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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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