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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1980 Business Meeting 448 FEBRUARY 19, 1980 The City Council Met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in Roam AB at the Yakima Center, 10 No. 8th Street, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Diane Gilliland, Assistant Manager, conducted a tour through the facility treating the Council as if they were prospective clients. Mayor Edmondson stated that it has been requested to move Item No. 8 on the Agenda to the first item on the Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council to approve this request. Petition No. 956, filed by Don and Lila Hamilton and Grant and Virginia McDaniel, requesting annexation of property between South 22nd Avenue and South 40th Avenue, north of the Airport, was received by the Council. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that February 19, 1980, be II/ set as the time for a meeting with the initiating parties who started the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings, dated February 19, 1980, those initiating parties being Mr. and Mrs. Don Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Grant McDaniel: carried, BeauChaup, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson inquired if the initiating parties would assume their share of the City's existing indebtedness and Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel indicated that they are willing to do so. It. was MOVED by Hinman - seconded by the annexation proposed by Don and Lila Hamilton and -Grant and Virginia McDaniel, be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board: carried, BuchananiCarmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Council members Beauchamp, Carmichael and Hinman and City Manager Zais gave a brief report on their visit to the State Legislative Session. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of February 16-23, 1980 as Future Farmers of America Week. Council'meMbers discussed the merits of having Council meetings at other facilities than the Council Chambers, however, no action was taken. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, stated that she thinks the business of the Council should be conducted at City Hall. It was MOVED by Hinman, Seconded by Buchanan to accept the resignation of Frank Roberts, dated February 14, 1980, with great regret: carried, Beaudhanpi Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. City Attorney Andrews referred to the City Charter, Article II, Section 1,- stating that the vacancy on the Council shall be filled by the appointment of a qualified person to hold office until the next election. He stated that the appointee must be a of that district. He stated that there must be four affirmative votes for the appointment The appointee will hold office until the next municipal election in 1981. In 1981, there will be a short term, however, he stated that he is not sure what the definition of short term, is given in the Charter. Mayor Edmondson outlined the procedure followed the II/ last time Council needed to appoint a Council member. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to make the deadline for receiving applications as March 14, 1980 at 5:00 p.m.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. It was the general consensus of the Council that one week after the close of the application period, Council would meet to screen the applications. Mayor Edmondson stated that she would bring a date back to the Council to meet for this purpose. Councilman Hinman inquired if the "all purpose application" was going to be used. It was the general cpnsensus to obtain a resume fram the applicants using-the-"all-purpose application" as a guide. Speaking About the proposed roan rental rate increase for the Yakima Center, Councilman Beauchamp inquired what the increase was based on and if it is comparable to other convention centers. Les McNary, Manager of the Yakima Center, stated that it is difficult to compare rates with other centers our size because there aren't any. He stated that the Yakima Center Advisory Commission formed a sub-canmittee with some members from the hospitality and convention business and established FF -1,9; 1980 • 449 sane figures that are competitive. He stated that their rates have not increased in three years. He stated that these figures are guidelines and the actual room rate can be negotiated. These figures will be reassessed in three months and again in six months. Council members discussed the proposed rates, questioning a policy of negotiating rates and expressing concern that local community type activities may be prohibited from using the Center because of the rates. Councilman Hinman expressed concern that the rates may impact the number of event days booked. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg, stated that if you look at the per person charge, Room B and C would be about $1.00 per person for an event. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchaaup to approve these proposed rates, as recommended by the Yakima Center Advisory Commission: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Council members discussed the proposed taxi rate increase. George Kapellas, Diamond Cab Canpany also proposed a changed in the ordinance which would delete the necessity for a lighted "for hire" sign. He displayed one and described its function. He reported that he purchased the last two signs from the factory that could be found in the warehouse. He also stated that other cities in Washington do not require this and the demand is so small for these that the manufacturer has ceased manufacturing then. This sign does not really serve a purpose because it does not light up very well and most people just look to see if the cab is occupied. City Attorney Andrews stated that the taxi meter would remain in the ordinance, but the device that indicates that whether the taxi is available for hire would be deleted. Mr. Kapellas gave some comparision figures of the rates charged in other cities. He stated that Seattle has gone to a deregulated program and he urged Council not to consider a total deregulation of rates. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to direct staff to prepare the proper legislation regarding the taxi rate increase and the deletion of the "for hire" light sign and hold a regular hearing on February 26, 1980: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to award the bid for legal publishing for this year to Golden West Publishing Canpany who has the lowest bid: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Council members discussed the reports from staff in response to the inquiry by Yakima Association of Churches concerning transportation of dangerous chemicals, nuclear waste, etc. Councilman Hinman expressed concern about the trucking of acid and other materials through the residential and downtown area, stating it should be regulated by the placement of signs. Police Chief LaRue stated that this is not a complete report. He stated that they are coordinating with the County departments and there are some plans being generated. Councilman Beauchamp inquired if there were to be an accident, would the officers be prepared to handle situations. Chief LaRue stated that there have been training exercises conducted within the last 90 days with the Fire Department. Reverend Howard Cole expressed his concern that there should be an emergency placement plan available for the people in the Hanford area in case the area needs to be evacuated. Councilman Hinman suggested that a special task force should be formed to woi3c• with the Police and Fire- Chief and came back with some specific things. Councilman Beauchamp stated he does not believe Council should be passive about this issue and suggested that a letter be directed to the local trainmaster requiring him to advise the Police - and - Fire Departments about transportation of hazardous materials. Fire Chief Carroll stated that advance notice would not aid the Fire Department, but would give then additional paperwork. He also stated that the task force is a good idea and suggested a public hearing on this to see how much concern there is on the subject. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to accept the report and ask staff to formulate a format for forming a task force for reviewing the whole problem of nuclear waste and dangerous chemcials and work with the Police and Fire Departments and Emergency Services Department in the County. Following discussion about notification when dangerous chemicals will be transported through the City, the question was called for'the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. 450 FEBRUARY 19, 1980 Willis White, Director of Public Works, referred to his report dated February 14, 1980, and recommended the purchase of - additional equipment or equipment attachments for snow control. He stated that in 1979-80 we have spent approximately $8,000 for contract services. He stated that the investment for the additional equipment would pay for itself in a few years. He stated that an appropriation of approximately $30,000 'from uncommitted revenue sharing funds will be requested. Council member Doty inquired about the lifespan of the equipment . and Mr. White stated that they are basing the replacement on a ten year lifespan. Council member Doty asked about the M & 0 and Mr. Mute stated that after some research it was figured at the rate of $68.00 per month per unit. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, inquired about the snow removal equipment the City of Ellensburg uses that has the device on it which carries the snow past the driveways, and stated that it might be something for the City to look into. Del Kary, Street and Refuse Manager, described how the attachment to the blade works and stated that II/ it would be too time consuming to use here. He stated that it is a good idea. Mrs. Rice suggested that the City do SON research because she believes there is a law that forbids the City from taking away the access of driveways. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to accept the staff report and ask that legislation be prepared to make the appropriate appropriation of $30,000 from uncommitted revenue sharing funds and also would have to delete a portion of M & 0 because it is a reallocation of costs: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Hinman, and Edmondson voting aye by voice vote. Doty voting nay. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2376, prohibiting parking on 15th Avenue near Nob Hill Boulevard, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2376, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; 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. Following discussion on forming a Council Committee to review the vacancies on the Yakima Center Advisory Canmission, it was the general consensus of the Council that the Committee will be Councilman Buchanan serving as Chairman and Council members Hinman and Carmichael. Mayor Edmondson reported that she has received a request from Colonel McElroy, Chairman of the Human Relations Canmission, requesting a meeting with the City Council on March 4th to inform Council of their projected activities for 1980. City Manager Zais stated that the agenda for the 4th is lengthy. It was the general consensus of the Council to Schedule this fleeting on a study session agenda as soon as possible. . Items of information supplied to Council were: ARt Legislative Bulletin No. 5, February 8, 1980; Council calendar for the month of February/March, 1980; letter from Northeast Neighborhood Improvement Committee to the City Traffic Engineer advising of traffic problems in the vicinity of No. 4th Street and inviting him to attend neighborhood meeting on February 19, 1980. 2/13/80; letter to John Abernathy re PERC Case No. 2439-1-79-63 from Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager. 2/8/80; letter from William Almon re Police and Fire Civil Service Commission -- Sloan appeal (2/7/80) and response from City Attorney (2/14/80); memo from Chief Carroll re Fire Department activities. 2/15/80; memo from Director of Community Development re outside utility request by Dwain McDonald and Sandra Stittner for water at 1006 No. 23rd Ave. 2/11/80; monthly report of Code Administration Office activities for January 1980; minutes of the January 29, 1980 Board of Appeals meeting; minutes of the January 29, 1980 Board of Adjustment fleeting; agenda for the 2/5/80 Planning Commission meeting and minutes of the 1/2/80 Planning Canmission meeting; list of vacancies on the Boards and Commissions and list of Council Committees for reviewing applications. 2/7/80; AWC City News. 2/80; and COG Newsletter, Volume 6, No. 2, February 8, 1980. There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MDVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:08 p.m.: carried, Beauchav, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. FEBRUARY 19, 1980 451 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ,zik/71,, if /0-4-- DATE 4 /4/lJ COUNCIiii /61% a IATE W9kb ODUNCIIMAN ATTEST: 1 7 t9k----1-- • iliP • 1 • - ir_. ■ 4- / CITY et a RK / f MAYOR 1 1 . . ---,