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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/1977 Business Meeting 596 SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 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, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson inquired if Council members would be able to attend a meeting with Forrest Walls, to discuss the CBD assessment on Thursday, October 6, 1977. When questioned if it could be held on a Monday, City Manager Eastman explained that the 6th of October was the earliest date Mr. Walls could be here, and did not advise any delay as the City is paying $10,000 interest monthly. It was the general consensus of the Council that the meeting with Forrest Walls be scheduled for October 6, 1977. Mayor Edmondson stated that she had been remiss in seeing that absent members be properly excused from attending the Council meeting according to the rules of procedures. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Council receive copies of the rules and precedures and at the next meeting discuss possible amendments: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Each Council member was given a booklet of "Standard Motions and Rules of Procedure of the City Council ", after discussion ensued about possibly changing this rule. Ralph Huck, County Assessor, gave a report on how the City's tax base is established. Real and personal property is appraised by an assessor at 100% of the fair market value, once every four years. The City taxes are on a four year cycle, where one fourth of the county is assessed every year. Donna Peyton, County Assessor's Office, explained the 106% regular levy limitation as provided in RCW 84.55.010. Mr. Huck stated that the 106% levy limit regulates the dollar amount, not the value amount. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker to move into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations: carried, Allard,- Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 3:00 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 Councilman Simmons. 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. 15 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that Item No. 15 be removed from the Consent Agenda, as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda including Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Simmons, 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 Simmons, 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 second hearing on the Community Development Budget for 1978, Councilman Allard questioned staff on the proposed street improvements. Willis White, Public Works Director, stated that there are approximately 2.5 miles of unimproved streets in the target area. They will use a standard of paving gutters and sidewalks on one side of the street. Alleys will be done in another program. Councilman Allard asked which has the most priority -- unpaved streets or paved streets that need gutters and sidewalks. Mr. White stated that it would depend on the location and the density of population in that area. He stated that we can't improve all the streets in the five year program. Darrell Griek, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, stated that a slide presentation is ready to show before and after slides of homes that had been repaired under the grants, 312 Loans, and Combination Grants /Loans, and Craftman Corps Programs. Scott Jennings, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, gave the slide presentation, commenting under what type of program the house was repaired and pointing out the quality of work. Ken Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, referring to a map, explained that the pins 597 SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 represent a call on which service has been given. In discussing the administrative costs, Mr. Crawford stated that the two counselors talked with about 100 people, and averaged three calls per each person seeking advice. The counselors also work with grants and other rehabilitation programs. Mr. Crawford reported that most expenses are charged against a certain project, however, material such as saws, saw blades, etc., that are used in more than one project can not be charged to a specific project. Mr. Crawford reported on the employment from that area, stating that with the exception of the Craftman Corps, all jobs are put out for bids, being advertised two times. After the bid is opened and a contractor selected, then the Housing Service Center has to monitor the contractor in hiring of minorities. Mr. Crawford stated that there are contractors who have employees that live in the target area. Out of his ten personnel, five are female, and one is a minority female. When initially hired, five lived in the target area. Mr. Crawford reported that they try to complete forty housing projects each year. Right now they have received approximately 200 applications for loans, grants, loans and grants combination, and Craftman Corps, of which most have been interviewed. For the record, Mayor Edmondson stated she had received letters from Mrs. Jessie Waggener, 907 Central Avenue, Victoria Wooton, Browne Avenue, Willah M. Macotte, 114 No. 9th Street, and Stan Melini, 810 North 3rd Street. All stated that they had received repair work on their homes from the Housing Service Center and all stated they were pleased with the results. Viola LeBree, 806 North 2nd Street, stated that she was a recipient of a grant this summer and was pleased with the repairs made. Miriam "Pat" Keffeler, Neighborhood Health Clinic, requested funds and explained some of the services offered. Councilman Simmons reported that he had received information from reliable sources to make him want to take a second look at it. Leo Wilson Sr., Board Member, Neighborhood Health Clinic, answered several of the Council members' questions, stating that the clinic was operating in the black and although he had heard some of the board members were resigning, no letters of resignations have been received. Dr. Starr, member of the Yakima School Board, spoke in favor of the tennis courts for Washington Jr. High School and stated that the School District would maintain the courts, if necessary. In discussing the Neighborhood Health Clinic, Councilman Simmons commented that he had it from good medical authorities that there are doubts on the quality of care given, the clinic is not operating in the black, and there is turnover of staff expected. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to approve the 1978 Community Development Program proposals with one change; that the proposed Health Clinic's $22,000 be added to the Street Program: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Simmons, Moore and Walker voting aye on roll call. Holbrook and Wonder voting nay. This being the time fixed for the Hearing on the Assessment Roll for L.I.D. No. 1010, Prospect Park Sewer District, and there being no protests in writing or otherwise, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 2110 confirming said Assessment Roll, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2110, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement District No. 1010 as created and established by Ordinance No. 2001 of the ordinances of the City of Yakima. Harold Gordon, 1616 South 15th Avenue, spoke on the matter of the CB Petition distributed to Council last week, which was gathered by Sid Davidson. The petition states that they are concerned about obscene language, smut, carrier throwers, (radio frequencies stronger than the legal 4.5 watts, which overrides transmission of a lower legal frequency call), and manmade bleedovers (where one channel is so strong that it bleeds over and prevents transmission on the other channels). Channel 9 is reserved for emergencies and Mr. Gordon cited cases where that has been abused by some operators. He stated he would like an ordinance passed so that the City can give citations or warrants to people who are not following the FCC rules. He stated that there is grant money and equipment available through Government sources. Mr. Gordon reported that about 20 to 25% of the people are not licensed with the FCC, for their CB. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that this matter be referred to the City Manager for review: carried Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Simmons absent after 5:20 P.M. 598 SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 Kennith Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, reported that after contacting HUD, it was discovered that they had sent the wrong papers and a hearing is needed for the purpose of approving the form of the cooperation agreement between the Yakima Housing Authority and the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to fix the time of hearing for October 10, 1977, for approval of the form of the Cooperation Agreement between the Yakima Housing Authority and the City of Yakima: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. In discussing the fees for architectural services in connection with the Capitol Theater Reconstruction, Phase II, Glenn Rice, Director of Community Development stated that the fees are the exact amount approved in the grant. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3772, authorizing execution of an agreement with Paddock and Hollinbery, AIA, for professional services in connection with Capitol Theater Reconstruction, Phase II, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard voting nay. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3772, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Paddock and Hollinbery, AIA, for professional services in connection with Capitol Theater Resconstruction, Phase II. Councilman Allard asked how the property is to be used that the City will exchange with Seattle First National Bank. City Manager Eastman reported that it will be used for parking and would accomodate 40 cars. This would relieve the other City parking lot and give the Police more parking space. After discussion on the property taxes, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No'. D -3773, authorizing execution of an agreement with Seattle First National Bank for the exchange of Real Estate, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3773, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Seattle First National Bank for the exchange of Real Estate. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D -3774, authorizing execution of an application for a grant to finance operations of the Yakima County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3774, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an application for a grant to finance operations of the Yakima County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D -3775, authorizing execution of an agreement for utilizing services of an employee of the State of Washington, Office of Community Development, Planning and Community Affairs Agency, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3775, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement for utilizing services of an employee of the State of Washington, Office of Community Development, Planning and Community Affairs Agency. * It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3776, authorizing the abatement of fire hazards at property located at 802 North Naches, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3776, 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 the abatement by the fire marshal. 599 SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3777, denying payment of a damage claim filed by Donna Carector for Mark Carector in the amount of $129.46 for damages incurred when Mark Carector participated in a City Parks and Recreation Department function, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3777, A RESOLUTION denying payment of a claim of Mark Carector by Donna Carector filed with the City of Yakima on August 25, 1977. Mayor Edmondson stated she would ask her questions re the City Treasurer's Investment report next month. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the report of the City Treasurer dated August 31, 1977, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that the ordinance relating to traffic control and providing for reminders and notices to be issued for overtime parking violations, be passed. Councilman Holbrook inquired if this is what DARC really wants. It was the general consensus of the Council to table action on this matter for one week to obtain further information from the Staff. Dick Zais, Assistant City Manager, reviewed his report of September 26, 1977, that had been distributed to Council members earlier, regarding the proposed Dog License Ordinance Amendments. Councilman Wonder stated that the biggest problem is due to dogs rambling and the next problem would be overpopulation of stray dogs. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Walker that the ordinance be amended to read, "A five dollar license fee for sterilized dogs and a $10 license fee for unsterilized dogs." Councilman Holbrook objected to increasing the cost of the license fee, because it would be penalizing dog owners who are not offenders for letting their dogs run loose. Mayor Edmondson stated that she had received numerous letters from citizens in opposition of raising dog license fee and suggested giving credit to those dog owners whos dogs have been altered. Councilman Moore suggested that the impound fee be amended to $10 for sterile dogs and $20 for unsterile dogs. Mayor Edmondson called for a vote on the motion made earlier: Allard, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson, Holbrook and Moore voting nay on roll call. Simmons absent. Motion failed for want of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Allard to adjourn the meeting and discuss this matter next week: motion failed for want,of a majority, Allard and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker voting nay. Simmons absent. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore to amend the proposed dog ordinance to read, "$6 license fee for all dogs and a $10 impound fee for sterilized dogs and a $20 impound fee for unsterilized dogs." City Manager Eastman reported that some other cities give a credit of the increased amount for the impound fee if the dog is sterilized within a 15 day period and the owner brings in a supportive document within that time span. It was the general consensus of the Council that this is a good idea and they would like to see it incorporated in the ordinance. The Mayor then called for a vote on the motion made earlier by Councilman Holbrook. The motion carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent. Councilman Wonder absent after 6:10 P.M. Discussion then followed regarding the differential impound fee based on the number of impounds in a 12 month period. Councilman Holbrook stated that it was his intention to keep with that idea, charging $10 for sterile dog and $20 for unsterile dogs for the first two impounds and $35 for the third and subsequent impounds. After some discussion, City Manager Eastman stated that perhaps Council would like staff to bring the ordinance back with a $5 additional impound fee for dogs that are not sterilized. Councilman Allard absent after 6:15 P.M. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to refer this matter back to Staff to make the appropriate changes: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Allard, Simmons and Wonder absent. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3778, authorizing execution and filing of a preliminary proposal prospectus, with the State of Washington Urban Arterial Board be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Walker voting aye on roll call. Allard, Simmons and Wonder absent. City Manager Eastman explained that this agreement would be for improvements to South 10th Avenue between Mead and Nob Hill. 600 SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 RESOLUTION NO. D -3778, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and file a preliminary proposal prospectus with the State of Washington Urban Arterial Board. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Resolution No. D -3779, • authorizing execution of an agreement pursuant to Section 13 (c) of the Federal Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 be passed: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Walker voting aye on roll call. Allard, Simmons and Wonder absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3779, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement pursuant to Section 13 (c) of the Federal Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. City Manager Eastman explained that this agreement would give protection for City employees if they are laid off or get reduced responsibilities because of receipt of the Urban Mass Tranportation Grant. City Manager Eastman informed Council that Herb Mayer, the new City Engineer, would begin work September 27, 1977. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:25 P.M.: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Allard, Simmons and Wonder absent. 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