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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1977 Business Meeting 612 OCTOBER 17, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W.K. "Pete" Moore, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Simmons absent. Mayor Edmondson reported that Maurice Smith's term on the Board of Adjustment expires November 18, 1977. She stated that she has received a letter from Mr. Smith requesting reappointment to the Board. Mayor Edmondson reported that Mr. Smith had been appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Robert Williams, and since last February, Mr. Smith has missed only one meeting. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Maurice Smith be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term of six years to expire November 18, 1983: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. Mayor Edmondson distributed a copy of a letter from Don Schussler stating that after meeting, the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Committee recommends the appointments of Ron Cameron, Don Rothe, Jeanne Crawford, Thelma Thayer, and Robin Moriarty to fill the vacancies on the Art Selection Panel. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Council accept the nominations of the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Committee to fill the vacancies of the Art Selection Committee, as recommended in their letter of October 7, 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. Council members discussed the sign at the Yakima Center. Councilman Wonder reported that the architect was slow in designing the sign. Councilman Simmons present at 7:20 P.M. City Manager Eastman reported that Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau has applied for a sign permit to install a wood carved sign on the lawn in front of the Center. Mr. Eastman reported that he advised them to go through the Advisory Board first, and then through the City Council. Councilman Allard reported that on September 27, 1977, KIMA TV reporting on the Human Relations Commission Meeting held September 26, 1977, stated that if a second office for the Community Relations Officer is obtained outside City Hall, that it might be a. good indication that the office may be removed and the City Council would not be sorry. Councilman Allard stated that he felt Council should reinforce to Hope Gomez, Community Relations Officer, that Council is in. support of her activities. Councilman Wonder stated that he would like to know what that office has done for the last couple of months. He also stated.that.he thought all the Council members were in support of that office. City Manager Eastman stated that Ms. Gomez's report to the Council has been delayed because of all the work she has been doing on the EDA programs and her work with various contractors. He reported that her report should be in the next Council packet. Councilman Moore stated that he felt the news report was editorializing, and that should be stated as such, and not be a part of the news report. Councilman Allard felt that Council should give the news media the opportunity to ask questions right after Study Session, and during the recess break during the Council meeting. . . It was MOVED by. Walker, seconded by Holbrook to move into Executive Session to discuss a law suit by the Indian Nation and State of Washington relating to water rights: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder. voting aye.by voice_vote. At 8:00 P.M. the Council members.moved_into_the 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 City Manager Eastman. _ Mayor Edmondson announced that an Executive Session had been held during the Study Session to discuss a law suit by the Indian Nation and State of Washington relating to water rights and also to discuss possible litigation regarding the taxicab companies. 613 OCTOBER 17, 1977 Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council member or citizen present. The City Attorney then read the Consent Agenda, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook 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 Holbrook 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. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Resolution of Intention to annex property for Municipal Airport purposes, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that this matter be continued to November 7, 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the month of October as Toastmistress Month. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of October 16 -22, 1977, as Transportation Week, stating that this proclamation. was read earlier at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Mayor Edmondson also proclaimed the week of October 16 -22, 1977, as Business Women's Week, so that the women in The professional Business Women's Club may be commended. Dr. Robert Atwood, Health District, distributed a report on the services to Yakima and the proposed contributions of Cities and County for 1978. He stated that only the first six months of this year are included in the report, and for the first time, actual services and time spent are recorded. Mrs. Donna Parker, Tabulator of the report, explained the report to Council, stating that the proposed contributions of the Cities and the County have not been approved by the Board as yet. Several Council members asked questions regarding the increase in the proposed contributions for the City. Dick Zais, Assistant City Manager, stated that in the last five or six years the contributions to the Health District have been paid out of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Dr. Atwood reported that there is approximately a 15% increase in the budget for 1978; 14% of the increase is for wages, as mandated by the State Legislature. He reported that the Health District is only asking for a 10% increase from the local Cities. The remaining 5% is coming from other sources. Councilman Simmons expressed concern about using FRS Funds for the Health District contributions. City Manager Eastman stated that he understood Council did not like using FRS Funds for ongoing City functions or projects. He stated that he would be bringing to Council a preliminary budget, which would have the Health District contributions paid out of the General Fund. Councilman Allard expressed concern about Council members on the Health District Board making decisions without consulting the entire Council on budget matters. Mayor Edmondson stated that there are three Council members on the Health District Board. They are Nadine Walker, Bill Simmons and Mayor Edmondson. Councilman Moore stated that there is approximately a 9% increase in contributions proposed, and a portion of that increase is predicated on the increased number of people and assessed valuation. Dr. Atwood stated that the Health District is asking for $8,400 more to provide services to an additional 5,000 people and the City will have $50,000,000 of assessed valuation increase to cover the cost. Dr. Atwood stated that the per capita assessment has increased approximately 9 %. City Manager Eastman stated that he figured the per capita assessment increase at 3% and the population increase as 8 %. Mayor Edmondson announced that there will be a District Health Board meeting on October 25, 1977, and invited the Council members to attend. 614 OCTOBER 17, 1977 John Klingele, a citizen, inquired when street signs would be installed in the uptown CBD. City Manager Eastman stated,that signs have not been designed or budgeted, but they will be done as soon as possible. Mayor Edmondson also reported that the flag brackets need to be installed also. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the report of the City Engineer,. dated. October 10, 1977, with respect to the completion of the work on Public Works Contract, 65th Avenue Sewer District, L.I.D. #1012, performed by Low's Crane and Excavating, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: 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- 3790, authorizing payment of a damage claim in the amount of $4.50, filed by Dallas C. Rice as compensation for the loss of an antique wash tub and garbage can, inadvertently disposed of by the Refuse Dept., be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO D -3790, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $4.50 to Dallas C. Rice in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the Out of State Travel Request for James Eakin, Airport Manager, to attend a Federal Aviation Administration Security School, November 8 -21, 1977, in Oaklahoma City, at no cost to the City, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *A report having been received from the Planning Commission, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to fix the time of hearing for October 31, 1977, on the Preliminary Plat for Lind Addition located on North 30th Avenue, near Richey Road, as submitted by Leon Savaria: carried Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *A report having been received from the Planning Commission, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the Outside Utility Request filed by C. W. Wimberly and Bill Hambelton for water and sewer services to property at the N/E corner of North 16th Avenue and River Road be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Having been continued from last week, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard that Ordinance No. 2115, rezoning property located at 56th Avenue and Summitview, to Planned Development zone, as filed by Safeway Inc., be passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson, Holbrook and Walker voting nay. ORDINANCE NO.2115, AN ORDINANCE rezoning certain properties situated on the southwest corner of the intersection of 56th Avenue and Summitview Avenue, within the City of Yakima, from Planned Development zone and R- 1, one - family zone, to Planned Development zone. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2116, discontinuing the pedestrian mall on 2nd Street between Walnut and "B" Streets, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO 2116, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; discontinuing the pedestrian mall on 2nd Street between Walnut and "B" Streets by repealing City of Yakima Ordinance No. 1580; repealing Sections 9.50.215 and 9.50.355 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. 615 OCTOBER 17, 1977 Mayor Edmondson announced that appointments to fill the vacancies on the Art Selection Committee have been made in Study Session. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons to reaffirm the appointments of Ron Cameron, Don Rothe, Jeanne Crawford, Thelma Thayer and Robin Moriarty to the Art Selection Committee: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson also announced that the reappointment of Maurice Smith to the Board of Adjustment was also made in Study Session. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to reaffirm the reappointment of Maurice Smith to the Board of Adjustment: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 8:55 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ViNghm,A, \b. 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