Highway Administration. They have suggested a two color system like that found at "D" and 1st which is a push-button operation yellow on the main street, and when the button is pushed it goes to solid red. The side streets will go to solid red also. The City has not re- ceived confirmation from the State on this. Some will be mid-block and others at corners. Cost is approximately $60,000 and can be utilized by all pedestrians at all times. Councilman Schussler spoke to the matter of storm drain covers in reference to bicycle riders, noting that the bike tires are the same width as the cover slots. Mr. Vargas indicated that the new covers will be 1 inch openings and that work will be done on specific problem areas, as cited. - Sewer: - Lincoln and 60th is under construction and is 25 percent complete. Design of the Cascade Vista sewer and easements are needed. Portions of the Summitview Annexation sewer are in the design phase. The North 1st Street Lift Station is part of the Wastewater Facilities Planning Study, complete except for the j'Interlocal Agreement on planning and financing. TV inspection of the sewers is being completed. JULY 28, 1975 Water: - City will abandon the old line from Oak Flats and the contractor will start next week on the Powerhouse Road Line. One residence has connected to the McKinly Avenue water line. Other residences have objected to the meter charge. City Manager McMicken reviewed the proposed resolution authorizing the execution of a 15 -year reimbursable agreement with Lynn Dailey for installation of a domestic water line. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D -3359, authorizing the execution of said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent. I/ It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Resolution D -3360, authorizing abatement of fire hazards on private property, in accordance with the report submitted by the Fire Marshal, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3360, A RESOLUTION requiring abatement of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal. Transit Manager Bob Knight reviewed the proposed transit routes to the newly annexed Cascade Vista and Summitview areas and referred to the maps of existing routes and proposed changes. He indicated that the Tieton and Nob Hill routes can be extended out to accommodate the Cascade Vista area, combining the 10th Street and Adams Route. However, the Summitview route would be extended to 66th, deleting the South 1st Street Route to the Country Store. These changes could be made without additional personnel or equipment. Mayor Broad suggested that a survey be taken of persons riding the South 1st Street route to the Country Store to determine its use and effects,-should it be deleted. Bob Knight indicated this could be handled also. After further discussion it was the consensus of the Council to extend the Tieton and Nob Hill route to serve the Cascade Vista Annexation Area, but that the Summitview route extend only to 56th, not 66th, and that the South 1st Street route be maintained as at the present time. An Ordinance appropriating $40,000 in anticipated revenues to 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 Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1821, providing for said appropriation, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler, and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent. 1/ ORDINANCE NO. 1821, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of $40,000 of anticipated revenue to Account 195.519.80.42 as a 1975 appropriation for 195 - Contingency Fund. An Ordinance transfering $66,837 from the Contingency Fund to various funds and appropriating $323,837 within various funds, having been read by title only at the previous meeting and being again read by title at this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 1822, providing for said transfer and appropriations, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1822, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $66,837 from 195 - Contingency Fund to various funds; and appro- priating the amount of $323,837 within various funds to appro- priate accounts therein as appropriations for and revisions to the 1975 budget. 440 JULY 28, 1975 . _ An Ordinance appropriating $6,000 from unappropriated reserves in the Transit Fund to finance the remodeling of the Transit Garage, been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until August 4, 1975. City Manager McMicken indicated this will finance the remodeling of the old City Shops site for conversion to the Transit Garage. He indi- cated that the doors on the garage will be raised and the pit extended to 45 feet. Also a small parts room located on the east wall will be eliminated and a sliding window added. Damage Claims having been filed with the City Clerk on July 18, 1975, by Earlene Hitchcock, in the amount of $1,490.80, for • injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk, and on July 25, 1975, by Jim Platt, 1702 South 20th Street, in the amount of $5,3001 for injuries incurred by daughter Sybrina Platt in the Miller Park Pool, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that said - Damage Claims be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Jarms absent. City Manager McMicken explained an off-agenda Ordinance relating to City personnel, reflecting recent promotions within the Fire Department upon the appointment of Ed Carroll as Fire Chief. He indicated the steps were raiSed_in-accordance_with arbitration decisions affected earlier in the year and Ordinance reflects the elimination of an Assistant Fire Marshal. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Ordinance No. 1823, providing for said amendments to the classification and compensation plan for Fire Department personnel, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Jarms absent. Ari Otdinance appropriating $382,070 to various funds and accounts to finance continuation of the City's CETA program under provisions of Title 11, Comprehensive EmplovrpRnt and Training Act, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week, or until August 4, 1975. City Manager McMicken indicated, this is a revision to the 1975 Budget in accordance with new revenues available for various funds, as listed in the Ordinance. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Simmons that this meeting be adjourned at 4:35 P.M. to Wednesday, July 30, 1975, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet in theHoliday Inn: carried, Broad, Brown, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson and Jarms absent. Ai READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B 0 DATE •JICILMAN 4 0.,- ,444-4..-a-34-4../ DATE 2r_ A/ _ 7 se COUNCILMAN ATTEST: • ,LcAfizi CITY , LERK MAYOR • • • •