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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/1977 Business Meeting 5 2 4 JUNE 13, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at Yakima.City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, Dr. Bill Simmons, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. It was the consensus of the Council to change the time of the adjourned Thursday meeting, June 16, 1977, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P .M. Councilman Allard stated that he thinks Council should set up a contingency fund, using FRS funds, to replace City vehicles. City Manager Eastman agreed and said that the City would like to give local dealers a chance to bid instead of just taking the State bids. Four new cars have been delivered to the Police Department and should be on the streets next week. Council discussed the contract with the Southeast Community-at- Work, referring to Kennith Crawford, Chief of Housing & Neighborhood Conservation, memo dated June 10, 1977. The City is responsible, by contract with HUD,to maintain the grounds at the Southeast Community Center. The Southeast Community Center shall: maintain the facility in good repair; submit documents relating to the carrying-out of the project; take safeguards against certain risks; and submit financial reports for their programs separately. The term of agreement is for 20 years. The contract recommends that the City require monthly reports from the Southeast Community- at-Work on the recreational and social services, i.e., number of people served, program description and target group served; programs of agencies occupying rented space at the Southeast Community Center, i.e., number of people served, program description and target group served. Johnny Rance, Director of the Southeast Community Center, informed Council that every agency that rents space gives a report on how many people were served, so it would be easy for us to make our own report to the City. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder to request staff to work with the staff of Southeast Community-at-Work to report back to Council with a final copy of their recommendations as outlined in the report from Kennith Crawford to Glenn Rice, relative to the contract so that Council may have them for final adoption: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. City Manager Eastman reports that the Southeast Community Center will: co-insure the truck with the City for the recycling project, and hold the City harmless of any claims. Southeast Community Center will maintain the truck, providing the City with copies of maintenance records. It is believed the truck can be licensed to the Southeast Community Center, with the City retaining ownership. The truck already has City plates on it, and if that can't be II/ changed, then Council will be asked to approve an official decal. The truck will be picked up by the Southeast Community Center as soon as the insurance policy is issued. The Southeast Community- at-Work would like to get involved in an expanded youth program. The Community Development Grant includes $10,000 for rehabilitation of the building. Southeast Community Center requested $20,000 from Council for youth programs. They were advised to present a proposal to Council which would then be referred to the Parks & Recreation Department to determine if there is a need for the proposed program, then the program would be budgeted and sent to Council for their approval. Councilman Wonder asked if it would be a gift of public funds for the City to get money for maintenance of the Southeast Community Center building. City Attorney Andrews said it would be considered a gift of public funds. It is required by law in the grant that the City pass on to the lessee, the maintenance of the facility. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons to refer the application for funds for youth programs for the Southeast Community Center to staff and the Parks & Recreation Department to outline their recommendations, and bring it back to Council: Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 525 JUNE 13, 1977 City Manager Eastman reported that the amount allocated by EDA is $2,649,000. Council needs to prioritize projects within the next ten days. Staff will try to get an updated project list with current estimates of their cost to Council by Thursday. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Walker. 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. Mayor Edmondson requested that Item No. 14 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 14, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker 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 Allard, seconded by Simmons that the Minutes of the previous meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen and no one present wishing to have said Minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Mayor Edmondson announced that tommorrow, June 14, 1977, is Flag Day and encouraged everyone to fly the flag. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Six Year Construction Program, William Wheeler, 1021 Fellows Drive, requested Council to approve funds for paving of Fechter Road from So. 40th Avenue to So. 48th Avenue. Mr. Wheeler also presented an alternative to his request that Fechter Road have a dust palliative coating applied, if his first request could not be granted. Fechter Road is classified as a neighborhood collector street and handles a heavy traffic load. The street has been graded four times since September,1976 at an approximate cost of $1,000 to $1,500, Treating Fechter Road with dust palliative would cost $1,200, and paving the road would cost $220,000 of which the City would pay $110,000 sharing the cost with the County as part of this road is in the County. Dave Vargas, Project Manager, reported that neighborhood collector streets are usually funded by an outside source; normally an L.I.D. Councilman Moore suggested that the residents on Fechter Road pay for the dust palliative treatment. Mr. Wheeler answered saying that it wouldn't be appropriate for homeowners on Fecht9,r1,Road to pay for the paving or dust palliative treatment because most of the traffic using it lives on other streets. Residents are prepared to get an injunction to prevent new construction in that area until the road is paved. Councilman Moore asked if the L.I.D. assessment would have to be confined to the homeowners on Fechter Road. City Manager Eastman said that other homeowners in that area using that street could be included if it could be proved that they benefit also. That area was annexed into the City before the subdivision was finished and Fechter Road was not a through street. Mr. Jim Tweedy, 4203 Scenic Drive, also spoke to this matter in favor of Mr. Wheeler's request. Councilman Walker asked if a traffic count had been made on Fechter Road. Sandy Rogers, Acting Traffic Engineer, informed Council that a counter cannot be put on a gravel road. Mr. Wheeler requested that traffic counters be put on the paved portion of Fechter Road and on Carriage Hill Drive and at the top of the hill to see where the traffic is going. Sandy Rogers reported that it would cost about $30 to $40 per counter. It was the general consensus of the Council to direct staff to put traffic counters on Fechter Road and in appropriate places in that area. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3704, adopting the Six Year Street Construction 5 2 6 JUNE 13, 1977 Program, be passed: carried, Allard', Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Street RESOLUTION NO. D-3704, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year/Construction Program for the period of 1977 through 1983 for construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. Dave Vargas, Project Manager, speaking on the 3rd Street crosswalk relocation, informed Council that the DARC committee reaffirmed their approval of the plans, as drawn, with the crosswalk immediately north of the alley. Mr. Vargas also informed Council that Pacific Power & Light had contacted him and said that they did not want a loading zone in front of their building. Mr. Fred Velikanje, Attorney for the IOOF, gave the brief history.of the ownership of the IOOF building. Mr. Velikanje suggested that the crosswalk be moved north so that the loading zone can be in front of Pacific Power & Light. Mr. Charles Taylor, co-owner and manager of Sav- Mor Drug Store, spoke to this matter suggesting the Mall let thgm use the alley to unload. They would need access from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., with an average of two trucks a day unloading. Mr. Spencer, Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the IOOF, also supported the suggestion of relocating the crosswalk to the north. Mr. Joe Morrier, with the Mall Association, stated that there was already a law suit pending from a person slipping on some oil in that alley. Therefore, opening the alley for delivery of goods is not safe for the pedestrians and the Mall is against it. Mr. Morrier suggested that Sav-Mor Drug Store change their unloading point to the front of their store. Councilman Holbrook stated the solution should be worked out between the Mall and IOOF. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons to eliminate the crosswalk plans until a solution is found to the problem: carried, Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson voting nay. Councilman Walker not voting due to conflict of interest. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Simmons that there not be curbing placed in front of the Mall entry way on the east side of 3rd Street, between Yakima Avenue and "A" Street: Allard, Holbrook, 'Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Council members Mayor Edmondson and Wonder voting nay. Mr. Vargas advised Council that problems could arise if this were postponed over two , weeks. Mrs. Avis Holland, owner of the Yakima Travelodge spoke in favor of initiating a plan to permit left hand turns onto Yakima Avenue from Naches Avenue. Sandy Rogers, Acting Traffic Engineer, outlined Plan D-1 and Plan F. Plan F is the least expensive at $87,000 including the Bomanite on two corners; excluding the Bomanite it is $75,000. A four-phase signal would be needed at this intersection with this plan which means that three-fourths of the traffic would wait while one-fourth would move. There would also be some problems with pedestrian movement., Plan D-1 costs a total of $155,000. Plan D-1 has DARC's recommendation. The knuckles in Plan D-1 makes the distance shorter for pedestrian crossing before reaching the middle island. It was MOVED by II/ Moore, seconded by Simmons to accept Plan D-1 for the Naches/Yakima Avenue intersection design: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. .Councilman Allard voting nay. Dave Vargas, Project Manager,. reported that DARC recommend that the proposed bus shelter location remain on Yakima Avenue in front of Peoples Store. It is considered the most logical location and the bus stop would not cause any traffic problems. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that the location of the bus shelter on Peoples Store corner be retained: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye on roll call. Councilmen Allard, Holbrook and Wonder voting nay. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3705, authorizing the City of Yakima to transfer Cahalan Park to the Town of Union Gap, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3705, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Yakima to transfer certain real property known as Cahalan Park to the Town of Union Gap on certain conditions. 527 JUNE 13, 1977 It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3706, authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Valley Canal Company, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3706, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a canal crossing agreement with the Yakima Valley Canal Company. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to approve the Yakima Urban Area Growth Policy: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. City Manager Eastman, speaking on the awarding of the alternate bids for the Capitol Theatre Construction Project, reported that we are reviewing with the architect the cost to issue change orders for: (1) changing the flat ceiling to a coved ceiling; I/ and (2) installing a full sprinkler system to save $6,000 to $10,000 in fire insurance premiums. Councilman Holbrook asked what the Capitol Theatre Committee was doing to increase their funds. Walt Lewis, of the Capitol Theatre Committee, stated that they are working on minimizing pledge losses and making efforts to obtain larger contributions. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to award the alternate bids 1-8 as recommended by Bill Paddock in his letter of May 18, 1977: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Councilman Allard voting nay. Judy Sheridan, Director of Transportation, reviewed her report on the Federal Operations Grant Application for Transit. The City of Yakima is entitled to approximately $250,000 for operating funds. To be eligible for this grant, the City must continue to provide the existing level of tax support for transit, initiate a half-fare program for senior citizens and handicapped persons, and guarantee that this project will not adversly effect the status of any ypima City Transit Employee. The funds would allow the Citylimprove transit service by increasing the hours, putting up bus stop signs, and making route changes so that additional routes could be added to the system. This year the Transit Division has an operating deficiency of $40,000 which would be taken care of by this grant. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that Council direct staff to prepare submit the "Notice of Intent" for application of federal funds for the Transit Divison: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3707, authorizing the work order agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates for reconstruction work on the City's Industrial Waste Irrigation System, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3707, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates for reconstruction work on the City's industrial waste irrigation system. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons to approve the parade permit submitted by the Washington State Eagles Youth Organization to conduct a parade on Saturday, June 25, 1977, starting at 3:00 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Councilman Simmons absent after 5:45 P.M. Mayor Edmondson, speaking on the Litter Control Grant, stated that the previous grants had been funded 100%. Acceptance of this grant would require the City to fund one-third of the grant, which is $5,471. City Manager Eastman informed Council that the grant period is July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1978, which would mean that the $5,471 would be in two budget years. Councilman Wonder questioned the value of the program funded by this grant. It was JUNE 13, 1977 528 MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to postpone this matter until next week to obtain further information from staff: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye ' on roll call. Simmons absent. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3708, directing the property owners to abate fire hazards on property located at 808 North 6th Avenue, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3708, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to the property owners to abate such hazards, the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3709, denying the Damage Claim of Edith L. Parent in the amount of $52.55 for sewer line blockage, be passed: Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3709, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Edith L. Parent in the amount of $52.55 filed with the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons to authorize the out-of-state travel of Vernon Henderson of the Yakima Police Department, to attend an advanced criminology course at the FBI Academy in Washington, D. C.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No. 2077, creating irrigation maintenance District No. 997, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2077, AN ORDINANCE accepting the conveyance to the City of Yakima of )an irrigation' system serving Lawson's Lots Addition to the City of Yakima, Lawson's Lots No. 2 Addition to the City of Yakim, and adjacent property; and accepting the transfer to the City of rights to receive delivery of and distribute irrigation water through that system; creating irrigation main- tenance District No. 997; setting a public hearing to assess property within tihat irrigation maintenance district and providing for the levy and:collection of assessments; and declaring an - emergency. City Attorney Fred Andrews, informed Council that the Planning Department would like to have the property recently acquired around the airport annexed into the City Limits. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3710, declaring the intention of the City of Yakima to annex real property to the City of Yakima for Municipal Airport purposes, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye II/ on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3710, A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the Yakima City Council to annex real property to the City of Yakima for municipal airport purposes. *An appeal from the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the final plan and program filed by Safeway, Inc., having been received, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons to fix the time of hearing for July 11, 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. City Manager Eastman reported that the repair of the bridge on South 48th Avenue would be $4,863.69. Since 25% of the bridge is in the County, the City's cost would be $3,647.92. The bridge will have to be closed for two weeks while being repaired. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that the City contract 529 JUNE 13, 1977 with the County for the repair of the bridge: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote: Simmons absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Allard to adjourn this. meeting at the hour of 6:55 P.M., to then meet on Thursday, June 16, 1977, at 3:00 P.M. at the Yakima Convention Center: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE ,,e;7 ICOU MAN , - ( DATE COUNCILMAN ATTEST: # • .4! / AF t; ,7Z CITY C'd RK MAYOR • •