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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1977 Business Meeting ���� � mm�� � AUGUST 15, 1977 The City Council met in session on this date at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present at the meeting were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson referred to the matter of providing names of Council members that would like to serve on the County Law and Justice Committee. Councilman Allard had previously indicated that he would like to serve on the Committee, as well as Mayor Edmondson. After discussion, and no one else indicating they desire to serve on this Committee, Mayor Edmondson stated she will submit Jean A||ard's name as well as let them know she will serve if more than one person is desired. The Mayor reported that Bernie Kline, Police Department, has asked for a Council representative to serve on the County-wide Crime Prevention Board. Council member Walker stated that she would like to serve on that Board. The Mayor will submit her name to this Board. II Mayor Edmondson roferred fo a |affer rauoived from C. F. Hough, Dinscfor, Legislative Board of United Transportation Union regarding proposed legislation to remove some runs from Seattle to Chicogo. He asked that Council members write to their Congressmen to oppose this proposed legislation. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council members to refer this matter to City Manager Eastman to get more information. Mayor Edmondson reported that Don Schussler has been recommended to be the Chairman of the Yakima Center Advisory Board by the Visitors and _ Convention Bureau. She asked when are to confirm or reject the need for this Advisory Board. It was noted that Council has been waiting for recommendations from staff on some proposed changes regarding the Yakima Center Advisory Board. Councilman Wonder stated that they are running fine as they are now. The Mayor reported that the Advisory Board is anxious to continue meeting and would like Don Schussler appointed as Chairman. After discussion, it was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that Don Schussler be appointed as Chairman of the Yakima Center Advisory Board: carried, 8||ard Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Wonder not voting. The Mayor stated that the Board would be advised that the recommendation has been confirmed by City Council and that Don Schussler has been appointed as Chairman of the Yakima Center Advisory Board. Councilman Holbrook stated that the Airport Advisory Committee is awaiting some guidelines from the Council. City Manager Eastman reported that he will set up a meeting soon with the Advisory Committee. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of legal aspects of claims against the City on public improvement project: carried, 8||ord Edmondson, Ho|bruoh, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. At 8:00 PM, the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members A||ard Ho|brcmh Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Walker. Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning II/ xhefher there were any additions or deletions from either Council member or citizen present. Councilman Holbrook requested that item #7 be removed and Councilman Wonder requested that item #9 be removed from the Consent Agenda. The Mayor announced that a Resolution has been substituted for the Ordinance in item #||; and in item #|5 the hearing date has been changed to September 6, 1077. It was the general consensus of the Council that items #7 and #9 be deleted from the Consent Agenda, as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, as amended. It was MOVED by A||ard 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.) �� �� �� mv AUGUST 15 1977 *It was MOVED by Al |ord, seconded 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 ti , n, , o, n , e o n er vo ng aye on roll call. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone application filed by • James Elliott (Va-Alta, Inc.,-Holiday Inn) for property on the east side • ' of the intersection of 10th and o8o Streets, continued from August 8, 1977, City Attorney Andrews informed Council that the recommendations made . • last week are acceptable to Mr. Elliott. Mr. Elliott has agreed: I. That chain link fencing be errected along the north and east property lines of the rezoned area, and that the fencing be provided with redwood colored aluminum slats so as fo'provide site screening. 2. That no barb wire be installed on the chain link fence to be installed in accordance with condition #|, above. 3. Along the easterly boundary, the property within the rezone area shall be away from the property line at a grade no more than a 45* angle. Mr. James Smith, 12 No. ||fh Street, who had requested these changes, thanked the Council for their and stated that fhe‘ogreemenf ls' satisfactory to him. It was MOVED by Wonder, sqconded by Simmons that Ordinance No. 2093, accepting the recommendations of the Planning Commission and rezoning the property located on the east side of the intersection of 10th and "A" Streets, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder vof<ng.aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2093, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendations of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 10th and "Kn Streets from R-3, Multiple Family Zone, to B-3, General Business Zone, Mr. Robert J. Edwards, West Coast Coordinator of "Enough Is Enough" Committee, distributed copies to the Council on their beliefs on the hiring of homosexuals as teachers, judges and enforcement officers, pornography, and prostitution. Mr. Edwards urged the Council members to write to their Senators and Congressmen to get the Bill HR 6747, which would make it a federal felony to use children in sex movies and photographs, out of the committee and onto the floor for hearing and passage. Mr. Edwards also suggested creating and appointing the Office of "Special Assistant Chief of Po|loe whose duties would be: a. take second of command of the Yakima City Police; • b. examine and evaluate the efficiency of the Police Department; c. establish and/or combine a vice/narcotics squad of the Yakima Police Department; • d. within 00 days of appointment, to have completed the total analysis of the efficiency, credibility of the management and operations of the Police Department to the City Council; e, make recommendations relative to the reorganization if such reorganization is needed and be acted on within 10 days of the filing of the report by the Council; f. be empowered to probe inferha| affairs of the Police Department and have access to any and all records within its f||os'or scope of operations. • The salary of the Special Assistant Chief of Police will be set at $71 per diem and the tenure of office will not exceed 70 days, except at the pleasure of the City Council. An official police car will be at the disposal of the Special Assistant Chief of Police during his tenure of offlce.• Mr. Chuck Rich, County Commissioner,- 204 So. Naches Avenue, spoke to the Council of existing conditions in his neighborhood, namely, prostitution. Mr. Rich suggested that prostitution be legalized, but restricted to one certain area, and not be allowed in a residential neighborhood. ���� �N � � AUGUST 15 1977 Mr. Rich informed Council that his life has been threatened because he is trying to get prostitution out of his neighborhood. . Mr. Ed Blanchard, 110 No. 5th Avenue, stated that Yakima is able to take care of itself and is against the prqposad program outlined by Mr. Edwards. Mr. Blanchard stated that he believes . prostitution in Yakima is protected by the Mafio. Jerry Gipson, 205 So. Naches Avenue, stated that the City needs a Chief of Police-who will demand what he needs in order to get . prostitution out of the residential neighborhoods in Yakima. Mr, Glen Loveland, 802 No. 20th Avenue, stated that the law should be stricter with prostitutes. He stated that they.should be.fined $1500 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second offense, and if there should be a third offense, they should be run out of the City. If they are caught here again, with a fourth offense, they should be thrown in prison. Brenda Moody, 209.Easf "0" Street, spoke against prostitution and stated they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. B i l l Stroll, 104 N. .55fh Avenue, stated that it is more important to deal with vicious crimes, than those committed by two consenting adults. However, he agrees that they shouldn't be allowed to conduct their business in residential areas, but in a restricted area set aside for this purpose. Mr. Stroll also stated that II/ fhm Po|loe Daparfmenf shou|d crook down on hood|ums, especia||y fhose who vonda|ize City property. Colleen Buckley questioned Council about a meeting to be held at fhe_E| Cid Restaurant regarding gambling. Mayor Edmondson stated that the State i. ho|ding. -.~ a public hearing about casino-type gambling at El Cid on Friday, August 19, 1977 at 10:00 AM. Mrs. Buckley suggested that the City have a day of praymr.for the good of the City. Pastor Gary Me(|ick" 36 West Washington Avenue, stated that he is against the legalization of prostitution and any other vice. Pastor Me||iuh challenged the Church people of Yakima to let the City officials know how they feel. Clarence Marshall, 4902 Cosf|eview Drive, President of the Yakima Motel Association, stated that the motel owners.do not condone prostitution, but it is not . top priority. Mayor Edmondson read a letter from the Yakima Motel ` Association which states they do not andorce Mr. Edwards or his proposed program. It is their belief that funds should be found to provide additional officers to the Police Department. Dennis Brown, Pastor of Yakima Bible Baptist Church, stated he believes the people of Yakima will stand behind more rigid prosecution of prostitutes, and.fhat will drive these people out of our City. Bob Hooper, spoke against Mr. ' ' Edward's proposed program. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, spoke against the program proposed by Mr. Edwards. She stated that the Police Department needs more money and more facilities. Mrs. Rice read an article from . the Herald Republic Newspaper dated August 3, 1978. Mrs. Jean Rich, 204 So, Naches Avenue, stated that they had received threatening phone calls and wanted to thank the Police Department for their cooperation. She stated that the problem still exists across the street. Mr. Clyde Keltner, a former Yakima fireman, agrees with Pastor Me||ick/ s statement, and feels that the Police Department should get tougher on prostitutes. Harry Arthur, 210 No. 8th Street, believes that the Police Department . should concentrate on other orlmes. He stated that he believes that . . prostitution should be legalized. Dan Wais, 1005 So. 42nd Street, . . . stated that prostitution is between two consenting adults, and doesn't feel that anyone can stop it. Norma Scheffner, 1405 Hathaway, stated she would like to see prostitution legalized in a restricted area. She thinks that's another way to get tax revenues for the City. ,Also she feels that homosexual teachers should not be allowed to teach in our ' schools. Larry Robinson, 501 So. 6th Avenue, stated that the prostitution law should be enforced by the Police Department by closing down these "firms" and padlocking the doors. Mr. Robinson stated he felt the ��� Department should, be answerable directly to the City council. Dennis Teetor, J�/ -�' 2116 3o, First Avenue, stated that the City should give the prostitutes a place to go. Mr. Thomas Edwards, "Enough Is Enough" Committee stated that nothing has been done in this City about prostitution and demands that the City do something about this si,fuafion. Councilman Al |ard stated that the Council has passed ordinances in fha past year dealing with prosf|fuf|on. Mr. Allard stated he would like to see a meeting with the City Manager, City Attorney and the Chief of Police to discuss this subject. It was the general consensus of the Council to reject the recommendation of. "Enough Is Enough" Committee and to have the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief of Police meet .together to discuss this situation as soon as possible and report back to the Council.' Councilman Moore, ' speaking to Mr. Robinson's suggestion in making the Police Department directly responsible to the Council, stated that it is set up in the Charter that the Police Department report to the City Manager, and the only way to change that is by putting it on the ballot and having the people vote for it. . 571 AUGUST 15, 1977 *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D- 3737, authorizing the execution of a Sewer Line Installation Agreement with Richard L. Roberts, be passed: carried, Al |ord, Edmondson, .Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3737 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Richard L. Roberts for the construction of a domestic sewar . | ine. City Manager Eastman informed Council that EDA requires that each load of concrete be tested that is being used for the "Uptown" project. The . City does not have the proper equipment to do these tests, therefore, the City Manager recommends that the City contract with the Washington State Department of Highways to perform these tests. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3738, authorizing execution of a letter of agreement with the Washington State Department of Highways for service in connection with various City paving projects, be passed: ~ carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3738, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a \efter of agreement with the Washington State Department of Highways for services in connection with various City paving projects. *It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the outside utility request filed by Lee R. Vaughn for water and sewer services for property . located at 1523 So. 7th Avenue; and the outside utility request filed by W. 0. Perin, for water, for property located at 810-812 No, 20fh . Avenue, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Ho|brook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. . Councilman Wonder questioned the benefits received by the City by having employees offend conventions. City Manager Eastman explained that an employee has to be an officer of the Association before the City will pay expenses of attending the convention. Willis White is an Executive Officer of the American Public Works Association, and Hope Gomez had already committed herself to attend Region X Equal Employment Opportunity Committee meeting, which is relevant to Affirmative Action. Assistant City Manager Zais informed Council that a statement of what benefits are gained is required by the employee after attending a convention or meeting. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Wonder to approve the out-of-state travel for Hope Gomez, to Juneau, Alaska to attend a Region X Equal Employment Opportunity Committee meeting, at a cost of $240; and for Willis White to attend the American Public Norhs'8ssoc|oflon National.Convention to be held in Chicago, Illinois at a cost of $678.44: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. *|f was MOVED by 8||ord, seconded by Holbrook that the report of the City Treasurer dated July 31, 1977, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Al |ord, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D- 3739, transferring and appropriating $3 for the Advanced Travel Expense fund, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye, on roll cn | | . RESOLUTION NO. D-3739 A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of $3,000 from Account O9g.5 |9.8O.53 |nferfund Distribution, to 899-Advanced. Travel Expense Fund. An Ordinance amending the 1977 budget and appropriating, transferring and reopproprioflng money within and among the various funds and accounts having been read by title at this meeting was laid on the table for one week, or until August 22, 1977. City Manager Eastman and Assistant City Manager Zais explained the reopproprlof|ons of money to certain funds, emphasizing the transfer of funds to pay the salary of the new attorney in the Legal Department and salaries for the Police Department for overtime and for a narcotics investigation. ���� �m� ' AUGUST 15, 1977 . *|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to fix the time of hearing for September 6, 1977 for the following: (|) rezone request, filed by Sun Development Company, for property located on the south side of Englewood between No. 30fh and No. 32nd Avenues; (2) rezone request filed by First Baptist Church for property located at 7 So. 6th Street; and ( 3 ) planned development rezone request, filed by Mr. B i l l Trude| |, for property located at 1814 West Prosch: carried, A||ard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. */f was MOVED by 8||nrd, seconded by Holbrook to fix the time of hearing for August 29, 1977 to hear the appeals from the Planning Commission's decision to deny the outside utility request filed by Luther Jones, 1705 II So. Pleasant Avenue for water and sewer services to a new fourplex; and Fred Hammerstad, 1710 So. 10th Avenue for water and sewer services to a new eight-p|ex: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. *|f was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the petition for annexation filed by A. R. and Barbara V. Rankin and Phil E. and Kathleen M. Souder, re petition No. 911, be approved as meeting the requirements of the law; that said petition be referred to the City Manager and Planning Commission for study and recommendation; and that September 19, 1977 be set as the date for public hearing by the City Council on this Petition: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business to come'befora the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Holbrook that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 10:15 PM: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice • -. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY /~ D8TE����-� <-1,-1/ COUNC|LMAN (2.Z.--6.- . __ // D8TE � - �-j~ 7 - 7 ATTEST: u� � � . ^� ^� j�� �=�" ��� �� �~ ��� C|TY CL�"� xy - ' M�YOR v - � � � - - . � . ... . ~.. .