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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/30/1979 Business Meeting 252 APRIL 30, 1979 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM 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 reported that she had a conversation with Lee Semon regarding 'making DARC statutory. Mr. Semon reported that he had met with other businessmen and they felt there are problems regarding PBIA and they would like DARC statutory. Mayor Edmondson stated that Mr. Semon gave her the following recoMMendations: The ternts terms of office DARC should be on a four year basis. There should be 11 or 12 people on the Committee. They should net two to three times a month, but the ordinance should state the Commission has to meet at least once a month. The'representatives be chosen by geographic area in the downtown area. If no one is available in a geographic area, then Council should appoint any one interested in the downtown area. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan to request staff to look into this and set it up and hring it back to Council. Councilman Wonder suggested that staff should look at the Committee as being comprised of two representatives frard'eadh super block and one chairman for a total of nine members serving on the Commission. City Manager Zais suggested that staff bring Council a firm proposal that can be developed and talk with businessmen and then prepare the legislation from that. Mayor Edmondson reported that staff will bring Council proposed options and approaches. The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Wonder voting nay. Harlan Dunn, Knipper -Dunn Architects, and Dick Connell, consultant, reviewed their 1978 City Hall Space Study Report. Mr. Connell reported that 60,000 square feet is needed today and an additional 11,000 sq. ft. is estimated to be required by 1985. There is 49,585 sq. ft. planning space available at the present time. He stated that the possibility of the consolidation of the Yakima Sheriff's Office and the Police Depart- ment is new information and they have not had time to analyze that information and incorporate it into this report. He briefly reviewed the requirements for the City Council Chambers and office space for Council members. Mr. Dunn briefly reviewed sane of the alternatives and options recommended, stating that Council should keep in mind that this report is close to being two years old. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to accept this report on City Hall Space Study prepared by the Knipper-Dunn Partnership, AIA, dated May 1, 1978. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Sparling. Mayor Edmondson declared May 4th and 5th as White Cane Day in the City of Yakima and presented a Proclamation to Dan Denton, representative from the Lions Club, who will be conducting the White Cane sales. 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 reported that Item No. 15 needs to be taken off the agenda in order to change the date of hearing. She requested that Item No. 18 be removed from the Agenda. Councilman Beauchamp requested that Item No. 12 be removed and Ines Rice, a citizen, requested that Item No. 10 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletions of Items No. 10, 12, 15 and 18, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda, including an ordinance, by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Mayor Edmondson announced that this is Consumer Credit Week. She also stated that this week is also Congregational Christian ChurchCentehnial. Week, marking their 100th birthday. APRIL 30, 1979 253 This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution No. D-4066, to create a local improvement district for paving 46th Avenue, Chestnut to Summitview, Councilman Wonder inquired about the possibility of the cul-de-sac being eliminated on 46th Avenue. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, reported that a petition has been received signed by the major- ity of the citizens in the area indicating they would like to have the street continue as a dead-end. He stated that the Engineering Office prefers that the street be continuous (less expensive to build), how- ever, the Planning Office as no preference. Ray Rosenkranz, 106 North 45th Avenue, stated his property borders the rear of 46th Avenue. He stated he had submitted a letter of protest earlier to the City Clerk. He stated that he thought his assessment is excessive for the benefits he will receive. He stated that the City Engineer informed him it would be cheaper to have the road go through. He also stated he would dedi- cate 25 feet for an easement if the street will go through, however, if the street doesn't go through, he won't dedicate the easement. Those citizens present speaking against 46th Avenue being a continuous street from Chestnut to Summitview were: Jim Purdin, 4509 West Chestnut; Dorothy Adams, 121 No. 46th Avenue; Dave Lemke, 1 So. 46th Avenue; and Gerald Puyear, 1 No. 46th Avenue. Larry Wright explained an alternative Which would keep 46th Avenue as a dead-end and at the same time, assess costs more fairly. He stated that by formulating the assessment using a lineal foot front cost, rather than a square foot cost, there would be $100 more per lot increase and a slight decrease from Mr. Rosenkranz property. Elwin Burch, 117 No. 46th Avenue, stated that 85% of the property owners indicated they wished 46th Avenue to dead-end. He stated that a cul-de-sac would take too much property and the property owners are in favor of a hammerhead. He stated that during a neighbo- rhood meeting, it was pretty much unanimous that they felt the square foot method of assessment was unfair. Mr. Rosenkranz stated that he was told a through street would make the cost less expensive. Dan Hague, Engineering Office, stated that the cost for the extra roadway would pretty much make up the difference between a dead end and a continuous street. Mr. Puyear stated if he had not dedicated enough right-of-way then the street would have ended at his property and not go through to the Rosenkranz property. Larry Wright stated that staff recanmends the lineal foot assessment as being More equitable. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2293, creating L.I.D. No. 1028, 46th Avenue - Chestnut to Summitview Paving District, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2293, AN ORDINANCE providing for the 'improvement of cer- tain streets by grading, ballasting, surfacing with asphaltic concrete and constructing concrete curbs and gutters, together with necessary drainage features; establishing a local improvement district, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. Albert SnoW, Yakima Nuclear Study Group, submitted a sample letter Council might send to Washington D.C., regarding federal regulations for the transportation of hazardous material. Mayor Edmondson stated'that the Council already took action on this matter. She accepted the letter and stated that if the Council members wished, they could send a letter as an individual. Council discussed the of Festival Week Associa- tion, Inc., as a Christmas Decorating Committee of the City of Yakima. City Manager Zais explained that Willis White, Public'wOrkg has been working with the Committee, representing the City. Mayor Edmondson and Council member Lee are members of the Christmas Festival Week Committee._ Mayor Edmondson stated that Christmas Festival Com mittee is raising funds for banners to hang in the downtown area during the Christmas season. She stated they requesting help fran the City for hanging the banners and taking them down again. City Manager Zais reported there is a $9,900 beginning cash balance available within the PBIA fund. It is estimated that the cost to the total $10,000 for work performed by the Street and Traffic Divisions. Councilman Wonder expressed concern about spending money from the PBIA fate for this purpOse and stated Council should have input from DARC. City Manager Zais reported that DARC has had the view that the City ought to be involved with the installation of the Christmas decorations since the formation of the MIA; It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. - D-4074, appointing the Christmas Festival Week Associ- ation, Inc., as the Christmas Decorating Committee . Of the City of Yakima, be passed: carried, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan 254 APRIL 30, 1979 and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the staff report dated April 12, 1979 and the $10, 000 proposed, or at least the money to be spent, be taken from the PBIA fund. Councilman Wonder objected to taking the surplus out of the PBIA fund without input from DARC. Art Zerbach, Director of Finance & Budget, explained the purpose of the MIA fund, stating that these funds may be used for decorations of the downtown area. The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmond- son, Lee and Sparling voting by voice vote. Wonder voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. D-4074, A RESOLUTION appointing the Christmas Festival Week Association, Inc., as a Christmas Decorating Committee of the City of Yakima. Councilman Wonder absent after 4:20 pm. City Manager Zais and Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the proposed vending machine agreement with Autanat, Inc. Mr. Hilligus reported that the vending machines would be installed in the 11/ Parks on an experimental basis only. He stated that he expects the vending machines will generate about $800 revenue based on 10% of the proceeds coming to the City. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4075, authorizing execution of a vending machine agreement with Automat, Inc., be passed: carried, Lee, Spar - ling, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4075, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a vending,agree- ment with Automat Company, Inc. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed his memo dated April 26, 1979, regarding park maintenance funding for 1979. He re- ported that additional revenue generated from increased park fees and charges, plus a computer error in the amount of $10,000, total $62,000 additional revenue for 1979. He recommended that the unexpected revenue be used for summer help for maintenance of the parks and equipment needed for their duties ($37,775). He also reported that there was a company error resulting in an addi- tional insurance premium of $8,000 due by the City. There is an amount of $11,025 owed to the. Equipment Rental Fund and 10% allowed for possible error in fees ($5,200). It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to accept the staff report dated April 26, 1979 and make the changes in the budget, as recommended: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder absent. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, stated she thought the City ought to be sure they have clear and free title to the airport before expending any more money for engineering services. She stated that Mrs. Graham, a friend of hers, sold some property to the City for Airport use and she has not given free title to that lot out there. Mayor Edmondson stated this would be referred to staff. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buch- anan that Resolution No. D-4076, authorizing the execution of Addendum No. 3 to the engineering services contract with Preston L. Shepherd and Associates for Yakima Air Terminal Improvements, be passed: carried, Sparling, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4076, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an addendum to an engin- eering services agreement with Preston L. Shepherd & Associates per- taining to Yakima Air Terminal Improvements. Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, reviewed his report dated April 17, 1979, re- garding contract negotiations with Fire District No. 13. He stated he met with 'Commissioners and the Chief for that District and they ex- pressed concern about the increased cost of protection of that district. He stated they are a rural district and don't have many fire hydrants. They have trained personnel and have purchased some equipment, which would have to be maintained even if they contracted with the City. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman to accept the report fran Chief Carroll: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder absent. APRIL 30, 1979 255 Council discussed the sale of surplus equipment to Fire Protection District No. 9 and 14. Councilman Beauchamp inquired about the policy for establishing a value for the equipment proposed to be sold. Fire Chief Carroll stated that the booster reel was purchased by the City at a cost of $400 and we are selling it for 3/4 of our cost. We are charg- ing the same price for the air cylinders another vendor was willing to sell theM for. (Councilman Hinman absent after 4:50 PM.) It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4077, authorizing the sale of surplus equipment to Fire Protection District No. 9 and Fire Protection District No. 14, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO, D-4077, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus equipment to Fire Protection District No. 9 and Fire Protection District No. 14. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Bob Laird, Cemetery Superintendent, reviewed the on the vandalism at Tahoma Cemetery. Mr. Hilligus distributed photographs City Manager Zais had taken of the damage. Mr. Laird reported about the volunteers who helped reorganize the cemetery office, including the realphabitizing of 49,000 index cards. He reported that an internal burglar alarm has been installed in the building. Fencing of the cemetery, as suggested by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, would cost over $48,000. He stated that the police indicated it would not do much to put a fence up. Council member Lee inquired if the perpetual care agreements paid for repairing the damaged stones. Dick Hilligus stated that that agreement is for seeding, sod- ding and mowing; the stones were reset as a courtesy. We hope to get some insurance money for coverage of the actual damage in the office. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the report of the Director of Public Works dated April 20, 1979, with respect to the completion of work on Public Works Contract - City Shops Salt Storage Building, per- formed by Frenzel Construction Company, be approved, the work be accept- ed and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4078, setting a hearing date on Petition No. 943, filed by Roche Fruit Company requesting vacation of a portion of an alley, be fixed for MaT29, 1979, be passed. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan to amend the motion to set the hearing date for Tuesday, June 12, 1979 at 7:00 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. The question was called for the vote on the motion as amended: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Wonder Absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4078, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hear- ing on a petition for the vacation of a portion of public alley within the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that May 21, 1979 be set as the date of 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: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Having been previously authorized by Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4079 authorizing execution of an amendment to the agreement for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Service, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Sparling, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Lee voting nay. Hinman and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4079, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the "Agreement for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Service". *An Ordinance amending the 1979 Budget, appropriating and transferring money within the Refuse Fund to various accounts within such fund, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until Monday, May 7, 1979: carried, Buchanan, Edmond- son, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. ' 256 APRIL 30, 1979 Mayor Edmondson inquired why an ordinance repealing the admission tax should come before the Council now, when it won't take place until January 1, 1980. City Attorney Andrews stated that staff was following Council's instructions to bring back this ordinance. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Lee that the Ordinance repealing the admission tax, be passed. Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Beauchamp to table this discussion: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Hinman and Wonder absent. Councilman Beauchamp inquired if staff is monitoring the construction of the storm drainage system at the planned development at 48th and Summit- view Avenues. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that staff and the neighborhood are monitoring that. He stated it is going according to the plan and program. Councilman Sparling reported on an area by the Airport Terminal that is in need of some beautification and inquired if something could be done about that. City Manager Zais stated he would have the Airport_ Main- tenance Staff look at. it. City Manager Zais reported that the Fire Chief has requested to use the house at 102 No. 9th Street for &training fire. He stated that this house was acquired by the City in the exchange of property with the Chamber of Commerce. Ken Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, had reported that it would take approximately $10,000 to bring that house up to code. City Manager Zais reported that we don't have the funds to clean up after the fire and the Fire Chief says he can't clean up after. Fire Chief Carroll explained that last November we started an arson investigation school, and during the final two weeks of the course they take houses and put arson crime scenes in it and the investigation teams go in there. He stated that they do have other houses they could use. Councilman Beauchemp inquired if the street loader could be used to clean up after the fire. City Manager Zais stated there are some funds for landscaping and site preparation for the Hettich property and there may be sane money left in that fund. Mayor Edmondson stated that she hopes the house isn't burned without knowing if there are funds to clean up after the fire. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Lee to accept the proposal: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. IteMs of information supplied to Council were: staff report from Director of Ccmmunity Development re street lighting status report. 4/17/79; memo from Ken Crawford, Chief of Housing Services, re Washington Park Tennis Courts. 4/19/79; monthly report of Chief of Police dated March, 1979; AWC Legislative Bulletin No. 15. 4/10/79; memo from City Attorney re Wastewater Plant Construction Project. 4/15/79; and memo from Director of Parks and Recreation re Southeast Community Center Park - Wading/ Spray Pool Progress Report, 4/16/79. • There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Lee that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:20 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Hinman and Wonder absent. 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