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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/29/1977 Business Meeting ���� wm m m AUGUST 29, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM 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 and Gordon Wonder. Council members Nadine Walker and Dr. Bill Simmons absent. Mayor Edmondson informed Council that Deborah Patterson's term on the Planning Commission expires August 31, 1977. Councilman Al |ord recalled that a letter of application from Fred Witham to serve on the Planning Commission is on file. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the appointment of a member to the Planning Commission be continued for one week to obtain further information: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons and Walker absent. Council members discussed the bill for 1975 Municipal Election costs, which total $16,372. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that $11,000 of that b|/| is for the primary election and $4,000 for the general election. City Manager Eastman explained that these costs could not be allocated until the State could figure out what they are paying. Mr. Eastman informed Council that because this b||| was received so late, the City can write the County Auditor and inform him that payment of this bill was not budgeted this year, but will be budgeted in the 1978 budget and paid then. It was the general consensus of the Council that a letter be written to the County Auditor as per Mr. Eastman's suggestion. Council members discussed the Humane Shelter contract and the modifications proposed by them. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that the City will be negotiating with the Humane Society as a part of the 1978 budget. Hope Gomez, Community Relations Officer, reported to Council on the two nominees for the Human Relations Commission, stating that Chris Smart, lives in a rural area of Moxee and Emma Mioe| || lives 1.5 blocks outside the City Limits, on Skyline Drive. After some discussion on members of City Boards and Commissions residency requirements, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook to appoint Emma M7oe||| to serve on the Human Relations Commission: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook and Moore voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Wonder voting nay, stating that Ms. Micelli does not live within the City Limits. Simmons and Walker absent. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Allard that proper legislation be prepared by ` staff so that all future members of City advisory boards and commissions be residents of the City: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vofe. Simmons and Walker absent. Forrest Walls, legal oounse|, met with the Council members to discuss the various options available to obtain a fair and legal assessment for the CBD L.I.D. No action was taken at this time. At 3:00 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Al |ord Holbrook, Moore and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members Simmons and Walker absent and excused. The Invocation was given by Councilman Al |ard. 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. Councilman Wonder requested that Item #15 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that item #|5 be removed from the Consent Agenda, as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including ordinances and resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the Content Agenda, as read, be II/ possmd; cnrr<ed A||ord, Edmondson, Ho|brooh, Moora ond Nonder vof|ng nyo on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. (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, Al |ard, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed this weekend to be "Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy telethon, Weekend/'. N8PP-TV will be televising the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy telethon throughout the weekend; and there w| | | be a Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Dance-A-thon held at the Mall. ��X� *� W � AUGUST 29, 1977 . This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal from the Planning Commission's decision to deny the outside utility request filed by Luther Jones, for water and sewer for a proposed fourplex to be located at 1705 So. Pleasant Avenue, Councilman Holbrook inquired if Mr. Jones would be able to put in a septic tank and well if this request is denied. Larry Wright, Principal Planner stated that he could build a different type of building there. Luther Jones, 403 West Nob Hill Bou|evard, stated that the Planning Commission denied this request because of high density, but he considered it minimal compared to what is in other areas. Mr. Jones stated-that the fourplex would be situated on o 68,3 foot by 139,7. foot lot and fourplexes are allowed on 40 foot by 120`foof lots in the City. He stated Planning Commission objected because there weren't any curbs or gutters, but said first there has to be a bui|ding. There is a little house behind the proposed fourplex, and they-would shore the same driveway. Mayor Edmondson then read aloud staff's recommendations from the staff report, and asked Mr. Jones if he would comply with them. Mr. Jones said he is in favor of all the recommendations and would comply with them. Councilman Allard questioned Mr. Jones if he had gone to the County for the building permit. Mr. Jones stated that he had and had also had the property rezoned to R-3. Fred Hammerstad, 0�0 United Bui|ders,.spohe in favor of the outside utility request, stating that Mr. Jones'a|rendy had the easement for sewer. Councilman Wonder asked if Planning. Commission had looked at that area. Larry Wright said that this area Is part of the Comprehensive Plan and when the County made their plan, they said that high density areas should be placed next to the City Limits and utilities. Mr. Wright stated that if one fourplex is built there, then others would also, as. it would be feasibly economical. Mr. Hammerstad stated that the sewer trunk is just one block away. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the Outside Utility Request filed by Luther: Jones for water and sewer for property located at 1705 So. Pleasant Avenue: carried,- Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,. Moore and Wonder voting aye on ro| | ' oa | ( . Simmons and Walker absent. Counol |mon Al |ard stated that he voted to deny the request because of the density and because the street is not paved, which. would be a problem if that area is-annexed into the City. . This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal from the Planning Commission's decision to deny the Outside Utility Request filed by Fred Hammerstad, for water and sewer to a new eighfp|ep located at 1716 So. 10th Avenue, Mr. Hammerstad requested that this hearing be postponed for one week. Mr. Hammerstad also requested a copy of the staff report, which was supplied to him. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue the hearing for one week. Dove- VorQas Project Manager, appeared before the Council to .say goodby and thanks as this is the last Council meeting he will attend. The Council xished him well his new position in Gresham, Oregon and thanked him for his service to the City. Mayor Edmondson also thanked Mike Vargas, Dave Vargas's son, who was present, for his participation on the Mayor's Youth Task Force. . . Donald O'Connor stated that he would like to paint a mural at the Convention Center and requested that Council appoint members to serve on the Art Selection Committee, for which he has a couple of recommendations. Mayor Edmondson stated that Mr. O'Connor could give the recommendations to the Chairman of the Yakima Advisory Commission, Don Schussler or to her and she would give if to Mr. Schussler. Mr. O'Connor said that he would bring them back to the Mayor. . . • Willis #hlfe, Public Works Director, Informed Council of the need to have a financial advisor with regards to the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds for the wastewater project. Councilman Holbrook asked how the firm of Foster 11/ and Marshall was selected. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that thls firm had been the City's Bond Consultant for the past eight years. Councilman Holbrook asked if there were other local firms in the City to get proposals for comparison. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to postpone this matter for one week to obtain further information: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons and Walker absent. : was MOVED by Al |ord seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3743 authorizing the purchase of Right-of-Way easements for the West Valley Interceptor Sewer Project from: (1) Washington State Hop Producers, Inc.; (2) Yakima School . District No. 7; (3) Anton Lawrance and Magdelene Jaeger; (4) Richard R. Matson, Fred W. Smith and Winsor H. Bond, Trustees, J. M. Perry Institute, of Trade; (5) Lydia Greeley; and (6) Lydia Greeley and Raymond and Dolores Shuel, be passed: carried, Al |nrd, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3743 A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of easement(s) for the construction of the West Valley Interceptor Sewer Project. 579 � AUGUST 29, 1977 *»�m" *It was MOVED by A||ard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3744, authorizing the purchase of Right-of7Woy eosemenfs�for the South Broadway Interceptor Sewer Project from; (|) Marguerite L. Hackeff and Pacific National Bank; and (2) Harold D. and Kay Brown, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. . . RESOLUTION NO. D-3744, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of easement(s) for the construction of the.South Broadway Interceptor Sewer Project. . *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. O-3745, authorizing the purchase of Right-of-Way easements for the SoVfh.Fruifva|e Interceptor Sewer Project from: (1) Yakima School District No. 7; and (2) Faye C. Brown and Steph M. / � Brown for the estate.of Martin Brown, be.possed: carried, Al |ard Edmondson, Holbrook, � ^ Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3745, A RESOLUTION authorizin the purchase of,eosomenf(s) for the construction of South Fruitvale interceptor Sewer Project. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3740, authorizing application for grant increases for the Yakima Area Wastewater Facilities, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Ho|brook and Wonder voting aye on roll oo||. Simmons and Walker absent. . . RESOLUTION NO. D-3746, A RESOLUTION oufhor/zing.ond directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to apply for State and Federal Grant increases to finance Yakima Area Wastewater Facilities. City Manager Eastman explained the requested Change Order No. 4 to the agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design, stating that this completes the figures in the cost summary that previously wero,fo be negotiated at a |afer.dafe. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that-Resolution No. D- 3747, authorizing the execution of on.agreemenf, known.os Change Order No. 4, to the agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates to prepare Wastewater Facilities Design, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. . . RESOLUTION NO. D-3747, A RESOLUTION aufhorYz|na+ha City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to an agreement with R. N. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design. Council members discussed the agreement for partial funding to rebuild the Capitol Theatre stating they didn't like the o|ouse\wh|ch, would require the City to maintain the facility for a 30. year period. City Attorney Andrews ndvisod that if, the premises | are damaged or demolished and the City Council doesn't deem it advisable at that time to rebuild, then that covenant would terminate. The old a8reemapf stated that fire insurance money would have to be used to rebuild. Councilman Wonder questioned item #6, on page 4 of the agreement, which states. that the State would have first opportunity to acquire the premises at a value determined on the basis of State appraisal. Councilman Wonder thought that the State should be' given first opportunity of acquisition at a value to ba determined by an independent appraiser. It was the 'general consensus of the Council to refer this matter to staff. City Manager Eastman informed Council that professional consulting services are required for the local Community Development Program, which is federally funded. and ' Fred Stouder, Urban Planning Consu|fnnfs" Inc., has offered to perform this service. Ill It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Mopre that Resolution No. D-3748 authorizing the execution of an agreement for professional planning services with Urban Planning Consultants, Inc., be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder II/ voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3748 A RESOLUTION aufhorizlng the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute ,an agreement for professional p|onn[na services with Urban Planning Consultants, inc. *|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3749" authorizing execution of a pipeline crossing agreement with Burlington Northern, Inc., in connection with the West Valley Interceptor Sewer Project, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3749 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a pipeline crossing agreement with Burlington Northern, Inc. AUGUST 29, 1977 X�«�K& " *m�� *|f wos by 8||ord seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3750 authorizing payment of $99.53 for Julius P. Reisenauer in settlement of a claim for damages incurred when sewer water flooded the basement of his residence, be passed: carried, A||ard Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, and Wonder voting aye on roll oa||. Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO, D-3750, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $99.35 to Julius P. Reisen- auer in settlement of a claim for damages f||ed the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by 8||ard seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-375|, denying the damage claim filed by Vern Baker, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker 'absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-375| A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Vern Baker, filed with the City of Yakima on August O' 1977.. *|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-5752, denying the damage claim filed by Norma R. Phagan, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3752, A RESOLUTION denying he claim of Norma R. Phagan in the amount of $|O,OO filed on August 15, 1977. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook to approve the out-of-state travel for Newell Pock, Chief of Cnd� to attend the 55th Annual Business Meeting of the International Conference of Building Officials in Coronado, California, September 11-15 1977, at a cost to the City of $398; and Mi' kl Pappas, Community Development, to attend a Housing Authority Certification Workshop in Denver, Colorado, September 28-30" 1977 at a cost to the City of $310; and Nadine Walker, Council member, to attend a NAHRO Conference in Boston, Mass., August 28-31, 1977, of n cost to the city of $405: carried, 8||ard Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder: yOting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. City Manager Eastman explained that Councilman Walker would be in Connecticut on other business. *It was MOVED by Al |ord seconded by Holbrook to approve the Outside Utility Request filed by Leta A. Reynolds for sewer and water service for property located at 1401 East Viola Avenue: carried, 8||ord, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. *|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore to fix the time of hearing for the 1978 Community Development Budget for September 19 and 26, 1977: carried, A||nrd, Edmondson, Ho|broVh, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to fix the time of hearing on the assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1010, Prospect Park Sewer District for September 26 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll oo||. Simmons and Walker absent. City Manager Eastman informed Council of the need for a space study to be performed at City Hall. Mr,�Easfman stated that Phase | would not be necessary as an interim location has been found for the Parks Department. After further discussion re joint facilities with the County, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that the Knippar Dunn Partnership 8|8 be authorized to proceed with Phase || of the space study, as per their letter of agreement, dated 8/1/77: carried, 8||ord, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. *|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2098, recreating a II/ Federal Shared Revenue Fund, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. ORDINANCE NO, 2096, AN ORDINANCE relating to City funds and accounts; recreating a Federal Shared Revenue Fund as a special fund and designating its source of revenue; amending Section 3,87,010 and repealing Section 3.87.020, both of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2097, creating a special fund, to be known as the "Special Local Public Works-|077 Fund" to administer funds received from EDA and other possible sources to be used for Public Works projects: carried, Al |ord Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. ���� ���� AUGUST 29, 1977 ORDINANCE NO. 2097, AN ORD|N8NCE're|efing to City funds and accounts; creating a special fund, to be known "Special Local Public Works-|977 Fund"; designating the sources of money for such funds and the purposes for and means of expenditures therefrom; enacting Chapter 3.99, "Special Local Public Worhs-|977 Fund" and Sections 3.99.010, 3,99.20, and 3.99.030, as a new Chapter and new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. ' Walt Chappel, City Treasurer, explained the Ordinance regulating and limiting parking times in the Uptown Business District, stating that it would make this district like one large parking lot. This ordinance would make it illegal for-any person to move a vehicle from any parking location within the uptown business district and to park that vehicle at any other public parking location within that area in such a manner so that the accumulative parking time exceeds two consecutive hours. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2098 limiting parking time on certain streets and in public parking lots within a described core business district, be passed: carried, 8||ord Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Simmons and Walker absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2098, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; limiting parking time on certain streets; limiting parking time on streets and in public lots within a described oqrebusness district; amending Section 9.50.520 and Subsection 9.50.0758, and enacting a new Section 9.50.521, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Moore that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:05 PM: carried, 8||ard Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore and Wonder voting aye by voice vofe. Simmons and Walker absent. -- READ AND CERTIFIED .ACCUR _'- - - ' Co NC ~` / ' - e. ~ ~~ DAT • �~~- ^ OUN| M' ^ ' ' ' • ATTEST: ��, ��- �� �� ' 241.177' C| TY 'ERK ' ' �� MAYOR &v • . � • . . •.