HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/1979 Business Meeting 276 JUNE 12, 1979
The City Council met in session on this date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Acting Mayor Don Hinman pre-
siding, Council members Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Nadine Lee and
Gordon Wonder, and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call. Jack Sparling present after 7:20 P.M., Mayor Betty L.
Edmondson absent , attending AWC Convention in Spokane.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Beauchamp.
Acting Mayor Hinman 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
Items No. 9, 10, 11 and 12 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council
member Lee requested that Items No. 22, 23 and 24 be added to the
Consent Agenda. John Klingele, a citizen, requested that Item No. 4 be
removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the addition of Items No. 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23 and 24, and
the deletion of Item No. 4, as requested, be made. The. City Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, 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.)
John Klingele, 1312 Walnut, questioned if a coma on page 268 of the
minutes of May 21, 1979 Council meeting, under No. 5 of the Cable TV
discussion, is appropriate. Carol Darby, Director of Community
Development, explained why it is appropriate. Mr. Klingele also
questioned the legality of Council amending their rules and procedures
by motion. He referred to Section 0, "Amendment" which states that the
rules and procedures may be amended at any meeting of the Council held
after not less than five days written notice of the proposal to amend
the rules, upon a two thirds vote of all the members of the Council. It
was the general consensus of the Council to refer this matter to staff.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the minutes of the
Council meetings of May 21, 29, and June 5, 1979, 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, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Edmondson absent.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition No. 943, filed by
Roche Fruit Company, Inc., requesting vacation of one block of an alley
between Poplar and Elm Streets, Council member Lee inquired if the fee
to vacate was acceptable to Roche Fruit. Larry Wright, Principal
Planner, reported that it was. There being no citizen present wishing
to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Lee that
Ordinance No. 2300, vacating said alley, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
Edmondson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2300, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of a portion
of public alley in the City of Yakima, Washington.
Council members discussed the application for UMTA funds. Willis White,
Director of Public Works, revised some of the figures in his staff
report regarding the capital reserve account and debt service. Council
indicated a desire to reduce the City's reliance on UMTA funds and
discussed the protection given to Transit employees in the 13 (c)
agreement. Several Council members expressed concern about the level of
effort being increased this year, and _ - also discussed the
possibility of increasing the bus fares. It was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -4089, authorizing the filing of an
application with the Department of Transportation for a grant under the
Urban Mass Transportation Act, be passed. It was MOVED by Sparling,
seconded by Wonder that every effort be made to get the level of service
more in line with the need and what we can afford, as soon as possible.
Following discussion, Councilman Sparling withdrew his motion and
Councilman Wonder withdrew his second. The question was called for the
vote on the Motion: carried, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and
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Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Buchanan voting nay. Edmondson
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4089, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an
application with the Department of Transportation, United States of
America, for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as
amended.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4090,
executing an "interlocal cooperation agreement" relating to Yakima
Valley Conference of Governments, be passed: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4090, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an "interlocal
cooperation agreement".
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4091,
executing a lease renewal and extension agreement, with F. O. Schweitzer
Aircraft Company, Inc., be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4091, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "lease renewal
and extension agreement" with F. O. Schweitzer Aircraft Company, Inc.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4092,
executing a lease renewal and extension agreement with Charles D.
McAllister, doing business as McAllister Flying Service, be passed:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
aye,on roll.call. Edmondson absent..
RESOLUTION NO. D-4092, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "lease renewal
and extension agreement" with Charles D. McAllister, doing business as
k.-McAlister Flying Service.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4093,
authorizing the application for a grant increase for the Wastewater
Project, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4093, A RESOLUTION authorizing the application by the
City of Yakima for a grant increase for the Yakima Wastewater Project.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4094,
authorizing the execution of a lease agreement for a portion of
Chesterley Park, to Clarence Franklund, be passed: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Edmondson , absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4094, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk' of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
leasing a portion of Chesterley Park to Clarence Franklund.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4095,
authorizing execution of a lease agreement for a portion of Randall Park
to Clarence Franklund, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman,
Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4095, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
leasing a portion of Randall Park to Clarence Franklund.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4096,
authorizing abatement of fire hazards on private property, be passed:
carried; Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Edmondsoniabsent.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4096, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire
hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to
abate such hazards, and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by
the Fire Marshal.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4097,
denying the damage claim of David S. Bishop, alleging an overpayment in
his water bill, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4097, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of David S.
Bishop, filed with the City of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4098,
denying the damage claim of Curtis Shirley, for damages when the Deputy
Animal Control Officer allegedly failed to notify him of the impound of
his dog, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4098, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Curtis Shirley
filed with the City of Yakima on May 24, 1979.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4099,
authorizing payment of $90.00 to Mrs. Eells for damages to her shrubbery
when it was accidentally set on fire by the City Street Department, be
passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder
' voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4099, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $90.00 to
Mrs. Ernest L. Eells, in settlement of a claim for damages filed with
the City of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4100,
authorizing payment of $156.01 to Hughes A. Mason for damages when a
City sewer line backed up into his residence, be passed: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4100, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $156.01
to Hughes A. Mason in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the
city of Yakima.
Carol Darby, Director. of Community Development, reported a request has
been received for Yakima Community Garden funding in the amount of
$1,076.50 to be taken out of the current year's budget for Community
Development funding. She stated that although it is a good program, she
has some concerns about the timing. In order to incorporate this into
this year's budget, two public hearings would have to be held in July
and it would be the end of August before approval could come from HUD.
Staff is reviewing the plans for next year's Community Development funds
and will have a hearing at the beginning of August. Those citizens
speaking in favor of funding the Community Garden from the current
year's C.D. budget were: Dale Wilson, 507 East "G" Street; Catherine
Melfort, 907 Central Avenue; Cathy LeCompte, 16 South 6th Street #3;
Nancy Palmer, 1001. South Naches Avenue; Nancy Bingham, 913 South 41st
Avenue #5; Bob Hatzenbeler, 606 South 9th Avenue; Sharon Carberry, 401
Beech Street; Dolores Goodman, 1002 South 6th Street; Selden Prentice,
and Rachel Corbin, 207 East "S" Street. Dale Wilson described and
distributed some pictures of work that members have already done on
several garden spots already planted. He stated that money will be
needed this year for plumbing, fencing and soil preparation for next
year's garden. He stated that if the project were to be delayed for one
year he was afraid the citizens would become disillusioned by lack of
support from the Council. There are a large number of youths involved
in this program, also. Catherine Melfort read and submitted a
resolution from the Yakima Valley Welfare Rights organization stating
support of the Community Garden project. Several Council members
expressed their support of the project, and Carol Darby, Director of
Community Development, reported that Council could hold the two public
hearings on July 12 and 24, and the application would go to HUD the
first week in August. Councilman Wonder inquired if funding this
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project would mean reducing another program. Ms. Darby stated that this
would come out of the $5,000 Contingency Fund for the Washington Park
Tennis Courts and would not affect that project adversely. It was MOVED
by Lee, seconded by Wonder to use the process outlined by Carol Darby,
with that timetable and submit this project to HUD: carried, Buchanan,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Council
member Beauchamp not voting due to conflict of interest. Edmondson
absent.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Wonder to approve the staff's
recommendation as given in staff memos of February 13, and June 6, 1979,
that left turns not be prohibited at this time from 2nd Street onto
Yakima Avenue: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson absent.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the report of the
Director of Community Development dated May 16, 1979, with respect to
the completion of the work on Public Works Contract, Ranchette
Subdivision Sewer L.I.D. No. 1018, performed by Ridge Construction
Company, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth, is hereby authorized: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Edmondson absent.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4101,
fixing the time of hearing on a petition for the vacation of a portion
of street right -of -way on Ramona Road, submitted by J. Gustafson and R.
Lynch for July 10, 1979, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4101, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for
hearing on,the petition for vacation of a portion of street right -of -way
within the City of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that June 26, 1979, be set as
the time of hearing for a request for modification of a Planned
Development for property located at South 48th Avenue and Nob Hill
Boulevard, as requested by James Cowden, be passed: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Edmondson absent.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that June 26, 1979, be set as
the time of hearing for a rezone request filed by Tri -A1 -Co for property
situated in the vicinity of North 10th Street and East Lincoln Avenue,
be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2301,
creating a "Transit Capital Reserve Fund ", be passed: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. Edmondson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2301, AN ORDINANCE relating to ,funds and accounts;
creating the "Transit Capital Reserve Fund" as a special fund and
designating its purpose, specifying source of funds thereto, and
providing for expenditures therefrom; and enacting Chapter 3.6, "Transit
Capital Reserve Fund ", and Sections 3.69.010, 3.69.020 and 3.69.030 as a
new Chapter and new Sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2302,
providing for reimbursement of certain expenditures of City employees,
be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2302, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; providing
for reimbursement of certain expenditures of City employees; and
amending Section 2.20.085 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget and appropriating money within the
Parks and Recreation Fund, having been read by title only at this
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meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until Tuesday, June 26,
1979.
*An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget and appropriating , and
transferring money to various accounts within various funds re 1978 .
unpaid purchase orders, having been read by title only at this meeting,
was laid on the table for two weeks or until Tuesday, June 26, 1979.
*An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget and appropriating, transferring
and reappropriating money within and among various funds re FRS funds,
having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table
for two weeks or until Tuesday, June 26, 1979.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2303,
deleting the provision for a Community Relations Officer and specifying
the duties of the Affirmative Action Specialist position and Human
Relations Commission, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman,
Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2303, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government
administration, and relating to the Human Relations Commission and
Affirmative Action Specialist position; amending Section 1.18.010 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code, designating the powers and duties of the
City Manager, by deleting a provision for the appointment of a Community
Relations Officer by the Yakima City Council, amending Sub - section
1.30.010 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to rename the Community
Relations Officer position to that of Affirmative Action Specialist; and
amending Section 1.30.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to
describe the duties and functions of the Affirmative Action Specialist.
*It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2304,
regarding the classification pay plan, deleting the Community Relations
Officer position and adding Affirmative Action Specialist position, be
passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2304, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personpel; adopting a
classification plan and a compensation plan for City employees; amending
Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and
declaring an emergency.
Willis White, Public Works Director, gave a report on a situation where
there was a cave -in at Clark and Jefferson Avenues involving an accident
with a vehicle. He described the areas where the storm drains have had
problems, including infiltration of tree roots and distributed photos of
the cave in. He stated he needs authorization for emergency services to
repair that area. He outlined the necessary repairs needed in this
area, which will cost between $18,000 and $20,000 and would come out of
the Water -Sewer Fund. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Lee,
seconded'by Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4102, authorizing the hiring
of Low's Crane and Excavating to perform emergency storm sewer and
roadway repairs without calling for bids, be passed: carried, Lee,
Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Hinman voting aye on roll
call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4102, A RESOLUTION ratifying the hiring of Low's Crane
and Excavating to perform emergency storm sewer and roadway repairs
without calling for bids.
City Manager Zais reported that at the June 5, 1979 Planning Commission
meeting, the Commission reaffirmed their original position to recommend
the rezone for the Southeast Area. The matter will now come back to
Council and a date of hearing needs to be set. He reported that the
City Attorney will be out of town on the 26th of June and he should
attend this hearing. He also reported that Charles Lyon, Attorney
representing one of the petitioners, will be out of town on July 10,
1979, and requested that the hearing not be set for that date. The next
meeting would be on July 24, 1979. The question was raised on whether
there was a time limit on how soon Council has to hold the rehearing.
Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to
have the City Attorney report on this issue at the next Council meeting.
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Referring to the Notice of Intent to revise the transmission rates by
Bonneville Power Administration, Councilman Hinman stated that he hopes
that those areas served by private utilities not be penalized. It was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Wonder that the Council send a letter
regarding this matter: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson absent.
Councilman Wonder stated that he would not be attending the AWC
Convention, and recommended that Carol Darby be designated a voting
delegate. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Carol Darby,
Director of Community Development, be appointed to serve as a voting
delegate for the City of Yakima at the AWC Convention: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote. Edmondson absent.
Referring to the correspondence in the information packet regarding Dr.
Ballew's request for 30 minute parking meters on South 2nd Street,
Councilman Wonder suggested that three or four 30 minute meters be
installed on a trial basis. It was MOVED by'Beauchamp, seconded by Lee
to install four 30 minute parking meters on South 2nd Street across from
the City's parking lot: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson absent.
Councilman Sparling reported that he has been contacted about some large
chuckholes on Yakima Avenue between 20th and 32nd Avenues. City Manager
Zais stated that he would have staff look at it; it may be on the
schedule for resealing.
Stephen Huza, 3 O8 South L th Avenue, reported that in several areas of
town the trees and shrubs are obstructing the stop signs and creating a
traffic hazard. It was the general consensus of the Council to refer
this matter to staff.
Items of information supplied to Council were: offer from Benny Kwong
re Larson Garage /reply by City Manager, 5/14/79 and 6/4/79; letter from
Guy Shinn, Rainier Bank, re appreciation of City's cooperation in
addressing traffic problem at Yakima Avenue and First Street, 5/31/79;
Notice of Intention to revise transmission rates from Department of
Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, 5/30/79; memo from City Manager
re 1980 budget -- Instructions and Preliminary Guidelines, .6./1/79; memo
from Supervising Traffic Engineer re City Parking Lot No. 2, suggestion
for 15 minute parking meters, 6/1/79; memo from City Attorney re damage
claims referred to insurance carriers, 6/5/79; memo from Director of
Community Development re Outside Utility Request filed by Roland
Carmichael for sewer service, 6/5/79; memo from Director. of Community
Development re Outside Utility Request filed by Don Hamilton for sewer
and water service, 5/25/79; monthly report of Code Administration Office
activities for May, 1979; COG Newsletter, Volume 5, No. 6, June 4, 1979;
and replacement page 3 for Council Rules and Procedures -- re amendment
to delete the requirement that Council members be excused from meetings
by formal action - -also change meeting times.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Sparling, seconded by Lee that this meeting be adjourned at the hour
of 9:45 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote. E00son absent.
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