HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/1981 Adjourned Meeting (2) ADJOURNED MEETING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING
AUGUST 18, 1981
The City Council met in session on this date at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson
presiding, Council members Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest,
and Shirley Doty present. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after
7:50 P.M. and Council member Don Hinman present after 8:15 P.M.
Ken Coffin, Community Development Block Grant Manager, explained the
general, housing, public improvements, and economic development
strategies in the Three Year Plan and Program. He stated that the
purpose of this program is to provide for the improvement of low and
moderate income neighborhoods through physical improvements in those
neighborhoods. It is aimed at housing, but it's realized that housing
alone can't improve a neighborhood; some social services need to be
provided. (Council member Beauchamp present after 7:50 P.M.) Joe
Valenzuela, 1204 So. 33rd Avenue, asked what the CDBG target boundary
is, how many staff are employed by the CDBG and how the citizen
participation was going to be handled if the Citizen Participation
Coordinator position is cut. Mr. Coffin gave information on the
boundary and reported that currently there are 14.65 staff positions and
in this budget, he is recommending 10.3 staff positions. Mr. Coffin
gave a brief explanation of the Citizen Participation Plan recommended
by staff. Mayor Edmondson opened .the hearing on the proposals.
SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 - MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD
Council members Crest and Carmichael asked to be excused due to possible
conflict of interest.
Jesse Cox, Yakima Public Schools, explained the need for the
multi-purpose field which would be used for soccer, baseball, softball,
track and other sports. He stated that there aren't any track
facilities in that area of the City and he would encourage funding of
this request to put this facility at Washington Jr. High. He 'reported
that the School Board is willing to fund this project 50/50, which would
cost the City and the School Board $100,000 each. Other citizens
speaking in support of this project were Cal Riemcke, Director of
Athletics and Physical Education for the City, Melvin Stubblefield, 1310
S. 14th Ave., Eddy Brown, 5 N. 56th Ave., track coach at Washington Jr.
High, Riley Leonard, Senior at Davis High, Eric Silvers, Nob Hill area,
and James Posey, 3rd St./Pine Avenue area. (Council member Hinman
present after 8:15 P.M.)
Mayor Edmondson stated that those programs requested by staff would not
be discussed until the end of the hearing unless there is a citizen
present wishing to address one of the programs.
YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY - REVOLVING LOAN FUND
Kay Haynes, Yakima Housing Authority, explained the revolving loan
program, emphasizing that this would enable the program to continue even
if Federal funds should be Cut. She stated that the Housing Authority
needs funds available to 'initiate a housing project for site surveys,
appraisals, etc., which would be reimbursed by federal funds
PLANNED PARENTHOOD - COMPLETE FACILITY REHABILITATION
Gwenn Chapman, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood, stated that last
year they received About $20,000 to begin a weatherization program. She
stated that there was not enough money to replace the windows and
replace some of the air conditioners and requested $5,000 from 1981
funds to complete the program.
YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH - COMPLETE 1980 REHAB FACILITY
Council member Hinman asked to be excused from discussion on this item
due to possible conflict of interest. Mayor Edmondson reported that
Anita Monoian, the Executive Director, is unable to attend this hearing
and the architect, Bill Paddock will be making this presentation. Bill
Paddock, ardhitect, explained the proposed remodeling which would
enlarge the facility, connecting the two buildings. He stated he is not
prepared to discuss the program. Ken Coffin explained that last year,
1980 funds had been granted to do some weatherization work and because
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of the extensive work, staff felt it best to consult an ardhitect, who
would be funded through the project funds. He stated that it was
determined that the $45,000 would not allow the modifications to
sufficiently upgrade the facility. If additional funds are not
budgeted, the project would be scaled don to such a degree that it
would not help them. Although $37,000 has been requested, he stated
that staff has recommended funding for $20,000 to make necessary
improvements to the house at 812, which has the most critical need. It
was the general consensus of the Council to allow Ms. Monoian the
opportunity next week to speak in support of this project. Frank
Rowland, 10 N. 37th St., expressed concern about spending money for
remodeling these buildings when there are facilities available at the
Southeast Community Center for rent. Dolores Goodman, a citizen, agreed
with Mr. Radland's statement.
WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
There being no representative present, Mayor Edmondson gave a brief
description of the project requesting that the organization serve as
community advocate.
SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE - 100 UNIT ELDERLY HOUSING
Sister Elizabeth Sandmeyer, Sisters of Providence, explained the need
for the 100 unit congregate care elderly living facility. She stated
that presently, that need is not being met in Yakima. Joyce Ware, 807
S. 7th Street, questioned where the facility would be built. Sister
Sandmeyer stated that the site will be in the northeast area.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED PERSON COMMISSION - HANDICAPPED
ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY MAP
Ken Coffin stated that staff is already addressing this proposal. He
explained that staff is performing a housing survey and this information
was included in their survey. He stated that staff's survey did not
include the entire area they requested to have surveyed however, the
Committee can expand on those areas if desired. He stated that he will
have enough money to print the maps.
Mayor Edmondson stated that Council member Carmichael has been called
aday to make a presentation at another meeting in City Hall. She stated
• that Council member , Charrnichael will have an opportunity to listen to
the tapes of this hearing.
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CITY ENGINEERING - REHAB IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Denny Covell, City Engineer, stated that in order to address this issue,
staff felt it would be necessary to do an engineering analysis of all
the systems within the target area. Ken Coffin stated that last year,
funds were allocated for alley dust abatement and staff has incorporated
that request into this project. Staff is suggesting that the dust
abatement program could be done in conjunction with the irrigation work
because most of the irrigation lines are in the alleys. He stated that
the engineering analysis would indicate if it is feasible to repair
these systems. Steve Hall, 4507 Tieton Drive, asked how many families
will actually be benefited by this project. Mr. Covell stated that he
does not have that information naa, however, it could be provided
following some research into the records. Mr. Coffin stated that
. everybody in the City will benefit because it would reduce the
infiltration into the sewer system. Katherine Mann inquired if the
engineering study would be done by City staff and Mr. Covell stated that
that would depend on the staff's work schedule. Other citizens present
speaking in favor of funding this project were Mary Kirby, 305 N.
Naches, Jack Wren, 811 S. 3rd St. and Betty Gaudette. Gordon Wonder
questioned if the irrigation system is privately-cwned. Mr. Covell
stated that the request is only for those public irrigation systems in
the target area.
YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY
Mark Cornett, Y.V.C., spoke in support of funding this request and ex-
plained some of the accessibility projects that have been completed at
the college. He stated that staff has recommended that this be handled
in a to-year program, however, he urged that funds be granted to
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canplete this on a one-year program. Council member Crest inquired if
the state has any program to upgrade these facilities. Mr. Cornett
stated that although they are required to upgrade the facilities, there
wasn't any federal dollars attached to the legislation and the State has
not allocated any funds.
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER AT WORK
Council member Beauchamp asked to be excused from discussion on this
it due to possible conflict of interest. Charles Lee stated that they
are concerned with the staff summary and analysis. He requested that
Pete Optekar be given the opportunity to speak next week because he is
ill and could not attend this evening. The S.E. Community Center wants
to enter into a cooperative venture with the City to serve all the
citizens in the City. He stated that they concur with staff's
recommendation with the exception of their recommendation to only
appropriate $10,000. He stated that in view of the staff's
recommendation, they would like to submit a revised one-year proposal.
Mayor Edmondson inquired if staff has received a copy of this proposal
and Mr. Lee stated that they have not. Mayor Edmondson stated that
Council has agreed to allow Mr. Optekar to give a brief presentation,
however, the Council wants staff to review this proposal. Mr. Lee
stated that the first proposal was that the S.E. Community Center would
do their programs by themselves and in the second proposal, we have cut
the expenses, by going into a partnership with the City. James Posey,
Director of the S.E. Community Center, commented that the S.E. proposal
is a people program that is related to the people and will ultimately
pay dividends. Stating that he didn't see a lot of people from that
area involved in trades, Joe Valenzuela, a citizen, stated that if you
can get the people in the S.E. area to work, then you stand a Chance in
improving the whole area.
Mayor Edmondson stated that Council would like to continue this hearing
to next week to hear the balance of the proposals and to allow Pete
Optekar and Anita Monoian the opportunity to speak about their
respective proposals.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to continue this hearing
to Tuesday, August 25, 1981 at 3. P.M. and that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 10:00 P.M animously carried by voice vote.
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