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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/1979 Business Meeting MAY 21, 1979 The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson stated that KYVE "Council -on- the -Air" scheduled to be held in June had two dates open, June 12 and June 26. After discussion it was the general consensus that "Council -on- the -Air" be scheduled for June 26, 1979. Mayor Edmondson reported that on Monday, May 28, 1979, would be the Memorial Day Parade, and the Veterans asked if any of the Council members would be interested in riding in the parade. Mayor Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee, and possibly Jack Sparling will ride in the Memorial Day Parade. She also stated that at 9 :45 A.M., they are going to recognize the Vietnam Veterans and the parade will begin at 10:30 A.M. Mayor Edmondson gave a brief report for those Council members that were absent at last week's meeting of the challenge made by the Yakima Public Schools for the Davis -Ike Almost Anything Goes Contest that will be held on June 2, 1979, at Zaepfel Stadium. The schools are challenging the City Council members to challenge the Yakima County Commissioners to a golf cart relay in which one member is blindfolded and the other teammate gives directions on an obstacle course. Council member Wonder said he would like the Council to look further into the way ordinances and other legislation are approved. He suggested that the ordinances and other legislation be prepared ahead for study sessions, one week early, so that they could have more information before they make a decision, and then they could come to some sort of decision the following week or two weeks. Council member Lee stated that the main purpose of the study sessions would be so that the Council could be more informed. Mayor Edmondson stated that the majority of the Council can make any decision on whether to act on any specific item. The Council can give any direction to staff regarding what they feel would help the Council to better serve the public. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reviewed the Airport Construction Project, 03 Summary Project Cost (land acquisition); 04 Summary Project Cost, (runway overlay); and 05 Multi Year Runway Extension Summary Project Cost. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the lack of payment from Hughes Airwest for security. City Manager Zais stated that if the situation has not been reconciled before this summer when Hughes Airwest lease becomes due, then that will be considered in the lease negotiations. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to accept the report and recommendations and ask staff to return with suggestions and more detail regarding airport funds. Council member Wonder stated he would like to wait for another week before making any decision. Council member Sparling gave Carol Darby a list of good and bad points on the airport, with a suggestion that she go over this list and make a rough estimate of what she feels they are spending on the airport, then at that time he could make his decision. After discussion, the question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder voting nay. It was.MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Council go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 8:15 P.M. the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder, City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. 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. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It 266 MAY 2:1., 1979 was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling 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.) *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that the minutes of the May 14, 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, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Students from Nob Hill School made a presentation to the Council members on the Safety Campaign. Each of the eight second graders read their letter and presented it to the Council member. Mr. Sayler, Principal of Nob Hill School, said they were very appreciative of the signs that were put up on 32nd Avenue and a special thanks to Police Officer Frank Orr, and Herbert Mayer, City Engineer, for their help. II/ Mayor Edmondson proclaimed May 20 through May 26, 1979, as Public Works Week and presented the proclamation to Willis White, Director of Public Works. Mayor Edmondson also stated that this month is American Business Women's Association month. She also stated she has signed a joint proclamation with the County Commissioners to make this week of May 28 through June 3, 1979, National Vietnam Veteran's Week. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Planned Development request filed by Louis W. Irwin, to rezone property at 112 North 48th Avenue; and there being no one present wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2297, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning said property, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE N0. 2297, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 112 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, from R-2, Two Family Zone, to Planned Development Zone. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Southeast Area Rezone, requested by citizens in the vicinity of the area north of Maple, south of Chestnut, between 8th and 10th Streets. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, gave a brief overview of the staff's position. He stated that the development in that area is predominantly single family residential, with housing conditions ranging from very good to poor (in need of demolition). Existing multiple family housing is scattered throughout the area. Many lots in the area are extremely small and would not warrant substantial investment for single family residences. At this time the majority of streets are constructed to widths less than 30 feet, providing space for parking on both sides and only one driving lane. Citizens of the area have expressed a strong desire for the neighborhood to be preserved in its existing character. The density proposed for the area by the General Plan is appropriate for the area. The R-3 Zone would permit development far denser than recommended by the General Plan.. Mr. Wright stated that it was their opinion to maintain and preserve the City's existing housing stock, and to provide a diversity in housing types and locations throughout the City. The Planning Commission approved the recommendation as presented in the Planning staff report for zoning north of Maple, south of East Chestnut, between 8th and 10th Street. Citizens present and speaking in favor of the rezone were: MaudeScott, 309 South 8th Street; Phil Jongeward, 111 South Union Street; Robert Crocker, 219 South 8th Street; Ed Foy, 412 South 7th Street; Ines Rice,_4409 Arlington; Laju Nankani, 219 South 8th Street; Larry Robinson, 501 South 6th Avenue; and Mrs. James Coughlin, 810 East Chestnut. Some of the reasons given for recommending the down zoning were: many citizens wanted to preserve the old homes in that area and did not want any high rise buildings coming in and taking over; property in this area is priced low enough so that young people who are just getting started can afford to buy property there. Those citizens MAY 2i., 1979 267 present and speaking in opposition to the rezone were: Charles Lyon, 2808 West Yakima Avenue, Fred Hammerstad, 4001 Richey Road; Reverend Joe Denman, 814 Central; Reverend John Everhart, 1012 South 8th Street; Linda Bancroft, 912 South 7th Street; Horace Ghalston, 908 East Arlington; Reverend J. Adams, 512 South Naches Avenue; Dolores Goodman, 1002 South 6th Street; Joel Spencer, 1409 Terrace Park Drive; Mamie Morrison, 805 South 4th Street; Shirley Delahoussaye, 1215 South 3rd Avenue; Lucinda Bryant, 801 South 4th Street; Melvin Stubblefield, 1310 South 14th Avenue. Their reasons for being against down zoning this area are: if construction continues in the area, it will make the property value around the area go up; if the area is down zoned they could lose money because they plan to develop in this area. If this area was down zoned, people might have trouble getting financing for property. Some of the schools in the area have low enrollment, and if the rezone is approved, it would make the enrollment even lower. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Lee that the decision be postponed until the next Study Session. The Motion was defeated for lack of a majority vote. After a lengthy discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp to refer the Southeast Area Rezone back to the Planning Commission for further study and recommendation: carried, Edmondson, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll. Hinman, Lee and Buchanan voting nay. A MOTION requesting a rehearing by the Planning Commission of a rezone application of citizens in the area for the rezone of property. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, gave a report on the revision of COG Articles of Association and Interlocal Agreement. She stated that she is very pleased with the progress that has been made. The first step is that some housecleaning amendments to the Articles of Association are being proposed; second, the amendment and the interlocal agreement include a series of changes designed to expand the activities COG may potentially be involved with, which will benefit more communities. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Wonder to approve revisions to COG's Articles of Association and Interlocal Agreement and direct staff to prepare the proper legislation: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, gave a report concerning additional funding for 1979 Community Development programs, stating that 1979 Community Development funding level was originally estimated to be $1 million. The City received applications in excess of $1 million, and then HUD notified the City that the maximum funding amount would be $910,000. HUD has notified the City there is an additional $45,000 for the Community Development program during the current program year. The proposals have been discussed with the residents in various neighborhoods, and have been unanimously accepted. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to approve the report concerning additional funding for the 1979 Community Development Program and submit the budget to HUD: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -4086, authorizing the execution and filing of a project agreement for preliminary proposal with'the State of Washington Urban Arterial Board, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -4086, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and file a project agreement for preliminary proposals with the State of Washington, Urban Arterial Board. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -4087, authorizing the execution of an agreement with CH2M Hill, for professional engineering consulting services, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. 4 • MAY 21, 1979 RESOLUTION NO. D -4087, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with CH2M Hill for professional engineering consulting services. The matter of authorization to execute an agreement with James A. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, for consulting engineering services related to the operation of the industrial waste sprayfield was continued until the next study session meeting. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, gave a status report on Cable TV. She asked for approval on the following items: 1. A determination from Council if, indeed, they wanted a 5% franchise fee. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Council re- affirm its X .-- intention to go for the 5% franchise fee: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 2. Set aside the priorities and authorize staff to gather the necessary documents, authorize Nick Miller to proceed with the waiver application; and 8 points framework to regulate duties. If the waiver is not approved, the City would have to absorb the costs, between $15,000 and $20,000. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to authorize staff to gather the necessary documentation to prepare the waiver, authorize Nick Miller to proceed with the waiver application, and appropriate the work program for the FCC application: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 3. Authorize staff to approach Cox Cable TV and coordinate the City's waiver application. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to authorize staff to approach Cox Cable TV and coordinate the City's waiver application: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 4. Commence the establishment of the regulato ry framework for the franchise by: a. Establishing community programming advisory committee and their framework. b. Reactivate the Council Cable Committee and direct staff to begin taking applications for the Community Advisory Cable Committee. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Council start establishing the community programming, activate the Committee of the Council, and staff start soliciting applications for membership on the Community Advisory Cable Committee: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 5. Authorize staff to begin negotiations and review with FCC, staff and Commission. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to authorize staff to make trips as outlined, and to begin negotiations with FCC staff and Commission: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 6. Authorize staff to prepare the testimony for the NPR hearing. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to authorize staff to prepare the testimony for the Notice of Proposed Ruling hearing re deregulation of the franchise fee: car =ried., Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. MAY 2i, 1979 269 *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that the reports of the City Treasurer dated March 31, 1979 and April 30, 1979, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. The ordinance relating to traffic control and prohibiting parking on "B" Street and 1st Avenue, and the west side of South 1st Street, is to be continued for one week. The Ordinance related to sewer service charges and requiring that private sewer service be connected with the City's sewer line, is to be continued for one week. *It- was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2298, regulating the use of public and private sewers and drains, and the discharge of -waters and waste into public sewer systems, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2298, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities regulating the use of public and private sewers and drains and the discharge of water and waste into public sewer systems. An Ordinance relating to the issuance of exclusive taxi cab stand permits, providing for law enforcement procedures for violation of the permit system, and amending the Yakima Municipal Code, was brought on for discussion. Mr. and Mrs. A. Kauzlarich, from Yellow Cab Company, and Mr. George Kapellas of Diamond Cab Company were present to speak on the Ordinance. Mrs. Kauzlarich said she felt the Ordinance would only add to the aggravation and was against the Ordinance. Mr. Kapellas spoke in favor of the adoption of this ordinance. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2299, relating to the issuance of exclusive taxi cab stand permits, and providing law enforcement procedures, be passed: carried, Lee, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, and Hinman voting aye by roll call. Sparling and Wonder voting nay. Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Ken Crawford, Manager of Housing Rehabilitation, re proposed time schedule for 1980 Community Development Program, 5/16/79; letter from City Manager in response to letter from Guy W. Shinn, Rainier National Bank, 3/27/79, re intersection of 1st Street and Yakima Avenue, 5/11/79; monthly report of Chief of Police for April, 1979; memo from Director of Community Development re approval of Outside Utility Request filed by Richard Underwood for sewer service, 5/16/79; minutes of Yakima Center Advisory Commission of May 9, 1979; AWC Legislative Bulletin No. 18, May 11, 1979; memo from Director of Community Development re approval of Outside Utility Request filed by Mrs. Dorothy Henderson, for sewer service, 5/17/79. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by 'Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 12 :40 A.M.: carried, Be ucham , Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye v ice vo e. • READ 'AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY D E I. I1 --17 c I COUNCILMAN ,r DATE / Z 77 CO UNCILMAN ATTEST: _4. ,AmmtAt t.. ..ti S # -Al -'%( CITY C /RK /' 'YOR