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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/1977 Business Meeting 492 APRIL 25, 1977 The City Council met at 1:30 P.M. in the Yakima Valley Regional Library and went on a tour of the Library conducted by Dick Ostrander, Director of the Library. After the tour, the Council members reconvened at 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of Yakima City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Nadine Walker, Dr. Bill Simmons, and Gordon Wonder. There was discussion regarding the Exotic Dance Studio across from the. County Courthouse, City Manager. Eastman reported that there . w ill be X proposed legislation prepared shortly. An analysis is being made of the law that will cover everything from prohibition to regulation and also ■ regarding zoning. The letter of resignation of three members of the Art Selection Committee was discussed. It was the consensus of the majority of the Council that the Mayor write a letter thanking them for their services and accepting their resignation. Council members indicated that there will be discussion later on how to proceed in choosing another Art Selection Committee and formation of new guidelines. Mayor Edmondson referred to several. letters received and also referred to the Human Relations Commission's potluck dinner at the Southeast Community Center at 7:00 P.M. this evening. Councilman Moore explained State Bill No. 2418, which would provide that every police officer would have to have eleven weeks of training before they can arrest anyone. They further explained that if passed, this will take effect January 1, 1978, and could become a financial drain on cities, expecially the smaller ones. It was suggested that our legislators should be contacted and asked - to reconsider this bill. City Attorney Fred Andrews reported on various legislation and matters that his office is in the process of preparing. I i It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Council member Walker. Mayor Edmondson announced that the week of April 24 -30, 1977, is National ■ Secretary's Week. She also proclaimed the week of April 24 -30, 1977, as Volunteer Week, as did Governor Ray for the State's recognition. Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. There being no one present wishing to make an addition or deletion to the Consent Agenda, the City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items including Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed:- carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) The Minutes of the previous meeting, have been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said Minutes read publicly, Mayor Edmondson declared said minutes approved as recorded. This being the time set for the continuation of the hearing on Petition No. 899, filed by Ed Shelton and others, requesting vacation of a portion of South 4th Avenue, it was noted that the Council received a letter from the petitioners stating they would like to withdraw this petition. They stated they had reached an agreement with Mr. Anderson of Noel $ Canning Corporation, concerning the large volume of traffic which was using the street for access to Southgate Shopping Center. It was MOVED AO 493 APRIL 25, 1977 by Moore, seconded by Allard that the Council accept the withdrawal of Petition No. 899, as requested by the petitioners: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. This being the time set for a hearing on the Outside Utility request filed by Joe Montgomery for utilities for property located at the end of North 42nd Avenue and north of Englewood Avenue, Mr. Rod Knipper, architect for Mr. Montgomery spoke to the Council reviewing the maps of the proposed site which would be called Garden Park and is designed for approximately 42 units -in a duplex type of arrangement, similar to Estee Court. He stated they have left two accesses to the site to fulfill County requirements. The Council members asked questions about the development of the road on North 44th Avenue. Mr. Montgomery stated he and his wife are willing to participate in an L.I.D. either now or at a later date. Present and speaking in favor of this outside utility request were Ann Stahl, John Vanger, and Claude Callahan, all residents of Estee Court. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that this outside utility request be granted with the following conditions: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 1. That all fire hydrants be placed and tested at the direction of the City Fire Marshal and that the system be in full working condition prior to any construction. .,- 2. That all utilities be underground and placed within 20 foot ease- ments provided by the private road. 3. That sufficient right -of -way be dedicated from the west subdivision line to equal 30 feet of dedication for the east half of North 44th Avenue. 4. That the addresses and numbering system be subject to the review and approval of the Fire Chief and Chief Building Inspector. 5. That placement and construction of City utilities be under the direction of and approved by the City Engineer. 6. That complete landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted to and approved by the Office of Environmental Planning prior to the execution of the Outside Utility Agreement. 7. An additional 8 foot utility easement be granted on the south side of property lines to coincide with the 8 foot easement of the Estee Court and LDS easement. 8. That this planned development is in conformance with County zoning requirements. 9. That the Montgomery's agree to participate in the LID when one is formed for the improvements of North 44th Avenue. Mrs. Marvelle Leita, 5406 Glacier Way, spoke to Council on behalf of the Women's Republican Club stating they are opposed to the new Exotic Dance Studio. They stated the location is of very poor taste, right across from the Courthouse. City Manager Eastman stated he and the City Attorney will be bringing recommendations to the Council on this subject next week. Mrs. Ines Rice, 4404 Arlington, spoke to Council regarding the dust problem in the development in the area of 45th and 48th Avenues. Councilman Allard suggested they look into writing some kind of provisions into the specs for the future. This matter was referred to staff. Mrs. Lance Reed, 16 South 10th Avenue, spoke to Council regarding the lefthand turn arrows painted on the streets. She stated most of them are very dim and are hard to see. She had particular emphasis on the ones by Superama on Lincoln stating that they are so light they can hardly be seen. This matter was referred to staff. 4.94 APRIL 25, 1977 Mrs. Ruth Webster, 202 South 15th Avenue, spoke to Council regarding the "walk" and "don't walk" signs for the signals at the corner of 16th and Nob Hill. She stated that the walk signal is not long enough for her to reach the other sidelof the street and sometimes the cars making right hand turns practically run over her because they don't notice the pedes- trians are walking. The Council informed her that the lights are set up so that if a person leaves the sidewalk on "walk ", they should have time to cross before that changes to "don't walk ". Mr. J. T. Lewis, 12 South 12th Avenue, also spoke to Council stating that cars ignore the stop sign by his home on 12th Avenue, off of Yakima Avenue. He stated that trucks also park on Terrace Street and obstruct the view of other cars. Both of these matters were referred to staff for enforcement. Mrs. Grayce Kauzlarich, Yellow Cab Company, spoke to Council regarding the taxi zones. Thi item was on the agenda per the request of a Mr. Stewart who called in with the suggestion that more parking could be made in the downtown area if the taxi stands in front of the Chinook Hotel were done away with. Mrs. Kauzlarich stated that she wished Mr. Stewart would have been present because she had questions to ask him. Councilman Wonder suggested the Council take no action on this matter until the downtown project is completed. Mayor Edmondson informed Mrs. Kauzlarich that this item was on the agenda because Mr. Stewart had called in with the suggestion. It was the consensus of the Council tha this matter be postponed until a later date. City Manager Eastman stated the City received a letter from Gene P. Mayer stating that if his offer of $70,200 for the fire training pro- perty was accepted with no commission to GPM Corporation from the City, it is agreed that a listing commission should be due the George Lemon Office in the event this parcel is chosen for the Section VIII housing project. At that time GPM Corporation will assume liability to pay the George M. Lemon officie their listing commission as per their listing agreement with the City. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D accepting the offer to purchase the fire training site, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons ( Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Council member Allard not voting or making any comment on this item. RESOLUTION NO. D -3674, A RESOLUTION. accepting the offer of GPM Corpor- ation to purchase real property owned by the City. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the report of the City Engineer, dated April 20, 1977, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract, Prospect Park Sewer District, be approved, the work be accepted, and payment of the final estimates as therein setforth be hereby authorized: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that out -of -state travel for Ronald Rutherford of the Garage Division be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the following person's out -of -state travel to attend the Housing Authority Meeting in Portland, Oregon, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Mayor Edmondson Jean Allard Gordon Wonder Nadine Walker Glenn Rice Ken Crawford Tom Hargis, Jr. f � It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard that Ordinance No. 2065, amending the classification and compensation plan be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. 495 . APRIL 25, 1977 — -- — —_ —_ ORDINANCE NO. 2065, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel adopting a 1 classification plan and a compensation plan for City employees; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. *It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Ordinance No. 2066, fixing the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bonds for the payment of the unpaid portion of LID No. 1009, Freeway Properties, Inc., Water District, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2066, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 1009 and providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof. Councilman Allard asked questions regarding the Director of Transportation's new position and salary. He stated he supports the hiring of females in top positions and asked what her job in Everett was. City Manager Eastman stated her position was much the same as that of Dick Zais and that she has an extensive background in management as well as boards and commissions. City Attorney Andrews stated the City has been asked to join in a law suit opposing federal ,legislation on mandatory unemployment compensation. He stated cities over 50,000 in population must pay $5,000 to participate and if the cities do not contribute to the lawsuit, they will not benefit from it. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons to join in the lawsuit with the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers opposing the proposed legislation: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons to authorize the expenditure of $5,000 for this lawsuit and to approve a person's trip to Washington, D. C., if called upon to represent the City: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. City Attorney Andrews requested the City afford an independent counsel for the court case involving the Hettich property condemnation stating this money could come out of the Yakima Center Fund. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that the City authorize the expenditure of an independent Counsel for this purpose: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard voting nay by voice vote. It was the consensus of the Council to have staff send a letter to the Southeast Community Center, Board of Directors, to obtain a financial statement. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Council member Simmons be excused from the next two meetings: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:10 P.M. to then meet on Thursday, April 28, 1977, at the hour of 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonde ; "oting aye by voice vote. 7 7/1 _ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY A / 1-,L:/ ' ° � y J � � _'� L :� DATE ` ` CtUN I MAN r BATE 5 9 i t COUNCILMAN } ATTEST: Or //e AOr ._ .lam CITY 1% LERK MAYOR