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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/1980 Adjourned Meeting 115 AUGUST 19, 1980 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference ROOM cf City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Mayor Edmondson reported on the Japanese visitors from our Sister City of Itayanagi, Japan and presented a picture of their Mayor Haruo Takenani. Mayor Edmondson also presented to the Council members gifts of key chains from Japan Which the visitors had brought with them. Mayor Edmondson reported she had just received from the Association cf Washington Cities Board of Directors an amendment to their constitution Which ,creates three new at-large positions; one position to represent the east side of the mountains; one position to represent the west side II/ of the mountains; and one position to represent the Seattle area. After discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to recommend Lynn Carmichael for the at-large position to represent the east side of the mountains: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson reported that a liaison is needed for the City regarding the International Year cf Disabled Persons. Council member Beauchamp suggested that Gini Heintzman be contacted to solicit someone for that position. Mayor Edmondson also reported that a liaison is needed for the 35th Anniversary of the United Nations Day which is October 24th and requested that Council make suggestions for filling that position. Council member Beauchamp discussed the traffic problems on 1st Street and Yakima Avenue intersection. Council member Doty reported that a traffic study is being done and should be forthcoming. It was the general consensus of the Council to wait until further information from the traffic study can be supplied. Council member Doty reported that the charts from the Council study day with Don Swartz are in the Council files if any one wishes to look at them. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, briefed the Council on the Urban Area Plan hearing Which was held August 14, 1980. Mr. Wright reported that ccmments were received on the Wastewater Agreement, however, very little testimony was received on the Plan itself. Council member Hinman reported that most of the testimony dealt with the fact that the people had just obtained a copy of the Plan, hadn't read it, but were against it. After discussion on the Plan, Mr. Wright reported that the hearing had been continued to September 11, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., Room 420 in the County Courthouse. Dr. Robert Atwood, Yakima County Health District, and Terri Jones, Director of Personal Health Services, presented the 1980 Budget for the Health District. Discussion followed concerning the budget dPficiency the Health District is facing right now. Dr. Atwood briefly reviewed his budget worksheet which- Council had received in their packets. 11/ During discussion of the budget, Dr. Atwood explained the different alternatives that the Health Board had suggested in order to balance the budget for 1980, which has, a deficit of $106,407 and could reach a shortfall of up to $180,000. One cf the major recommendations was to close the Southeast Clinic. Several Council members 'expressed. concern regarding the closure of the Southeast Clinic and suggested using federal programs and public health service personnel in order to keep the clinic open. Council member Crest requested information regarding the annual contribution that the City of Yakima makes to the Health District. and Mayor Edmondson requested the amount the County Commissioners will be appropriating towards the budget for the Health District. Dr. Atwood reported that the total amount the County is considering appropriating would be up to $48,000. The annual contribution that the City of Yakima makes to the Health District's budget ..is $133,500. Dr. Atwood further reported, that the Cbunty contributes. $174,000 to the :District along with $181,000 for public health and$118,000 to go toward the TB Clinic. _ It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining, prospective litigation, pending litigation, and property transactions: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. M C AUGUST 19, 1980 At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and Assistant City Manager Wittenberg and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Council member Doty. Mayor Edmondson reported that Item NO. 14, Authorization to Discharge Service Drainage Water into the City Sanitary Sewer System in the vicinity of So. 48th Avenue and Arlington Street, has been removed from the agenda and continued to sometime in the future. 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. Council member Crest requested that Item No. 16 be removed from the Consent Agenda and Council member Doty requested that Item NO. 13 be added. Council member Crest requested that Items No. 19 and No. 9 be added, however, Council member Doty stated she has a question on Item NO. 9. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that there were three more properties added to the Resolution for Abatement of Fire Hazards. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item 16 and the addition of Items NO. 13 and 19, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman 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.) Mayor Edmondson not for the record that former Council member Don Keith, recently passed away. She commented on the various committees and community work that Mr. Keith did for the community. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed this week as American Legion Baseball Week. This is the 4th time Yakima is hosting a regional tournament. The Yakima Beetles are the defending National World Legion Champs. George Kapellas, Diamond Cab Company, expressed concern about the current flexible taxi rates. He further expressed concern that the flexible fare schedule was one factor in the shooting death of Larry Linfor, a taxi cab driver, When his passenger believed he was being overdharged. He reported that in the past he has appeared before the Council requesting a discount rate for senior citizens, the blind and the handicapped, Which was not accepted. He urged Council to reconsider the fare structure and establish a standard uniform taxi cab rate and a mandatory discount rate for senior citizens, the blind and the handicapped. Mayor Edmondson stated that Council or staff would contact him later regarding this request. Council member Doty inquired What the change is in the amendatory agreement to the Sewer Service Agreement with Union Gap. City Attorney Andrews reported that the amendment is for a language clarification regarding the method of computing sewer charges for those Union Gap customers who connect directly to the City of Yakima sewer line. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Hinman that Resolution NO. D-4310, II/ authorizing the execution of an amendatory agreement to the sewer service agreement between the City of Yakima and the City of Union Gap, be passed: carried, Buchahan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp voting on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4310, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the City of Union Gap, amending the "Sewer Service Agreement" dated January 10, 1979. Mayor Edmondson stated that Council had questioned the outside utility request for 1420 So. lath Street, because of its proximity to the Union Gap City Limits. She asked how realistic is it that the area would be annexed to the City? Larry Wright, Principal Planner, reported that Union Gap doesn't have any water lines close to that area. He stated that the problem involved with annexation of that area is the County Fairgrounds. He reported that it is possible that this area can be annexed When the Sewer Treatment Plant is annexed. 117 AUGUST 19, 1980 Prior to discussion on the report on PP&L Canal foot bridge crossing for Robertson School at Richey Road Dead-end, Council member Crest requested to be excused due to conflict cf interest and he left the Council Cnambers. Denny Covell, City Engineer, reported that this project was discussed by the School Safety Committee-and they did not consider it to be a priority project. Mr. Schmidt, Principal at Robertson Elementary School, urged consideration of the safety of the children in that area walking to school. Mrs. Walter Dean, 3007 West Lincoln, expressed concern about the children who live on the north side of Lincoln and have to cross in the street. Kenneth Sandstrom, 2805 West Lincoln, - requested _information on the bridge and how it relates to his property. Mayor Edmondson stated that staff would advise him on this project when it goes beyond the speculation stage. Council members discussed the feasibility of this bridge in serving the area. There was also some discussion regarding installation of sidewalks on Lincoln, however, it was pointed out that right-of-ways would have to be obtain and it would be expensive and difficult to get them. Following the discussion, -it was the general consensus of the Council to direct staff to come back after meeting with the School Safety Committee on their priorties and also bring -some possible _alternative funding.: sources. Following the completion of -the discussion of this -item, Council -member Crest returned to the Council Chambers. Council members discussed the request for a retaining wall on 58th Avenue. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg reported that there aren't specific funds set aside for this project which is estimated to cost $7200. Don McKinley, 708 No. 58th Avenue, explained that his property is gradually moving down the tank. He stated that the retaining wall must have been an omission in engineering when the road was built. He reported that he obtained an estimate to build the rock retaining. wall in the amount of $2,572.50. Denny Covell reported on the process he went through to Obtain his estimate, taking into consideration the fact that it is over the bid Ulna. He named three alternatives to correct the problem' of the _dirt erroding and ifalling onto 58th Avenue. Following _discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to instruct staff to take this contract bid of'$2500.and work with the contractor to see if he can accomplish the task at that price: 'carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.: *It was MOVED by Crest,- seconded by Doty that Resolution No. D-4311, supporting the enactment of HR 6417 of the United States House of Representatives regarding programs for the!transportatimcf the elderly and the -handicapped,' be passed: - carried, Beauchamp; Buchanan, CannichaeliCrest, Doty, - Edmondson- and Hinman voting aye on roll-call. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION:_ supporting the enactment. of HR 6417 by the United States House of Representatives. : _ It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that Resolution No. D-4312, authorizing - the abatement cf fire- hazards on- private property, be II/ Pa - ssed carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, • Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO D-4312, - A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement-of- fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards and in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Chief of Code Administration. . , Council- member- Crest. indicated that several ,Council members- had discussed the Community, Development Grant and expressed concern-about the amount of money and the expensive rehabilitation that has been applied for. He inquired about the restrictions and guidelines that are put on that kind of rehabilitation which will double the value of the home. Ken Crawford, Commanity Development Block Grant Manager, stated that the Code violations in that particular home are a little under $10,000. He stated that the $35,000 includes the code violations and an addition to the Ilcme. He stated that this is a 3 percent 312 loan. Council member Doty asked if there is an unlimited amount of 3 percent loans available and Mr. Crawford explained the program. He stated that there is a formula that is used on the loan for which the loan must have a 3 percent equity of the value cf the home, including the rehabilitation value. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to approve the Community Development Grants as outlined, and recognize the 118 AUGUST 19, 1980 public disclosure requirements for Joe and Phyllis Wilson and Thomas and Susan Lowty: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmidhaeli crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by crest, seconded by Doty to set the date of hearing on the Planning Commission initiated rezone for property at the southeast corner of 17th Ave. and Bonnie Doon for September 2, 1980: carried, Beaudhamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that the out-of-state travel request for Willis White, Public Works Director, to attend the International Public Works Congress in Kansas City, Missouri, September 13-17, 1980 at a cost of $762.50 and for Del Kary, Superintendent of Streets and Refuse to attend a street cleaning and street maintenance management IV workshop in Campbell River, B.C., September 21-23, 1980, at a cost of $495, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. *An Ordinance amending the 1980 Budget, appropriating money for the Capitol Theatre Project Loan Interest, having been read by title only previously, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that Ordinance No. 2439, amending the 1980 Budget and appropriating money within and among various funds and accounts relating to the Capitol Theatre Project Loan Interest, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Budhanan,_Carmidhael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. OFDINANCE NO. 2439, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1980 Budget for the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and reappropriating money within and among various funds and accounts, all as appropriations for the 1980 City of Yakima Budget. Its of information supplied to Council were: memo from Director of COmmunity Development re Fairview-Sumac Outside Utility Request for Sewer. 8/7/80; article from Spokesman Review, Spokane, regarding "B & 0 Tax: City Again Takes Look"; letter from City Manager to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith in response to their letter regarding Nob Hill Boulevard Street Construction. 8/13/80; letter from Mayor Edmondson to Max Vincent, Chairman, Yakima County Boundary Review Board re City of Yakima Annexations. 8/12/80; application for a change of name from Hughes Air West to Republic Airlines, Inc., before the Civil Aeronautics Board. 8/8/80; monthly report of Chief of Police for July 1980; status report on design projects, current construction projects and private development of public facilities for August 1980; letter from William Strole regarding transit fare increase. 8/13/80; letter from Yakima Housing Authority re So. 8th Street Alleway. 8/8/80; memo from Transit Manager re Suntower Residents. 8/7/80; monthly report of Code Administration Cffice activities for July 1980; memo from Director of Comunity Development re outside utility request from Paul James and Anita Ford for sewer and water for property at 103 So. lath Street. 8/13/80; letter from Connie Little, 2002 Simpson Lane re City of Yakima Mobile Home Policy and Annexation. 8/14/80; letter from State of Washington, Department of Transportation, re Procedures for Acquisition of Real Property by City of Yakima. 8/7/80; and Report NO. 5 from Rainier Bank re The Economic Impact of the Eruptions of Mount St. Helens: Local Government Finances. 8/12/80. There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:50 p.m.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B _ Ah DATE;?3..e •ti" CILMEMBE: // , DATE0012 # * ATTEST: / Or / fluA ■ CITY .PN or 'YOR