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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/1979 Business Meeting 227 APRIL 2, 1979 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Nadine Lee, and Jack Sparling. Council members Don Hinman and Gordon Wonder absent and excused. Mayor Edmondson inquired if any Council members would be interested in serving on the AWC Nominations or Resolutions Committees. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to submit Lynn Buchanan's name to serve on the Nominations Committee. It was the general consensus of the Council to submit the name of Mayor Edmondson to serve on the Resolution Committee. II/ Mayor Edmondson gave two reminders of meetings regarding transportation concerns: one meeting to be held at the Holiday Inn on April 12, at 7:30 P.M., and a Community Skills Workshop to be held at the Holiday Inn West in Spokane on April 9 through 12, 1979. She also stated that on Sunday, April 8, 1979, there will be a birthday party at the Yakima Center for KIT's 50th birthday. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed last week as bicycle safety week. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, reviewed staff's memo dated April 2, 1979, regarding the property trade for a portion of the fire training site on North 10th Street with the Housing Authority. He recommended that the proposed property not be exchanged for the following reasons: 1. The segregation of the most desirable portion of the City's property would more than offset any advantages received by the City. 2. While in this area, N-2 Industrial, prices are selling at lower than R-3 Multiple Family properties, i.e., 35Q to 40Q per square foot, industrial sites with limited or poor access are selling for as little as 21Q per square foot. 3. This area would be most suited for industrial uses and further residential conflicts should not be encouraged. He stated that they would assume the 30Q per square foot appraisal established by Ralph Korn in July of 1978 would be slightly inflated now. He also stated that he did not believe the residential buildings in that area could afford the extension of utilities. Pete Moore, former Fire Chief and former Councilman, spoke in opposition to the trade of the properties. He stated that this property should be maintained as it is until it is sold as one piece. He stated that it is not advantageous to the City to trade this property, as the City would be trading the most desirable portion of the property and it would be difficult to sell the balance of the property. Councilman Beauchamp inquired 'how many five bedroom units would be exchanged for small units on this site if a property trade was approved. Mayor Edmondson reported that Mr. Aubrey, IHN Developers, stated that he is unable to give that information until he knows what the square footage is on the property. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Lee to accept the staff report and recommendations on the proposed property trade for a portion of the fire training site on North 3rd Street. Councilman Sparling stated that it appeared to him that the area on 10th Street is residential already, and stated that there would be access to the balance of the property. The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, and Lee voting aye by voice vote. Sparling voting nay. Hinman and Wonder absent. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Sparling to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending and potential litigation: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. At 3:30 P.M., the Council members commenced their regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Lee and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll 228 APRIL 2, 1979 call. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Council members Hinman and Wonder be excused from this meeting: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. The Invocation was given by Councilman Buchanan. Mayor Edmondson announced that last week the Christmas Festival Committee met and distributed their certificates of appreciation, of which one certificate was for Mayor Edmondson, one for the Council, and one certificate for Council member Lee, which the Mayor presented to her stating Council's appreciation for her representing Council on that Committee. Mayor Edmondson gave recognition to the exchange students from Germany visiting our City. Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, II/ questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the minutes of the March 19, 1979, meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. Council members received Petition No. 946, Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings, filed by Lee E. and Diane E. Stratton. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that April 2, 1979, be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating parties who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings, dated March 14, 1979, those initiating parties being Lee E. and Diane E. Stratton: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. Mayor Edmondson inquired if the initiating parties would be willing to accept their share of the City's existing indebtedness and Mr. and Mrs. Stratton indicated they would. It was duly moved, seconded and passed that the annexation proposed by Petition No. 946 (Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings) be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area sought to be annexed be required to assume the City's existing indebtedness, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. The above motion was made by Lee, seconded by Sparling and carried: Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for 1979, Antonia Rensro, 3107 Castlevale, reported that II/ she and two other neighbors do not have irrigation water available because the line is closed due to construction. Bill Camerer, Maintenance Supervisor, stated that he would contact Mrs. Rensro about this. Mrs. Richard Krause, 1503 Cherry, stated they have low pressure on their line. Glen Perkins, Water Department Superintendent, stated he would send someone out to check her line. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2277, confirming the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for 1979, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2277, AN ORDINANCE confirming the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for the City of Yakima for the calendar year 1979, and levying irrigation maintenance - assessments according to such roll. This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution for Intention to :. fir a APRIL 2, 1979; create LID NO. 1024, 47th and Modesto Way Water District, and no citizen being present to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2278, creating LID No. 1024, 47th and Modesto Way Water District, be passed: carried, Lee, Sparling, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2278, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing the necessary mains, fire hydrants, valves, and other appurtenances for the purposes of supplying water for domestic use and fire protection, establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution of Intention to create LID No. 1025, 47th and Modesto Way Paving District, and no citizen being present to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2279, creating LID NO. 1025, 47th and Modesto Way Paving District, be passed: carried, Sparling, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Lee voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2279, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain streets by grading, ballasting, surfacing with asphalt and concrete and constructing curbs and gutters, together with the necessary drainage features; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. The Outside Utility Request for Richard Abhold for property located at the intersection of 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, having been previously remanded back to the Planning Commission by Council, Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that the site plan has been revised. Glenn Rice, Mayer Corporation, distributed additional information on this request. Mayor Edmondson inquired if they are now concurring with the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Mr. Wright indicated that they are agreein& to the recommendations of the Planning Commission which are: 1. Dedication of 14 feet of right -of -way for Nob Hill Boulevard with corresponding changes in landscaping, parking and sign location. 2. Relocation of the access to Nob Hill Boulevard to the east so as to incorporate and utilize the 15 foot access easement adjacent to the site. 3. Installation of a physical barrier between opposing traffic lanes on Nob Hill Boulevard at the direction of City Engineer. The cost of the barrier and installation to be borne by the applicant. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Lee that the Outside Utility Request filed by Richard Abhold, be approved, with the three recommendations as stipulated in the staff report: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. Alan Bushley, R. W. Beck and Associates, summarized aspects of the change order :request for the Wastewater Facilities Project. He stated that in 1977 they could not anticipate how much effort would be involved for engineering services during construction. He stated that the project was delayed one year and their costs have increased. He stated they are requesting an increase of 10% due to inflation. He also gave the following reasons for requesting this change order: 1. It will take an additional six man months of inspection services. 2. Office type administrative services workload has increased due to unanticipated contractor demands and claims. 230 APRIL'2, 1979 3. Because of past experience with Phase I, we are requesting an increase for office engineering and field. inspections. He stated that DOE and EPA have become more demanding in terms of grant requests and specifications for increase costs. Also, the Army Corps of Engineers have become involved in this project. This increase will only give back a ceiling, it does not mean it will spend that entire amount. Mayor Edmondson' expressed concern regarding the inflation factor. Council member Lee'inquired about approval by EPA and DOE to cover this additional increase. Willis White, Public Works Director, reported that the approval is subject to Council approval. Council member Sparling suggested that the other two Council members should be present before a decision is made. Mr. Bushley stated they are only asking for 10% of their fee, which would only be about $6,000. II/ Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to continue this item for one week. Council members discussed the proposed fees and charges in the Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor reading into the record a letter that has been received from Alice Sanders, opposing the increased fees for swimming, stating that at the time the park bond was passed, the fee was to remain at 10Q until the bond was paid off. Dick Hilligus; Director of Parks' and Recreation, reviewed his memo dated March. 29, 1979, stating that his staff and the Park and Recreation Commission have examined the schedule of fees and charges. The basic policy of more tax subsidy for youth and senior citizen programs remains, however, adult athletic associations will pay 10 0% of maintenance and administration. Overall, the total department budget will be supported 19% if the new fees are adopted, in comparison with the original 14 figure. It is estimated that an additional $50,000 revenue will be generated by the proposed increased charges and fees. He reviewed the proposed increased fees and charges with Council. Mayor Edmondson expressed displeasure about the increased fees for the Learn-to-Swim Program, stating that she felt if any program should be subsidized that program should. Mike Bemis, Aquatic Supervisor, stated that from the feedback he has received from the community, most of the citizens don't believe the City can offer a good learn to swim program for $2 or $3. He also reported that most of the 5th and 6th graders get lessons through the school district. He stated that special education classes throughout the school district have swim lessons provided to them. Councilman Beauchamp expressed concern about the increased admission to swimming pools, stating that most families cannot afford to pay 35 for each of their' children to go swimming.. Mr. Hilligus stated that the 10Q swim program initiated last year did not seem to make a difference in the number of attending and therefore the lost revenue was never offset. Mr. Hilligus described a program that will be initiated whereby a child could earn his fee into the pool by doing simple chores around the parks, i.e., picking up litter in the park. It is an unwritten policy that no child who wants to go swimming is turned away. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Lee, that Resolution No. D-4056, adopting a schedule of fees for recreational activities for the Parks and Recreation Department, be passed. After expressing concern about the increased fee from 10Q to 35Q and the Learn-to-Swim program increased fees; it was MOVED by II/ Beauchamp to amend the motion to not increase the swim fees to 35Q, and not increase the Learn-to-Swim to $5.00 but stick with last year's schedule at $4.50. The Motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to amend the Motion for swim fees for youth from 35Q to 250 and 50Q: Beauchamp and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Buchanan, Edmondson and Lee voting nay. Hinman and Wonder absent. The Motion failed for lack of a majority vote. The question was called for a vote on the motion: Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4056, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for recreational activities for the City of Yakima Department of Parks and Recreation. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported on the FRS request submitted by the Slow-Pitch Association requesting funds for 231h APRIL 2, 1979 ball field lighting at Kiwanis Park. He stated they have researched other funding possibilities but could find none, as most programs are concentrating on renovation of existing parks and recreation facilities. Mayor Edmondson stated that since all the Council members are not present to make a decision on allocation of FRS funds, perhaps this should be continued. Bob Larson, Vice Chairman, Slow-Pitch Association, stated that he does have to consider his time involved in coming to Council meetings. He stated that he would come back only if Council is interested in allocating funds, however, he could not afford to take off a lot of time from work. He reported that the work would be done by Perry Trade School and that would take about 60 days from the time the contract is signed. If the association works with a contractor, the work would be completed within 70 to 80 days maximum. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to continue this item for one week. It was also the general consensus of the Council that Mr. Larson need not be present for discussion next week. Fire Chief Carroll reported that an alarm box decoder had quit functioning and he is requesting to purchase a solid state alarm box decoder without calling for bids. Bruce Belfield, Alarm Supervisor, stated that this machine is capable of replacing two other machines as well, which are just as old as the machine they wish to replace now. City Manager Zais stated that the financing for this would have to come from reserves. Following discussion it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4057, authorizing purchase of an alarm box decoder without calling for bids, be passed: Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4057, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of an alarm box decoder without calling for bids. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4058, executing an agreement with the Department of the Army for a license to utilize their firing range at Yakima Firing Center, was passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4058, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Department of the Army for a license to utilize the firing range at the Yakima Firing Center. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4059, authorizing the purchase of water meter parts without calling for bids be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4059, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the purchase of water meter parts without call for bids. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4060, stating intention to create Tancara Paving Local Improvement District, and fixing the time of hearing for April 23, 1979, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4060, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4061, stating intention to create Tancara Sewer Local Improvement District, and fixing the time of hearing for April 23, 1979, be passed: Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4061, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the out-of-state travel for Jean Shipman, Purchasing Agent, to attend the Purchasing Association 232 APRIL 2, 1979 Conference .in Vancouver, B.C., at a cost of $275.00, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the approval of out-of-state travel for Richard Clark and James Beaushaw, Police Department, to attend the Annual Western States Crime Seminar in Sacramento, California, at a cost of $200.00 each, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye On roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2280, prohibiting parking on 4th and "I" Streets, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2280, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; II/ prohibiting parking at all times on certain streets within the City of Yakima; and amending Section 9.50.500 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *An Ordinance amending the 1979 Budget, appropriate $219,000 within the General Fund, and transferring that amount to Contingency Fund, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or until Monday, April 9;1979. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue Item No. 24, a letter from Michael N. Mercy, Yakima Theatres, Inc., regarding Admission Tax for one week. A letter from John P. Hodkinson, Jr., Mayor of Union Gap, regarding Wastewater Treatment Disposal Agreement, having been previously discussed at the Council's special study session last Thursday, it was the general consensus of the Council that this need not be discussed at this time. Gordon Chinn, 4606 Richey Road, inquired why the City removed the City parking permits from Parking Lot No. 1 to Parking Lot No. 2. City Manager Zais stated that staff would contact him later in the week and discuss this with him. Mr. Chinn stated that there aren't any parking spaces available when he gets there. Mayor Edmondson explained the policy and the purpose of the parking permit which entitles him to park in the lot for an unlimited amount of time if a parking space is available. It does not guarantee him a parking space in the lot. City Manager Zais reported that Congress did not act on the Wage Insurance Program, therefore legislation will be coming for an additional 2.4% wage increase for AFSCME employees, which will be retroactive to the first of the year. He reported that this will be an additional $61,000 expense for the entire year. Mayor Edmondson reported that there will be an advanced Walkathon by several elected officials in the Yakima Valley on April 9, 1979, at 11:00 A.M., to promote the Walkathon for the March of Dimes. Items of information provided to Council were: memo from AWC Nominations and Resolutions Committee, 3/15/79; letter from Rachel E. Corbin, Yakima Valley Welfare Rights; (3/13/79) and response from Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, (3/22/79); memo from Director of Public Works re proposal to assume City commercial refuse service, (3/22/79); letter from Richard Wiehl, Halverson, Applegate and McDonald, re City Refuse Service Contract, (3/15/79); memo from Director of Community Development re Outside Utility Request for sewer - Westside Baptist Church, (2/9/79); memo from Director of Community Development re Outside Utility Request for water - Richard Walker, (3/19/79); memo from Director of Public Works re legislative bills, (3/22/79); press release announcing Dennis D. Bertek as the new Supervising Sanitary Engineer; newsletter from Department of Transportation listing a series of public workshops concerning the Preliminary State Transportation Plan (3/19/79); announcement of Community Skills Workshop announced by Partnership for Rural Improvement; AWC Legislative Bulletin No. 10, APRIL 2, 1979 233 March 16, 1979; and Housing Services Center Newsletter, February, 1979, Volume 6, No. 1. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Sparling that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:25 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE 7 1er77 -.- COUNCIL ILMAN ATTEST: /:111b..14.:DATE__474/7 c COUNC • / • ..e/./ AM- - d CITY ERK MAYOR •