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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/1979 Business Meeting 386 NOVEMBER 27, 1979 The City Council met in session on this date at 7:00 P.M. in Room D at the Yakima Center, 10 No. 8th Street, Yakima, Washington; Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding, Council members Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Nadine Lee and Gordon Wonder and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andreas present on roll call. Councilman Eon Hinman present after 8:58 P.M. The Invocation was given by Councilman Beauchaap. 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. Councilman Buchanan requested that Its No. 7 and 8 be added to the Consent Agenda. Councilman Beauchamp stated that he has a question on Item No. 8. Mayor Edmondson requested that Item No. 10 be removed fran the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 7 and the deletion of Item No. 10, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. **Page 388 Mayor Edmondson thanked Councilman Sparling for serving on the Council. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Council approve a Resolution canmending Jack Sparling for his work on the Council: carried, Beaudhamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Hinman absent. Lynn Buchanan and Frank Roberts, having been duly elected to the office of Councilman for "short terms" for the balance of this year, on November 6, 1979, and the Oath of Office having been administered to than by the City Clerk, are ncw duly seated as Councilmen for the City of Yakima. This being the time fixed for the public meeting on the Lind Addition Preliminary Plat, Mayor Edmondson inquired if sidewalks are a requirement of the plat. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that the sidewalks are shaven on the map to be a part of the plat. Councilman Beauchamp expressed concern that the area around the ditch is not fenced and asked if that condition could be required. Mr. Wright stated that that would be a unusual requirement for a subdivision. - Councilman Wonder inquired if the developer agrees to the conditions recomended by the Planning Commission and staff. Mr. Wright informed Council that the developer has agreed to all the conditions. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that the Council approve this preliminary plat, subject to the ten conditions expressed by the Planning Commission' and staff, and as agreed to by the developer: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Roberts and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. This being the time fixed for the hearings on the Yakima City Budget and Revenue Sharing Funds for 1980, Mayor Edmondson stated that Council will receive input fran the public on the budget which will Ee adopted by the Council on December 18, 1979. Larry Morehouse, 415 No. 62nd Avenue, President of Yakima Firefighter's Association, expressed his concerns about the proposals for the Fire Department in the preliminary budget. He stated that any manpaaer cuts would endanger the citizens' property and the lives of the Firefighters. He gave a history of the manpower of the Fire Department for the past 25 years. He informed Council about the function of the snorkel and the additional equipment it carries. Speaking about the proposals to put the Fire Inspection under Code Administration Division, Mr. Morehouse reported that when the number of fire inspections decreased, the number of fires increased. He gave statistical figures supporting that theory. He stated that he is not advocating that the City layoff any employee, rather that the City not fill vacant positions. He suggested the City use its FRS funds and contingency fund to retain the Firefighters to maintain the present level of service. Ed Grubbs, 101 Shamrock, representing a citizens committee who collected signatures opposed to personnel cuts in the Fire Department, submitted several petitions containing over 10,000 signatures under the title, nae the undersigned, as citizens of the City - of Yakima, oppose the manpaaer reduction of our City of Yakima Fire Department". He stated that approximately 600 names were crossed out because they do not reside within the City Limits. He stated that under Article 6, Section 5 of the City of Yakima Charter, he is requesting that Councilman Hinman abstain fran voting on this because the insurance 387 NOVEMBER 27, 1979 rates could_ drop and he would be in conflict. He also stated that if - this budget is adopted as presented, under Article 4, Section 3 of the City Charter, the people will bring the budget to a vote of the people. Mayor Edmondson stated that the petitions will be filed with the City Clerk. Betty Fieldstead, speaking for the wives, children and families of the Firefighters, expressed her concern regarding the exposure to danger that the Firefighters face daily. She stated that the cutbacks in the Fire Department personnel will increase that danger. John Milczewski, 723 So. 32nd Avenue, representing the Yakima Education Association, stated that a letter had been sent to the Mayor earlier, and read that letter, which expresses support of the Police and Fire Departments' positions of maintaining present personnel levels. Bob McGee, 3704 Walnut, President of the Yakima Chamber of Commerce, reported that a t force has reviewed the City budget and supports the budget and it urged the Council to review each department for possible reallocation of manpower and funding. Daily Judal, 1312 So. 11th Avenue, Hoover School Area" Resident 'Community Improvement Committee, read a resolution adopted at their November 20, 1979 weekly meeting, which supports ttie Police and Fire Departments, requesting that they be given first priority in the budget making process. Cleo Stewart, 1209 So. 4th Avenue,' Hoover School Area Resident Community Improvement Committee, stated that cutbacks in the Police Department would do more harm than good tq the community. Peter Ramsey, Acting Chairman of the Hoover School Area Resident Community Improvement Committee, spoke in opposition of personnel cuts in the Fire Department. He inquired if the City can guarantee the training of volunteers or that the volunteer will show up in time at a fire. Mary Kirby, 305 North Naches Avenue, representing Concerned Citizens on North Naches Avenue, reported that the sidewalks in the 200 block through the 600 block area on North Naches Avenue are in such a bad state as to be a danger to the citizens. She stated that the damage was done when the City tore the sidewalks up to put in new light cables. She submitted a packet of information and a letter requesting that this request for sidewalk repair be addressed in the 1980 budget. Mayor Edmondson read into the record a petition which has been received opposed to Firefighter manpower cuts; a 'letter fran Yakima Architect 'Firms, in support of consolidating the City Inspection Divisions; and a letter from the Yakima Valley Construction Confederation, urging the adoption of changes in the Inspection Divisions. Those individuals speaking in opposition to personnel cuts in the Police and Fire Departments were: Sandra Capps, 310 No. 30th Avenue; Gene Land, 9 So. Naches Avenue; Janet Snodgrass, 407 No. 40th Avenue gave her priorities" on the budget for the general fund in percentage figures; Bill Harris, Lake Aspen Apartments; Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, spoke about personnel growth in the Police and Fire Depa : Ed Moore, 413 So. 28th Avenue; Rev. Adams, Lutheran Baptist Church, 512 So. Naches Avenue; Pete DeSanto, business owner in Yakima; Patti Huff, .713' No. 3rd Street; Clyde Keltner, retired firefighter; Peggy Noel, 1101 No. 4th Street, spoke about the poor condition of Miller Park and suggested cuts be made in the Parks Department; Jim Kurbitz, 202 Hall Ave.; Joann Wells, 916 So. 34th Avenue; and Tan Fieldstead, City employee. Betty Gaudette, 701 No. 6th Street, and John Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, had questions on the budget format and Mayor Edmondson invited then to cane to City Hall for clarification of the budget. Helen Springer, 1505 West Yakima Avenue, spoke against any addition of personnel the Parks Department. Gail Hadar, President, Yakima Valley Disposal, stated she disagrees with the projected revenue figures in the Refuse Division and submitted a letter supporting her figures. Lyle Gateland, 35th Place and Logan, suggested that the City annex jerrymandering sections that the City is providing service to. Bridget Stillwaggon, City employee, expressed concern about services in the Street Division being decreased. The public hearing was closed by the Mayor and she reported that City Council will have study sessions to review the various depait.inents' proposed budgets and gave the dates, time and place of the meetings. It was MJVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to approve the 1980 Conference of Governments assessment to the City in the amount of $12,323: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. Speaking about the amendment to the Airport Terminal Grant Agreement, Councilman Beaudamp inquired if this additional $300,000 will require a match by the City. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that this is part of the original grant and each year the City has to accept the grant. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D -4166, authorizing the execution of an amendment to 388 NOVEMBER 27, 1979 the Airport Terminal Grant Agreement, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,- Lee,_Roberts and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -4166, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the United States of America, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, constituting Amendment No. 2 of the Grant Agreement for Project No.,653- 008.9 -05. It was MOVED by Lee,,seconded that the report of the City Treasurer dated October 31, - 1979; regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. Mayor Edmondson withdraw herself from discussion and voting on the Ordinance regarding the rezone of property at 3414 - Tieton Drive, because of possible conflict of interest, stating she lives in that area. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2351, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning property at 3414 Tieton Drive, as requested by Living Care Center, be passed: _carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Roberts and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson not voting due to possible conflict of interest. ORDINANCE NO. 2351, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission 'and rezoning property at 3414 Tieton Drive in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R -1, Single Family Zone, to Planned Development Zone. Councilman Beauchamp stated that he was contacted about the snow on the sidewalks adjacent to the City parking lots not being removed, and inquired if the City is required to remove it like the businesses are. City Attorney Andrews stated that there is an Ordinance in effect which requires the removal of snow from the sidewalks. City Manager Zais stated that more manpower will have to be diverted to remove the snow from the sidewalks. City Manager _ Zais stated that' ther Was a letter in Council's packet last week fran Dick Smith, representing Terrace Heights Sewer District. He stated that staff is in the process of preparing a-response that will be more strict in the City's demands to have the meet our agreement. He also stated that a penalty will be assessed. Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Acting Airport Manager re Neighborhood Weeds. 11/20/79; memo from Director of Community Development re City of Yakima and Housing Authority Meeting with HUD. 11/6/79; letter from COG re Agreement transferring fiscal responsibility_ for Yakima Metropolitian Area Transportation Study (YMATS) to the City. 11/20/79; memo from City Manager to Yakima City Council members and Board of Yakima County Commissioners. 11/21/79; and memo from Director of Finance & Buget re EDA Audit. 11/21/79. There being no further business to cane •-fore the Council, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 9:35 p... READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ` u %ri DATE /J' CO ' ILMAN DA E -2 CDUNCIIMAN ATTEST: „ i` /. QTY RK ' YOR • * *Inadvertently omitted: (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.)